Yunam Peak Expedition
Itinerary
Yunam peak, located in Lahoul distt of Himachal pradesh. From Manali, drive through one of the most spectacular and the highest motorable road leads over Rohtang pass (3950m) crossing semi-desert region of Lahoul valley, ornamented by hanging glaciers and glistening emerald mountain lakes. Few kms after crossing the Baralachala (4800m) you will reach Bharatpur where base camp will be set nearby few seasonal stalls. Further route toward higher camp and summit feature boulders, rocks, scree and snowy patches. Crossing of some chilled steam cannot be avoided.
Peak is less frequented and less technical; participants are not required having climbing technical skill but previous trekking experience of high-altitude terrain and good physical condition is essential.
Day 1: Arrival in Manali (1960m)
Morning between10-11 am arrival in Manali, you will report at the designated hotel, your identity card will be collected to get the permit from local IMF office. Spend your time to refill the necessary items you may require, night in hotel.
Day 2: Manali - Keylong, (115 km, 2850m) Jispa-135kms. 3200m.
Uphill drive along Beas river to Rohtang pass (3950 mtrs.) the gate way between semi desert Lahoul and the lush green valley of Kullu, Descend to Koksar, following Chandra river through several villages till Keylong, the headquarter of tribal district of Lahoul and Spiti. Evening reached at Jispa, Night in camp
Day 3 - Jispa to Bharatpur -Base Camp 4500m.- 80 kms-3-4hours of drive
On the third day, you will travel to Bharatpur which is 4-5 hours from Jispa. You will be reaching Bharatpur at around noon time. As you setup up your campsite at Bharatpur this day you will also practice a few of the climbing techniques like how to wear crampons, wearing shoes, ascend and descent techniques, fixing of ropes and carabiners and knot practicing.
Day 4: Acclimatization day. Load ferry to camp1 or Summit Camp 5300m (acclimatization trek) 5-6 hours
Morning trek to higher camp or summit camp to drop the load ferry, climb high and sleep down is the best way of acclimatization. Day start with gradual and steep trail, through moraine and rocky route, at the places chilly mountain stream to cross (sub. to the season). Once ferry is drop, spend some time around the site and head back to the base camp.
Day 5 -Trek to establish camp1 or Summit Camp 5300m-3h, Trek 1
Take the same route and establish the summit camp. Afternoon briefing and preparation for next day. Take short hike around the camp to remain active for next day. Early dinner and relax. Night at summit camp.
Day 6: Yunam summit -6100m and back to summit camp
Start early in the morning, Sub. to the season sharp rocks, moraine and snowy route leads to the summit. Peak is not technically difficult but still altitude play major role, in early season rope up may require to negotiate the snowy slope for safety precaution. Once at the summit enjoy the astonishing beauty of barren landscape and snow caped mountain of mighty Himalaya. Back to summit camp.
Day 7: Contingency day
In case of bad weather, we keep a day for second attempt, if all goes well, then we will take side trip to explore the surrounding of base camp or simply relax to recuperate the fatigue.
Day 8: Summit camp to base camp. 2-3h trek-180 kms drive to Manali, Trek 2
Leave early. Following the same way back. One need to be very careful while descending. Once at the road head drive back to Manali for next 7-8 hours. Night in hotel.
Day 9: Departure
Check out after breakfast, departure to your onward destination.