Dhundi
Mt. Hanuman Tibba (5932 m) Expedition
Placed to the north of Manali and at the western side of the river Beas stands Mt. Hanuman Tibba, with a pyramid shaped dome the mountain stands at a height of 5932 meters. This captivating…
- 9N/10D
- Summit Expedition
- Expedition
₹ 49,000per person
02
At a Glance
The details that help you decide.
- Best season
- 49000
- Distance
- May June Sep
- Maximum altitude
- May June Sep
03
Overview
The character of the journey.
Placed to the north of Manali and at the western side of the river Beas stands Mt. Hanuman Tibba, with a pyramid shaped dome the mountain stands at a height of 5932 meters. This captivating mountain has a giant north face, flutter walls, rocky cliffs and icy faces.
Mt. Hanuman Tibba, also known as Solang Weisshorn, was first scaled in 1912 by Gen C .G Bruce’s chief swiss guide – Henrich Fuhrer and a gurkha soldier Lal Bahadur. This party and their English employers also made the first exploratory ventures towards Indrasan (then nameless ) and Deo Tibba. Mt. Hanuman Tibba was not climbed again until 1966 (Joint Indo -British expedition under R.G Pettigrew.)
The traditional route of Mt. Hanuman Tibba is from Solang Nullah. Lake Beas Kund (3540 m) is the best place for the Base Camp of Expedition. From here one can clearly see the next tough route of Tentu Pass (4996 m). The next camp is usually set up in the Tentu Pass.
Tentu Pass is the mixture of snow, ice and rock with the gradient up to 75° to 80°, which makes the climb difficult and exhaustive. After Tentu Pass a traverse to the mountain leads us from North – West ridge to South – East ridge. During this traverse, climbers have to face lots of crevasses in the glacier. At the end of the traverse just before the South – East ridge we will set up our summit camp.
The last phase of climb is from Summit Camp to summit which includes the climb of the South- West face which later meets the South- West ridge and finally summit.
- Best season
- 49000
- Maximum altitude
- May June Sep
04
The journey
A clear day-by-day view, with room for the mountains to shape the experience.
(Optional at extra cost): Arrive in Manali – ‘dA Base’ – acclimatization hike – Himalayan village culture experience – angling/ziplining
The participants will deboard the Bus at 15 Mile’, 14 kms short of New Manali Bus stand. From this pick-up point, the guests will be driven to our Base in Haripur, near Manali. After refreshments and breakfast, hike 2 hrs to ‘the Kkoott’ - Himalayan Jungle Lodge in Soil, the oldest village of this valley. Unwind at Himalayan Jungle Retreat located in a massive orchard by the stream on the edge of the forest. After lunch explore the surroundings or go angling if you like. Return back to base to chat with the team over bonfire and dinner. Next morning , a drive to Jobri for the trek.
*You can opt to stay at the Himalayan Jungle Lodge instead of the base (choose from add ons)
Or
Cab can be organized for you to explore Naggar and visit Naggar Castle, Roerich art Gallery etc. you can also choose to explore Manali and check out the must see attractions like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, old Manali etc. Back in time for a relaxed evening over a bonfire and early dinner to get up early in the morning. For the adventurous we have the option of paragliding and zip-lining.
Manali to Bakar Thatch
Drive Manali (dA Base) to Dhundi (2hrs) and then start walking to Bakarthatch (5hrs) overnight stay in tents.Enroute we will be crossing the Dhundi Village, the Last village in Solang Valley, a place where Beas river meets it’s first tributary coming from Beas kund and Rohtang Pass . Metal road ends here. After Dhundi our trek starts from the coniferous tree – line to the high altitude pasture.
Bakkar Thach to Beas Kund Glacier. (3600m/11800ft) - Camp 1
Post breakfast, we move towards the Beas Kund Glacier. A short but steep climb takes you to a 300m long moraine field that culminates in the meadows of the Beas Kund region. A vast flatland, strewn with small boulders and streams, crowned by huge mountain faces and surreal glaciers
Day for acclimatization overnight at Beas kund.Camp 1
It's a complete rest day. We’ll spend the day at base camp eating, drinking ,exercising, sleeping and adjusting to the altitude. The tasks for the day will include technical gear distribution, crampon fitting, and a general meeting on how we’ll proceed over the coming days.
Camp 1 to Camp 2 via Tentu pass(below) (4000m/13120ft)
Load ferry and other team members will do ice climbing practice on glaciers. Full day training in the glacier.
Camp2 (below Tentu Pass) to Camp 3 (above Tentu Pass)(4800m/15740ft)
We start early this morning up the mountain. Almost after a few strides, we will be walking up a steep slope of hardened snow. We’ll arrive at camp 3, which is half way up the mountain side in time to have our packed lunch. From tonight onwards, we’ll be camping on snow for the next few days.
Camp 3 to Summit ((5000m/16400ft))– back to Camp 3 - overnight stay at camp3.
*(additional day for summit if weather conditions are bad.)
Camp 3 to Camp 1
Today morning we’ll start by descending down towards Tentu Pass towards base camp. We still need to watch our step in the gully, however soon, it’ll be a pleasant slide downhill. On arriving at camp, we’ll be welcomed by our base camp staff, and a hearty, sumptuous meal with a Hint of Pride
dA Base Mountaineerz in Manali to Bus Stop or Self Transport.
If traveling by bus, spend the day at leisure, go angling in the river Beas (some nice spots near our base) or just unwind and relax.
Drop to the bus stand by 4 pm.
05
Scenes from the trail
7 photographs from this journey
06
What is included
The practical details, kept clear.
Included
- 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
07
Safety & Preparedness
Clear guidance, experienced support and decisions led by conditions on the mountain.
08
You may also like
Three more ways into the mountains.
09
Ready for the mountains?
Plan this Adventure or ask a curator to shape the right journey around you.