I T I N E R A R Y

Day 01:  ARRIVE CHANDIGARH                                               INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT * DOMESTIC FLIGHT                                      D

Arrive Chandigarh airport, on arrival meet and greet by your OM and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 02: CHANDIGARH – MANALI                                               320 Km, around 7 hours drive                                                                BLD

Early morning drive to Manali. This journey offers a dramatic changes in nature from Lower Himalayas to Shivalik Himalayas and then again to the lower Himalayas.  You will be driving form a hilltop to different valley structures and sometimes driving along different rivers.  We would stop at Bajaura to visit Basheshar Mahadev temple with fine stone carvings and sculptures is believed to have been built in the mid 8th century. It is truly an incredible structure. On the banks of the river Beas, roughly about 200 m off the road.  On completion drive to Manali.

Day 03:  ACCLIMATISATION TREK              around 4 hours trek                           BLD

In the morning after breakfast drive to Dhungri Village and trek 2-3 hours through thick forests towards Lambadug. As one gains height in this steep climb, the change in vegetation is noticeable according to the altitude e.g. end of terraced fields in to thick pine grove, alpine bushes, deciduous forest and finally in to the meadows. The bird view of Manali town and its extension is predominantly the view today but in addition the high mountain range of Peer Panjal continues to stay towered. One can have a magnificent glimpse of Manali, situated on the left bank of River Beas and the whole upper Kullu valley, which appears swathed in the different colors of the season.  After 3 hour ascend we have our lunch and we descend down to Manali arriving afternoon at your hotel.  Free afternoon to walk around Manali for shopping and own activities.

Day 04: MANALI – SOLANG – DHUNDI       30 minutes drive + around 3 hours trek             BLD

In the morning after breakfast drive 13 Km to Solang Nalla. From Solang trek 8 Km to Dhundi. This will be your first camp on the way to Friendship Peak. Dhundi is situated in the elevation of 2900 Mtr above sea level. The arduous job to pitch up your own tents at this height is certainly going to affect your heart beat faster.  Overnight tents at Dhundi.

Day 05:  DHUNDI – LADY LEG                                                         around 4-5 hours TREK                                                                BLD

In the morning after breakfast dismantle the camp and trek to Lady Leg (4100Mtr). You will trek left bank of the river Beas. In the beginning trail is gradual and later steep ascend to lady leg. Overnight camp at Lady Leg.

Day 06:  BEAS KUND EXCURSION                                                  Around 5-6 hours Excursion                                                             BLD

In the morning after breakfast trek another side of the Lady Leg and descend down to visit Beaskund Lake. This is holy lake. After spending some time at the lake; trek further to beaskund glacier till the base of Tentu Pass to train yourself to the terrain and altitude. On completion trek back to Lady Leg. Overnight tent.

Day 07:  LADY LEG – SUMMIT CAMP                                          Around 4 hours ASCENT                                                                  BLD

In the morning after breakfast we will trek 3-4 hours to Summit camp of Friendship Peak. Summit camp is just below the edge of the glacier and in between the moraine. On arrival set your camp and make preparation for early morning summit attempt to Friendship Peak.  Overnight tent.

Day 08:  SUMMIT DAY                             Around 7.5 hours depending on the weather and snow conditions                                  BLD

Early morning we will start our climbing towards the Peak. Our route initially crosses boulder slopes, and then leads to easy angled snow slopes, which require the use of ice axe and crampons. The route is not very difficult but at this altitude, it can be quite strenuous. After crossing the glacier you will the just foot of the peak and this is the last steep portion of the route. Depending upon the conditions you may get chances to negotiate crevasses along the glacier. From the summit of Friendship (5289m), we get to see amazing views of Peer Panjal range, Dhauladhar and Chandra Bhaga Range. If the weather permits we rest and take pictures from the peak before descending down to Summit Camp. Overnight Tent.

Day 09:  SUMMIT CAMP – SOLANG – MANALI         Around 5-6 hours DESCENT         BLD

Enjoy your last morning in the mountain, after breakfast and closing the camp you will trek down to Dhundi and then trek along the road to Solang. If you wish one can enjoy paragliding at Solang. On arrival at Solang Drive 13 Km to Manali. Free evening to explore the Manali town. Overnight hotel.

Day 10:  MANALI – MANDI                 110 Km, Around 3 hours drive             BLD

Morning you can enjoy your time at Manali to shop around or can plan to go for White Water River rafting at Kullu (Optional Activity on extra payment).  On completion, drive to reach Mandi for overnight stay.

Day 11: MANDI – CHANDIGARH – DELHI – FLY HOME                                      Around 5 hours drive                                                   B

After breakfast drive to Chandigarh to board on your scheduled flight to Delhi and connecting flight to Singapore as per the flight details:

On arrival at Delhi, transfer yourself to board on International flight on same terminal.

Hotels Subject to availability, Check In 1400 hour & Check out 1200 noon.        Trekking tents provided during trek.

SRS: Single Room Supplement, CWB: Child With Bed, CNB: Child No Bed

Note: Sequence of itinerary may change due to  operational reasons