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Yunam Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A rapid 8-day expedition starting from the high-altitude highway of Bharatpur (15,000ft), featuring a brutal 14-hour midnight summit push.
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
8 Days
Total Distance
35 KM
Max Altitude
20,049 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
IMF Portal (handled by operator)
Documents
Aadhar Card / Passport, Advanced Mountaineering Course Certificate (Sometimes requested privately)
Foreign Nationals
Significantly higher IMF royalty fees (Often $500+).
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
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,800 ft
Drive to Keylong / Jispa
Drive through the Atal Tunnel directly into the Lahaul Valley. Mandatory stay at 10,500 ft to force initial acclimatization.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The motorable road navigates deeper into the Chandra and Bhaga valleys, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, rain-shadow desert.
Camp Alt
15,000 ft
Day Gain
+4,500 ft
Drive to Bharatpur
A massive drive gaining extreme altitude. Arrive at the barren highway settlement of Bharatpur. Rest entirely. Drink 5 liters of water.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
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
15,000 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Crucial day. Walk 1,000 ft up the nearby ridges and return to sleep at 15,000 ft to train your lungs.
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.
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
17,000 ft
Day Gain
+2,000 ft
Reach Yunam Base Camp
Leave the highway entirely. Walk into the barren mountains over loose scree and rocks to set up the high camp at an agonizing 17,000 ft.
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
17,000 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Guides will scout the route. You sleep during the day. Eat an early dinner at 6 PM. Sleep by 7 PM in preparation for the midnight push.
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.
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
17,000 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Base Camp To Yunam Peak And Back Base Camp
The push. Start walking by 1:00 AM. In the dark, climb steep snow and scree under headlamps. Reach the summit by 8:30 AM before the winds hit. Collapse back into Base Camp by 3 PM.
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
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
17,000 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
☕ Acclimatization & Recovery
Mandatory buffer day held in case Day 6 has bad weather, preventing the summit push.
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
6,700 ft
Day Gain
-10,300 ft
Descend to Bharatpur & Drive to Manali
Pack up the camp, hike the short distance back to the Leh highway, get in the waiting vehicles, and drive the 5-6 hours back to the oxygen-rich air of Manali.
Key Landmarks
The moraine descends to the highway, transitioning out of the barren Lahaul desert back into the forested Kullu Valley.
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.
Expedition Extensions & Add-ons
Suraj Tal Exploration
+0 DayOn Day 3, walk down to the nearby Suraj Tal, a stunning emerald green glacial lake right on the highway.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Base Camp
Base Camp
Water
Meltwater
Wind
High
Night Temp
-10°C
Toilet
Cat hole / Tent
Rocky moraine, extremely harsh.
Navigation & Route Data
Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
Route finding on scree can be tricky in the dark.
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