Manali
MT. CB-13 (6264 m) and MT. CB-14 (6150 m)
Mt. CB-13 (6264m) and Mt. CB-14 (6150m) Climbing Expedition Mt Chandra Bhaga 13 (CB13) and Mt Chandrabhaga 14 (CB14), located centrally in the Lahaul Massif both the peaks offer a magnificen…
- 17N/18D
- Technical and Challenging
- Expedition
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At a Glance
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Overview
The character of the journey.
Mt. CB-13 (6264m) and Mt. CB-14 (6150m) Climbing Expedition
Mt Chandra Bhaga 13 (CB13) and Mt Chandrabhaga 14 (CB14), located centrally in the Lahaul Massif both the peaks offer a magnificent view of Kunzum Range, Chandratal Lake, and the Dhaka Glacier. With the unexplored and inaccessible valleys of the Chandrabhaga Range and the calmness of Chandratal lake, the CB 13 and CB 14 are one of the most attractive climbing peaks. With prior experience of non-technical peak climbing and sound knowledge of mountaineering, one can prepare himself to climb the twin summits.
- Maximum altitude
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The journey
A clear day-by-day view, with room for the mountains to shape the experience.
Arrive in Manali - drive to 'dA Base’, Haripur
We will receive you on your arrival in Manali then drive to ‘dA Base’, our base in Haripur. Unwind after the long drive. We will settle you in at our base for the rest of the day. Unwind and take in the environs. Acclimatize to the environs. Go through your checklist and finish off last minute essential shopping (from Manali) for the trek. Though, it is advisable to trek light with special import on the clothing and gear.
In the evening we'll get together for “round the bonfire” conference with the other climbers and the team members of Mountaineerz who would be your guides on the expedition. Break the ice with some great dinner and chill with your fellow climbers.
Make sure you drill your guides and instructors with any questions or doubts you may have pertaining to the trek. They will be happy to answer your questions and share with you a few tricks of the trade and tips to make your adventure a happy and successful one.
Mountaineerz only have a few questions for you…
Please ensure, for your own trekking pleasure you pack a big heart and only the absolute essentials.
We humbly ask of you, never ever argue with your guides and instructors while on the trek. Remember, they only have your best interest in mind and any decision they take is taken keeping your safety and the success of the expedition in mind. Any and all decisions taken by the guides and instructors will be deemed as final.
Be patient and respectful towards your fellow climbers. Remember, up there, you only have your wits and your fellow climbers.
Stay: ‘dA Base – Mountaineerz’, Haripur, Manali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
Medical checkup and Acclimatization hike
Today we'll go out on a short hike and explore the beautiful village of Soil. Later, check your gear with the guides and make sure that you offload any extra weight. Your guide will help you decide what is not required.
Stay: ‘dA Base – Mountaineerz’, Haripur, Manali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
Strenuous acclimatization hike
Today we'll stretch ourselves a bit and go on a 6 hour hike with a full load (20-25 kg). We encourage you to interact with your fellow climbers and update yourself and get all queries answered.
Today we will complete any required formalities with the local administration and Forest Department. While our team takes care of all the official formalities you get introduced to the team and divide the equipment. Check your bags a final time and go shopping if required with the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
Stay: ‘dA Base – Mountaineerz’, Haripur, Manali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
MANALI TO BATAL (6 HOUR DRIVE)
We will leave Manali early this morning and drive to Batal (14,100 feet) by road, arriving late afternoon. A long journey, of around 6-8 hours, but the enchanting views of Spiti valley make it all worth it.
Overnight at the campsite, Batal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
ACCLIMATIZATION - VISIT TO CHANDRATAL LAKE
Today we will go for an acclimatization walk till Chandratal Lake.
