Located close to Manali in the grand Pir Panjal range of the Indian himalayas, Friendship peak is an excellent introduction to mountaineering. The summit has splendid views of snow-capped peaks as well as the lahaul and kullu valleys of himachal pradesh. In spring and summer the route is mostly covered in snow, however, in early autumn, exposed rock makes the climb slightly technical, requiring the use of crampons and ropes and other gear generally needed for mixed climbing.
QUICK ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Manali. Transfer to Solang. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Dhundi. Trek to Luhaali
Day 3: Trek to Lady leg (Base Camp)
Day 4: Training
Day 5: Load ferry to ABC
Day 6: ABC
Day 7: Summit Day
Day 8: Contingency Day
Day 9: Trek to Dhundi. Overnight at Solang.
Day 10: Return to Manali for onward journey
Day 1: Arrive Manali. Transfer to Solang. Overnight in hotel.
Manali is a busy mountain town close to the high himalayan ranges. Buses from Delhi travel overnight and arrive early morning. Upon arrival transfer to Solang town, a distance of 14 km. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Trek to Luhaali campsite
We follow the river upstream negotiating several side streams till we arrive at Luhaali. In summer shepherds use the meadows here to graze their herds. In early summer Luhaali is likely to be covered in snow.
Day 3: Trek to Lady leg (Base Camp)
A steep walk brings us to our base camp and we get our first views of the Friendship Peak. Weather and snow conditions permitting, we get familiarised with climbing equipment here.
Day 4: Training Day
Day 5: Load ferry to ABC
We load ferry to Advance Base Camp today. This also helps us to acclimatise to the higher altitude.
Day 6: ABC
We establish Advance Base Camp and prepare for the climb. Its important to get as much sleep in evening, as the summit attempt will we made shortly after midnight
Day 7: Summit Day
We attempted to reach Mount Friendship and return to Base Camp
Day 8: Contingency Day
Day 9: Trek to Dhundi. Overnight at Solang.
We retrace our steps all the way back to Dhundi from where we travel back to Solang.
Day 10: Return to Delhi/ Onward journey
₹ 49, 500 per person
INCLUSIONS
- An experienced and specialized expedition guiding team, leader, camp, staff, cook, porters
- Trekking equipment (sleeping bags with liners, foam mattresses, kitchen and dining tents, toilet tents, basic camping furniture
- Stay in 4-season expedition tents during the trek (max 2 person in a 3-man tent)
- Climbing gear including harness, ropes, anchors, mountaineering boots, gaiters, crampons, etc
- All Meals and snacks on the trek
- Porterage of your personal gear upto 12kgs per person via mules
- Ground transfers from Manali to Solang and return via Innova. Ground transfers from Solang to trailhead and back to hotel from roadhead
- Forest, Camping and Permits
- High-altitude first aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- Rescue equipment
- Taxes
EXCLUSIONS
- Hotel stay in Solang/ Manali for two nights
- Insurance
- Airfare
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control
Scheduled Departures 2025
June 06 – 15