Mt. Friendship Climb

Travel:

• Air: The nearest Airport to Manali is near Kullu, Bhuntar Airport (40 km). There are daily flights from Delhi to Kullu and back. One can choose to fly to Chandigarh and then drive to Manali. We can arrange for the pickup and drop at an additional cost. Flights to Bhuntar are subject to weather condition, so it is advised that, you should book your return international flight 2-3 days after your expected date of arrival in New Delhi.

• Road: Delhi – Manali – Delhi is at a distance of 595 km. There are Semi Sleeper Volvo coaches that operate on this route (Operated by HP Tourism and private operators).

Reach Delhi by Rail or Air; Delhi – Manali by Semi Sleeper Volvo Bus costs approx. ₹ 1500/-

Reach Chandigarh by Rail or Air; Chandigarh – Manali / Solang (315 km; 9 – 10 hrs) by taxi. We can arrange for the pickup and drop at an additional cost.

• This trek involves walking for 3 – 4 hours daily at an easy pace and 11 – 12 hrs on summit day. It is recommended for people with an extremely good level of physical fitness. We do not recommend this tour to people with chronic problems like epilepsy and those related to blood pressure or heart.
• It is not necessary to have any climbing experience to undertake this tour. However it would be necessary to have exposure of high altitude trekking. Knowledge and use of climbing gear will enhance your enjoyment and comfort on the trek. We will provide you support and guidance needed for the climb.

It’s mandatory that all the participants carry a valid photo id., (Driving License, Voter Id., Passport or Adhar Card) for issuance of permits and 02 passport size photographs.

If the client wishes to hire a porter so that he can walk along with him, then an extra porter can be arranged on the spot for which the client must make the extra payment. The approximate cost for an extra porter will be INR 1000/- per day.

Day temperatures average between 10ºC – 20ºC and night temperatures can drop to below 5ºC or at times to sub zero. However the temperatures would vary a lot depending on the season and altitude.

This trek is a high altitude trek and the maximum height gain will be approx. 5289m. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) can be caused due to high altitudes. The AMS may be avoided by taking precautions given in the document attached on high altitudes, please read the document carefully. The high altitude can cause Acute Mountain Sickness and may lead to serious critical medical conditions such as cerebral or pulmonary edema.

The weather can change dramatically causing rain, thunder storm, flash floods, cloud burst, snow fall and severe drop in temperatures, at short notice. This can lead to landslides / road blocks causing delay.

• Sleeping bag and Feather jackets can be hired on written request in advance atleast 10 days prior to date of reporting. The same will be provided on arrival at reporting hotel. Rentals for Sleeping Bag & Feather Jacket is INR 100/- per day each plus INR 100/- each for laundry.
• The long mountainous journey is very scenic but roads are winding and can be bumpy sometimes. The area is prone to landslides. However the journey is usually safe.
• Flights to Bhuntar are subject to weather condition, so it is advised that, you should book your return international flight 2-3 days after your expected date of arrival in New Delhi.