This expedition offers a challenging high-altitude climbing experience in the stunning landscapes surrounding Manali. The itinerary prioritizes gradual acclimatization, crucial for a successful summit, and involves a strategic progression through base camps and higher camps. Starting from Manali, the trek ascends through scenic valleys to Beas Kund Base Camp, providing ample time for preparation and load ferries. The climb to Camp 1 and Camp 2 tests climbers’ endurance and technical skills, leading to a dedicated summit attempt. The expedition emphasizes a balanced approach, combining physical exertion with meticulous planning, to maximize the chances of a safe and successful ascent. The descent follows the ascent route, allowing for a gradual return to lower altitudes and concluding with a rest day in Manali, offering a comprehensive Himalayan climbing adventure.
This day is dedicated to your arrival in Manali and the initial phase of acclimatization. You'll settle into your accommodation and begin to adjust to the altitude, while also preparing for the upcoming expedition. This includes gear checks, briefings about the route and safety procedures, and any last-minute adjustments, ensuring you are both physically and mentally ready for the journey ahead.
Continuing the acclimatization process, this day involves further adjustment to the altitude and additional preparation activities. This may include light treks around Manali, further gear checks, and in-depth discussions about the climbing strategy, ensuring everyone is well-prepared for the challenging ascent.
Today involves a drive from Manali to Dhundi, passing through the scenic Solang Valley. This drive serves as a transition from the town to the trailhead, allowing you to witness the changing landscape as you move closer to the mountainous terrain. Dhundi marks the beginning of the trekking portion of the expedition.
The trek begins today, taking you from Dhundi to Bhojpatra. This day involves hiking through beautiful landscapes, gradually gaining altitude as you make your way to the transit camp. This trek serves as a stepping stone, initiating your physical adaptation to the higher elevations.
Acclimatization & Loads of Ferry. This day combines further acclimatization with the logistical task of load ferry to Beas Kund Base Camp. You will begin to move supplies to the base camp location, and continue to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude.
Occupy Base Camp. You will move fully to Beas Kund Base Camp, and establish the base camp. This day will be dedicated to organizing the camp and ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available.
This day is dedicated to preparing and packing for the higher camps. You'll organize and pack all necessary gear, food, and supplies, ensuring everything is ready for the ascent to Tentu Gully ABC and beyond.
Today's focus is on load ferry operations to Tentu Gully ABC. You will transport essential supplies to this higher camp and then return to base camp, ensuring the camp is well stocked for future use.
You'll move to Tentu Gully ABC and establish a semi-permanent camp at this higher altitude. This camp serves as a crucial staging point for the ascent to Camp 1.
Reach Camp 1 over Tentu Pass Occupying Camp 1. This day involves a challenging trek to Camp 1, located at 4996 meters, crossing Tentu Pass. You'll establish Camp 1, preparing for the climb to Camp 2.
Today is dedicated to climbing from Camp 1 to Camp 2, situated at 5200 meters. This ascent will be more technically demanding, requiring the application of your climbing skills and endurance.
This day will be used for route opening and a summit attempt. This allows for flexibility within the schedule, ensuring that the route is safe and ready for a summit push.
This day is primarily dedicated to the summit push. Climbers will depart from Camp 2 in the early hours, navigating the challenging terrain of Beas Kund Peak. Upon reaching the summit, climbers will descend back to Camp 2.
This day is primarily dedicated to the summit push. Climbers will depart from Camp 2 in the early hours, navigating the challenging terrain of Beas Kund Peak. Upon reaching the summit, climbers will descend back to Camp 2.
This day involves descending from Camp 1 back to Beas Kund Base Camp, marking the end of the high-altitude climbing phase.
Descend till road head and drive upto Manali. You will descend from Beas Kund Base Camp to the road head near Solang Nala, and then drive back to Manali. This marks the end of the trekking portion of the expedition.
This day is dedicated to rest and recovery in Manali after the expedition.
You will depart from Manali, concluding the expedition.
