Manali in Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular destinations when it comes to experiencing nature at her best and also adventure activities. Be it trekking, hiking, angling, paragliding or mountaineering, you can find it all here.
Deo Tibba Expedition is one such trip that will give you a thrilling opportunity to experience trekking as well as mountaineering over a period of 13 days. In addition to introducing you to these extreme adventure activities, this expedition will also endow you with the skills required to undertake such expeditions.
Deo Tibba expedition starts and ends in Manali and is suitable for those adventurers who have previous trekking and climbing experience and also knowledge of snow, ice and mountaineering techniques. It is rated challenging on the difficulty scale.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 01: MANALI – CHIKKA (10,200 FT. – 18 KMS)
After your arrival at Manali, we pick you up around 8 AM and take you to a small village called Jagatsukh, where we drop you at Baraah Hazaari Hydro water station, the initiation point for the Deo Tibba Expedition. It will take around 6 – 7 hours to reach today's destination, Chikka, which is a flat pasture land ideal for a camping experience. The trek route meanders through dense Oak and Deodar forests, often passing by lush green meadows. The journey is enlivened by the myriad views of wild flowers and herbs. Spend the night in tented accommodation under the star studded sky.
DAY 02: CHIKKA – SERI (12,800 FT. – APPRX. 8 KMS)
After enjoying an early morning breakfast amidst nature, leave for Seri wherein you will be spending two precious nights. Today’s trail will be a gradual steep climb. However once you reach Seri, it is a flat meadow almost of the size of a few football grounds having mountain peaks on all sides. In fact this is the spot where the Jagatsukh Nallah totally flattens out. Enjoy night stay with bonfire here.
DAY 03: SERI – BASE CAMP (13,775 FT.) – CHOTA CHANDRATAL
Today you embark towards your next mission, which is to experience the magnificent view of Mt Deo Tibba with its daunting glaciers rising high up in the air from a place called Tenta. On the trail, you have to cross three shallow streams which to add more thrill, have no bridges. If you are game to stretching further, you can make way towards Chota Chandratal – a tiny picturesque lake with emerald blue water. After spending some quality time exploring the surrounding area return to the base camp by evening. Evening enjoy dinner by the campfire and overnight stay in tents.
DAY 04: AT THE BASE CAMP
Today is the day to rest and relax. The mountaineering equipment will be distributed today. Get yourself acclimatized to higher altitudes. You may indulge in walks in and around the camp area to better prepare yourself for the Deo Tibba Expedition.
DAY 05: ACCLIMATIZATION WALK AND LOAD FERRY TO CAMP 1
Today the climbers will load ferry to camp 1 and then walk down to base camp. Here the climbers will experience walking on snow, rock and ice all at the same time. Ropes are fixed on the route depending on the current situation.
DAY 06: FREE DAY AT BASE CAMP
Today members can take part in winter skills/ outdoor skills training.
DAY 07: ESTABLISH CAMP 1
Today members will climb up to Camp 1 and prepare themselves for the next destination. The route is steep throughout and many a times climbers will have to negotiate deep crevasses, steep glaciers and gullies.
DAY 08: CAMP 1 TO SUMMIT CAMP 2 (LOAD FERRY)
Today proceed to load ferry to Camp 2. The walk up will be through ice fields and snow covered trails.
DAY 09: ESTABLISH SUMMIT CAMP
Today reach Camp 2 and get yourself prepared for the summit climb.
DAY 10: SUMMIT ATTEMPT AND BACK TO CAMP 1
Today is the ultimate day as you attempt to reach the zenith. From this point, the climbers will get better view of Deo Tibba and its neighbor Indrasan. Return back to Camp 1.
DAY 11: CAMP 1 TO BASE CAMP
Today return to the Base Camp following the same route.
DAY 12: BASE CAMP TO CHIKKA
Retrace the trail back to Chikka.
DAY 13: CHIKKA TO MANALI
As the expedition comes to an end, we drive back to Manali.
