HIMALAYAN EXPEDITIONS

Trisul ascent | Nanda Ghunti and Roop Kund-Kuari Pass trek | Bandarpunch

BANDARPUNCH (6387m)
The Monkey's Tail - India's finest trekking peak
DATES: SEPT 20th - OCT 14th 2001


Join us on the perfect introduction to Himalayan mountaineering - climbing the imposing peak of KALANAG , highest of the Bandarpunch range, and trekking up the exquisite Har-ki-Doon valley with a return over a high pass to the Yamunotri temple. This whole area is really quite exquisite and far-removed from the crowds on regular trekking peaks.

The climb is of Alpine PD/PD+ standard with two high camps on glacier and wonderful climax on the final arete. The route will be led by a qualified British Mountain Guide and assistant. Any fit mountain enthusiast with experience of grade I and II Scottish winter mountaineering or Alpine experience will enjoy this challenge

Itinerary:
Sept 20-23 Fly overnight to Delhi, tour India's capital, rail journey to the foothills, spend a night in the famous hill resort of Mussoorie and drive to the roadhead at Sankri

Sept 24-27 50km trek up the beautiful Tons valley to base camp in the meadows of the Ruinsara valley at 4,000m

Sept 28-Oct 3: Acclimatisation, training climbs and preparation of the route to 5400m

Oct 4-8 Summit attempts on Kalanag (PD/PD+)

Oct 10-14 Return trek over 4800m Bali Pass to Yamunotri temple and Yamuna Valley roadhead; bus journey back to Delhi and flight home.

Group Size: Maximum of 10 plus 2 British Guides
Duration : 25 days
PRICE: £ 2,290 incl. full insurance cover, all peak fees and local taxes
FULL DOSSIER AND LOCAL MAP AVAILABLE ON REQUEST


Trisul ascent | Nanda Ghunti and Roop Kund-Kuari Pass trek | Bandarpunch