The altitude gap here is significant. Deo Tibba Peak takes you 2,336ft higher than Friendship Peak — expect meaningfully harder breathing, a slower pace on the upper section, and a real difference in AMS risk between the two.

Both require prior experience, but Deo Tibba Peak scores 22 difficulty points higher. If you're building progressively, Friendship Peak is the better starting point.

Friendship Peak starts lower at budget tier (₹39,000 – ₹64,000) vs Deo Tibba Peak (₹45,000 – ₹70,000). The gap at entry level is ₹6,000 — meaningful if you're cost-sensitive.

Better for: Friendship Peak

Don't just look at the difficulty rating. Deo Tibba Peak Expedition features punishing climbs with a max gradient of 55%, posing a significant challenge to knees. Friendship Peak Expedition is much more forgiving with a gentler 45% max gradient.

Better for: Friendship Peak

Friendship Peak Expedition is significantly easier to reach with only a 1-hour drive from the nearest transport hub. Deo Tibba Peak Expedition requires a gruelling 6-hour mountain journey before you even start trekking.

Better for: Friendship Peak

Friendship Peak Expedition is significantly more family-friendly. It allows children as young as 15 and features western toilets at basecamp, whereas Deo Tibba Peak Expedition requires trekkers to be at least 18 and has primitive facilities.

Better for: Friendship Peak

Friendship Peak Expedition: quiet Deo Tibba Peak Expedition: Barren and isolated.. Stargazing: Deo Tibba Peak Expedition has a darker sky (Bortle 1 vs 2) — a meaningful difference on a clear night.

Friendship Peak Expedition offers WiFi availability at the basecamp, allowing you to check in with family or work. Deo Tibba Peak Expedition is a complete digital detox with zero connectivity.