Detailed Route
Black Peak (Kalanag) Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 15-day elite expedition through the alpine meadows of Ruinsara Tal, requiring three high-altitude camps and a midnight summit push for safety.
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
94 KM
Max Altitude
20,955 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
Apply via IMF Delhi at least 6 weeks in advance. Peak fee required.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive from Dehradun to Sankri
Scenic drive through Mussoorie and Purola. Acclimatization begins.
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Sankri to Seema
Drive to Taluka (12km) and start trekking. Trail passes through dense forests and villages.
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Seema to Ruinsara Tal
Trek through the beautiful Osla village and ascending gradually to the high-altitude lake.
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Ruinsara Tal to Kyarkoti (Base Camp)
Short but steep trek to establish the Base Camp in a meadow surrounded by peaks.
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Acclimatization at Base Camp
Active rest. Gear check and short acclimatization walk.
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Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (Load Ferry)
Ferry technical gear and food to Advance Base Camp. Return to Base Camp to sleep low.
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Occupy Advance Base Camp
Move permanently to ABC. Begin transition to glacier environment.
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ABC to Camp 1
Steep climb negotiating crevasses. Rope up mandatory.
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Camp 1 to Summit Camp
Short distance but extreme altitude. Establish final camp below the headwall.
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Summit Attempt and return to Camp 1
Alpine start (midnight). Jumaring 400m 70-degree ice wall. Summit at 20,955 ft.
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Reserve Day for Summit Attempt
Contingency day for bad weather.
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Camp 1 to Base Camp
Long descent off the glacier.
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Base Camp to Seema
Rapid descent back into the treeline.
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Seema to Sankri
Trek to Taluka and drive back to the base village.
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Sankri to Dehradun
Final drive back to civilization.
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