Descriptions

Spreading its white cape up above in the Beas Kund area of the Pir Panjal range in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, Mount Friendship is a visual feast for those who wish to climb this gorgeous peak someday. Friendship Peak stands at a towering elevation of 5,289m above the ground and has long been regarded as the amphitheater by various mountaineers to view the other famous peaks like Pir Panjal Range, Dhauladhar Range, Hanuman Tibba (5,982m), Shetidhar Peak (5,250m), Manali Peak (5,650m), Makar Beh (6,070m), and Shikhar Beh (6,200m). So, it won't be too early to guess how beautiful and inexplicable the journey would be to someone who wishes to get lost among the beauty of the Himalayas.

The trek to Mount Friendship is planned according to a 10-day itinerary, and you don’t need to have any prior technical knowledge about mountaineering. But you do need some prior training so that your body can easily adapt itself to the increasing altitude with every step you take towards the summit. For all those aspiring mountaineers who wish to conquer some major summits in India, trekking to this peak will be a great challenge for you, and you can also test your limits.

The journey to Mount Friendship will start from Manali, and during this journey, you will pass through the mesmerizing Solang Valley, regions filled with thick forest, large alpine meadows, orchard fields, and numerous small streams. And don’t forget about the memorable walking journey on the thick-silvered snow path.

Once you start to ascend towards a certain altitude, you may face several challenges along the way, like walking on thick glacial tracks or narrow ridges. But you will feel an exhilarating rush in your veins once you reach the summit, because it will be nothing but a surreal experience for you.

We suggest you go through our specially customized itinerary for more information -

Trip Highlights

• A short evening walk through the main parts of Manali.
• Enjoy various winter sports, like paragliding and skating.
• A beautiful trip through the Solang Valley.
• Worship at Hadimba Devi Temple.
• Pass through numerous streams and meadows along this journey.

Program

Day 01 – Arrival in Manali

One of our tour representatives will warmly receive you at Manali and escort you to your hotel for a check-in. You can also sit at the introduction session, where you will meet your sherpa, kitchen staff, and the rest of the team. The tour representative will brief you with the itinerary for the climb once again and recheck your trekking essentials for better safety.
Later in the evening, you will get ready for a short trip to the famous places of Manali. Pay your homage at Hadimba Devi Temple, which is an old cave temple dedicated to the wife of Bhima. The temple is surrounded by cedar trees, so it will be a visual treat for your eyes, and the creativity of the artisans who built this temple with such precision will actually blow your mind.
Buy souvenirs at Manali Market. After the temple visit, you will walk through the night market of Manali, where you can shop for souvenirs. After this short trip, you will walk back to your hotel room for an overnight stay.
Meals: lunch, dinner.

Day 02 – Drive from Manali to Dhundi – Trek to Bakarthach

The drive to Dhundhi will make you pass through Solang Valley, which is another mesmerizing place on this journey. While crossing Solang, you can also enjoy a small stopover there and be lost in its majestic beauty.
This drive will take you to Dhundhi, from where you start your trek towards Bakarthach. For this part of the trail, you will navigate through big boulders and cross smooth mountain surfaces for a journey of 4-5 hours. Set up camps at Bakarthach for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03 – Bakkarthach – Lady Leg 4-5 hours

After finishing your breakfast, get ready to trek towards Lady Leg, which will serve as the base camp for our expedition. Today, you will pass through various meadows and also snowwalk on the hardened glacial tracks.
On reaching Base Camp, you will settle down in your tent for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 – Training Day at Lady Leg (Base Camp)

The day will be utilized to hone your mountaineering skills and get your body acclimatized to the environment, which will reap benefits during the upcoming days. You will learn how to follow a safe journey through various methods of mountain walking. And also, get some basic training regarding how to handle mountaineering equipment, how to use crampons and ice axes, how to walk with snow boots, etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05 – Lady Leg - Summit Camp 4-5 hours

After energizing yourself with breakfast, you will begin your climb towards the summit camp. You will face rough terrain and steep inclines today.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06 – Summit Camp – Summit – Lady Leg

Finally, the day has come when you climb towards the summit of Mount Friendship. You will have to walk about 14–16 km to reach the summit, but trust us, you will feel an inexplicable excitement in your veins once you witness the surreal view. You will be asked to get ready around 2 in the morning because we will try to reach the summit at night only. Before starting, you will be provided with some morning refreshments like masala tea, boiled eggs, and sandwiches to fill your energy meter. You will then harness all the climbing essentials and get ready to ascend.
For the first three hours, you will walk through some rocks and rough terrain. After this, you will enter a region of smooth slopes, but you will have to use ice axes for this climb. About 12–13 hours later, you will reach the mountain top, from where you can immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape and spellbinding view. You can have clear views of many other mountains in Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar Range, like Hanuman Tibba (5,932m), Shetidhar Peak (5,250m), Manali Peak (5,735m), Makar Beh (6070 m), and Shikhar Beh (6,200m).
Once you fulfil your adventurous ache with the majestic view, you will descend back to the base camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07 – Buffer Day

Weather in the mountains can be quite unpredictable. Hence, you may be subjected to encountering bad weather conditions during this journey. So, a day will be reserved by the HH team in advance in case severe weather conditions hamper the summit schedule.

