Trip Introduction -
The elegant Deo Tibba 6001m. located east of Manali, above Jagat Sukh village. The Southeast ridge is clearly visible from while crossing of Hamta pass. Deo Tibba and Indrasan Peak 6200m dominate the entire region East of Manali. The surroundings of Deo Tibba above 3500m. provides the finest skiing and heli-skiing slopes known worldwide today.
We start our expedition from an ancient village of Jagatsukh to Chikka, which is at an altitude of 10200 feet. The further crossing of Seri and to Tenta - our base camp for the Deo Tibba climb. We will go for camp I and via Piton ridge climb Deo Tibba.
Superb 6000m summit in Kullu valley, approach to the base with short trek & view of GH range and its peak
DEO TIBBA Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Manali (1950 m / 6,397 ft).
Day 2: Acclimatize.
Day 3: Manali to Jagatsukh - Khanol (2700 m) by car, Trek to Chikka (3215 m / 10, 547 ft).
Day 4: Chikka to Seri (3935 m / 12, 910 ft).
Day 5: Seri to Base camp / Chota Chandertal (4480 m / 14,698 ft).
Day 6: Rest day, Acclimatization / training. (4480 m / 14,698 ft).
Day 7: Load ferry to Camp 1. (5150 m / 16896 ft).
Day 8: Base camp to Duhangan col - Camp 1 (5150 m / 16, 896 ft).
Day 9: Load ferry to Summit camp. (5500 m / 18, 044 ft).
Day 10: Camp 1 to Summit camp (5500 m / 18, 044 ft).
Day 11: Summit (6001m)- back to camp 1 (5150 m / 16,896 ft).
Day 12: Camp 1 to Base camp (4480 m / 14,698 ft).
Day 13: Base camp to Chikka (3215 m / 10, 547 ft) to Khanol trek, Khanol to Jagatsukh - Manali by car.
Day 14: Manali to Chandigarh - Delhi.
Arrive
Manali from Delhi or Chandigarh. Check into your hotel. Rest and relax. Evening
explore local bazar of Manali.
An
acclimatize & spend your day in Manali, and also final preparation for Deo
Tibba peak expedition. Or local sight-seeing in around Manali. Overnight stay
in hotel.
Leaving
Manali, Drive through the left bank of Beas River up to Jagatsukh. Which was
once an old capital of Kullu valley or Kuluta. From Jagatsukh new road up to
Allain Duhangan hydro project. Setting to trek from this point at first the
trail ascends gradually through thick pine forests along the narrow Duhangan
nallah. Continue to trail we reach the campsite 2-3 hours.Chikka which is
significant for Jagatsukh people for its temple and there are few huts for
devotees to stay . With its spectacular sights all around. A wonderful
campsite.
Today
leaving Chikka behind we gradually climb along the Duhangan nallah through
the birch forest. We pass shepherds encampment en route and hear
the sound of Duhangan nallah gushing down the valley. After passing the
Panduropa and Dudu patthar until we reach the the Seri, where the valley opens
a little. Seri was once a glaciated lake, but now it has been totally converted
to an alpine meadow carpeted with an astounding variety of herbs and alpine
flowers. Extreme left of Seri the huge waterfalls gushing down from Tenta
cliffs. Overnight camp at the flat and vast alpine pasture.
Leaving
Seri at first on its flat carpeted meadow and soon after the crossing of stream
awaits us. The stream can be cold depending on the time we are trekking. Early
spring and late autumn bring water temperature to its 0-5 C. Soon after
crossing the stream we climb to Tenta. The trail passes through numerous rock
boulders and crossing of the stream again awaits just before the campsite.
Wonderful campsite at Tenta presenting spectacular scenery i.e. hanging
glaciers and high peaks with most awaited Deo Tibba to its left. Leaving Tenta
we hike to visit Chota Chandertal or base camp of Deo Tibba. At first, the
trail is through moraine, Deo Tibba and its hanging glacier remain in the sight
throughout the day. continue to climb straight uphill to Chota Chandertal which
situated above within rocky mountain. Arriving at the lake the spectacular
scenery all around. We are at a maximum altitude of our trek. This will be
our base camp for Deo Tibba.
Rest
day at base camp. Spend the day practicing climbing techniques on the snow and
ice. Overnight at base camp.
Today
climb up the Duhangan col gully, off the loads at Camp 1 and return back to
base camp.
Today
all the Deo Tibba peak team moves to Camp 1 and guide will decide further route
to be taken to summit camp.
Load
ferry to summit camp at 5500 meters. The leading guide will decide which route
to be possible taken. Leave loads at the summit camp and return back to camp 1.
All
team moves to the summit camp. And will decide by the lead guide which route to
be taken for the summit push.
Today
an eventful and strenuous day, the summit push begins at 2 am. After reaching
at the summit return to camp 1 for overnight stay.
The
all team moves to base camp today.
A
long day ahead, so leaving early from base camp. Descend all the way down to
road head and drive to Manali. Check into hotel and rest relax and wash.
- All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary.
- 3 nights bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in Manali at 3-star hotel on twin sharing basis.
- Accommodation on twin share in 3 men 4 season tents, sleeping bags/liners, foam mattresses, mess tent, stool, chairs, toilet tent. Single tent available on request.
- Climbing gear: climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, ice axe, gaiters, rope, carabineers, trekking poles & other accessories.
- All meals during the trek - start with bed tea to breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea /coffee, snacks. from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese to continental cuisine.
- Support staff: Qualified English speaking climbing guide, cook & camp crew.
- Trekking mules/horses / HAP / LAP for porterage of your luggage and trekking gear.
- Camping fee, climbing permits.
- GST (Goods and services tax) as applicable.
- First aid medical kit.
× Domestic flight Delhi - Kullu Manali airport,
× Rest of hotel in Manali and New Delhi and lunch, dinner while staying at the hotel in Leh & not trekking.
× Travel insurance.
× Soft or hard drinks.
× Entrance fee at monasteries
× Personal tipping to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver.
× Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, roadblock which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.
"We had a very pleasant trip. The team was excellent, food superb and the guidance of Pawan and assistant Laxman was outstanding. I guess we were one of the best organized and safest teams at the mountain. Thanks for a marvelous trip. Greetings ."
Trip Facts
Kullu Manali region - Himachal Pradesh
Difficulty Level - Extreme,
Max Altitude - 6001 m
Trip Length - 14 days Delhi to Delhi,
11 days Manali to Manali
Activity - Trekking / Climbing Expedition,
Best time - May, June, July, Sept