TRIP FACTS
Region: Kullu Valley.
Duration: 13 Days.
Season: May & June / September & October.
Grade: Challenging & Technical.
Route: West ridge to South – East Ridge.
Group Size : 10 Persons.
Maximum Altitude: 5982m.
Activities: 12 Days of Hiking & Mountaineering.
Accommodations: 12 Nights In Camp.
Meals: 12 Breakfasts / 13 Pack-lunch / 12 Dinners.
Trip Begin: Manali.
Trip End: Manali.
INTRODUCTION
The technical difficult Hanuman Tibba is the highest mountain in the Dhauladhar Range. The peak name comes out from “Hanuman” he is a king of monkey and also the hero in ‘Ramayan’. Hanuman Tibba is a fantastic peak in the Western Himalaya and it’s not too far from the beautiful town of Manali. By Himalayan standards it is not the highest peak- standing tall at 59832m, but where it lacks in height it makes up in beauty. Surrounded by incredible glaciers, the peak is a white pyramid with each side of the pyramid giving a different look. This peak does require some technical knowledge of climbing. The Tentu Pass is the mixture of snow, ice and rock with the gradient up to 75° to 80°, which makes the climb difficult and exhaustive. After Tentu Pass a traverse to the mountain leads us from North – West ridge to South – East Ridge. During this traverse climber has to face lots of crevasses in the glacier. At the end of traverse just before the South – East ridge we will set up our summit camp.
HOW TO REACH MANALI
The nearest airport serving this beautiful hill station is situated at Bhuntar. Known as Kullu Manali Airport, it is at a distance of approximately 60 from Manali.
The road instead since there are some spellbinding picturesque views en route to be enjoyed. The destination has a good connectivity by road with cities like Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh and Shimla serving as pivotal points. A number of bus services including private services like the very comfortable Volvo ply frequently from Delhi to Manali.
The closest railway station is Chandigarh (315 km) or Pathankot (290 km). You can make your travel bookings till either of these two cities and then take a prepaid bus or a cab till Manali.
DAY 01 – ARRIVAL IN DELHI | ELEVATION: 216 M
Welcome to Incredible India, a land of history and rich cultural heritage. Upon your arrival in Delhi, you will be warmly greeted by a representative from Himalayan Yeti Adventure at the airport. You will be escorted to your pre-arranged hotel, where you can unwind and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.
Overnight in Delhi
Meals: Dinner
DAY 02 – DRIVE FROM DELHI TO MANALI | DISTANCE: 500 KM | DRIVE TIME: 9 HOURS | ELEVATION: 216 M
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, check out and embark on a scenic drive to Manali. The journey will take approximately 9 hours, offering picturesque views of the countryside and mountainous terrain. Upon arrival in Manali in the evening, check into your hotel, which has been reserved by Himalayan Yeti Adventure. Take some time to rest and then explore the charming local market. Manali, known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant atmosphere, offers numerous shops and eateries. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and prepare for the next day’s adventures.
Overnight in Manali
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 03 – EXPLORING MANALI
Today is dedicated to exploring Manali’s key attractions. Visit the historic Hadimba Devi Temple, renowned for its unique architecture and serene setting. Wander through Old Manali, where you can experience traditional mountain culture and architecture. Stroll along Mall Road, a bustling area filled with shops, cafes, and local crafts. Enjoy local delicacies and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this popular hill station.
Overnight in Manali
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 04 – DRIVE FROM MANALI TO DHUNDI | ELEVATION: 3150 M | TREK TO BAKARTHACH (BASE CAMP) | ELEVATION: 3300 M
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Drive 21 km to Dhundi, passing through the scenic Solang Nalla, with its stunning landscapes and occasional sightings of paragliders. On arrival at Dhundi, commence your trek to Bakarthach, which is approximately 4.5 km away. The trek will take you through varied terrain, including rocky paths and lush forests. As you ascend, you’ll be rewarded with views of the seven sisters’ mountains. After reaching the campsite, acclimatize by exploring nearby meadows. Himalayan Yeti Adventure will provide comfortable tents for your stay, and you’ll enjoy a meal under the starry sky.
Overnight at Bakarthach (Base Camp)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAYS 05 – 14 – TREK FROM BASE CAMP TO SUMMIT HANUMAN TIBBA AND RETURN
The next stages of your adventure involve trekking from Bakarthach to various points on the mountain. Begin by heading towards the Beas Kund Glacier and then to the Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp. The trek includes acclimatization days to adjust to the high altitude. Training sessions will be conducted by the Himalayan Yeti Adventure Expedition Leader to familiarize you with climbing equipment and techniques.
From the Advanced Base Camp, ascend to Camp 1 and push towards the summit of Mount Hanuman Tibba. At the summit, you’ll experience awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Pir Panjal Range, Dhauladhar Range, The Great Himalayas, and notable peaks such as Friendship, Shitidhar, Indra Asan, and Deo Tibba. After spending time at the summit, descend back to the Base Camp for the night.
