Mt Black Peak Expedition
Days
15
Nights
14
Pickup
Sankri
Drop
Sankri
Overview
The Mt Black Peak Expedition, also known as the Kalanag Expedition, is a challenging trek reserved for experienced mountaineers. Soaring to a height of 6,387 meters (20,950 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas, Mt Black Peak offers breathtaking scenery and a true sense of accomplishment for those who reach the summit. The “Black Peak” name comes from the local dialect due to the peak’s resemblance to a black cobra from a certain angle.
The trek takes you through a diverse landscape, including alpine meadows, dense forests, moraines, and glaciers. Be prepared for thrilling sections that require technical climbing skills, including a challenging 75-foot vertical ice wall with a 70-degree incline.
Highlights of the Trek:
- Summit a Majestic Peak: Conquer the challenging Mt Black Peak, reaching over 20,000 feet and experiencing panoramic Himalayan views.
- Technical Ascents: Challenge yourself with sections that require fixed rope ascents and navigating crevasses on glaciers.
- Diverse Landscape: Traverse through a variety of stunning terrain, including meadows, forests, and dramatic glacial landscapes.
- Cultural Experience: Pass through charming villages and witness the beauty of the Govind National Park, a haven for diverse flora and fauna.
Getting There:
The nearest major city is Dehradun. From there, you can take a taxi or jeep to Sankri, the starting point for most expeditions.
Best Time to Visit:
The ideal time for the Mt Black Peak Expedition is typically between May and June and September to October. These windows offer better weather conditions for climbing at high altitudes. However, keep in mind that weather in the Himalayas can be unpredictable, so be prepared for all conditions.
Difficulty Level:
The Black Peak Expedition is a challenging and demanding trek. It requires a high level of fitness, excellent mountaineering skills, and experience with using technical climbing equipment in high altitude environments.
Included/Excluded
- Stay is included in Sankri hotel/lodge on sharing basis. You will be staying in tents during trek on sharing basis.
- Transportation from Sankri to last road head and return.
- Snacks and dinner in Sankri hotel/lodge.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, soup, tea, hot drinks during trek.
- Permission / peak booking from IMF
- Trekking permits to National Park.
- Garbage cleaning charges.
- First aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders etc. will be available at all campsites to deal with emergencies.
- Ice axe, snow boots, harness, carabiners, descenders, gaiters, tape sling (all necessary safety & climbing gears)
- Tents, sleeping bag, kitchen tent/dining tent.
- Experienced guide, sherpa.
- Cook, helper, mules/porters.
- Mules or porter for carry personal luggage.
- Meals during road journeys.
- Meals in Manali and Jispa Hotel.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any early return travel costs or accommodation except for the days as per the itinerary.
- Anything apart from inclusions.
Tour Plan
Distance: 185 km from Dehradun
Time: 7-8 hrs
Distance: 12 km drive to Taluka, 10-12 km trek to Seema
Time: 3 hrs drive, 5-6 hour trek
Altitude gain: 1920 m to 2260 m appx.
Distance: 14 km
Time: 7-8 hrs
Altitude gain: 2260 m to 3500 m appx.
Time: 7-8 hrs
Altitude gain: 3500 m to 3820 m appx.
Time: 7-8 hrs
Time: 4-5 hrs
Altitude gain: 3820 m to 4600 m appx.
Time: 5-6 hrs
Altitude gain: 4600 m to 5100 m appx.
Time: 5-6 hrs
Altitude gain: 5100 m to 5500 m appx.
Time: 8-9 hrs
Altitude gain: 5500 m to 6387 m
Time: 7-8 hrs
Altitude loss: 5500 m to 3820 m appx.
Time: 5-6 hrs
Altitude loss: 3820 m to 2260 m appx.
Time: 7-8 hrs
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