Camping during the trek and Guest House/Hotel Stay on twin / triple sharing basis in Manali and Jispa on (Day 1 & Day 2)
Veg Meals as per menu during the trek
Technical equipment - as required, depending upon snow conditions
Trek Permit Fee (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder
Qualified & experienced Guide and Support staff
Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification & customized rescue course from NIM
Meals during Hotel Stay in Manali and Jispa
Meals during road journeys
Any kind of personal expenses
Any kind of Insurance
Mules or porter to carry personal luggage
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head Inclusions
Itinerary
Trek Start from Manali
Manali is a popular tourist destination and high-altitude backpacking center.
Day one is dedicated to settling into accommodation and acclimatizing to mountain air.
Time is used to familiarize with each other, discuss basic mountain rules, and discuss route, terrain, and weather on Yunam Peak.
Jispa is a small village in Lahaul, with a population of less than 300. It is located along the Bhaga river and is surrounded by hotels and homestays.
The village has a European countryside-like feel due to its rolling fields, mud houses, and Buddhist culture.
The drive takes you through Sissu, a beautiful village with the infamous Sissu waterfall. You'll reach Jispa in 4 hours, with an entire day to explore and acclimatize to the new altitude.
Today's adventure involves encountering two lakes, Deepak Tal and Suraj Tal, crossing Baralacha La Pass at 4,850M, and settling into Bharatpur, our first campsite.
As we gain altitude, it's important to spend time outdoors and drink plenty of water to adjust. Roadside dhabas are available for food cravings.
Bharatpur bids farewell to the color green, turning it into brown and black, marking the beginning of Lahaul's journey.
We wake up early to avoid stress and focus on acclimatization to the altitude gained (2,700M) in the last two days.
We've moved through various climactic zones, with Lahaul's drier weather making it harder for the body to adapt.
In the evening, we'll go for an acclimatization walk, gaining 300-400M in altitude. Staying active and spending time outside the tent will help the body adapt to the new altitude air and prepare for the next days.
This trek is strenuous due to the height and sacks, with an upward slope. Starting at 9 AM after breakfast, the trail leads straight to the base camp.
The terrain is moraine-like with rolling rocks, making footing difficult. We cross a water stream a few times, finding narrow sections and stepping stones for easy crossing.
Most people don't need to remove their shoes, so take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water.
Reaching the base camp takes 4-5 hours, offering a panoramic view of the mountain. Spend two days studying the mountain's routes and features.
The acclimatization process at Base Camp (5,200M) involves distributing gear, training on snow walking, preventing falls, and dividing energy for a summit night.
The plan for the summit, route, and teamwork are discussed.
The next day, the team leaves for the summit, with an early dinner and a 7 PM sleep to ensure sufficient rest.
This day on Mt. Yunam is both exciting and long. Starting at 1 AM, we gear up, have breakfast, and fill 2 litres of water.
The steep slopes leading up to the summit are easier on rocky terrain with a clear trail. However, in snow, conditions change and finding footing becomes more difficult. The effort required to make every step forward is three times too much.
The summit day on Mt. Yunam is quite a hassle, but the sense of accomplishment adds to the experience.
The climb begins on a flat section of moraines, leading to a 60-degree gradient gully and a massive snow field. We walk on a 50-degree incline until reaching the summit. The summit is a flat surface with stunning views of snow mountains.
The last two hours are the hardest part of the climb, with almost a 1000M elevation gain. Climbing down in snow is harder than climbing up, so exercise extreme caution.
If you find rocky terrain without snow, your day will be shorter but you will miss the snow slides.
The trek ends with a descent from base camp to Bharatpur, where we bid farewell to the mountain.
The descent is easy and we reach dhabas, where our vehicle will return us to Manali.
We expect to reach Manali by early evening, so you can plan your journey accordingly.