Overnight in High Altitude Tents
Meals: High-altitude food
DAY 15 – TREK TO DHUNDI AND DRIVE BACK TO MANALI
Summit day is challenging, with an early start around 1 to 2 am. Expect a long trek covering 14 to 16 km, which will take about 14 hours. To manage the demanding conditions, ample food and supplies will be provided by Himalayan Yeti Adventure. Early preparation will allow for a timely ascent, with a magnificent sunrise over the Pir Panjal Range and Manali. After reaching the summit and taking in the breathtaking views, begin the descent back to the Summit Camp. Pack up and trek down to Lady Leg for dinner and spend the night at the Advance Base Camp.
Overnight in Manali
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 16 – DRIVE FROM MANALI TO DELHI
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Manali and embark on the drive back to Delhi. The journey will take a full day, and upon arrival, you will check into a hotel booked by Himalayan Yeti Adventure for your final night. Relax and enjoy your last evening in the capital.
Overnight in Delhi
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
DAY 17 – DEPARTURE FROM DELHI
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before being transferred to the airport for your flight home. Himalayan Yeti Adventure hopes your trek has been an unforgettable experience, and we look forward to welcoming you on future adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
Thank you for choosing Himalayan Yeti Adventure. We hope you’ve made lasting memories and look forward to your next expedition with us.
Best Regards,
Himalayan Yeti Adventure Team
What is included in the tour
- Equipment:
- Camping equipment up to and beyond base camp will be provided,
- Technical equipment beyond base camp to be arranged by us,
- Personal climbing equipment to be brought by climbers. Himalayan Yeti Adventure will provide climbing boots, Crampon, Ice – Axe and sleeping bags etc, however, if participants have their own gear, it is always advised to use that.
- Food:
- Food upto base camp will be arranged,
- Simple Food for higher camps can also be arranged by Himalayan Yeti Adventure for the climbers, if desired and the same to be prepared by the HAP’s, Instructors and Climbers themselves.
- Transportation:
- Food upto base camp will be arranged,
- Manali to road head (Solang or Dundhi) & back to Manali will be provided. Mules / Porters to base camp and back will also be included. We will also provide qualified & experienced guide/s, HAP’s familiar with the area and the mountain itself, as per the requirement for the expedition
- Medical:
- Only first aid will be provided upto the base camp. Insurance (medical and emergency evacuation), to be arranged by the climbers themselves.
- Rescue:
- The rescue cover will be provided by land route, in case of emergency helicopter evacuation can be made available on special request and the expenditure will be based on actual cost and advance request. The cost (At actuals) to be borne by the expedition members themselves.
- Vehicular transport from hotel to the roadhead for the trek to the base camp and back to the hotel, after the conclusion of the climb.
- Camping on twin sharing basis in 2-man tents, kitchen tent, toilet tent, camping stools etc.
- One Cook with all the necessary kitchen items, utensils etc and all food at base camp. Basic meals at higher camps to be prepared by Hap’s and members.
- Boiled drinking water during the trek to base camp and warm water for personal washing etc. in the morning.
- Wildlife / environmental Permits and other permits & Levies, wherever required.
- Permissions, Royalty and Registration.
- Liaison Officer Cost (included for foreign expedition only)
- Porterage of all the equipment / supplies/ & personal baggage of max 15 kgs per member.
- Fixed rope.
- Tarpaulin sheets for storage at Base camp and Camps 1 & 2.
- Snow stakes for the fixed rope.
- Insurance of technical staff and camp staff.
- ‘Leave No Traces’ protocol charges.
- Complimentary Oxygen cylinder/s & other apparatus till base camp.
- Good medical / first aid kit, till base camp.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any accidental, emergency, travel or medical insurance for the climbing party. It is strongly recommended that the participants get themselves comprehensively insured before the expedition.
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Any and all evacuation charges (medical emergency or otherwise), or hospitalization or physicians consultation charges. Your own insurance policy should also ideally, cover this.
- Any air transfers or airfare between Delhi and Bhunter or vice versa.
- Any Surface Transfers between New Delhi & Manali and vice-versa.
- Beverages or drinks of any sort, including soft drinks, alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks or bottled / mineral water.
- Tipping of the drivers, camp staff or guides etc.
- Any photography charges or camera charges or batteries.
- Any shopping charges or transfers for personal visits to the market etc.
- Any other services not specifically mentioned in the service inclusions.
- Any charges for a manual or helicopter evacuation, in case of a medical emergency or the like.
- Any personal climbing gear or equipment, unless specified otherwise.
