Glacial Walking Camp

Glacial Walking Camp

  • 7 Nights / 8 Days
  • Max. People: 20
REGION: Manali, Solang Valley, Beaskund
SEASON: May till October
MAX.ALTITUDE: Beas Kund(3,700Mtrs.)
NO.OF DAYS: 07N/08D
GRADING: Tough and self contained camp
SPECIAL INTEREST: Outdoor training, Nature, Panorama, Wilderness.
COST: @ 23,350/- per person

Program ( 7 days )

  • Day 1

    Arrive at Manali and then report at base camp. After checking in debriefing and introduction session. Afternoon head on a short acclimatization walk and then after visit local market for last minute shopping. Overnight in base camp.

  • Day 2

    Post breakfast, drive to Solang, start the trek to Bakar Thatch via Dhundi. After establishing base camp at Bakar thatch, lectures on Surrounding, Equipment handling and mountain terminology. Acclimatization walk to Bhojpatra in the evening. Overnight in camp at Bakar Thatch.

  • Day 3

    After breakfast trek towards snowfield for Snow Craft. Back to Bakar thatch for Lunch. Evening lecture on tent pitching. Overnight in camp at Bakar Thatch.

  • Day 4

    After breakfast trek to Beas Kund Glacier for the training of Basic Ice Climbing Techniques - use of crampons, use of Ice Axe, anchor & belay. Packed lunch will be provided. Reach camp by evening. Overnight in camp at Bakar Thatch.

  • Day 5

    After breakfast trek to Glacier to Practice the ascending and descending techniques, Step cutting, rope fixing. Lunch to be had on glacier. Reach camp by evening. Overnight in camp at Bakar Thatch.

  • Day 6

    After breakfast trek to glacier to learn Glacial Walk, crevasse rescue techniques. Return camp by evening. Learn the survival techniques in the evening. Survival Night. (spending night out in the open)

  • Day 7

    Early Morning Trek to Beas Kund lake and return camp by lunch time. Post lunch proceed to Manali. Reach Manali by evening. Deposit the equipment issued. Relax. Late at night assemble for Gala dinner, experience sharing and certificate distribution. Overnight at base camp.

  • Day 8

    Day at leisure in Manali. The programme ends after the breakfast, check out and transfer to Manali bazaar for strolling on Mall road. evenin board the bus for onward journey.

Package Tour Inclusions

Inclusions:

  • Accommodations at Manali base camp on sharing basis.
  • All technical Equipment
  • All camping equipment
  • Services of Mountaineering Instructor, Trekking Cook and their Assistants
  • Mules / Porters to carry the personal and common luggage
  • Food on AP basis (breakfast, Lunch & dinner)
  • Transportation from Manali to Solang and Back as per itinerary.
  • First Aid Kit
  • Inclusive of all taxes (no hidden cost).

Exclusions:

  • Personal expenses such as laundry, room service, mineral water, cold drinks, etc.
  • Cost of any form of insurance, rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.
  • Anything else not specifically mentioned in the "inclusions" head.
  • Expenses incurred due to the delay in the schedule for reasons beyond the control of manutourismcoop

Departures