Detailed Route
Friendship Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
An 8-day mountaineering progression from Dhundi to the 'Lady Leg' high camp, followed by a midnight summit push.
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
8 Days
Total Distance
32 KM
Max Altitude
17,352 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
IMF Permit and Peak Fee apply; processing time 3 weeks.
Nearest Embassy Hub
Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Manali Acclimatization & Briefing
Arrive in Manali. Mandatory gear check and IMF briefing. Rest is key.
Key Landmarks
Drive: Manali to Dhundi & Trek to Bakarthach
Drive to Dhundi (~1 hr). Easy trek through forests to the meadow camp. Technical: Roadhead at 9,500ft. Landscape: Traditional shepherd meadows.
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Trek: Bakarthach to Lady Leg (ABC)
Steep climb over boulders and moraine. Lady Leg is the Advanced Base Camp. Safety: 13.2k ft. First night above the treeline. Monitor oximeter.
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Technical Training & Load Ferry to Summit Camp
Practice with crampons, ice axes, and roping. Ferry summit gear to higher moraine. Acclimatization day.
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Trek to Summit Camp (Lady Leg to High Camp)
Camp on the glacier moraine. Extreme cold (-15°C possible). Sleep by 6 PM for the midnight start.
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Summit Day: High Camp to Friendship Peak (17,350ft) & Return
Start at 1 AM. Roped walking on glacier. The final summit ridge is narrow and spectacular. Technical: Crampon use on 40-degree incline. Safety: Return to camp by 11 AM due to snow softening.
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Descent: Lady Leg to Bakarthach
Celebration night at the lower meadow.
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Return: Bakarthach to Manali
Trek concludes. Hot springs in Vashisht recommended for leg recovery.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Beas Kund Exploration
+1 DayShort detour to the sacred glacial source lake before heading to Lady Leg.
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