TRIP FACTS
Region: Kullu Valley.
Duration: 13 Days.
Season: May & June / September & October.
Grade: Challenging & Technical.
Route: West ridge to South – East Ridge.
Group Size : 10 Persons.
Maximum Altitude: 5982m.
Activities: 12 Days of Hiking & Mountaineering.
Accommodations: 12 Nights In Camp.
Meals: 12 Breakfasts / 13 Pack-lunch / 12 Dinners.
Trip Begin: Manali.
Trip End: Manali.
INTRODUCTION
The technical difficult Hanuman Tibba is the highest mountain in the Dhauladhar Range. The peak name comes out from “Hanuman” he is a king of monkey and also the hero in ‘Ramayan’. Hanuman Tibba is a fantastic peak in the Western Himalaya and it’s not too far from the beautiful town of Manali. By Himalayan standards it is not the highest peak- standing tall at 59832m, but where it lacks in height it makes up in beauty. Surrounded by incredible glaciers, the peak is a white pyramid with each side of the pyramid giving a different look. This peak does require some technical knowledge of climbing. The Tentu Pass is the mixture of snow, ice and rock with the gradient up to 75° to 80°, which makes the climb difficult and exhaustive. After Tentu Pass a traverse to the mountain leads us from North – West ridge to South – East Ridge. During this traverse climber has to face lots of crevasses in the glacier. At the end of traverse just before the South – East ridge we will set up our summit camp.
HOW TO REACH MANALI
The nearest airport serving this beautiful hill station is situated at Bhuntar. Known as Kullu Manali Airport, it is at a distance of approximately 60 from Manali.
The road instead since there are some spellbinding picturesque views en route to be enjoyed. The destination has a good connectivity by road with cities like Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh and Shimla serving as pivotal points. A number of bus services including private services like the very comfortable Volvo ply frequently from Delhi to Manali.
The closest railway station is Chandigarh (315 km) or Pathankot (290 km). You can make your travel bookings till either of these two cities and then take a prepaid bus or a cab till Manali.
DAY 01 - ARRIVE MANALI (2050m) REPORT AT OLD MANALI OFFICE.
Arrive in Manali and report at our office at Old Manali by 11:00 am and meet the rest of the team. Today it is important that your rest and acclimatize properly. We will complete a Short briefing for our upcoming expedition and complete all necessary paperwork by IMF the new process established by IMF in Manali region prescribes that the team provides an intimation along with copies of ID proofs of all participants and Guide. IMF has designated a regional office in Manali for climbing in the upper Himalayan stretches.
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DAY 02 - ACCLIMATIZATION DAY.
We’ll leave early today morning to take a hike up Patalsu peak. The trek starts from Solang Nala, which is a 12km drive away from Manali town. Our goal today is not to make the summit (at 4300m), but to go as high as possible. Once we reach a good height, we’ll spend several hours relaxing there. In the evening, we’ll walk back down and head back to Solang.
: Breakfast,Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Hotel.
DAY 03 - SOLANG NALA TO BAKARTHACH (2950m).
After an early breakfast, we will drive 7 kms to Dhundi (2490m), where we commence our trek. Up to Dhundi, as vehicles are not allowed beyond Solang. We’ll then start walking up the Bakartach, flanked on both sides by 5000m+ mountains peaks. Hanuman Tibba (5982m).
: Breakfast,Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 04 - BAKARTHATCH TO BEAS KUND (3600m).
After breakfast, we’ll continue on our way up the Beas Kund. The trail rises gradually up to the camping ground at Bakarthatch – the permanent camping site of the local mountaineering institute. A short but steep climb takes you to a 300m long moraine field that culminates in the meadows of the Beas Kund region. A vast flatland, strewn with small boulders and streams, crowned by huge mountain faces and hanging glaciers, the topography of the region is in stark contrast to the prior days. Our campsite will be situated several meters away from Beas Kund, at the base of Tentu Pass.
