Mt Jagatsukh Trek
Days
8
Nights
7
Pickup
Manali
Drop
Manali
Overview
Jagatsukh Peak, towering at 5,050 meters in the Pir Panjal Range of Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu Valley, is a dream destination for adventure enthusiasts seeking a transition from trekking to mountaineering. While not a technical climb, it offers a challenging ascent with breathtaking rewards.
The trek begins in the charming village of Jagatsukh, offering a glimpse into local life before traversing beautiful landscapes. Navigate through dense forests teeming with birch trees, vibrant meadows bursting with wildflowers, and vast moraine fields leading to majestic glaciers. The summit push rewards trekkers with panoramic vistas of the surrounding peaks, including the Pir Panjal range and the distant giants of the Himalayas.
Highlights of the Trek:
- Transition to Mountaineering: A perfect stepping stone for experienced trekkers seeking a taste of mountaineering challenges like glacier navigation and steeper ascents.
- Diverse Landscapes: Witness the dramatic transformation of the landscape, from lush forests to meadows, glaciers, and the stark beauty of the high Himalayas.
- Panoramic Vistas: The summit offers breathtaking views of the Pir Panjal range, including peaks like Deo Tibba and Indraastha, with glimpses of the majestic Himalayan giants in the distance.
Getting There:
The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (BLR). Taxis and jeeps are readily available for transportation from the airport or Manali to Jagatsukh village, the starting point of the trek.
Best Time to Visit:
The ideal window for the Mt. Jagatsukh trek is between May and June to avoid heavy snowfall and benefit from pleasant weather. A second season exists from September to October after the monsoon, but weather conditions can be unpredictable. It’s best to avoid the trek from November to February due to heavy snowfall and dangerous icy paths.
Difficulty Level:
Mt. Jagatsukh is rated as a challenging trek. While not technical, it requires a good level of fitness, prior trekking experience, and comfort with high altitudes.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in Manali hotel/lodge on sharing basis.
- You will be staying in tents (high altitude tents in summit camp) on sharing basis.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, soup, tea, hot drinks during trek.
- Permission from IMF.
- Trekking permits for trekkers.
- Guide, porters and staffs permit.
- Garbage cleaning charges.
- Campsite permit.
- First aid, medical kit, oxygen cylinders etc. will be available at all campsites to deal with emergencies.
- Ice axe, ropes, gaiters, snow boots, harness, helmet, carabiner, ascenders, descenders, crampons will be provided as per requirement.
- Tents, sleeping bag, High altitude tents, toilet tent, kitchen tent/dining tent.
- Cutlery set.
- Expedition Leader from Terranova Adventure.
- Experienced Sherpas.
- Support staffs - Cook, helper
- Porters / Mules.
- Accommodation and Meals in Manali.
- For any emergency, rescue expenses are not included.
- Meals during road journeys.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any early return travel costs or accommodation except for the days as per the itinerary.
- Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
- Anything apart from inclusions.
Tour Plan
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