Friendship Peak

from ₹19,000.00

One of the famous summits of India in Himachal Pradesh Manali District is Friendship Peak lying in the Pir Panjal range is a trekker’s heaven at an elevation 5289m above sea level.

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    • Bonfire
    • Camping
    • Hiking
    • Off-road
    Camping, Trekking
  • Activity Level Challenging
    6/8
  • Group Size Large Group
    15

Friendship Peak

Mighty peak that look frozen in time, looming at a lofty height of 5,289 m, the Friendship peak is one of the most famous and sought after peak of the Pir Panjal range. An ideal proving ground for a novice mountaineer; it is the only open peak in the Himachal region. Apart from offering majestic panoramic views of the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar range, Friendship Peak is also the vantage point for the captivating views of the Shitidhar, Hanuman Tibba, Indrasan, Deo Tibba and Seven Sisters peaks. Though graded as non technical, the climb requires a good amount of physical fitness, and a prior high altitude climbing experience would be required helpful.

Grade – Moderate
Duration – 6 days
Max. Altitude – 17348ft
Total trekking – 35 kms approx.
Region – Manali, Himachal Pradesh

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Accommodation during trek on triple/quad (Camping)
  • All veg meals while on trek (Veg)
  • Transport from Manali to base village and return
  • All necessary permits and entry fees
  • First aid medical kit
  • Qualified and experienced Trek Guide and support staff
  • All taxes
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Any meals during transit
  • Personal expenses
  • Travelling insurance
  • Cost Escalation due to unforeseen reason
  • Mules or porter to carry personal luggage
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the head
  1. Day1 Manali to Bakarthach(11480ft) via Dhundi

    Assemble at Manali private bus stand by 7 am, from where we will proceed to Dhundi by reserved vehicle. Upon arrival at Dhundi we will start our trek to Bakarthach. The trek requires bit of stamina and strength. You need to cross single stream coming down from Rohru Thach and Beas river just before Palchan Thach. As you reach the Palchan Thach, Bakarthach is a 2 hour walk.The patch from Palchan Thach to Bakarthach is a bit difficult and take around 2 hours. The patch is full of boulders and takes you just at the bottom of Hanuman Tibba Glacier. The views are incredible.

  2. Day2 Bakarthach to Lady Leg(11770ft)

    Today after breakfast we climb gently to Beas Kund, through boulders and rocks for few minutes. We will now soon discover tiny lake of Beas Kund, believed to be the source of River Beas. And of course base camp for the wonderful summits around ie. Shitidhar, Ladakhi, Friendship peaks. A good trekker can climb these peaks by leaving Beas Kund at early. The peaks above 6000m are Makerbeh and Shikhar Beh. Lahaul valley region lies to the north of BeasKund just behind the great wall of these mountains. To the west Kangra and lower region of Himalaya known as Dhauladhar range. Continue ascent to base camp at Lady leg.

  3. Day3 Lady Leg to Summit base camp – Acclimatization(15071ft)

    This day is for complete acclimatization. Today we will ferry our loads upto Camp I on the south east ridge of the mountain for the final assault. In the evening we will have a meeting to prepare ourselves for the summit attempt. Today we shall practice the use of Crampons, ropes and get also to get our body prepare for next day’s summit. It is always advisable to check all your mountain gears before the final push e.g check your shoes with crampons , Ice axe, gaiters, snow goggle, water bottle, dry fruits, chocolates, electoral powder, etc.

  4. Day4 Friendship peak-Summit(17348ft)

    We start our ascent to the peak at midnight. The peak looks easy as a cake walk. The first patch looks more like a flat land, but requires ample strength to reach a point from where the ridge climbing starts. This part is a technical climb and requires front cramponing at certain points.
    It usually takes 6-8 hours to climb the peak. The final climbs is steep but with your ability and courage, reach the summit which provides the panoramic view of Greater Himalaya range to the North and Pir Panjal range to the North West and to the South Beas River valley and Manali clearly visible. After photo shoot descent to Lady Leg.

  5. Day5 Lady Leg to Bakarthach

    We trek downhill from base camp to Bakarthach after the successful summit of Friendship peak. Rest of the day at leisure.

  6. Day6 Bakarthach to Manali via Dhundi

    Have your breakfast, pack up your stuff and start climbing down the slope following the stream. It will take another 1 hour to get to the roadhead at Dhundi where you board the vehicles and start your journey back to Manali. You can book the evening bus for Delhi after 6. Friendship peak trek ends here.

  • Backpack with rain cover(40-60lts)
  • Daypack/Knapsack – Optional
  • Poncho
  • Floaters or Sandals
  • Trekking Shoes – Medium or High ankle length(Get a pair and “break-in” well in advance that you don’t face any sores/blisters once you are on mountains)
  • 2 Pairs of Quick Dry Tees and Track Pants
  • 3 Pair of sports Socks and 1 pair of woolen
  • Gaiters
  • Woolen Gloves
  • Full Sleeve Sweater or Fleece Jacket
  • Windproof  Jacket
  • Sun Cap
  • One Scarf/Balclava
  • Quick dry towel/Light towel
  • Lip Balm
  • Cold Cream & Sun Screen (SPF 40+)
  • Water Bottle 1 Lt – good quality plastic bottle
  • Headlamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries
  • Personal Toilet Kit and toilet paper
  • Personal Medicine Kit –
  • General medicines comprising of headache, fever, vomiting, stomach upset and pain killer
    -Anti Diarrhoearal
    -Aspirin/Paracetamol
    -Diamox
    -Anti-inflammatory -Nurofen or diclofenac sodium
  • Dark Sunglasses
  • Gloves
  • Trekking Pole
  • CAMERA with huge memory card and fully charged with extra batteries.
  • Extra Polythene bags.
  • Dry fruits/Energy bars

P.S You may use and share common kit for toiletries and medicines if travelling in a group

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