Friendship Peak Expedition
Description
Friendship Peak Climbing
Duration-: 06 Nights 07 Days
Trek Route-: Solang-Dundhi-Raoli Tatch –Lady leg -Friendship
Best Season-: June - October
Height -: 5289 mts/17348 ft
Grade-: Moderate-Difficult
Tour Highlights-: Natural scenic beauty, photography, camping, trekking, climbing, snow capped mountains, streams, meadows, glacier, Solang Valley, Manali.
Region-: Manali
Traveler-: Both domestic and International
Day 1 - Arrive in Manali / Preparation & Shopping
Manali, greet and meet with our represented, transfer to Our Campsite at Goshal Village near old Manali. Check into tens and after some rest go for acclimatization walk for Jogini Waterfall, rest time for relaxation, shopping and preparations. Overnight in Camp.
Day 2 - Goshal to Dhundi (via Solang Nalla) to Luhali (1 hrs drive and 4 hrs trek)
After breakfast, drive to Dundhi via taxi then stats trek from here to Luhali. It will take 3-4 hours to reach Luhali Thatch. Arrival check into tent, post lunch time for relaxation at campsite, Have dinner, Overnight in camp.
Day 3 - Luhali- ABC Lady Leg. (4500m/15000ft.)
Today trek to Advance Base Camp at Lady Leg, a site of mixed terrains filled with boulders stones , snow, torrents and a vast land of colorful flowers. It is called Lady Leg because of a rocky formation standing just the right side of the campsite, the rocky mountain shape figures as a leg of a lady. Initially the climb will be done on colorful meadows inclining gradually towards Lady Leg. It is a tough climb yet the short one throughout. Reach at ABC, rest for a while then head for a acclimatization walk. Halt a night at ABC inside the camps.
Day 4 - Move to Summit Camp and Recue of summit. (4800 m/15800ft.)
Start early after healthy breakfast towards the summit camp. Get familiar with your gears, try learning some basic techniques of climbing a peak. Practice movement on snow and ice, learn the techniques of arresting a fall on the slope while climbing towards summit camp. We will shift some of our requisite equipments to the summit camp today. We will have our dinner earlier than the rest of the days and will sleep before dark to rejuvenate ourselves for a stunning ascend.
Day 5 - Summit Attempt (5290m/17353ft.)
We will wake up early morning and equip as the day is full of adventures. An early start will help climb better on the snow, before it melts. It will take about 8 hours to reach the summit. One can celebrate the summit once reached at the top and have a glance over the mighty peaks of Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar Range. Spend some minutes at the top and climb down safely to the summit camp, wind up all the equipments and descend down to ABC. Night halt will be at ABC.
Day 6 - Reserve day for Summit attempts and back to ABC.
The day would be reserved for any bad weather situation, which will interrupt or delay the summit attempt.
Day 7 - ABC - Luhali - Solang - Manali.
From ABC to Bakar thach would be an easy climb down to the valley via same route back from Raoli Thach to Dhundi through wild forests trail. Returning back to vegetation and civilization would give a pleasure to the climbers after an arduous trek. As per the approachability a vehicle will be waiting to drive us from Dhundi to Manali. Reach Manali and leave to your preferred destinations.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions :
- Permissions of local authorities and entry fees fees.
- Trekking insurance of our Trekkers.
- Permission of IMF.
- Hygienic food during the Expedition from day 1 Dinner in Hotel to last day breakfast in lady leg Campsite, We offer veg and eggs as per trekkers choice.
- Well-trained and certified climbing instructors.
- Transportation from Manali to Dhundi and Dhundi to Manali as per we mentioned in itinerary.
- Comfortable stay in some/alpine tents during the expedition.
- Camps will be provided on 3 sharing basis, we also provide tents on 2 sharing basis with some additional fees.
- Oxygen cylinders and fully equipped first aid box.
- All the important trekking things such as sleeping bags, mattresses, tents, dining tents, utensils, and kitchen tents.
- Mule/porter for common equipment.
- Participation and Achievement Certificates to the participants who summitted Mt. Friendship Peak.
- Lifetime sweet memories with Team Vision Himalayas
Exclusions:
- Any personal expenses.
- Stay of last day in Manali hotel.
- Porter for personal belongings.
- Any item not mentioned in includes section.
- Personal trekking equipment like, trekking pole, trekking shoes, jacket, trek pants, and backpack etc.
- Any Sightseeing
Things to Carry
- Wind & Waterproof Jacket 1, Down Jacket 1, Fleece Jacket 3, Collared Full Sleeve T-Shirt 3.
- Warmer / Thermal 1 (Top & Lower)
- Woolen Cap 1, Sun Cap/Hat 1, Neck Warmer 1, Woolen Gloves 2, Waterproof Gloves 1, Working Gloves 1.
- Warm socks 3, Woolen Socks 2, Trek Socks 2,
- Poncho / Rain suit 1 (Mandatory)
- Waterproof Trekking Shoes with good grip .high ankle.
- Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm/Lip Guard.
- Personal Medicines, please take advice from medical practitioners, Inhalers if any suffer from asthma or other.
- Water Bottle 2 (Mandatory) 1 Thermos flask if possible.
- Head Lamp 2 with 4 extra pairs of Batteries (Mandatory).
- Power Bank to charge your Mobile phone and Digital Camera.
- Personal Toilet Kit, Early Towel and Toilet Paper, etc.
- UV-protected Sunglasses (Mandatory).
- Trekking Pant 2, Climbing Pants 1 (both Mandatory).
- Rucksack (Min 70 liters) with rain cover.
- Daypack 15 Ltrs for day usage.
- Dry Ration you can take (Protein Bars, Dry Fruits, Chocolates, etc) most important the Adventure Spirit.