: Breakfast,Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 05 - REST DAY AT BASE CAMP.
Today will be a complete rest day. We’ll spend the day at base camp eating, drinking and sleeping and adjusting to the altitude. The tasks for the day will include technical gear distribution, crampon fitting, and a general meeting on how we’ll proceed over the coming days.
: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 06 - BASE CAMP TO ADVANCED CAMP (4000m) BELOW TENTU PASS.
Early this morning we take our first steps up the mountain. Almost immediately we will be walking up a steep slope of hardened snow. We’ll arrive at camp, which is half way up the mountain side in time to have our packed lunch. Now that we are on the mountain, we’ll be without our kitchen staff. From here on, all the members of the expedition (guests, high-altitude porters (HAP), guide, etc.) will work together to carry loads, pitch and remove camp, cook and wash. From tonight on wards, we’ll be camping on snow for the next few days.
: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 07 - ADVANCED CAMP TO CAMP 1 (4800m) OVER TENTU PASS 5000m).
This will probably be the most challenging day of the entire expedition. The climb to the top of Tentu Pass today is steep, long and arduous. Depending on the snow conditions, your guides will set up fixed ropes for you. Once we come to the pass, we’ll have a fantastic view of ‘the other side’ for the first time. From the ridge, it’s a short gradual descent to our camp site.
: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 08 - CAMP 1 TO SUMMIT CAMP (5000m).
We have a relatively flat walk ahead of us today; our height gain will be barely 200m. But the hike today is quite long, almost 7 hours, constantly over a glacier, circumnavigating some crevasses. After arriving at camp, we’ll quickly have a very early dinner and crawl into our tents. Later this night, we’ll be making our summit attempt.
: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 09 - SUMMIT ATTEMPT – CAMP 1.
We’ll wake up just after midnight today. After a quick hot chai, we’ll head up the mountain in an attempt to reach the summit. Although the gradient is not as much as on the way up Tentu Pass, you will be fatigued after your climb from the previous days. From the summit, you’ll have a 360 degree panoramic view of the peaks of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Greater Himalayan Ranges. After a quick photo session, we’ll head down from the summit. We’ll stop at summit camp for some refreshments, break camp and head back to Camp 1 for a well-earned night’s sleep.
: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 10 - CAMP 1 TO ADVANCED CAMP TO CAMP 1 (4800m).
Today morning we’ll start through same way to camp and Rest.
: Breakfast,Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 11 - ADVANCED CAMP TO CAMP 1 (4800m) TO BASE CAMP.
Today morning we’ll start down Tentu Pass towards base camp. We still need to watch our step in the gully, but afterwards, it’ll be a pleasant slide downhill. On arriving at camp, we’ll be welcomed by our base camp staff, and a hearty, well deserved feast!
: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 12 - REST AT CAMP 1 AT BASE CAMP.
Today will be a day of complete rest. Spend the day at camp taking in the views, eating, sleeping and eating some more.
: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner.
: Camp.
DAY 13 - BASE CAMP TO MANALI.
After a lazy breakfast this morning, we’ll head down to Dhundi, where a vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Hotel. Enjoy your first hot shower of the expedition and get dressed up for the big party in the evening.
: Breakfast, Pack Lunch.
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What is included in the tour
- Equipment:
- Camping equipment up to and beyond base camp will be provided,
- Technical equipment beyond base camp to be arranged by us,
- Personal climbing equipment to be brought by climbers. Himalayan Yeti Adventure will provide climbing boots, Crampon, Ice – Axe and sleeping bags etc, however, if participants have their own gear, it is always advised to use that.
- Food:
- Food upto base camp will be arranged,
- Simple Food for higher camps can also be arranged by Himalayan Yeti Adventure for the climbers, if desired and the same to be prepared by the HAP’s, Instructors and Climbers themselves.
