- Best Season: Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct.
- Duration: 6Nights & 7Days
- Max. Altitude: 5289 m
- Grade: Easy, Open Climbing Peak
- Group Size: 8 – 10 Climbers
- Route: Manali – Dhundi – Lady Leg BC – ABC – Summit – Lady Leg BC – Manali
Mt. FRIENDSHIP EXPEDITION (5289 m)
09 Days 10 Days Manali
₹34,500.00 + 5% GST
MT. FRIENDSHIP EXPEDITION
Friendship Peak- (5289 Meters) is situated in Beas Kund region of Manali region, facing several other peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Shiti Dhar, and Seven Sisters. The amalgam of Great Himalayan Ranges, Pir Panjal Ranges and Dhauladhar Ranges at this one point creates a sensation in the mind of every true mountaineer as this is a rare and unusual experience. Friendship peak is the only open peak in Himachal Himalaya where no royalty is required to be paid to IMF, and secondly, it surely requires good fitness but it needs no formal training of mountaineering to climb it.
TRIP FACTS
Short Itinerary
- Day 1: Reach Manali, and acclimatize by walking into our base camp.
- Day 2: Drive to Lady Leg base camp from Manali via Dhundi.
- Day 3: Trek from lady leg BC to Advanced BC.
- Day 4: Attempt to Friendship peak summit
- Day 5: Reserve day for Summit.
- Day 6: Descent to Lady Leg BC.
- Day 7: Head back from Lady Leg to Manali.
Detailed Itinerary
Manali
Reach Manali and on arrival, our representative will escort you to the basecamp. Relax and unwind after breakfast. Later meet the team over bonfire and bbq.
Manali – Solang
After early breakfast drive to Manali then trek to Solang Nalla through old Manali village. Morning walk to Solang Nalla through Old Manali village is a small acclimatizing walk for the climbers. The path goes over the small villages and reaches Solang meadows. Set up camp for the night.
Trek to Bakarthach.
Trek to Bakarthach. Morning trek to Bakarthach through Dhundi (08 Kms). Till Dhundi, the walk is smooth either on road and forests and from Dhundi; the trek gradually starts getting altitude towards Bakarthach. It is beautiful trek leading high by crossing streams and facing mountains. The camp is set in a nice place facing several peaks.
Trek to Beas Kund and back to Bakarthach.
Although the base camp route for Friendship Peak turns towards right, it is not a bad idea to check out Beas Kund when one is so close to it. We trek to Beas Kund and reach back to our camp in the afternoon.
Bakarthach to base camp
Bakarthach to base camp of Friendship Peak. It will take about 4-5 hours to reach the base through nice moraines.
Base camp to Advance Base Camp
Summit Day and back to Base Camp
Base Camp to Bakarthach
Bakarthach to Solang trek and drive to Manali
Full day in Manali
Full day in Manali with a visit to Naggar Village, Roerich Art Gallery and Vishnu Temple or those who just want to chill can go angling by the River Beas near the base.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off from the bus stop, Manali.
- All logistics incl. cargo management, transportation, all sightseeing, liaisoning and coordination
- Stay in alpine tents during the trek & comfortable rooms on 3 sharing basis at dA Base.
- All climbing equipment
- Insurance of our permanent staff
- Meals: Lunch on day-1 to breakfast on the last day (veg freshly cooked)
- Services of experienced MOI-qualified guides ponies, porters, LAP/ HAP, food & tents for the porters, cooks and staff at BC,
- Wildlife/ environmental permits and other permits & levies.
- First-aid medication with an oxygen cylinder and all emergency backups.
Exclusions
- The cost does not include IMF fees and environment levies, State Government fees and environment levies,
- Porters and Clients Insurance, helicopter evacuation,
- extra porters requirement from the BC incase you do not want to do the load ferry.. you can geta personal HAP at extra cost
- Extra days at or above BC
- Any expenditure of personal nature including
Important Information
Insurance covering high-altitude trek is mandatory for all participants including guides and porters.
Items to Carry
Clothing
- Backpack – 60-70 Lt. with rain cover.
- B. Day Pack 15 – 20 Lt. -To carry your personal gear,camera, water bottle, trail clothing, packed food etc.
- Waterproof High Ankle Trekking Shoes
- 2 pairs of cotton socks and 1 pairs of woolen socks (best to use when in camp. Not recommended while trekking).
- Clothing:
Pants: 1-2 pairs – Ideal are quick-dry lightweight synthetic pants and waterproof warm pants
T-shirts 2-3 pairs–Preferably full sleeves
Synthetic Fleece Jacket/ sweater -1 pair.
Windproof/Waterproof Jacket -1 pair. - Down-filled / Hollow fibre-fill insulated Jacket – 1 pair
- A woollen cap for the head and ears
- Thermal liners-1 pair upper and lower
Miscellaneous
- Toiletries -Sunscreen SPF 40+, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Soap, Toilet paper.
- Repair Kit (needle and thread).
- Headlamp/ Torch.
- Camera.
- Water Bottle- Ideally keep two bottles 1 liter each.
- Trekking Pole -Optional.
- Plastic Packing covers. (Please pack all your gear in waterproof plastic bags so that your clothes etc do not get wet while on horses or porters. Also carry extra plastic bags in case you need to pack wet clothes.)
Note: We advise you to carry all the belongings in a rucksack so that it is easy to move around in case of any emergency.
How to reach Manali
- Delhi to Manali – Volvo Bus
- Chandigarh to Manali – Volvo Bus
- Delhi to Bhuntar – Flight (we’ll arrange for a pickup at the airport on request)
*If you need any assistance with your travel bookings, let us know and we’ll be happy to help!
Safety@Yoloo.Life
Safety & Adventure Sports
The most basic yet prominent principle of indulging in any adventure activity is to take all the necessary precautions for safety.
We at Yoloo.Life, keep it all in account and ensure maximum safety measures to pre-plan the trip and minimize any kind of risk. We plan to mitigate the risk of high altitude-related problems by preparing and acclimatizing well and staying in comfort.
We strongly suggest you keep yourself adequately hydrated- possibly double your water intake.
- Ensure that you take all your medications along to avoid any health issues.
- Inform your friends and family before you depart for the trip and let them know that this will be a ‘No-Network’ zone.
We will be your point of contact throughout the entire trip. Our complete staff is trained and certified, including our wilderness first responders on the programs. So in any case, we will be there to help you out.
Discounts and Offers
● Identity Cards with Xerox and Passport Size Photographs (at least 4)
● Medical Certificate: You can download the format from the document below and the same needs to be given to Base Camp to Trek Leader while Registration.
● Disclaimers: You can download the format from the document below and the same needs to be given to Base Camp to Trek Leader while Registration.
● Leave No Trace Policy Document : You can download the format from the below document and the same needs to be given to Base Camp to Trek Leader while Registration.)
