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Gephan Peak Base Camp Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A challenging 5-day technical trek from Sissu to the glaciated base camp of Gephan Ghat.
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
6 Days
Total Distance
52 KM
Max Altitude
16,200 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Keylong DC Office or Manali SDM
Documents
Aadhar/Passport, Passport Photos, Medical Fitness Certificate
Foreign Nationals
ILP is mandatory and takes 24-48 hours to process.
Foreigner Process
No special permits required for this specific area of Lahaul.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,800 ft
Drive to Sissu
Acclimatization day. Walk to the Sissu waterfall to prepare for the climb.
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
12,800 ft
Day Gain
+2,300 ft
Reach Lower Glacier Meadow
Steep initial ascent. The terrain shifts from green fields to rocky slopes.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
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
14,140 ft
Day Gain
+1,340 ft
Reach High Ridge Camp
Tough climb over loose moraine. Use trekking poles for stability.
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
14,140 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Gephan Peak Base Camp
The defining day. The air is very thin. Return to High Camp for the night.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route navigates the barren moraine basin surrounding the Gephan glacier.
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
10,500 ft
Day Gain
-3,640 ft
Descend to Sissu
Long descent. Hard on the knees. Celebrate with a local stay in Sissu.
Key Landmarks
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower mountain river corridor.
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
6,700 ft
Day Gain
-3,800 ft
Drive to Manali
Cross the tunnel and return to the lush greenery of Kullu.
Key Landmarks
The motorable road navigates deeper into the Beas river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, lush deodar forests.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Ghepan Gath Lake Traverse
+1 DayA high-altitude detour to the turquoise glacial lake located at the snout of the north glacier.
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