Day 08 – Lady Leg – Bakkarthach – Dhundi

Today, you will trek back to Bakkarthach. So you can revisit the memory of your whole expedition once again. Since we have to retrace a long journey back to where we started this adventure, you will be asked to get ready and start your descent early. The trekking down the ice slopes and glacial tracks will take about 4-5 hours today. You can take refreshments in between, but you will have to constantly walk down.
When you reach Dhundhi, you will hop on your transport vehicle to follow the same scenic and picturesque drive back to Manali. When you reach Manali, you will again check in to your hotel room, and afterward, you can go for a peaceful sleep, or if you still have some energy left, you can walk around Manali for some last-minute memories.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 09 – Departure from Manali

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and bid your farewells. Our representative will drop you off at the nearest station, and you can continue your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast

Price & Inclusions

₹44275/-

Inclusion Details

Price Based on Per Person

• Accommodation on a twin-share basis on full board using hotels or guest houses in Manali and in tents during the approach march and at base camp.
• All meals are provided as per the program during the entire trip, including the approach march and base camp.
• Technical Equipment: Crampons, Ice Axe, Seat Harness, Carabiner, Climbing Rope, Jummar.
• Transportation using Tempo Traveler, Innova (Depending on group size)
• One expedition leader and two group leaders for each group who have requisite experience climbing Mt. Friendship in the past.
• We will also provide one helper-cum guide for every four members. Any additional helper will be charged extra.
• First Aid kit and Oxygen Cylinders
• High-altitude food
• Mules and Porters to carry expedition luggage. We will also carry 10 kg of personal luggage for each member.
• Satellite phone for emergency and walkie-talkie sets for communication
• Insurance for HH Staff and Porters.
• Documentation and permits for the expedition from the local authority and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.

Note: Please ensure that you are covered under insurance. Book your Insurance by us at an extra cost by email (tours@shikhar.com)
Our kitchen staff and escort will accompany you until base camp

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Exclusion

• Travel insurance
• Personal clothing
• Personal high-altitude food and Sherpa
• Personal expenses such as table drinks, room’s services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tips, etc.
• Any additional expenses caused by or liability for a disturbance in the trip program due to or circumstances, such as weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots, etc.
• Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, or loss of goods
• Personal Belongings such as a down jacket, walking sticks, etc.

Please ensure your insurance covers you for the heights you are likely to attain and for helicopter rescue as well. When you have chosen and booked your insurance, please provide Himalayan Holidays with your insurer's name, their 24-hour emergency telephone number, and your policy number with them. Remember, your insurance is not worth the paper it's written on if we don't know the details and you need their assistance.

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Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation Charges: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing in the name of Himalayan Holidays.
  For cancellations made 60 days prior to the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation fee of 25% of the invoice.
• For cancellations made within 60 to 30 days of the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation charge of 50% of the invoice. For cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation charge of 100% of the invoice.
• In certain cases, the cancellation policy (including conditions applicable to the advance deposit made or required for holding the reservation) may differ and would be applicable as per the cancellation policy of that hotel / service provider. This will be charged in addition to the cancellation policy.

Unused Services and Refunds

• No refund will be made for any unused services or other arrangements due to any changes in schedule made by passengers while travelling. However, in certain cases, the refund will be considered as per the policy of the carrier, hotel, tour company, or other suppliers used for providing services.
• A refund request must be made within 2 weeks of the completion of the trip.
• If there are any additional expenses due to bad weather or any other reason beyond the control of the tour operator on account of hotel stays, transportation, meals, etc., an extra bill will be raised. Neither Himalayan Holidays. nor the participating suppliers or hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses.

Responsibility, Liability
All the packages are sold under the business management of Himalayan Holidays, and they are in no way considered the principal or operator of the subject services. The right is reserved to cancel or alter any package as conditions require. Neither Himalayan Holidays nor the participating suppliers or hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses due to loss, delay or damage caused by accident, illness, bad weather, strikes, riots, roadblocks, etc.

Governing Law
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