Key Highlights
Altitude
6316M
Days
15D -14N
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Uttarakhand
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Transport
Uttarkashi
Overview
Mt. Bandarpunch Expedition
The name Bandarpunch / Bandarpunch (also spelled as Bandarpoonch.) literally means “Monkey’s tail” in Hindi. And it is a lovely mountain in the western Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. There are three mountains in the massif above 6000 meters. namely Bandarpunch I (6,316 m) and Bandarpunch II (6,102 m) and Kalanag ( Black Peak ) with twin peaks of 6,387 m. Bandarpunch II is also known as White Shikhar. Massif can be easily seen from many places in Garhwal. The first successful operation of Bandarpunch. was led by Major General Harold Williams in 1950. In which the great mountaineer Tenzing Norgay was also included. They reached near the mountain from the Hanuman Ganga valley. located in the south-west of the mountain. Doon School masters Jack Gibson and John Martin to give their kids. a climbing experience during the summer holidays. This area began to be used when the mountain rose to prominence. He was the first to actually trace the route in 1937. Tenzing Norgay in his autobiography refers to Bandarpunch as ‘The Doon School Mountain’. We walk the route southeast of the mountain. The same route, which was successfully climbed. for the first time in 1975 by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM). When he took his students to the advanced mountaineering course in the spring. The trek to the base camp starts from Sukhi, which is located on the road leading to Gangotri.
Key Highlights
Altitude
6316M
Days
15D -14N
Uttrakhand
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Transport
Uttarkashi
Complete
Itinerary of trek
- Explore to Vishwanath Temple.
- Preparation for further move.
- Overnight stay in hotel.
- On our second day, we would start early and drive to Khushi. The drive is short and will take around 2 hours to 3 hours to reach the maximum. The happy trek will begin. Sukhi is basically a small village at an altitude of 2,250 m. It has very few houses which means very few population and large number of apple orchards. September to October is generally the time of apple harvesting here and hence you. Must have seen many villagers giving away their apples at no cost!! Isn’t this amazing? You may not find it in the cities or it may be a very rare case. where you can actually find something as eclectic as the people of this village. From Sukhi we will climb a lot of steps till Khagi Pass situated at an altitude of 2,950 meters. After reaching Khagi Pass, we will descend towards our camp downstream. The place certainly offers some spectacular views. of the route to the west and Gangotri 1,2 and 3 from the south and the Jaunli and Shrikant peaks. We would retire to our forest camps for the night only to have more energy and start the day with the same energy.
- Overnight at Tent Forest Camp.
- On our tow days, we would go hiking in the camp. You will first descend at the meeting point of the rivers Son Garh and Chaiyyagarh. and walk along the banks of the Chaiyyagarh rivers till we reach our destination- Base Camp. The trek will first offer some mesmerizing views of the luscious green meadows. By going deep into the dense forests and finally going over the tree line. to reach our base camp which is at the end of Chhayyan Glacier. Along the way, we may meet some shepherds grazing. This is the beauty of trekking in Garhwal especially Bandarpunch. as it offers you so many vivid experiences to see and experience for yourself. We will stay
- Overnight at the base campsite.
- Base camp acclimatization day.
- Overnight stay in tents.
• Altitude: 3,780m to 4,450m
• Day of load ferry
• Back to base camp
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 3,780m
• Acclmatization day
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 3,780m to 4,450m
• Day of shift
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 4,450m to 5,180m
• Day of load ferry
• Back to camp 1
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 4,450m to 5,180m
• Day of Shift
• We will prepare for our summit attempt next day
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 5,180m to 6,316m
• Summit attempt and back to summit camp
• Stay in tents
Altitude: 5,180m
• Summit camp
• Stay in tents
Altitude: 5,180m to 3,780m
• Descend base camp
• Stay in tents
• Altitude: 3,780m to 2,950m
• Descend forest camp
• Stay in tents
Altitude: 2,950m to 2,250m to 1,158m
• Same day 60 km drive Uttarkashi - approx 2 hours
• Stay in hotel
• Altitude: 1,158m
• Departure day
Guidelines
Things to carry
- Footwear: Trekking Boots (snow and water proof), normal walking boots, and floaters.
- Few pairs of warm/woolen socks.
- Luggage: Backpack (50 liters), Daypack (20-30 ltr), Duffel bag.
- Clothes: Waterproof breathable jacket & pants, Jacket (synthetic or fleece of down feather), insulated pants (Synthetic), Poncho, Sweatshirt, inner thermal (upper & lower), fleece, t-shirts, cotton trekking pants, shorts. * clothing as per the season
- Gear for Hand & Head: Liner glove, Bandanna, Sun hat, Woolen caps, Face mask etc. Accessories: Sunglasses/Goggles, anti-glare glasses, water bottle, hydra pack, Headlamp with spare bulb and extra batteries.
- Trekking Gears: Emergency tool kit.
- Protection and First-Aid: Sunscreen, toiletry kit, water purification tablets, Zip-lock bags, ear plugs, first-aid and all essential medicines.
- Camping Equipment: Sleeping bags (extreme -5 to +5 Celsius) with liner, trekking poles, etc.
- Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3, Warm shirt/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt
- Trekking Pants that are water resistant/repellent and having inside lining for extra warmth- 2
- Windproof/water resistant outer shell (jacket) of good quality with a proper hood
- Down jacket with min 600 fill power rating, Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater Thermal inner wear (upper and lower)
- Woollen cap, Inner fleece gloves, Outer water proof gloves
- Thick woollen socks and regular socks (4 – 5 pairs), Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Comfortable waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes that come with a thick sole and high ankles
- Camp shoes such as sneakers/sport shoes
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small light weight towel
- Insulated water bottle and hydration pack (optional)
- Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun away from your face, Sun glasses with UV protection and ability to cut the glare (important when traversing through snow) Sturdy walking stick / Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
- Personal toiletries
- Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
- Carry rain cover for your bags
- Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain
Mandatory Personal Medical Kit
- Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Dexamethasone – one strip
- Nifedipine – 5 tablets
- Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
- Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
- Avil 25mg – 4 tablets (allergies)
- Combiflam – 4 tablets (Pain killer)
- Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 6 tablets each (diarrhea)
- Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
- Omez/ Rantadine – 10 tablets (antacids)
- Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
- Gauze – 1 small roll
- Band aid – 10 strips
- Cotton – 1 small roll
- ORS – 10 packets
- Betadine or any antiseptic cream
- Moov spray (aches, & sprains)
- Knee cap, if you are prone to knee injury
- Anti fungal powder
During The Trek
Inclusion
Accommodation. (Guest house, Camping).
Meals while on trek (Veg).
All necessary permits and entry fees to Uttarkashi .
First aid medical kits ,stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent, toilet tent , utensils.
Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
Transport form Uttarkashi to Uttarkashi.
Mules to carry the central luggage.
During The Trek
Exclusion
Any kind of personal expenses.
Food during the transit.
Insurance.
Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
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