Overview
Yunam peak (6110 Mts.) is located near Baralacha Pass. Baralacha is the gateway to Sarchu bordering between Himachal & J&K. The base camp is just few kilometers from Baralacha Pass on Manali Leh highway near Bharatpur. The peak offers an opportunity to reach 6110 Mts. on snow and scree. It also offers majestic views of the peaks in the CB (Chandra Bhaga) and Mulkilla range. The expedition doesn’t require technical skill except the physical fitness and grit determination.
Itinerary
Inclusions/Exclusions
COST INCLUDES:
- Accommodation at Up North site at Naggar (Ghurdaur) on Day 1 with all meals.
- Accommodation in Hotel/Guest House at Jispa with all meals.
- Accommodation in Alpine tents (2 men/4 men) during the expedition with sleeping bags, fleece inners and trekking mats. (Separate toilet tent facility is provided) at base camp.
- A variety of wholesome hygienic veg. /non veg. meals during the expedition.
- Services of cook, kitchen helpers with the entire necessary kitchen items, utensils etc.
- Technical equipment such as Climbing shoes, crampons, gaiters, Ice Axe, climbing ropes, ascenders, descenders, helmets, ice screws, rock pitons, carabiners, snow stakes and other technical equipment will be provided by Up North.
- The services of two qualified Alpine Instructor.
- The services of porters for assisting with load ferry and camp establishment.
- Vehicular transport from Manali to Bharatpur and back to the Manali, after the completion of the climb using Sumo / Tempo traveler.
- Insurance of technical staff and camp staff (Members to obtain their own insurance).
- First aid kit with oxygen cylinders.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Any accidental, emergency, travel or medical insurance for the climbing party. It is strongly recommended that the participants to get themselves comprehensively insured before the expedition.
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Any and all evacuation charges (medical emergency or otherwise), or hospitalization or physicians consultation charges. Your own insurance policy should also ideally, cover this.
- Beverages or drinks of any sort, including soft drinks, alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks or bottled / mineral water.
- Any charges for a manual or helicopter evacuation, in case of a medical emergency or the like.
- Any personal climbing gear or equipment, not mentioned above
- Any other services not specifically mentioned in the service inclusions.
How to Reach
Up North base camp is located at Ghurdaur near the heritage village Naggar (23 km short of Manali on left bank).
By Air:
The Kullu- Manali Airport at Bhuntar is approximately 30 Kms. from the Up North base camp.
By Road:
The distance from Delhi to Naggar is around 540 Kms. There are overnight buses (semi deluxe, deluxe, air-conditioned and Volvo) from Delhi to Manali. You can de-board the bus at Patlikuhal from where you can get number of taxis or regular route buses.
By Train:
The nearest railway station which is well connected is Chandigarh/Ambala is approximately 8/9 hours drive.
Recommended List
- Rucksack
- Day pack
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Fleece Jacket
- Feather Jacket
- Thermal Suit/ Innerwear
- Clothing : T shirts and Trek Pants.
- Windproof Jacket (upper & lower)
- Woolen cap/ Balaclava
- Sun Cap/Hat
- Gloves (waterproof – 1 pair)
- Woolen socks
- Mitten
- Swiss knife
- Normal socks
- UV protection sunglasses
- Face mask
- Sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 50, lip balm + heavy duty moisturizer.
- Head Torch with spare batteries
- Water bottle (min 1 L)
- Good pair of Trekking Shoes
- Walking Stick (optional)
- Flip-flop (chappals)
- Light towel
- Toiletries
- Valid identity card/s
- A notebook
- Ball point pen
Personal medical kit with band aid & adhesive tape
Policy
(Cancellation request will only be accepted by email)
- In case request for cancellation is received before 30 clear days or more in advance before the scheduled date of reporting, 80% of the advance taken will be refunded.
- If the request for cancellation is received between 15 to 29 days, 50% of advance taken will be refunded.
- No refund will be given, if the cancellation intimation is received less than 15 days before the reporting date.