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Bandarpunch Peak

Uttarakhand

Altitude 6316 M

Durations16 Days

Description

Bandarpunch (Bandarpoonch), literally meaning "Monkey's Tail" or "Hanuman's Tail" is a beautiful massif located in the Western Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. The massif has three peaks namely Bandarpunch I (6316 M), Bandarpunch 2 (6102 M) and Kalanag (Black Peak - 6387 M). Bandarpunch 1 peak is ideal for those looking to prepare for expeditions of peaks climbing to 7000M+.

However, not be too technical the Bandarpoonch peak expedition must be attempted by only those who have previous trekking experience and ample knowledge on mountaineering techniques along with the use of technical equipment like rope-up procedures, jumar and crampons. The expedition has its fair share of challenges such as a heavily crevasse infested route to the summit and unpredictable weather conditions. Acclimatization to the high altitudes of the peak is imperative.

The summit offers magnificent views of the surrounding peaks like Kalanag, Swargarohini, Satopanth, Sudarshan Parvat, Jogin, Gangotri range and many more. The trail takes you across the Bandarpunch glacier which is the source of Yamuna river. The standard route for the summit is the south-eastern route and we will follow the same. Bandarpoonch Peak expedition is for those looking to push their limits and conquer one of the most beautiful peaks in the Garhwal Himalayas.

Itinerary

Our vehicles will receive you from Dehradun ISBT and drive you to Uttarkashi which will take approximately 7-8 hours. You will be accommodated in a hotel/guesthouse. There will be an introduction and briefing session. We will also check and prepare our technical equipment required for the expedition. Have dinner and retire for the night.

We start early and drive to Sukhi Village which is the start point of the trek. The village has only a handful of houses and many apple orchards. The trail from Sukhi village is a steep uphill to Khagi Pass followed by a steep descent to Forest Camp. We camp here for the night. Have dinner and retire for the night.

Today's trek is a long one to the Base Camp from the Forest Camp with a descend to the confluence of Son Gad and Chaiyaan Gad rivers and continue to follow the Chaiyaan Gad river till you reach the base camp. The trail takes you through dense forests and meadows eventually going past the tree line to reach the base of Chaiyaan Glacier which will be our campsite for the day. We step-up camps here. Have dinner and retire for the night.

Today will be a rest day at Base Camp. We will take a short walk uphill and return to the camp. This will allow your body to acclimatize. We will also sort out our equipment required for the expedition. Retire for the night.

Today we will load ferry from Base Camp to Camp 1 and return back to Base Camp. We will rest for the night here.

A day to rest and acclimatize at Base Camp.

Today we will move forward to Camp 1 from Base Camp. We will spend the night here. Overnight in tents.

Today we will load ferry from Camp 1 to Summit Camp and return to Camp 1 where we spend the night.

Today we move forward to summit camp and rest for the day.

Today we will rest and acclimatize at the summit camp. We will also sort out our equipment and fix ropes wherever needed. Prepare for the next day's summit push. Retire for the night.

We will start the summit push by 2am. The route to the summit is heavily crevassed. Upon reaching the summit you will get a splendid display of mighty peaks on all sides stretching far and wide. Enjoy and cherish this moment of accomplishment. We start our descend to summit camp before the weather turns bad. Overnight in summit camp.

Today we will retrace our steps and descend down to base camp. Overnight in tents.

Today's trek includes a long way down to the Forest camp. Overnight in tents.

We will retrace our way to Sukhi village where our vehicles will drive you to Uttarakashi. Overnight in hotel / guest house.

Leave early and drive to Dehradun. If opted a vehicle with us then you will be dropped at Dehradun ISBT.

Reserve a day for summit climb if the weather does not allow you to summit the day before.

Inclusion

  • Food as per menu on the trek.
  • Forest Permits/Camping Charges (upto the amount charged for Indian nationals).
  • 4 season Dome Tents, Thermal rated Sleeping bags, Sleeping mats.
  • Safety Equipment includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys.
  • Expedition guide, cook, helpers, HAP and LAP for carrying common supplies
  • Course certified & experienced Expedition Leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder & Rescue. course from NIM Uttarkashi.
  • Technical Equipment - PP Ropes, Helmet, Ice Axe, Crampons, Mountaineering Boots.
  • Peak Booking Fee Charges (upto the amount charged for Indian nationals).


Exclusion

  • All kinds of personal expenditures are excluded
  • Anything that we have not mentioned above
  • The trek cost is not inclusive of meals bought during the journey on 1st day and last day (Food starts from dinner at base camp on day first till last day lunch)
  • Rucksack Offloading Optional
  • Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
  • Off Roading Charges Extra

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