Yunam Peak Expedition

Day One: Arrival in Manali

After arrival in Manali, reach your pre booked hotel and check in. Later in the day we will go for a small acclimatization walk also you can buy or rent personal gear if you don’t have it. Later in the evening Briefing and Orientation, arranging and packing of Bags. After dinner overnight in Manali Hotel Meals: Dinner

Day Two: Manali to Jispa

We start our journey towards Jispa mid-morning after breakfast, we check out from Manali Hotel and Board our Transport along with your Expedition Leaders we drive towards Jispa. One the way we will be doing Sightseeing of Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel, Sissu and Keylong. Reach Jispa by early Evening and Relax. A briefing followed by Dinner. Overnight in Jispa Camps. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day Three: Jispa Acclimatization Walk

We start a little early today, post breakfast we leave for our acclimatization walk, we climb up from Gemur Village and visit the Monastery and Old Palace later we will drive back to the Camp Site. Post Lunch early evening we again take a walk towards Jispa Town along the road and get our lungs used to Thin Mountain Air. Reach the camp in the evening. Briefing followed by Dinner. Overnight at Jispa Campsite. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day Four: Jispa to Bharatpur

We start somewhere around 10 Am from Jispa, After Breakfast we will head towards Bharatpur, On the way we will cross the longest bridge in Himachal Pradesh at Darcha, Halt for a while at Deepak Tal, climb further up towards Baralacha La half for a While at Suraj Tal Lake and at Baralacha Pass before descending towards our base for coming days at Bharatpur. At 4500 Meters at Bharatpur our first day will be just relaxing, after Lunch retire to your tents and relax and get used to thin mountain air. A little walk around the campsite in the evening followed by dinner. Overnight at Bharatpur Campsite. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day Five: Bharatpur Acclimatization Walk

We start early in the morning today, post breakfast we leave for acclimatization walk and we will walk along the Bharatpur Nallah till a midway point between Bharatpur and Base Camp of Yunam Peak we will aim to climb till 5000 Meters, spend some time there before descending back to the Campsite. Post Lunch we will relax for a while, we take another small walk in the evening followed by Dinner. Overnight at Bharatpur Camp Site. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day Six: Bharatpur to Base Camp

Today becomes the first day of experiencing the real thrill of climb, we will pack our bags and begin climbing towards the base camp. The Path is mostly through the flood plain of Bharatpur Nallah before we step on a small grassy patch which leads to a dirt trail followed by scree laden terrain. This Scree Laden Terrain will be with us all the way. We reach the base camp in approximately 3 to 4 Hours. Lunch is served followed by a small stroll around the campsite we gain some altitude and come back to the Camp. Early dinner is served as tomorrow is going to be real early start. After Dinner overnight at Base Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day Seven: Summit Attempt.

We wake up really late in the night at around 2:00 Am and aim to leave by 2:45 Am or 3:00 Am. Slowly we ascend in the dark following our Expedition Leader. The Climb is steep in certain Sections initially with some level patches. As we gain altitude the air thins and every step forward becomes an effort. The last leg is a steep climb of around 2 Kms which may take over 4 Hours to complete. As we approach the summit and the day breaks the beauty that surrounds us becomes visible, while one is tired and breathless these views keeps you going. Upon reaching the summit the excitement is hard to control the other side of Yunam is a vertical glacier with over 2000 Feet Drop one can see many Glacial Lakes which can’t be seen otherwise. One can see over 40 Peaks from the Summit which include Kang Yatse I, II, Kishtwar Kailash, Gya, Leo Purgyil, CB Ranges, KR Ranges, Mulkilla Massif and many more. After spending sometime at the summit we begin our descend ever carefully and slowly back to the Base Camp. We will reach Base Camp by Late Afternoon. We eat our Lunch and relax for the rest of the Day. Evening Debriefing and Feedback Followed by Dinner. Overnight Stay at Base Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day Eight: Buffer Day

This day is considered in case of any adverse reason be it weather or any reason beyond our control we will attempt our summit on this day. In case we are able to Summit on Day 7 we descend from here to Bharatpur & Drive back to Manali. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day Nine: Base Camp to Bharatpur Trek and Drive back to Manali

After breakfast in the morning we pack our camp and begin descend towards Bharatpur. After a successful climb we all elated however we have to be careful as the path is steep descent among the scree. Reach Bharatpur and we board our transport back to Manali. Reach Manali by Evening and Check In into your Hotel. After a long and tired Expedition a Hot Shower is always Welcome. Rest of the evening is at leisure feel free to explore the market of Manali and Buy Souvenirs for your loved ones. After Dinner Overnight at Manali Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day Ten: Departure from Manali

After breakfast check out from the Hotel, rest of the day is at Leisure. Departure from Manali Trip Ends