Friendship Peak Trek

Friendship peak is one of the most famous summits for trekking in the country. It is located in the Pir Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh and stands tall at 17,348 ft. The trail of this trek passes through beautiful alpine meadows and dense forests and one crosses numerous streams. Highly varied flora and fauna found on the trek. At the summit, one gets a panoramic view of Pir Panjal range, Dhauldhar range, and the great Himalayan range. Some of the most peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Shitidhar, Indra Asan and Deo Tibba are also visible. The Friendship peak summit is not meant for the beginners. Trekkers must have prior experience of high altitude treks. The fitness level required for this expedition is quite high. The best months to do this trek are from May to June and September to October.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Manali & overnight in hotel

Day 2 : Drive from Manali to Solang & trek to Bakarthatch.

Day 3 : Trek from Bakarthatch to Advance Base Camp.

Day 4 : Load ferry to Camp 1 & back to ABC.

Day 5 : Acclimatization & moving to Camp 1.

Day 6 : Summit Attempt & back to Base Camp.

Day 7 : Reserve Day

Day 8 : Base camp to Solang & drive to Manali

• Food as per menu on the trek (Starting lunch on Day 2 till Dinner on the last day in Manali)
• Forest Permits/Camping Charges,if any
• Tents on twin sharing basis, Sleeping bags, sleeping mats
• Safety Equipment i.e static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys, snow stake,dead man/boy
• First Aid certified Expedition guide, cook, helpers, and porters for carrying common supplies
• Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification and special rescue course.
• Hotel/Guest House stay in Manali on Day 1 & last day in Manali.
• Personal equipment like snow boot,helmet,gaiters & ice-axe
• IMF Fees for Foreign Nationals

• Portage of personal bags during the trek
• Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
• Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
• A minimum 2-3 challenging treks along with 20 – 25 total trekking days in the Himalayas or similar ranges
• Jog/Run for 5 Kms in 25-30 mins Or Walk continuously for 10 kms (with 3-4 small breaks) on plain terrain (slight incline is better)
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

1: The Woodbine Manali, The woodbine, Naggar Rd, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131, India
2: Bikat Adventures, Unit No: 303, Tower B4, SPAZE ITECH PARK, Sector 49, Gurugram, Haryana 122018, India
Traveler pickup is offered
The hotel may vary during the season depending upon the availability of rooms during the event dates

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Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

8 days