Friendship Peak Trek, Manali
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Maximum Altitude
17,380 Ft
Pickup Point
Best time to visit
Sep - Oct
Base Camp
Manali
Thrill Level
Extreme
The Friendship Peak Trek is one of the
famous treks in the Indian Himalayan range among the trekker’s community. Situated
at the height of 17,380 ft. Friendship
peak altitude is covered under the snow throughout the year. The trail
to the peak is steep and almost take a full day to reach the summit and come
back to the campsite. From the summit, one can fetch the majestic panoramic of
the Pir Panjal range, against the back of silver horizons formed by the
Dhauladhar and Great Himalayan ranges.
The Friendship peak route is one of the challenging Himalayas trek route. One should have an experience of travelling to higher altitudes before stepping in the trek. The journey passes through the beautiful Solang valley, featuring several alpine meadows, thick forest dotted with varied species of Alpine trees. The trail starts to become challenging when you reach high altitudes with a thick sheet of snow, your trek over the narrow ridges. In order to conquer Friendship Peak, you must pay attention to the trek leader and follow the acclimatization process.
The trip begins in Solang Valley,
outside Manali, and takes you to one of the most famous trekking mountains in
the Pir Panjal range. Moreover, Friendship Peak trek difficulty level is rated moderate to difficult.
A great choice for experienced climbers looking to transition to climbing. The
top is encircled by lush fields and deep trees, with heavy snow stacked on top.
Indrasen, Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba, Shitidhar, and the distant Dhauladhar range
can all be seen from the peak. This can be viewed as an 8-9-day hiking and
climbing excursion.
The Friendship Peak Trek has a severe
gradient and requires appropriate snow breaking. On the top route, there will
be a fissure bridge. In comparison to July-August, the weather is cooler in
September-October, with temperatures as low as -6 degrees. From July to August,
we can anticipate rain.
Friendship Peak Trek:-
Altitude: 8400 ft.
Meals Included: Lunch - Dinner
Stay Type: Tents
Report and meet our team representative
at Manali campsite.
Later, start your acclimatization process,
trekking nearby your tent.
In the evening, visit the nearby market.
Attend evening briefing session
followed by dinner.
Altitude: 11000 ft.
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch +
Dinner
Trek: 8 km
Stay Type: Tents
Wake up for breakfast at the campsite
and get transferred to Solang valley.
The trek starts from Solang Valley.
Meanwhile, enjoy the Mountain View and the Beas River flowing alongside your
ride.
Start trekking on the rocky path following
the road to the bridge which connects Rohtang Tunnel.
Trek 20 - 25 min. to cross small
boulders and the Beas river to reach Raoli Thatch.
Rest and retire for the day at the
campsite.
Altitude: 15000 ft.
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch +
Dinner
Trek: 4 km
Stay Type: Tents
Wake up fresh for breakfast and start
your trek to Lady Leg.
The point Lady Leg is named after its
visual physical feature Lady’s leg.
Cross Bhoj - Pather ridge, experiencing
the tree skin which was used in the old times to write on it.
Post crossing streams and moraine
patches, pitch your camps around nature.
Rest, have your dinner and retire for
the day.
Altitude: 15800 ft.
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch +
Dinner
Trek: 4 km
Stay Type: Tents
Wake up for breakfast and start your
acclimatization process later.
Today you will be issued the crampons
and the ice axes and a small orientation programme will be conducted on snow
patches.
A small training session will be conducted
by the trek leader which will be efficient in order to climb the Friendship
peak.
Meals and stay will be provided on the
campsite.
Altitude: 17380 ft.
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch +
Dinner
Trek: 4 km
Stay Type: Tents
Wake up early around 4AM, have
breakfast and make the summit climb to the Friendship Peak.
During night, the snow is walkable (as
it melts after sunrise) and you’ll reach the peak right during sunrise.
Follow your trek leader, as you’ll be
walking over the snow. Slowly and steadily you will conquer the Friendship
Peak.
Capture the panoramic view of the Pir
Panjal range, against the back of silver horizons formed by the great Himalayan
ranges.
After spending enough time at the
summit point, descend back to the Lady leg campsite and rest for the day.
Altitude: 15000 ft. | 17380 ft.
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch +
Dinner
Trek: 4 km
Stay Type: Tents
This is the spare day of the trek, in
case the weather doesn’t permit it.
Altitude: 8400 ft.
Meal Included: Breakfast
Trek: 12 km
Wake up to a great morning, have your
breakfast and get ready to descend down to Raoli Thatch.
After reaching Raoli Thatch, rest for a
while and trek back to Solang and from there a short drive to Manali.
Air: Take a flight to Kullu airport and
book a cab to Manali, if not possible you can book a flight to Delhi or
Chandigarh and board a Volvo to Manali.
Road: The volvo transfers are available
from Delhi as well as from Chandigarh.
1. Shirts / T-shirts –4/5, Trekking
Pants -3
2. Windproof jacket of decent quality
(no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
3. Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve
Woollen sweater
4. Thermal inner wear (upper &
lower), Scarf/muffler
5. Woollen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen
socks & regular socks (5-6 pairs)
6. Comfortable Trekking (Waterproof
shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
7. Lightweight
floaters/sandals/slippers
8. Raincoat / Poncho, Small quick dry
towel
9. Water bottle (sturdy ones)
10. Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun
away from your face
11. Sun glasses (polarized/UV
Protected), Walking stick / Trekking pole
12. Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch /
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
13. Medicines, if requiring any
specific medication
14. Personal toiletries
15. Day pack/small bag in case if you
are planning to offload your regular backpack
16. Hand Sanitizer
1. You will be greeted by our trek team
on your arrival at Manali.
