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Friendship Peak Climbing (5250 m) with Above14000ft
Manali,
India
Overview
Duration
8d
Languages
Hindi, English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Friendship Peak Expedition is popular climb among climbers who have introductory mountaineering knowledge. The peak is at the headwall of the main Manali/Beas valley and is clearly visible from Manali town.
The approach for the mountain starts with a drive from Manali to Dhundhi past the popular summer tourist spot Solangnala. We start our trek by making our way along the Beas river to the pastures at Bakarthach and past Beas Kund - the holy pond where Hindus believe that Rishi Vyas, who wrote the Mahabharatatook his daily bath. We make our way up to flatlands at Lady Leg where we set up Camp 1.
Friendship peak is a trekking or non-technical 5300m summit accessed through Beas Kund Glacier, one of our favourite areas for mountaineering, skiing and snowshoeing. This trip can be fit into a much shorter duration depending on the skill and acclimatisation of the climbers.
What to remember
Important info
- Sturdy backpack/rucksack (70 lt)- This will go on horses until Base Camp
- Backpack small ( 20 - 30 Ltrs) - to carry every day
- Warm hiking pants and shirts/T-shirts/sweatshirt.
- T-shirt wicking Layer.
- Good hiking shoes.
- Head light with extra batteries.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+) and toiletries.
- Thermal underwear / long johns (upper + lowers)
- Insulated water bottle/ flask.
- Warm fleece jacket.
- Rain Gear
- Down jacket.
- Warm gloves - thin to work in the ice.
- Warm gloves - thick (waterproof)
- Warm socks
- Headgear (balaclavas/woollen cap, sun hat, bandana etc.)
- 4 season sleeping bag (-10 deg C or lower)
- Personal recreation: camera, books, music, cards etc
- Hiking poles
- Personal climbing harness
- Helmet
- Gaiters
- Crampons
- Carabiners
- Ice axe
- Rope slings for self anchors
- Prescribed medication if any
What's included
* Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tents.
* Camping Tents, Kitchen tents, Dining Tents, Western Style Toilet Tents.
* Insulated sleeping pads.
* All meals as detailed in the itinerary starting with Lunch on Day 2 and ending with Breakfast on Day 8.
* Cook and camp staff.
* Climbing guide for the duration of the trip
* Pack animals (Horses/Mules) to carry loads on the route until Base Camp with personal portage up to 20 kg/person
* All HP state Forest Permits,
* IMF Peak fee/State government royalty/permits where applicable
* All technical climbing group gear
* All transport from Manali to road head and back.
* All Staff Insurance
What's not included
* Sleeping Bags
* Stay and food at hotels in Manali.
* All expenses of personal nature like bottled water, drinks, tips, telephone calls, mineral water etc.
* Any Personal Mountaineering Equipment and Clothing.
* Any other transport than whats mentioned in Cost includes.
* Any expense incurred due to force majeure such as landslide, bad weather or reasons beyond our control.
* Any Guest Insurance.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a few seconds in advance
Provider
Above14000ft