Detailed Route
Bandarpunch Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 15 days starting from Sankri.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
15 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
20,722 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
IMF peak booking registration, Inner Line Permit (if near border), and mountaineering visa.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Dehradun to Sankri (6,400ft)
scenic drive via Mussoorie. 8 hrs.
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Trek Sankri to Taluka & Osla Village (8,500ft)
Trek along Tons river through thick forests. 6 hrs.
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Trek Osla to Ruinsara Tal (11,800ft)
Ascend past alpine meadows. Establish camp near lake. 5 hrs.
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Trek Ruinsara Tal to Bandarpunch Base Camp (13,800ft)
Trek across moraine and scree. Establish Base Camp. 4 hrs.
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Rest & Puja Ceremony at Base Camp
Rest day. blessing puja ceremony. Gear check.
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Technical Training Day at Base Camp
Review rope-up protocols and crampon usage on ice.
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Load Ferry: BC to Camp 1 (16,800ft)
Carry equipment over moraine to Camp 1. Return to BC.
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Staying At
Trek Base Camp to Camp 1 (16,800ft)
Move up and establish Camp 1 on the snowline.
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Staying At
SUMMIT DAY: Camp 1 to Bandarpunch (20,722ft) & return to BC
Alpine start at 2 AM. Navigate crevassed glacier and 45-degree snow slopes. Summit. Return to BC.
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Weather Buffer Day
Reserved for bad weather.
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Trek BC to Osla
Trek down to Osla village. 6 hrs.
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Trek Osla to Taluka & Drive to Sankri
Trek to Taluka and drive back to Sankri village.
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Drive Sankri to Dehradun
Return drive. End of expedition.
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Trek BC to Osla (Backup)
Backup day.
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Drive Sankri to Dehradun (Backup)
Backup drive.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Sankri Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
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