- Transportation:
- Food upto base camp will be arranged,
- Manali to road head (Solang or Dundhi) & back to Manali will be provided. Mules / Porters to base camp and back will also be included. We will also provide qualified & experienced guide/s, HAP’s familiar with the area and the mountain itself, as per the requirement for the expedition
- Medical:
- Only first aid will be provided upto the base camp. Insurance (medical and emergency evacuation), to be arranged by the climbers themselves.
- Rescue:
- The rescue cover will be provided by land route, in case of emergency helicopter evacuation can be made available on special request and the expenditure will be based on actual cost and advance request. The cost (At actuals) to be borne by the expedition members themselves.
- Vehicular transport from hotel to the roadhead for the trek to the base camp and back to the hotel, after the conclusion of the climb.
- Camping on twin sharing basis in 2-man tents, kitchen tent, toilet tent, camping stools etc.
- One Cook with all the necessary kitchen items, utensils etc and all food at base camp. Basic meals at higher camps to be prepared by Hap’s and members.
- Boiled drinking water during the trek to base camp and warm water for personal washing etc. in the morning.
- Wildlife / environmental Permits and other permits & Levies, wherever required.
- Permissions, Royalty and Registration.
- Liaison Officer Cost (included for foreign expedition only)
- Porterage of all the equipment / supplies/ & personal baggage of max 15 kgs per member.
- Fixed rope.
- Tarpaulin sheets for storage at Base camp and Camps 1 & 2.
- Snow stakes for the fixed rope.
- Insurance of technical staff and camp staff.
- ‘Leave No Traces’ protocol charges.
- Complimentary Oxygen cylinder/s & other apparatus till base camp.
- Good medical / first aid kit, till base camp.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any accidental, emergency, travel or medical insurance for the climbing party. It is strongly recommended that the participants get themselves comprehensively insured before the expedition.
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Any and all evacuation charges (medical emergency or otherwise), or hospitalization or physicians consultation charges. Your own insurance policy should also ideally, cover this.
- Any air transfers or airfare between Delhi and Bhunter or vice versa.
- Any Surface Transfers between New Delhi & Manali and vice-versa.
- Beverages or drinks of any sort, including soft drinks, alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks or bottled / mineral water.
- Tipping of the drivers, camp staff or guides etc.
- Any photography charges or camera charges or batteries.
- Any shopping charges or transfers for personal visits to the market etc.
- Any other services not specifically mentioned in the service inclusions.
- Any charges for a manual or helicopter evacuation, in case of a medical emergency or the like.
- Any personal climbing gear or equipment, unless specified otherwise.
THINGS TO BRINGS FOR TREK :
- Headlamp. Bring plenty of spare bulbs & batteries
- Glacier glasses (w/ side covers or wrap around). 100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use
- Ski Goggles, 1 pair. 100% UV & IR.
- Warm synthetic/wool hat.
- Bandanas (2). Used to shade your neck.
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
- Expedition Backpack. 3,500 - 4,000 cu. In.
- Trekking Backpack. 2,000 - 2,500 cu. in. (Optional)
- Sleeping Bag. (Expedition quality rated to at least -20°F TO -40°F
- Self Inflating pads (2). Two 3/4 or full length pads. Make sure to include a repair kit.
- Closed-Cell foam pad.
- Sunscreen. SPF 40 or better.
- Lipscreen. SPF 20 or better.
- Water Bottles: 2 to 3 Wide mouth bottles with minimum 1 Litre capacity per bottle
- Water Bottle parkas for the big bottles.
- Toiletry bag.
- Pee Bottle (1 Liter). Large mouth, clearly marked water bottle for use in ten
- Pee Funnel (for women).
- Camp Knife or Multi Tool.
- Thermos.
- Trash Compactor bags (4).
- Camera gear.
- Compression Stuff Sacks.
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
- Ice Axe w/Leash. General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important: under 5’7” use a 60cm tool; 5’7”- 6’1” use a 65cm tool; over 6’1” use a 70cm tool. (Too short is preferable to too long). Make sure you have a leash that is designed for use on a glacier axe. Please no technical leashes.
