Detailed Route
Kamet Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 26 days starting from Malari.
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
26 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
25,446 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 Joshimath (6,150ft)
Scenic drive. Clear forest permits. 9 hrs.
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Acclimatization Joshimath & Inner Line Clearances
Clear army/police clearances for border zone.
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Drive Joshimath to Malari & Trek to Ghastoli (12,400ft)
Drive to Malari road-head, trek to Ghastoli campsite.
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Trek Ghastoli to Vasudhara Tal Base Camp (15,400ft)
Trek up the glacial valley. Establish Base Camp.
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Rest & Puja Ceremony at Base Camp
Blessing puja for expedition. Rest.
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Load Ferry: BC to Camp 1 (18,200ft)
Cross East Kamet glacier. Carry equipment.
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Staying At
Move to Camp 1 (18,200ft)
Trek and establish Camp 1 on the snowline.
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Acclimatization at Camp 1
Rest day on the glacier. Monitor hydration.
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Load Ferry: Camp 1 to Camp 2 (20,200ft)
Ascend steep snow slope carrying high camp gear. Return to Camp 1.
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Trek Camp 1 to Camp 2 (20,200ft)
Move up and establish Camp 2 on the glacier shelf.
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Load Ferry: Camp 2 to Camp 3 (22,000ft)
Carry equipment to Camp 3, return to Camp 2.
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Trek Camp 2 to Camp 3 (22,000ft)
Move up and establish Camp 3. Sleep with oxygen.
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Load Ferry: Camp 3 to Camp 4 (23,400ft - Meade’s Col)
Carry oxygen and high altitude survival gear to Meade’s Col, return to Camp 3.
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Trek Camp 3 to Camp 4 (23,400ft - Meade’s Col)
Establish Camp 4 on Meade’s Col. Extreme wind chill.
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Load Ferry to Summit Camp / Camp 5 (24,500ft)
Carry summit gear and oxygen to High Camp, return to Camp 4.
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Move and Establish Summit Camp / Camp 5 (24,500ft)
Pitch tents at 24,500ft. Prepare oxygen and gear.
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SUMMIT DAY: Camp 5 to Kamet Summit (25,446ft) & return to Camp 3
Alpine start at 10 PM. Scale 45-degree snow-ice face. Summit. Long descent to Camp 3.
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Staying At
Descent Camp 3 to Camp 1
Pack up Camp 3, descend to Camp 1.
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Descent Camp 1 to Vasudhara Tal Base Camp
Pack up Camp 1, descend to Base Camp.
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Weather Buffer Day 1
Reserved for bad weather.
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Weather Buffer Day 2
Second reserved buffer day.
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Weather Buffer Day 3
Third reserved buffer day.
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Trek BC to Ghastoli
Descend to Ghastoli campsite. 6 hrs.
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Trek Ghastoli to Malari & Drive to Joshimath
Trek to Malari road head, drive to Joshimath town.
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Drive Joshimath to Dehradun
Return drive to Dehradun. 9 hrs.
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Departure Dehradun
Depart.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Malari Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
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