Kamet Expedition
India's second highest peak and the third highest in the Garhwal Himalayas. At 7756m, Kamet was the first peak over 25000ft to be climbed (1931, Frank Smythe). This is a serious mountaineering expedition requiring months of preparation, prior 7000m experience, and a professional team. The mountain offers a technically moderate route by 7000m standards but the altitude, weather, and remoteness make it a formidable objective. Reserved for the most experienced and committed mountaineers.
Warnings
⚠This is a SERIOUS HIGH-ALTITUDE EXPEDITION — 20+ days
⚠Prior 7000m experience absolutely mandatory
⚠HACE, HAPE, and extreme cold are life-threatening risks
⚠Avalanche and crevasse danger throughout
⚠Summit success rate under 30%
⚠IMF peak fee is very high — Rs 200000+ for Indians
⚠Full expedition infrastructure with HAP (high-altitude porters) required
⚠Insurance for helicopter rescue above 6000m essential
⚠Physical training of 12+ months recommended
⚠Oxygen may be needed above 7000m
⚠Only 2-3 weather windows per season
Campsites
Base Camp
4,700mFull expedition base. Kitchen tent, mess tent, toilet tent, communication tent. Glacier water.
Camp 1
5,500mGlacier camp. Platform tents on snow. Snow melting for water.
Camp 2
6,200mHigh camp on snow. Minimal facilities.
Camp 3
6,800mAdvance camp below summit pyramid. 2-3 tents only. Extreme conditions.
Cost Estimate
Full expedition only. Rs 350000-500000/person depending on group size and support. Includes IMF peak fee (Rs 200000+ for Indian teams), all permits, base camp infrastructure, HAP team, fixed ropes, camps, food for 25 days, emergency oxygen, satellite communication. International operators charge $5000-8000/person.