TREKS · 5-DAY · HARD · MAX 5289M
Friendship Peak Trek.
Friendship Peak Trek
Technical high-altitude mountaineering expedition to Friendship Peak at 5289m in Himachal Pradesh's Pir Panjal range. Starting from Manali's Solang Valley, the route traverses oak forests, meadows, and glaciers. IMF permit required. This is a semi-technical climb demanding crampons, ropes, and ice axe expertise.
चेतावनी
⚠Requires mountaineering skills and high fitness
⚠Altitude sickness above 4000m very common
⚠Crevasse dangers on glaciers; rope team essential
⚠Weather changes rapidly; storms possible
⚠IMF permit mandatory; limited windows for climbing
Campsites
Solang Base Camp
2,400mtea stall
Dhundi Camp
3,200mAdvance Camp
4,500mCost Estimate
Includes IMF permit, sherpa, all meals, glacier equipment rental; international trekkers add USD 75 IMF fee
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