- Crampons. With “step in” bindings and flat rather than “cookie cutter” frame rails anti balling plates OK. Keep in mind that ice specific crampons are for technical ice climbing and are not recommended for glacier travel. Anti-balling plates (optional).
- Alpine climbing harness. Harness should fit over all clothing, have gear loops, adjustable leg loops and be reasonably comfortable to hang in. Make sure you can get into the harness without having to step through any part of it.
- Carabiners (3) Locking; (3) Regular. 2 Twist lock & 1 small screw gate locker; 3 standard ovals recommended..
- Climbing helmet. Alpine climbing helmet with sizing adjustments.
- Ascender (1). One right or one left.
- Rappel/Belay device.
- Prussiks. Or bring 40 feet of flexible 6mm accessory cord to make into prussiks.
- Adjustable 3 Section Ski or Trekking poles. Optional but highly recommended. Helpful for non-snow covered ascents and descents if you have knee problems.
- Hand wear
- Lightweight Synthetic gloves. 1 pair. Should fit comfortably inside mitts or gloves. Lighter capilene preferred.
- Heavyweight Synthetic/Soft Shell gloves. 1 pair.
- Expedition Shell Gloves w/ insulated removable liners. 1 pair.
- Expedition Shell Mitts. 1 pair. Should be big enough so that synthetic gloves fit inside pile liners.
- Hand warmers and Toe Warmers: Bring 3 sets of each.
FOOTWEAR
- Light hiking boots or trekking shoes. For day hikes and trek to Base Camp
- Tennis shoes or low top shoes. For international travel and town days. Optional.
- Booties. Optional.
- Camp Boots. Optional. Insulated boot for Base Camp.
- Double Plastic Climbing Boots w/ altitude liners. Good quality plastic shells with inner boots. Avoid tight fit with heavy socks.
- Fully Insulated Overboots. Not needed with Millet Everest or Olympus Mons Boots.
- Gaiters. Not needed with One Sports or Olympus Mons.
- Trekking Socks. 3 pair.
- Wool or Synthetic Socks. 4 pair heavyweight wool or synthetic socks (wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks.
- Liner Socks. 4 pair of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be worn next to the skin
- Vapor barrier socks. Optional. Helps reduce moisture buildup in your boots, also keeps your feet a little warmer.
TECHNICAL CLOTHING
- Lightweight Long Underwear. 2-3 pair tops & bottoms.
- Heavyweight Long Underwear. 1 pair. Expedition weight Capilene. (Alternative: a one-piece suit)
- Lightweight Nylon Pants. 1 -2 pairs.
- Short Sleeve Synthetic Shirt. 1-2 pairs.
- Synthetic/Soft Shell Jacket.
- Insulated Synthetic Pants. Full separating side zippers.
- Down Pants.
- Expedition Down Parka. Fully Baffled, Expedition Weight.
- Insulated Synthetic Jacket. Optional. Allows you to leave your down parka up higher on the mountain as we establish higher camps.
- Hard Shell jacket w/ hood. We recommend a waterproof breathable shell material with full front zipper, underarm zips, and no insulation. This outer layer protects against wind and rain.
- Hard Shell Pants. Waterproof, breathable. Full length side zippers
- The list we’ve provided is only a guideline. Everything mentioned here is required. It’s your choice regarding the brand. However we suggest you to purchase from best brands available so that it makes your climb safe and comfortable.
If you cancel 15 days before the trip begins Himalayan Yeti Adventure will retain 20% of the trip cost.
If you cancel 7 days before the trip begins, Himalayan Yeti Adventure will retain 30% of the trip cost.
If you cancel less than 7 days before the trip begins, or, are not present when the trip begins, there will be no-refund
No refund will be payable to any client who voluntarily leaves a trip en-route.