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Package Details
Deo Tibba Expedition
Price (Per Person): ` 89,700
Duration: 13 Days
Cancellation Policy | Payment Policy
Duration: 12 Nights/13 Days
Region: Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Activity: Mountaineering
Grade: Challenging
Maximum Altitude: 19688 feet
Best Time to Go: May, June, September, October
Inclusions:
1. Transportation - Manali to Khanol (12000Ft) and return Manali by Temp traveler or TATA Sumo
2. Accommodation during Expedition - All high altitude tents during trek and camp I and summit camp
3. Other Ground Arrangements - 1 Cook, 3 Kitchen Helpers, 1 Mountain Guide, 3 High Altitude Porter, Mules
Note:
I. The above-mentioned number of mules has been calculated inclusive of kitchen eequipment, mess tents, food, vegetables, kitchen utensils, kerosene oil, etc. and luggage of team members
II. Each mule will carry 40 kg. of weight only
III. If due to excess weight requirement of mules increases / exceeds the above stated number of mules, the extra cost for the same has to be paid by the team members
4. Food for 10 members + 1 Liaison officer + 1 Mountain Guide + 3 High Altitude Porters, all camps and higher camps (CAMP 1 AND SUMMIT CAMP)- Normal food will be serve
5. Staff Insurance (covers only accidental insurance)
6. Mess Equipment - 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Mess Tent, 2 Toilet tent, 10 Camp stools, 3 Camp Tables
7. Fuel, Kerosene, Butane Cylinder and Stove
8. Climbing Equipment, fix Rope ? 300 mtr, Snow Stag- 10, Ice Piton- 10, Rock Piton- 10, carabiner ? 20
9. Personal Gear - 10 Sleeping Bags, 10 Sleeping Mats, 10 Ice axe, 8 High Altitude Tents
10. Kitchen Utensils
11. Govt. Service Tax (3.09%)
Exclusions:
1. Airport taxes at international airport
2. GST @ 5.0%
3. Peak booking charges and IMF Liaison officer charges
4. Expenses of personal nature such as tips, alcohol, laundry etc.
5. Company will not be responsible for any sort of unforeseen expenses incurred due unavoidable circumstances i.e. flight delay, road block, strike, mechanical fault, technical fault in the mode of transport, natural calamities, etc.
6. Medical / accident insurance / expenses for the trip group
7. Personal equipment for the members i.e. personal medical kit, trekking gear, clothes, climbing gear, climbing shoes etc.
8. Camera / Video Camera fee etc. if any during the trip (Group can pay directly on the spot)
9. High altitude energy chocolates /bars and any high nutrition food
10. En-route food
11. Any tax/entry fee imposed by the Govt. budget or new policy, if any, after the date of above e-mail
12. Any increase in porter / transport rates for Year 2015 will affect the package cost and if there is any increase in the same, we will let you know the difference of amount
13. Charges for extra services, if any
14. Sightseeing trips etc.
15. Services/Charges, if any, not mentioned in the final cost quoted above
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Peak Booking Charges for 10 Member: - USD 1125 + USD 500 LO with equipment charges
(Charges applicable extra and not included in the above costing)
A foreign expedition team desirous of climbing a peak shall apply to the Indian Mountaineering foundation (IMF). It is an apex body of Indian government.
Liaison Officer: - Every foreign expedition will be required to be accompanied by an Indian LO appointed by the IMF irrespective of whether the peak lies in the "restricted" area or in the "open" area
1. The above-mentioned package cost has been calculated considering normal weather conditions. If any extra expenses are incurred due to snowfall, heavy rainfall etc. or due to any unavoidable circumstances then the same has to be paid by the expedition team
2. In regards with High altitude energy chocolates /bars and any high nutrition food, you may send us the list of items required by you. If you wish, the same can be purchased by us. All kind of high altitude food items are available in Delhi. The cost for the same will be at actual cost basis and will let you know once we purchase the food items requested by you.
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