Ladakhi Peak Expedition

Itinerary

Ladakhi peak is one of the moderate peaks in western Himalayan range of Pir Panjal. From base camp steady ridge leads to the camp1, one can attempt to the summit from camp one, or to shorten the climbing day establish the camp 2 over Shetidhar. Peak require previous mountaineering experience and technical skill. Moraine, snow, Ice and rocky route leads to the summit which has vertical face toward the Raigarh glacier. Closest peaks from summit are Manali peak, Mukerbhey, Shikherby, Hanuman Tibba and Friendship.

Day 1: Arrival in Manali (1960m)
Morning arrival in Manali transfer to hotel. After breakfast rest till lunch. Later walk to visit the Hadimba temple, Buddhist monastery and town to buy the needful accessory. Night in hotel.

Day 2: Manali.
Day for preparation of expedition and acclimatization walk. Night in hotel.

Day 3: Manali –Dhundhi (2850m) - Bakka Thatch (3800m) 5-6 hours trek 1
Take a scenic drive of 21 kms to Dhundi via Solang valley through the forest of Pine, Maple, Walnut, Silver fir and Oak. From Dhundi walk gradually in beginning, cross a temporary log bridge over gushing stream, further uphill trek a the beneath of seven sisters’ peaks and hanging glacier for next 2 hours till Bakar Thatch.
Campsite is surrounded by mountains as of Hanuman Tibba 5950 m. Sheti Dhar 5100m, Ladakhi peak 5300m, and Friendship peak 5200m).
After establishing the camp, take acclimatization walk around or practice bouldering / rock climbing can be worth to get used to approach above base camp. Night in camp.

Day 4: Bakkar Thatch – Beas Kund. (3950m) 3-4 hours, Trek 2
Easy trail in beginning, than steady walk to the ridge, Cross the glaier field over boulders for short while, meadow of Beas kund will be in clear view, Camp site will be set at the beneath of Hanuman Tibba, and route to camp 1 is n clear view.
Afternoon take acclimatization walk toward the higher camp. Evening back to base camp, Night in camp

Day 5: Acclimatization day
If needed day will be focused for Ice training in nearby glacier field, learn the use of ropes / ice axe and crampons. Get familiar with the use of your equipment. Or Simply take your time for preparation of higher camp. Night in camp

Day 6: Base to Camp 1(Load ferry) 4800m
Steady ridge for 2-3 hours leads to the camp 1, drop the load, spend some time for acclimatization. Back to base camp.

Day 7: Establish the camp 1
Move to camp 1, establish the camp. Night in camp.

Day 8: Summit (5950m) 8-9h
Wake up early in the morning, climbing start to negotiate the rock and ice face till Shetidhar, (here camp 2 can be established if require) flat glacier field leads till the foot of peak. Last efforts to negotiate the rocky ridge to summit. Enjoy the view, take photo graphs and back to camp 1. Night camp.

Day 9: Contingency day
In case of bad weather, we keep a day for second attempt, if all goes well, this day will be used for the side trip at base camp.

Day 10: Back to Base camp
Bind up the camp, Same way descend to the base camp.

Day 11: Base camp – Dhundhi-- Manali (2000m) 3 hrs, Treks 3 and 1h30 drive.
Down hill trek from Beas kund to Dhundi, here vehicle will be waiting you for further drive to Manali. Night in hotel.

Day 12: Departure
Check out at 12 noon. One-time transfer to bus station, end of service.