Hanuman Tibba Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Hanuman Tibba Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

10-day expedition from Manali via the iconic Beas Kund glacier approach, crossing the brutal Tentu La to the 1912 first-ascent summit at 5,982m.

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

10 Days

Total Distance

45 KM

Max Altitude

19,626 FT

Trek Type

Standard

Permits Required Before You Go

Permit Cost

3000

Foreigner Process

Expedition visa setup required if going via recognized bodies, though basic IMF peak fees act as a blanket cover for most commercial teams.

Nearest Embassy Hub

New Delhi

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
Hrs
acclimatization
6,730 FT
ManaliManali

Arrive in Manali & Acclimatize

Rest at 2,050m. Gear audit and briefing.

Day 2
3 Hrs
23 KM
mixed
9,840 FT
ManaliDhundi

Drive to Dhundi & Trek to Beas Kund

Drive up Solang Valley to Dhundi roadhead. Begin trek towards Beas Kund.

Key Landmarks

Solang ValleyDhundi
Day 3
6 Hrs
12 KM
trek
12,140 FT
DhundiBeas Kund BC

Reach Base Camp

Through the famous Beas Kund meadows. Base camp at the edge of the glacier at ~3,700m.

Key Landmarks

Beas Kund LakeGlacier View
Day 4
Hrs
acclimatization
12,140 FT
Beas Kund BCBeas Kund BC

Acclimatization & Glacier Reconnaissance

Day hike on the glacier. Technical skills: crampon, ice-axe, self-arrest, rope management on live ice.

Key Landmarks

Beas Kund Glacier
Day 5
Hrs
acclimatization
14,760 FT
Beas Kund BCBeas Kund BC

Load Ferry to Advance Camp

Carry gear to ABC at ~4,500m near the base of Tentu La. Return to BC to sleep — rotation.

Key Landmarks

Tentu La Base
Day 6
Hrs
acclimatization
12,140 FT
Beas Kund BCBeas Kund BC

Rest & Acclimatization

Recovery and weather window assessment.

Day 7
3 Hrs
5 KM
trek
14,760 FT
Beas Kund BCAdvance Camp

Shift to Advance Camp

Establish at ABC. Early dinner, sleep by 7 PM for 1 AM start.

Day 8⚡ Summit Day
Hrs
trek
14,760 FT
Advance CampAdvance Camp

Summit Push via Tentu La

Alpine start at 1 AM. Tentu La crossing at 75–80° gradient with fixed ropes. Summit push on the exposed ridge to 5,982m. Hard turnaround at 10 AM. Return to ABC.

Key Landmarks

Tentu La PassHanuman Tibba Summit
Day 9
Hrs
trek
10,800 FT
Advance CampBakkarthach

Descend to Base Camp

Descend from Advance Camp, carefully navigating the Tentu Pass down to the meadows of Bakkarthach.

Key Landmarks

Tentu Pass DescentBakkarthach Meadows
Day 10
Hrs
mixed
6,730 FT
BakkarthachManali

Trek to Dhundi & Drive to Manali

Descend directly from Bakkarthach to the Dhundi roadhead, then drive to Manali.

Key Landmarks

DhundiSolang Valley
Day 11
Hrs
drive
6,730 FT
ManaliManali Bus Stand

Departure

End of expedition.

Trek Extensions & Add-ons

Suraj Tal Exploration

+0 Day

On Day 3, walk down to the nearby Suraj Tal, a stunning emerald green glacial lake right on the highway.

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