Destination Covered: Dhundi , Manali, Luhali Thach
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
One of the most thrilling and challenging peaks of the Pir Panjal range, Friendship peak offers an extraordinary climbing experience. Standing at an altitude of 5289m, amidst the 6000er peaks of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, it acts as a viewpoint surrounded by mighty sky-scraping peaks. Some of the peaks that can be spotted on a clear day are, Mt. Hanuman Tibba, Shitidhar peak, Mt. Deo Tibba, Indrasan, Inderkilla, Mt. Papsura, and many more unnamed peaks of the Dhauladhar range. Though the Friendship peak expedition is a short duration and 5000er peak, still it mustn’t be underestimated as it tests the skills as well as stamina of those climbing at almost every nook and corner. Therefore it requires prior high altitude climbing experience, at least as high as 4200-4500m along with trekking in snow conditions. The peak also demands basic technical know-how of mountaineering equipment such as ice-axe, harness, carabiner, crampons, descender, ice-piton, etc, as well as ascending and descending techniques in the snow while roped up. All the required techniques and equipment are thoroughly introduced and trained by the guides as and when these need to be used.
All trekkers will be meeting in Manali Hotel, Take rest at hotel after long journey. after taking some rest, Our instructor will brief you about the whole upcoming journey, you can clear all your doubts regarding the expedition, check all important equipments mandatory for trekking. overnight stay in Hotel.
We start our drive to Dhundi after breakfast. The trek begins at Dhundi where we leave the road at Dhundi hydro project and start hiking through the right bank of beas river. The trail takes us to a plain meadow after about a 10-15min hike from where the pathway starts getting steep until we reach the ridge line which is covered with deodar forest. It is then followed by small ascends and descends through bushes further leading to open grasslands with Beas flowing on the left. Following the same trail on this narrow pathway surrounded by wild strawberries to munch on while hiking, we then come across a small river crossing across which lies our first base camp, Luhali thach.
Enjoy a delicious lunch in the lush green valleys of Beas and soak in nature.
Rest for a while in the assigned tents or relax around nature after which everyone will be gathered for acclimatization walk/ height gain.
Acclimatization plays the most vital role in succeeding to summit any peak or complete any trek as it helps the body to adjust and synchronize with that particular temperature, climate and environment; without which one’s body may react adversely to the altitude gained and one may feel unpleasant, nauseous, headaches and unfit to continue with the expedition/trek. Hence, it’s mandatory for all the participants to participate actively in all the activities being conducted throughout the course of the expedition.
Dinner at base camp and sleep under the blanket of million stars.
Wake up to birds chirping and the river mildly roaring to a view of lush green surroundings walled up by mighty Dhauladhar with its enormous snow capped peaks kissing the heavens. Enjoy breakfast in the wild, pack up and begin with today’s hike through the beautiful meadows. The climb keeps getting more and more steep with every progressing step. After an hour or two of climbing through this section, we come across a small rocky patch which leads us to the base of the lady leg ridge. Keep following the trail up to the ridge line and we’re now faced with plain meadows, hike for 5-7 more minutes and you will see your campsite.
Leave for advance base camp after breakfast. The path is through moraines and goes across several small streams for about 200mts after which the trail starts getting steep. The trail is well distinguished and leads to a huge cairn on the top of the ridge, behind which is the base camp. Establish tents and settle in. Lunch is served; make sure not to skip meals as otherwise one might not feel strong enough to push for the summit at midnight. Get ready for the last acclimatization walk and training. Equipment is assigned and everyone is trained well enough for the last time about how it is to be utilized. Today dinner will be served early at around 5-6pm after which we sleep for 5-6 hrs. Wake up at around 11:30pm and get ready with all the equipment, have a light meal and get ready for summit push by at least 12- 12:30am.
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