Friendship Peak
Friendship Peak Expedition
Friendship Peak Expedition
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10 Aug → 15 Aug 2026 6D₹12,999Past
Base: ₹12,999
Overview
Friendship Peak Expedition is a challenging high-altitude trek in Himachal Pradesh, situated in the Kullu Valley. The expedition begins from Manali and involves steep trails, rugged terrain, and a demanding summit climb. It is best suited for experienced trekkers with prior mountaineering experience and a basic understanding of technical climbing skills.
The trek reaches an altitude of 5,287 metres above sea level and offers views of the Pir Panjal, the Dhauladhar Range, and other Himalayan peaks.
Key Details
- Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Region: Kullu Valley
- Nearest city: Manali
- Duration: 7 days
- Distance: 24 km
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Maximum altitude: 5,287 metres
- Best season: July and August
Route and Camps
The approach to the trek is via Bhuntar Airport in Kullu, followed by travel to Manali. The trek starts from Dhundi and continues to Bakkarthatch, with camps mentioned at Bakkarthatch, Lady Leg, and the summit camp.
Experience and Skills
Prior mountaineering experience is essential for this expedition. The trek requires familiarity with technical climbing equipment and skills, including the use of ropes, crampons, and ice axes. High altitude, icy sections, and changing weather add to the challenge.
Risks and Preparation
Reported risks include altitude sickness, slips or falls, avalanches, extreme cold, and sudden weather changes. Proper acclimatization, hydration, pacing, and awareness of terrain conditions are important for preparation.
Permits
The source states that permits for climbing Friendship Peak are issued by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).
Itinerary
Arrive in Manali for acclimatization and an equipment check. Organize and inspect climbing gear, including climbing boots, crampons, and harnesses. After lunch, spend time in Manali; optional visits mentioned include Hadimba Temple, Vashisht hot water springs, and the Roerich Art Gallery in Naggar.
- Manali
- Equipment check
- Hadimba Temple
- Vashisht hot water springs
- Roerich Art Gallery
After breakfast, drive for about one hour via Palchan and Solang Nallah to Dhundi, the starting point of the expedition at 2850 m. From Dhundi, trek along the Beas River on the left bank and then climb steeply to the Lady Leg grazing meadows for the night.
- Palchan
- Solang Nallah
- Dhundi
- Beas River
- Lady Leg
- Grazing meadows
Trek from Lady Leg to Glacier Camp. The route involves roping up and using crampons to move over the glacier before reaching camp, which is used as the higher camp for the summit attempt.
- Lady Leg
- Glacier Camp
- Glacier travel
- Crampons
- Roped section
Start early from Glacier Camp after a brief breakfast for the summit push to Friendship Peak. After reaching the summit, spend some time there for photos and snacks, then descend back to Lady Leg for the night.
- Glacier Camp
- Friendship Peak
- Summit push
- Descent to Lady Leg
Descend from Lady Leg to Dhundi and then continue by road back to Manali, concluding the expedition route described in the source.
- Lady Leg
- Dhundi
- Manali
What's included
7 days / 6 nights- Flights
- Hotel stay
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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