Yunam Peak Expedition

Once you've reached Naggar, reach the allocated hotel. This information will be shared with you before your arrival in Naggar. Rapid altitude rise presents the most difficulty on Yunam Peak, thus it is essential to spend some time in Naggar and go about acclimatizing. The afternoon before your attempt to summit the huge Yunam Peak, your Trek Leader will provide you with a comprehensive orientation. There will be free time to explore Manali and pick up any necessities that you neglected to pack. Overnight stay in Hotel at Naggar

After a quick breakfast at the hotel, we'll be hitting the road and making our way from Manali into the dry, desert scenery of Lahaul. The time it takes to go to Jispa has been cut in half because of the Atal Tunnel. Once we emerge from the Atal Tunnel and reach the Lahaul valley, we'll go via the picturesque town of Sissu, known for its beautiful waterfalls and the nearby Raja Ghepan temple. So far, the environment has been a combination of green and semiarid, but as we climb higher, the vegetation will gradually vanish and be replaced by a dry, desert landscape. We'll also pass through picturesque Tandi, right on the confluence of two rivers that feed into the Chenab—the Chandra and the Bhaga. We'll continue on to Jispa and pitch our tents near a water supply in the afternoon. Our campsite is located near to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports. The location is close to the river so if you can take out some time and take a stroll near the river. In order to acclimatize to the altitude, which has increased by around 1,500 meters, we shall take a stroll after tea. Camp out at Jispa for the night.

In the morning, we'll set off on our journey to Bharatpur Base Camp, passing via Darcha, yet another picturesque settlement tucked away in the Lahaul valley. Since this route from Manali to Leh is so well-known among motorcyclists, it sees a large influx of visitors every year. Zing Zing Bar is the last settlement before reaching BaraLacha La. You'll have free time to explore Deepak Tal and Suraj and snap some photos, and we'll transport you there. Our plan is to drive over the highest motorable road in Himachal Pradesh, the Nala crossing in Bharatpur, and then pitch up tent near some Dhabas that are popular with bikers.The area full of army convoys who help support the Border Road Organisation. Repeat your acclimatization walk in the evening to help your body acclimate to the higher altitude. We'll be spending the night in Bharatpur Base Camp in tents.

Getting to the Summit camp involves a kilometer and a half of tar road walking before we reach the spot where we begin ascending the mountain. Getting to the summit camp today requires a significant amount of elevation gain, so the path is rather steep for the most part. Climbing the mountain requires a lot of effort since the first section of the path is on dusty ground with rocks interspersed; your footing is never certain, and you may easily slide down the mountain by a few inches at a time. Atop a rocky outcrop, we'll pause for a moment to soak in the breathtaking panorama that has just opened before us. The whole valley and the Tsarap River are seen from here. The peak we'd be facing would be surrounded by a rainbow of hues, which will be a welcome sight. The next section is level and leads to a grassy plain. You may fill up your water bottles and maybe even see some marmots if you come here. The incline will get more steep over time. The last stretch to the summit camp is the most difficult because of the steep slope and the presence of loose rocks. On the other hand, the terrain levels off until you get to the campground. In order to lighten our weight for the following day, we will set up camp and store our rations and other goods there. After reaching the summit, we shall descend down to Bharatpur Base Camp through the same method. We'll be spending the night in Bharatpur Base Camp.

After a hearty breakfast at Base Camp, we'll go up to the higher elevations to set up the Summit Camp. The following morning, we'll go up the same trail we used the day before and bring the remainder of the supplies needed to make an attempt on the summit. Once we have acclimated to the altitude in the Summit camp, we want to explore the area around Lake Yunam Chho.

Today is the day we've all been waiting for. Our goal for today is to reach the top of Yunam Peak. There are around 6-7 kilometers and about a thousand meters of elevation gain between the summit camp and the peak itself. The day will put your resolve to the test in every way. You should also bring along 3–4 liters of water and some food that will provide you immediate energy so that you can continue the ascent. Scree and moraine make up the whole of the path to the peak, and their sharp, jagged rocks provide a formidable obstacle. A short chimney-like structure with loose rocks and a high gradient marks the beginning of the ascent. When we finally reach the apex of the chimney, the landscape will open up, and we'll be able to see the route to the peak. If you're feeling discouraged because the peak of Yunam Peak seems so far away, remind yourself that you can do it with some steady rhythmic breathing and a positive attitude. You should count your steps before stopping to rest on a six thousander. The massive amount of work needed to reach the peak may be tackled in manageable chunks using this method. There will be brief breaks along the way for us to stretch our legs, eat something to refuel, and drink some water. When you finally get it to the peak, the panorama is spectacular. Now that the sun has risen, we can see the C.B. Range and the Mulkila Range, both of which are covered with glaciers. Take pictures to remember the moment you reached the top of the world's largest mountain. Our first stop after descending from the peak will be the summit camp, where we'll pack up our belongings and prepare to leave for the Base Camp. The ascent will be accomplished by using the same path we used to get here. We'll spend the night in Base Camp after making it to the summit of Yunam Peak, to celebrate and rest our muscles.

Note: In case a group of people wish to leave for Manali after the summit attempt then arrangements for a vehicle can be made at extra cost

Following breakfast, we'll resume our road trip back to Manali, passing through the same breathtaking scenery on the way. This includes the aforementioned BaraLacha La, Jispa, and Sissu. Once we've reached Manali, our trip will be over, and everyone in the party will be able to look back on their experience of the peak with fondness.