2. All stays included from Manali to
Lady Leg in tents on sharing basis.
3. All meals included from Day 1 Lunch
to Day 7 breakfast with morning and evening tea and a healthy soup in the
evening. Vegetarian meals will be served throughout the trek.
4. Skilled local staff who have ample
knowledge of the route
5. Kitchen, dining and toilet tents
will be used during the trek.
6. Cooks/Helper for carrying common
equipment like rations/tents/utensils/groceries.
7. All trek essentials included–
(i) Accommodation - tents, sleeping
bags, sleeping mats etc.
(ii) Safety equipment - crampons, ice
axes on day 4,5 & 6 and basic first aid kit with a portable oxygen
cylinder.
(iii) Permit - forest and camping fee
included.
1. The above trek charges do not
include the GST charges (5%).
2. In case if your trek remains
incomplete or uninitiated because of ""force majeure"",
medical emergency or by personal choice after you arrive at the starting point,
you will not be able to get refund, reschedule or replace any services that
remain unutilized by you.
3. Any additional cost incurred due to
changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne
by the Guest.
1. If cancellations are made 26 days
prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be
charged.
2. If cancellations are made between
8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 25% of the total
package amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
3. If cancellations and rescheduling
are made within 7 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of
the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. Guest can reschedule the tour/trek/activity
between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity (Depending
on the availability), after this period no rescheduling can be done and no
amount can be refunded.
5. Rescheduling of the
tour/trek/activity is applicable only once, after that if you want to cancel or
reschedule the trek/tour/activity again, it will not be possible and no refund
will be processed.
6. If you book the tour/trek/activity
by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the 100%
payment before 26 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking will
get cancelled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the full
payment, depending on the availability of slots.
7. In case if your tour/trek/activity
remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical
emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice
after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund,
reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
8. In case if your tour/trek/activity
gets cancelled because of "force majeure", medical emergency,
government policy changes, local strikes between 0-7 days from your date of
travel, you will be eligible to reschedule the date of your trek/tour/activity
or you can get a credit note of the amount paid, however no cash refund will be
possible in this case.
9. Cancellations are strictly subjected
to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the
date of booking.
10. The applicable refund amount will
be processed within 10 business days.
Answer: Vegetarian Meals – (Breakfast,
lunch and dinner) are included in the package, you can check the inclusions for
more information.
Answer: One can book a taxi from Kullu
and reach Solang valley which is located near Manali. This is the place to
start the trek to reach Bakarthach after passing through lush green forests,
alpine meadows, and gushing streams. One can enjoy and have some fun at the
base camps- (I and II) of the Friendship peak.
Answer: 6 nights’ accommodation in Camps
as per the itinerary.
Answer: Pack your bag and entail this 7
days long trek that takes you on a rollercoaster ride of mythical stories,
moraine patches, sky-touching mountains, and never-ending alpine meadows.
Answer: The height of Friendship Peak Trek is 17353 ft.
The best season to visit Friendship
peak is from May to August.
The friendship trek route starts from
Solang.
The fitness level required for this
expedition is quite High.
The temperature ranges from 10 to 15
degrees in daytime and dips to -6 to 4 during nights.
One of the major benefits of going on this
trek is that it will improve your physical health immensely. Spending multiple
hours on the trail, climbing around boulders, rock hopping and ascending hills
gives your whole body a workout, improving your strength, agility and cardio
fitness.
Answer: We don’t rent these things but
will guide you to the shops that provide trekking equipments on rental basis.
The best months for this trek are May
and June for a snow-covered peak and September and October for a predominantly
rocky terrain.
Answer: Yes, since there will be a lot
of snow on the trail a trekking pole would be helpful.
Answer: You should Check for good grip,
Look for softness and flexibility of shoe sole, Go for ankle support, Choose
Snug-fit shoe, Water Resistance is crucial.
The major attractions on the Friendship
Peak Trek are Hadimba Temple in Manali, hot water springs of Vashisht and
Naggar Roerich Art Gallery.
Answer: The minimum age limit is 15+
and if you are above the age of 60, kindly carry a medical certificate from
your doctor that deems you fit for adventure activities like trekking.
Answer: Yes, you can find shops there
but its better to buy and pack before to start travelling.
Answer: Yes, it is absolutely safe for
solo women to travel in fixed departures.
Answer: ID Proof (Soft Copy to be sent
to us in Advance & original to be carried) and Medical Certificate.
Answer: Spacious tents on sharing basis
will be provided. The tents are going to be pitched on meadow or more-or-less
flat surface with insulated rubber and foam mattresses. Sleeping bags will be
provided to be used personally and returned at the end of the trek.
Answer: This is an ideal trekking
location where no additional technical trekking skills are needed and you can
even conquer the peaks travelling solo.
Answer: At Moustachescapes the trek
will cost you 26999 + 5% GST.
Answer: A basic mountaineering course
is recommended though not mandatory in case of highly experienced & skilled
trekkers.
Answer: Yes Toilet tents will be
provided throughout the trek.
Answer: If we trek in snow, Safety
equipments as per requirement will be provided to you.
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