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Friendship Peak Expedition
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Expedition · Himachal Pradesh

Friendship Peak Expedition

challenging7-8 days

Duration

7-8 days

Price

26,999

Group size

1–15

Best time

Nearest city: ManaliAltitude: 5289m

One of India most popular beginner mountaineering peaks, offering a perfect introduction to high-altitude climbing with glacier travel, snow slopes, and a rewarding summit day.

Highlights

  • Ideal first 5,000m+ mountaineering peak with moderate technical difficulty
  • Glacier and snow slope climbing with hands-on technical training
  • Panoramic summit views of Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar, and Kullu ranges

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrive Manali; gear check and briefing

    Day 1: Arrive Manali; gear check and briefing

  2. Day 2: Drive Manali to Dhundi; trek to Bakarthach (3,300m, 4-5 hrs)

    Day 2: Drive Manali to Dhundi; trek to Bakarthach (3,300m, 4-5 hrs)

  3. Day 3: Trek Bakarthach to Lady Leg Camp (3,900m, 5-6 hrs)

    Day 3: Trek Bakarthach to Lady Leg Camp (3,900m, 5-6 hrs)

  4. Day 4: Load ferry to Summit Camp (4,750m) and return

    Day 4: Load ferry to Summit Camp (4,750m) and return

  5. Day 5: Move to Summit Camp

    Day 5: Move to Summit Camp

  6. Day 6: Summit push - Friendship Peak (5,289m) and return (10-12 hrs

    Day 6: Summit push - Friendship Peak (5,289m) and return (10-12 hrs)

  7. Day 7: Descent to Manali and departure

    Day 7-8: Descent to Manali and departure

Inclusions

  • Hotel stay in Manali (1 night)
  • Camping during expedition
  • All meals during expedition
  • All permit fees (IMF permit, forest fees)
  • Technical gear: helmet, ice axe, crampons, harness, ropes
  • Climbing guide/Sherpa
  • Porters for common equipment

Exclusions

  • Travel to/from Manali
  • Personal mountaineering boots and clothing
  • Backpack offloading (₹500-₹1,000 per day)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal expenses and tips

Safety guidelines

  1. Prior high-altitude trekking experience (4,500m+) recommended
  2. IMF permit must be processed through registered operator
  3. Summit day requires 10-12 hours of strenuous climbing
  4. Adequate glacier travel skills and roped team experience needed
  5. Weather window is critical - May-June pre-monsoon preferred