Overnight at the campsite in Batal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
BATAL TO BASE CAMP
Having arrived at base camp we will set up camp and begin briefing and safety techniques. During our stay in Base Camp we will study the local weather forecast and the gradient of the route, based on this we plan our further days of the expedition. Equipment distribution, route planning, team planning (advance +backup team) revising technical skills, studying tricky passes of the expedition and making plans to tackle them. Today you will learn and practice ‘snowcraft’:
Self-arrest technique
Using fix ropes
Fixing and defixing of carabiners
Walking with crampons - front pointing and flat footing (35 degrees to 55 degrees)
Knot practicing
Ascending and descending techniques
Basic self-rescue techniques
Handling common accidents
Handling Ice axe
Overnight Stay at BC
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
STAY AT BASECAMP: ACCLIMATIZATION AND PRACTICING
Overnight stay at Basecamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
STAY AT BASECAMP: LOAD FERRY TO THE ABC AND COME BACK TO BC.
Overnight stay at Basecamp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
BASE CAMP TO ADVANCE BASE CAMP (ABC)
This day we will leave our Base Camp and set up Advance Base Camp for the following days.
Overnight stay at Advanced Base Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments.
ESTABLISH SUMMIT CAMP FOR MT. CB 13
This day we will leave ABC and climb up to SUMMIT CAMP, we will set up our SUMMIT CAMP for Mt. CB 13 today.
Overnight Stay at Summit Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
THE SUMMIT DAY - CB 13 (6264m/20544 feet)
This is our first day when we attempt for Summit, on our successful attempt we will go back to ABC
Overnight Stay at ABC
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
REST DAY AT ABC
This day we will rest ABC and prepare ourselves to climb up to another Summit of the expedition, CB 14.
Overnight Stay at Advance Base Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
THE SUMMIT DAY - CB 14 - 6,078 M (19,940 FT)
Today by 2 am we will set out to summit CB14 and on our successful attempt we will go back to ABC.
Overnight Stay at Advance Base Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
ADVANCE BASE CAMP TO BASE CAMP
Today we will leave our Advance Base Camp and halt for a day at Base Camp. Debriefing will be done this day with experience sharing talks.
Overnight Stay at Base Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
BASE CAMP TO BATAL AND THEN MANALI BY ROAD
Overnight stay at dA Base, Manali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
END OF THE EXPEDITION AND CERTIFICATION
The expedition comes to an end. And we celebrate!!! Traditional Himachali Style …. with an awesome celebratory lunch.
Later arrangements will be made to drop participants to the bus stop.
**Guests who are traveling the next day are welcome to stay the night at no extra cost. Relax at the base camp or go angling (some nice spots near our base) the next day, before we part ways here to meet soon for our next adventure.
Overnight journey to Delhi by luxury Volvo bus.
Meals: Breakfast and Refreshments
RESERVE DAYS
RESERVE DAYS
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Scenes from the trail
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What is included
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Included
- Highly advanced, Professional & certified mountaineering guides, lead guide and experienced assistant guides Stay in comfortable tents during the trek on triple sharing. Stay in comfortable rooms on 3 sharing basis at dA Base. Pick up and drop from the 15 Mile bus stop. Meals included - Starting from Lunch on day-1 to breakfast on day-6 (veg/non-veg freshly cooked) Celebratory Dinner at Base over bonfire n woodfire bbq Services of experienced MOI/ BMC qualified lead guide and qualified assistant guide. Kitchen equipment, high altitude cook and helpers. All the Camping arrangements. Wildlife/ environmental permits and other permits & levies. All transportation as per itinerary in local cars / jeeps First-aid medication with oxygen cylinder and all emergency back ups. ‘Leave No Traces’ protocol charges. Guaranteed amazing Himalayan experiential adventure holiday.
- Cost of travel to and from your city. Food at dhabas during the road trip Cost of any form of insurance (Personal/Baggage/Medical) Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc. Any expenses of purely personal nature like laundry, phone/fax calls, tips to drivers, guides, any beverages. Any expenses that arise due to change in itinerary and increase in no. of days because of natural forces like landslides, weather, roadblocks, flight cancellations, sickness etc. Cost of any optional activity we offer, like paragliding, angling, rafting etc. Porterage for your personal bags
Not included
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Safety & Preparedness
Clear guidance, experienced support and decisions led by conditions on the mountain.
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