ShirganHillsOVERVIEW
Mountain friendship( Friendship peak) is a mountain summit in Himachal Pradesh, India on an altitude of 5287 m above sea level in Pir Panjal range near Beas kund area of Manali tehsil. Steep climb over thick bed of snow and walking over glaciated tracks and narrow ridges.
Spring and summer the alpine meadows are covered with brightly coloured flowers. At summit, another world unfolds, the friends of friendship peak can be admired . these being Hanuman Tibba ,Shiti Dhar, Seven sisters, Deo Tibba. Although the summit ridge requires fixed rope & crampons hence it surely requires a good fitness but it needs no formal training of mountaineering to climb it..Recollection / memory of these beautiful scenes will lead to sensation sweet and tranquility. Let your soul and spirit fly…….
BASIC INFORMATION:
- Level: Moderate---Difficult
- Duration : 6N/7D
- Best season : April---Oct
- Proper conditioning & training of body is required
- Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature
- Shoes are the single most important equipment
- High Altitude requires proper acclimatization.
- Beautiful landscapes so carry good photo gear & Extra battery backup.
- Travel light
- The backpack should not exceed 10 kg.
- Will have basic course on Snowcraft(on 3 and 4 day will learn and practice)
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Manali to Dhundi (3100 mts)(via solang nala valley) ---Bakarthach (3350 mts)(50 min drive, 4-5 hrs trek)
Day 2: Bakarthach (3350 mts)---Lady Leg(3840 mts )(Base camp).
Day 3: Lady Leg base camp---Snow Line( to accustome with your equipment)
Day 4: Lady leg (Base Camp)---Advance Base Camp(around 4000 mts)
Day 5: Advance base camp ---Summit(5287 mts)--- Lady Leg (Base Camp)
Day 6: Reserved day
Day 7: Lady Leg ---Dhundi to Manali.
DAY 1 : Manali to Dhundi(3100 mts) via solang nala valley---Bakarthach(50 min drive,4-5 hrs trek)
Early in the morning drive to Solang and from here trek to Bakarthach. Enroute you will see paragliders in the air and other adventours activity going on. Walking through bushes , streams (the purity will blow your imagination as was of the streams/ rivers of the city, is this the same planet) splendid flora,with a carpet of beautiful flowers, trek through lush green valley and thick forest. Dinner and overnight stay at camp.
DAY 2 : Bakerthach ----- Lady Leg (base camp)
Morning after breakfast , will head toward our base camp,on the way u will see the beas kund , a gorgeous natural wonder. Streams ,waterfalls, flora never seen and imagined before with butterfly, humblets of bumble bees just putting song of nature ,will take you to another world. That’s when you will feel that your soul and spirit are flying and will question am I walking ! of flying!. Changing colour of the nature with every season, creats a truly picturesque scene. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
DAY 3 : Lady Leg (base camp)----Snow line( to accustome with equipment)
On this day, we will Spend enough time on the snow to acclimatize with the weather and be accustomed with your equipments . We will go to near by snowline, learn Snowcraft , where we will learn walking on snow and ice, using crampons, using ice axe, self arresting(using the ice axe to stop you falling),side walking,will learn art of descending and all other essential that our experienced trek guide will tell us.Dinner and overnight stay in tent.
DAY 4 : Lady Leg(Base Camp) ---- Advanced Base Camp(around 4000 mts)
In the morning after breakfast, will trek further and establish Advanced Base Camp. This day will be more to acclimatize and harness our skills. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.
DAY 5: Advance Base camp ----Summit ------Lady Leg (base camp)
The day we were waiting for has come, at around 3.00 a.m. will start our journey to summit, will reach summit at around 6 a.m. (time depends on our team) . The view will be breathtaking. after having spent some time ,will move to our base camp.
DAY 6 : Reserve day for summit
This day would be reserved day for summit in case of bad weather. All meals will be provided.
DAY 7: Lady Leg (base camp)---Dhundi---Manali.
Morning after breakfast , will trek down to dhundhi.From there will board vehicle and drive back to manali.
Trip ends here ..hope to meet soon……take the joy and energy...Arise! awake !and stop not till the goal is reached….
Items that are included in the cost of trek price.
- INCLUSION
- Transport facility from Manali to Manali
- Forest Permit and entrance fee
- Dom tent on triple Sharing
- All meals: breakfast, packed lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and dinner (All camping gears)
- High quality tents
- Sleeping bags
- Mattress
- Liner
- Pillow
- Separate Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents
- Dining Tent
- Porters
- Helper
- Mules
- Kitchen team
- Good Experience Trek Leader guide and Technical guide
- Medical Kit
- Oxygen Cylinders
- Crampons and Gaiters
- EXCLUSIONS
- Hotel accommodation in Manali.
- Day 1st breakfast and last day dinner.
- Travel insurance.
- Soft or hard drinks.
- Tips for Guide(s), cook(s), camp boy(s), muleteer(s), porter(s) and driver.
- Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, road block which cost extra and beyond trip Schedule.
Things to Take
Mandatory Documents
Please carry the documents given below
- Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar Card, driving license, voters ID, etc.)
● Medical Certificate (first part to be filled by a doctor and second part by the trekker)
● Risk Certificates
Trekkers must bring :
- Strongly built hiking shoes.
● Sandals or slippers to wear in campsite.
● Thick woollen socks, it will keep your feet warm.
● Daily wear socks.
● Thermals are very important.
● 1 shirt, it should be long sleeved.
● Shirts and pants for campsite, should be warm.
● 1 raincoat or poncho.
● Jacket.
● Thick gloves.
● Trek pants.
● Cap and Balaclava (or a scarf)
● Sun glasses.
● Sun tan lotion.
● Lip balm.
● Water bottle.
● Headlamp.
● Personal toiletry items.