Key Highlights
Altitude
5287M
Days
6D -5N
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Himachal
Pradesh
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Transport
Manali
Overview
Mt. Friendship Peak Expedition
The Friendship Peak Expedition trek is the most popular summit among aspiring mountaineers and experienced high-altitude trekkers. Friendship Peak is located in Himachal Pradesh’s Pir Panjal range at an elevation of 5287 metres. Friendship Peak gives amazing panoramic views of the broader Himalayas from its summit.
On one side, Hanuman Tibba faces Friendship Peak, while on the other, Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Shitidhar, and the Seven Sisters face Hanuman Tibba. Climbing Friendship Peak does not necessitate any prior mountaineering training or experience, though it does necessitate the use of crampons and ropes at certain spots. To participate in this adventure, you must be physically fit and have prior high-altitude trekking experience.
Friendship Peak Expedition is a great option for Kanamo Peak and Stok Kangri. We’ll begin our journey at Dhundi and camp in Bakarthach. We next proceed to the advanced base camp known as ‘Lady Leg,’ where we will try the summit in full force.
Key Highlights
Altitude
5287M
Days
6D -5N
Himachal
Pradesh
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Transport
From Manali
Complete
Itinerary of trek
* Check-in, freshen up & rest
* Briefing about Friendship Peak Expedition 3pm (mandatory)
* Checklist, Shop/Rental equipment and gears
* Visit Hidimba Temple, Mall road by own
* Dinner & overnight stay
* Boost yourself with a wholesome breakfast
* Transfer/travel to Dhundi 20 km, 90 minutes
* Trek to Bakarthach, 4 km, 3 hours
* Camp setup, prepare for next day
* Overnight stay in camps
* Lady Leg - the campsite is shaped like a leg
* Trek 4 km, 4-5 hours
* Intro & practice technical mountaineering skills
* Learning more about do's and don's of mountaineering
* acclimatize and stay hyderated
* Give proper rest to your body and keep warm.
* Steep slopes, slipper terrain
* Trek 3 km, 4 hours
* Required things to be carried
* Establish camp, hot lunch
* Sleep early, be prepared for summit
* 3 am wake up, start the ascend, 7 hours
* Witness the Sunrise, grand Himalayan views
* Click pics and descend down to Lady Leg/Bakarthach
* be safe & follow Leader's instructions
* Day reserved/buffer for summit attempt
* Only used in case of bad weather/unforeseeable conditions
* Safety First, leader's decision is final decision
* Beautiful day, breakfast
* Trek to Dhundi, 3-4 hours
* Transfer to Manali, drop at Volvo stand by 6 pm.
* Departure to home destination with a lifetime experience
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