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Trishul Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 22 days starting from Sutol.
Standard RouteThis is the baseline pacing strategy for this expedition. Expedition leaders frequently modify rotation schedules, add reserve weather days, or adjust high camps based on real-time mountain conditions. Consult the operator's expedition dossier for their precise approach.
Duration
22 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
23,360 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
Camp Alt
6,150 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Drive to Joshimath
Scenic drive along rivers. 9 hrs.
Key Landmarks
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
7,100 ft
Day Gain
+950 ft
Drive to Ghat & Trek to Sutol
Drive to Ghat, trek to Sutol village. Establish camp.
Key Landmarks
The vehicle route broadens into a forested trail navigating the Nandakini river gorge toward Sutol.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,400 ft
Reach Latakhop
Climb through thick oak and pine forests. 6 hrs.
Key Landmarks
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
12,800 ft
Day Gain
+2,300 ft
Reach Bidalgwar
Trek above tree line to high pasture camp. 5 hrs.
Key Landmarks
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
14,750 ft
Day Gain
+1,950 ft
Reach Trishul Base Camp
Steep trek across moraine to Base Camp. 5 hrs.
Key Landmarks
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
14,750 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Acclimatization. traditional blessing puja. Gear check.
Key Landmarks
The expedition remains stationed within the high-altitude ablation zone, adjusting to the stark environment where exposed scree and ice dominate the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
14,750 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Review rope-up protocols and crampon usage on ice.
Key Landmarks
The expedition remains stationed within the high-altitude ablation zone, adjusting to the stark environment where exposed scree and ice dominate the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
14,750 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Load Ferry to Camp 1
Navigate Trishul Glacier crevasses. Carry equipment.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRoped Travel
Requires roped glacier travel.
KEY ACTIONStart Early
Start before sunrise to ensure snow bridges remain solid.
KEY ACTIONVertical Sections
Expect steep sections requiring jumars and rappelling on fixed lines.
KEY ACTIONHarness Gear
Harness-compatible gear is mandatory.
Camp Alt
17,500 ft
Day Gain
+2,750 ft
Establish Camp 1
Trek and establish Camp 1 on the snowline.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRoped Travel
Requires roped glacier travel.
KEY ACTIONStart Early
Start before sunrise to ensure snow bridges remain solid.
KEY ACTIONVertical Sections
Expect steep sections requiring jumars and rappelling on fixed lines.
KEY ACTIONHarness Gear
Harness-compatible gear is mandatory.
Camp Alt
17,500 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Shift to Advance Camp
Navigate the complex lateral moraine to establish Camp 1. The terrain transitions into a highly unstable boulder field, slowing the teams pace in the thinning air.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
17,500 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Rest day on the glacier. Monitor hydration.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The expedition remains stationed within the high-altitude ablation zone, adjusting to the stark environment where exposed scree and ice dominate the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
19,500 ft
Day Gain
+2,000 ft
Establish Camp 2
Climb steep ridge with fixed ropes. Establish Camp 2.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONVertical Sections
Expect steep sections requiring jumars and rappelling on fixed lines.
KEY ACTIONHarness Gear
Harness-compatible gear is mandatory.
Camp Alt
19,500 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Load Ferry to Summit Camp
Carry summit gear and oxygen to High Camp, return to Camp 2.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The final ascent leaves the upper glacial basin for the exposed summit ridges, offering panoramic views across the watershed divide before descending back to the icefields.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRoped Travel
Requires roped glacier travel.
KEY ACTIONStart Early
Start before sunrise to ensure snow bridges remain solid.
KEY ACTIONVertical Sections
Expect steep sections requiring jumars and rappelling on fixed lines.
KEY ACTIONHarness Gear
Harness-compatible gear is mandatory.
Camp Alt
21,200 ft
Day Gain
+1,700 ft
Shift to Summit Camp
Set up bivouac below the summit cornice. Prepare oxygen.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The final ascent leaves the upper glacial basin for the exposed summit ridges, offering panoramic views across the watershed divide before descending back to the icefields.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONVertical Sections
Expect steep sections requiring jumars and rappelling on fixed lines.
KEY ACTIONHarness Gear
Harness-compatible gear is mandatory.
Camp Alt
19,500 ft
Day Gain
-1,700 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Mount Trishul
Alpine start from Camp 3 (21,200 ft) into sub-zero temperatures. Climb the steep upper snowfields and navigate the exposed summit ridge to reach the summit of Trishul I (23,360 ft / 7,120 m). After celebrating on the top, descend carefully back to Camp 2 for overnight recovery.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The final ascent leaves the upper glacial basin for the exposed summit ridges, offering panoramic views across the watershed divide before descending back to the icefields.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRoped Travel
Requires roped glacier travel.
KEY ACTIONStart Early
Start before sunrise to ensure snow bridges remain solid.
KEY ACTIONVertical Sections
Expect steep sections requiring jumars and rappelling on fixed lines.
KEY ACTIONHarness Gear
Harness-compatible gear is mandatory.
Camp Alt
14,750 ft
Day Gain
-4,750 ft
Descend to Base Camp
Pack up Camp 2, descend to Base Camp.
Key Landmarks
The barren ice and moraine of the upper basin transition quickly back into alpine scrub and alpine meadow basin as the route loses elevation.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
14,750 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Reserved for bad weather.
Key Landmarks
The expedition remains stationed within the high-altitude ablation zone, adjusting to the stark environment where exposed scree and ice dominate the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
14,750 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Second reserved buffer day.
Key Landmarks
The expedition remains stationed within the high-altitude ablation zone, adjusting to the stark environment where exposed scree and ice dominate the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
-4,250 ft
Descend to Latakhop
Descend to Latakhop campsite. 6 hrs.
Key Landmarks
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
7,100 ft
Day Gain
-3,400 ft
Descend to Sutol
Return trek to Sutol village.
Key Landmarks
The barren ice and moraine of the upper basin transition quickly back into alpine scrub and alpine meadow basin as the route loses elevation.
Camp Alt
6,150 ft
Day Gain
-950 ft
Drive to Joshimath
Drive back to Joshimath town.
Key Landmarks
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
2,000 ft
Day Gain
-4,150 ft
Drive to Dehradun
Return drive to Dehradun. End of expedition.
Key Landmarks
The mountain valley topography transitions back into the lower foothill river plains.
Expedition Extensions & Add-ons
Sutol Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Trishul Base Camp
Base Camp
Water
Glacial stream melt
Wind
Moderate
Night Temp
-8°C
Camp 1 (Trishul Glacier)
High Camp
Water
Snow melt required
Wind
High
Night Temp
-15°C
Camp 2
High Camp
Water
Snow melt
Wind
High
Night Temp
-18°C
Camp 3
High Camp
Water
Snow melt
Wind
Extreme
Night Temp
-25°C
Navigation & Route Data
Magnetic Declination
+1.5°
Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
Glacier approach is prone to crevasse shifts; route must be wanded.
Ridge section requires rope fixing and pathfinding on wind-blown snow.
Maintain compass bearings in whiteout conditions.
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