THINGS TO BRINGS FOR TREK :
- Headlamp. Bring plenty of spare bulbs & batteries
- Glacier glasses (w/ side covers or wrap around). 100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use
- Ski Goggles, 1 pair. 100% UV & IR.
- Warm synthetic/wool hat.
- Bandanas (2). Used to shade your neck.
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
- Expedition Backpack. 3,500 - 4,000 cu. In.
- Trekking Backpack. 2,000 - 2,500 cu. in. (Optional)
- Sleeping Bag. (Expedition quality rated to at least -20°F TO -40°F
- Self Inflating pads (2). Two 3/4 or full length pads. Make sure to include a repair kit.
- Closed-Cell foam pad.
- Sunscreen. SPF 40 or better.
- Lipscreen. SPF 20 or better.
- Water Bottles: 2 to 3 Wide mouth bottles with minimum 1 Litre capacity per bottle
- Water Bottle parkas for the big bottles.
- Toiletry bag.
- Pee Bottle (1 Liter). Large mouth, clearly marked water bottle for use in ten
- Pee Funnel (for women).
- Camp Knife or Multi Tool.
- Thermos.
- Trash Compactor bags (4).
- Camera gear.
- Compression Stuff Sacks.
CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
- Ice Axe w/Leash. General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important: under 5’7” use a 60cm tool; 5’7”- 6’1” use a 65cm tool; over 6’1” use a 70cm tool. (Too short is preferable to too long). Make sure you have a leash that is designed for use on a glacier axe. Please no technical leashes.
- Crampons. With “step in” bindings and flat rather than “cookie cutter” frame rails anti balling plates OK. Keep in mind that ice specific crampons are for technical ice climbing and are not recommended for glacier travel. Anti-balling plates (optional).
- Alpine climbing harness. Harness should fit over all clothing, have gear loops, adjustable leg loops and be reasonably comfortable to hang in. Make sure you can get into the harness without having to step through any part of it.
- Carabiners (3) Locking; (3) Regular. 2 Twist lock & 1 small screw gate locker; 3 standard ovals recommended..
- Climbing helmet. Alpine climbing helmet with sizing adjustments.
- Ascender (1). One right or one left.
- Rappel/Belay device.
- Prussiks. Or bring 40 feet of flexible 6mm accessory cord to make into prussiks.
- Adjustable 3 Section Ski or Trekking poles. Optional but highly recommended. Helpful for non-snow covered ascents and descents if you have knee problems.
- Hand wear
- Lightweight Synthetic gloves. 1 pair. Should fit comfortably inside mitts or gloves. Lighter capilene preferred.
- Heavyweight Synthetic/Soft Shell gloves. 1 pair.
- Expedition Shell Gloves w/ insulated removable liners. 1 pair.
- Expedition Shell Mitts. 1 pair. Should be big enough so that synthetic gloves fit inside pile liners.
- Hand warmers and Toe Warmers: Bring 3 sets of each.
FOOTWEAR
- Light hiking boots or trekking shoes. For day hikes and trek to Base Camp
- Tennis shoes or low top shoes. For international travel and town days. Optional.
- Booties. Optional.
- Camp Boots. Optional. Insulated boot for Base Camp.
- Double Plastic Climbing Boots w/ altitude liners. Good quality plastic shells with inner boots. Avoid tight fit with heavy socks.
- Fully Insulated Overboots. Not needed with Millet Everest or Olympus Mons Boots.
- Gaiters. Not needed with One Sports or Olympus Mons.
- Trekking Socks. 3 pair.
- Wool or Synthetic Socks. 4 pair heavyweight wool or synthetic socks (wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks.
- Liner Socks. 4 pair of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be worn next to the skin
- Vapor barrier socks. Optional. Helps reduce moisture buildup in your boots, also keeps your feet a little warmer.
TECHNICAL CLOTHING
- Lightweight Long Underwear. 2-3 pair tops & bottoms.
- Heavyweight Long Underwear. 1 pair. Expedition weight Capilene. (Alternative: a one-piece suit)
- Lightweight Nylon Pants. 1 -2 pairs.
- Short Sleeve Synthetic Shirt. 1-2 pairs.
- Synthetic/Soft Shell Jacket.
- Insulated Synthetic Pants. Full separating side zippers.
- Down Pants.
- Expedition Down Parka. Fully Baffled, Expedition Weight.
- Insulated Synthetic Jacket. Optional. Allows you to leave your down parka up higher on the mountain as we establish higher camps.
- Hard Shell jacket w/ hood. We recommend a waterproof breathable shell material with full front zipper, underarm zips, and no insulation. This outer layer protects against wind and rain.
- Hard Shell Pants. Waterproof, breathable. Full length side zippers
- The list we’ve provided is only a guideline. Everything mentioned here is required. It’s your choice regarding the brand. However we suggest you to purchase from best brands available so that it makes your climb safe and comfortable.
