8 Days Friendship Peak Trekking Tour Manali
Trip Overview
Welcome to an expedition of a lifetime with Mountain Sojourns in the mountains of Manali at Himachal Pradesh. Towards the north of Manali town on the white mountain range, lies the highest pinnacle which closes the valley at Friendship Peak. This trek to Friendship peak which is at 17,352 ft (5289mts) is for seven nights and eight days.
Many professional mountaineers and trained trekkers of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation have declared it as a trekking peak. It is a bit challenging for amateurs and beginners who have no or less experience in trekking. Travelers are suggested to have some high-altitude trekking experience in the Himalayas before they come on this trek. As you move to the top, you will come across glaciers, moraines, crevasses, and other mountain topographic features.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Manali
Arrive at Himalayan Mountain Sojourns Campsite at Palchan. During lunch, you will meet the guide who will explain about the trek. After lunch, you can explore the town and buy the things you need for the coming expedition. Stay for the night in the campsite of Himalayan Mountain Sojourns at Palchan.
Day 2: Palchan to Bakar Thach (Approach Camp)
A taxi or jeep will take you to Dhundhi which is at an altitude of 9000 feet. You will reach Dhundhi in 1 hour, from where the trek commences for Bakarthach.
Day 3: Approach Camp to Base Camp (Lady Leg)
Cross the Beas River and then climb up on a steep slope named ‘Lady Leg’ to find a plain meadow ground. This will be the Base Campsite of Friendship peak.
Day 4: Acclimatization Day at the Base Camp
Use the rest of the day to acclimatize and get used to the high altitude conditions.
Day 5: Summit Day
Day fifth is going to be a big day for the trekkers as the journey begins at 3am-4am in the morning. In suitable weather conditions, you can reach the Summit by noon where you can live the ecstatic view of the Himalayas. Then you will ascend down to the Base Camp to spend the night.
Day 6: Reserve Day
On this day, you will be hiking to Beas Kund Lake only if you have successfully completed the Summit trek. If not, then this day is a reserve day which means trekkers can cover their missed attempt to reach the Summit on this day.
While Beas Kund basin is the base camp for peaks like Ladakhi, Shitidhar, Hanuman Tibba, Manali Peak, Shikherbeh, and Makerbeh.
Day 7: Base Camp to Palchan
Trekking back to Palchan towards the Apple Orchard Camp. Start ascending to Dhundhi after breakfast from where you will be picked up by the allotted vehicle which will take the trekkers to Palchan. Spend the night at the Campsite of Palchan.
Day 8: Departure
Have your lunch, and then you will be dropped to Manali Bus station from where you can board your bus to the next destination as your journey comes to an end here.
Included
- All meals except for breakfast on Arrival day and Dinner on Departure Day.
- Sleeping Bags, Mattresses, Tents (four sharing).
- Technical Trekking Gear like Carabiners, Ropes, Climbing shoes, Ice-axe, Gaiters, etc.
- Mountain Guides and Porters.
- Kitchen Service.
- Room Accommodation at Palchan.
- Transport to Palchan from the bus stand on the date of arrival.
- Transport to the bus stand from Palchan on the date of departure.
- Jeep facility To Dhundhi from Palchan and back.
Excluded
- Insurance Cover.
- Medical Evacuation
- Any extra expenses sue to bus delays, landslides, roadblocks, snowfall, or other weather conditions.
- Porter to carry personal luggage.
- Taxi for shopping and sightseeing.
- Anything which is not mentioned under “Included”.
Good to Know
Trekkers can bring items like high ankle trekking shoes, woolen socks, a pullover, windproof jacket, rain sheet, flashlight, first-aid kit, and other trekking essentials. Kindly keep your luggage lightweight.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Manali
Arrive at Himalayan Mountain Sojourns Campsite at Palchan. During lunch, you will meet the guide who will explain about the trek. After lunch, you can explore the town and buy the things you need for the coming expedition. Stay for the night in the campsite of Himalayan Mountain Sojourns at Palchan.
Day 2: Palchan to Bakar Thach (Approach Camp)
A taxi or jeep will take you to Dhundhi which is at an altitude of 9000 feet. You will reach Dhundhi in 1 hour, from where the trek commences for Bakarthach.
Day 3: Approach Camp to Base Camp (Lady Leg)
Cross the Beas River and then climb up on a steep slope named ‘Lady Leg’ to find a plain meadow ground. This will be the Base Campsite of Friendship peak.
Day 4: Acclimatization Day at the Base Camp
Use the rest of the day to acclimatize and get used to the high altitude conditions.
Day 5: Summit Day
Day fifth is going to be a big day for the trekkers as the journey begins at 3am-4am in the morning. In suitable weather conditions, you can reach the Summit by noon where you can live the ecstatic view of the Himalayas. Then you will ascend down to the Base Camp to spend the night.
Day 6: Reserve Day
On this day, you will be hiking to Beas Kund Lake only if you have successfully completed the Summit trek. If not, then this day is a reserve day which means trekkers can cover their missed attempt to reach the Summit on this day.
While Beas Kund basin is the base camp for peaks like Ladakhi, Shitidhar, Hanuman Tibba, Manali Peak, Shikherbeh, and Makerbeh.
Day 7: Base Camp to Palchan
Trekking back to Palchan towards the Apple Orchard Camp. Start ascending to Dhundhi after breakfast from where you will be picked up by the allotted vehicle which will take the trekkers to Palchan. Spend the night at the Campsite of Palchan.
Day 8: Departure
Have your lunch, and then you will be dropped to Manali Bus station from where you can board your bus to the next destination as your journey comes to an end here.
Included
- All meals except for breakfast on Arrival day and Dinner on Departure Day.
- Sleeping Bags, Mattresses, Tents (four sharing).
- Technical Trekking Gear like Carabiners, Ropes, Climbing shoes, Ice-axe, Gaiters, etc.
- Mountain Guides and Porters.
- Kitchen Service.
- Room Accommodation at Palchan.
- Transport to Palchan from the bus stand on the date of arrival.
- Transport to the bus stand from Palchan on the date of departure.
- Jeep facility To Dhundhi from Palchan and back.
Excluded
- Insurance Cover.
- Medical Evacuation
- Any extra expenses sue to bus delays, landslides, roadblocks, snowfall, or other weather conditions.
- Porter to carry personal luggage.
- Taxi for shopping and sightseeing.
- Anything which is not mentioned under “Included”.
Good to Know
Trekkers can bring items like high ankle trekking shoes, woolen socks, a pullover, windproof jacket, rain sheet, flashlight, first-aid kit, and other trekking essentials. Kindly keep your luggage lightweight.