Guided Mountaineering Expedition – Shetidhar Peak ( 5300 Mtrs )
Take your first steps into Mountaineering. This expedition is designed for ambitious enthusiasts who wish to go beyond trekking into the world of mountain climbing. The climb would involve alpine and snow sections, and would gain maximum altitude of 5300 Mtrs at the Shetidhar summit. 
This climbing expedition is operated like a guided trip, assuming participants with no experience in climbing. Participants are also given basic instructions and skill training on the use of technical equipment used for alpine/snow climbing such as crampons, ice axe, ascenders, climbing ropes etc. as they would proceed in the expedition.
Full logistics support would be provided during the trek/climb for transfer of camping gear and mess facilities. Participants would be required to trek/climb with their backpacks.
Day 0: Departure from Delhi by overnight
AC bus for Manali (Himachal Pradesh). Departs in evening.
Day 1:
Arrival at Manali in morning. Meet our coordinator at bus stand, transfer to
hotel. Relax, last minute shopping etc. Evening get together for the orientation
program and briefing about the expedition.
Day 2: Short drive to
Solang, from where the approach march commences. Trek today till Dhundhi.
Overnight tents at Dhundhi. 
Day 3: Trek from Dhundhi to
Bakarthach. The trek would be through light forests and glacier crossings.
Overnight tents at Bakarthach.
Day 4: Trek from Bakarthach to
Beaskund basin. Today we cross over the Bakarthach ridge with towering Hanuman
Tibba peak at one end of the ridge. Late afternoon the newbies are given a fast
track training on use of ice axe and other technical climbing gear. Overnight
tents.
Day 5: The expedition team moves to higher ground above
Beaskund, to setup the base camp. Advanced party would further do the load ferry
to Camp 1. Overnight tents.
Day 6: Climb to camp 1. Establish
camp on snow ledge. Experience high altitude camping today. Beautiful views of
snow peaks all around. Overnight tents.
Day 7: Rest day at camp 1
for better acclimatization. Advanced party would establish the fixed ropes.
Sleep very early to wake up for an early morning summit attempt. Overnight
tents. 
Day 8: Summit attempt starts as early as 3 AM. Use fixed
ropes to ascend to the col. Take a quick breakfast on the col, and then continue
with the summit climb. After the climb glissade down to Camp 1. Overnight tents.
Day 9: Descend from Camp 1 to base camp. Celebration time.
Overnight tents.
Day 10: Trek from base camp to Bakarthach across
a precarious rocky pass on the lady leg ridge. Setup camp overlooking the
Bakarthach camp site. Overnight tents.
Day 11: Trek from
Bakarthach to Dhundhi. Overnight tents.
Day 12: Trek from Dhundhi
to Solang, and further take road transfer to hotel in Manali. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 13: Rest day at Manali hotel. Relax or explore the
markets of Manali. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Check out of hotel
by midday for the evening departure from Manali.
Location: Himachal Pradesh
Duration: 14 Days
Grading: Moderate, Demanding
$875
| * Booking as a Group? Refer to Group Booking Incentives below. |
* All price is per person
*
Minimum group required to run this trip for fixed departures : 8
PRICE INCLUDES
Transfers from Manali to
Dhundhi and Dhundhi to Manali, All technical climbing gear as per needed,
camping gear, kitchen and mess facilities on the expedition, all rations,
logistics for the expedition, porters, guidance, permissions, first aid,
instructions and safety standby support.
PRICE
EXCLUDES
Delhi-Manali-Delhi Bus fares, expenses of personal nature,
insurance of any kind, alcoholic drinks, anything not mentioned explicitly in
the above program.
GROUP BOOKING
INCENTIVES
- BOOK for 4, get 10% OFF
- BOOK for 8, get 20%
OFF
NOTE
* Group Booking Incentives apply only for fixed
departures
* Group Booking Incentives is not applicable on Supplements or
Additional Expenses.
* Group Booking Incentives cannot be combined with any
other discounts or schemes
BOOKINGS, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
- Full payment is required to confirm a booking.
- 75 % refund if
cancellation happens 30 days prior to departure
- 50 % refund if cancellation
happens 15 days prior to departure
- No refund for any
cancellation/no show in the last 15 days prior to departure
PACKING LIST
Personal torch,
appropriate footwear, fleece body warmers, windproof jacket and lower, warm
headgear, UV protection sunglasses, gloves, warm socks, suitable backpack,
camera etc.
GENERAL NOTIFICATION
- Minimum age for
participation is 15 years.
- Participants would need to follow a personal
physical training schedule prior to departure
- This is not a luxury trip;
days would be tiring and intensive.
- People with past history/ailment of
heart, asthma, epilepsy are recommended to take medical advice
- Weather
disruptions may at times result in discomfort or unplanned
adjustments.
Mountaineering is considered an extreme sport and has
potential risks. Participants are expected to understand the hazards and would
be required to sign an undertaking/disclaimer prior to participating in the
expedition.
JOURNEY
- Departure from Delhi should be done
by overnight bus on day 0
- Arrival back to Delhi is expected in morning of
Day 15 ( around 9 AM )
- Bus bookings can be organized by us as per actual
bus fares
