Mt. Deo Tibba (6001 m) Summit Expedition 2020

A trekking expedition to Mount Deo Tibba perched at a mesmerizing height of 6000 metres, take a break in the great Himalayas for 16 days and conquer great heights.

Highlights

• Grade:  Challenging with a few technical sections.
• Best time:  June & Sep - October.
• Duration:  15 Nights and 16 Days
• Group size:  8 – 9 Climbers
• Fixed Departure Dates: 14, 28 June, 30 August, 13 September  2020
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Detailed overview

Deo Tibba is a beautiful 6000 metres high peak situated in the Pir Panjal range of mountains in the Manali area in Himachal Pradesh. Deo Tibba - revered by the locals of this area to be the meeting place of the deities of the upper Kullu valley - consists of an extensive ice cap the actual climb being a snow hump accessible once the edge of the ice plateau is reached. It also has the beauty of being just over the 6000 meters high mark which is a great achievement for any climber.

The mountain itself consists of an extensive ice cap, with the actual climb being up a challenging hump of inclined wind slab snow, requiring the use of crampons, ice axes and fixed rope.

This magnificent peak is accessible once the edge of the great snow & ice plateau, extending to the periphery of the Malana Glacier, which lies at the head of the upper Kullu and Malana valleys is reached. After the summit, one is rewarded with an exhilarating view of vast eternal snowfields, hanging glaciers and the lofty peaks of the surrounding areas, including the many peaks of the Malana & Tosh glacier catchments, and the majestic mountains of the Bara-Shigri glacier. Peaks such as the Ali Ratni Tibba, Devachan, Kullu Pumori, Dharamasura ( aka White Sail) and Papsura(all near, or above 6,000 M), raise their mighty summits. This panoramic view of these majestic summits of the high Himalaya remains etched in the mind of the beholder for a long time.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Manali - Drive to 'dA Base’, Haripur

• Your hosts will receive you on your arrival in Manali then drive to ‘dA Base’, the base in Haripur. Unwind after the long drive.
• You will be settled in at the base for the rest of the day. Unwind and take in the environs. Acclimatize to the environs. Go through your checklist and finish off last minute essential shopping (from Manali) for the trek. Though, it is advisable to trek light with special import on the clothing and gear.
• In the evening you'll get together for “around the bonfire” conference with the other climbers and the hosts who would be your guides on the expedition. Break the ice with some great dinner and chill with your fellow climbers.
• Make sure you drill your guides and instructors with any questions or doubts you may have pertaining to the trek. They will be happy to answer your questions and share with you a few tricks of the trade and tips to make your adventure a happy and successful one.

Day 2: Medical checkup and Acclimatization hike

• Today you'll go out in a short hike and explore the beautiful village of Soil. Later, check your gear with the guides and make sure that you offload any extra weight. Your guide will help you decide what is not required.

Day 3: Strenuous acclimatization hike

• Today you'll stretch yourselves a bit and go on a 6-hour hike with a full load (20-25 kg). We encourage that you interact with your fellow climbers and update yourself and get all queries answered.

Day 4: dA Base, Haripur – Jagatsukh - Bara Hazaar - Chikka (3350 m)

• In the morning after breakfast be driven for about 18 km to Bara Hazaar and from here trek 3 km to Chikka.
• Upon arrival in Chikka, you will set out camp.

Day 5: Chikka - Seri (3800 m)  

• Today you will gradually hike  8 km ascending in the valley, the trail continues to the scenic campsite at Seri.

Day 6: Seri – Chandertaal – Deo Tibba Base (4480 m)

• After breakfast trek over moraine to the small lake at Chandertaal (Base of Deo tibba Peak), the source of the river Dhuangan.
• After setting up the camp you'll go further for acclimatization and be back to camp for an early dinner.

Day 7 & Day 8: Chota Chandertaal Lake, Deo Tibba Base (4480 m)

• Make sure you get it right. You will be spending 2 days here to acclimatize and to practice ascending and descending techniques on snow and ice on the Deo Tibba glacier.

Day 9: Load ferry to Camp 1 (5200m)

• Today you will be ascending to camp-1 with a gradual walk and last 120 m to 200 m with fix rope climbing. Set up camp and have an early dinner.

Day 10: Load ferry and shift to Camp 1 (5200m)

• On day 10 you will be repeating the same as day 9.

Day 11: Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5564m)

• On the eleventh day, you will be trekking to Camp 2 from Camp1.

Day 12: Camp 2 – Summit (6001m) – Camp 1

• The big day, finally! Early morning, around 2:00 am, you will start the climb to the top.
• After some gradual climbing, 150 m gully climbing with fix rope. And then, again some gradual climbing and last 50 m fix rope for the summit.
• Climb peak and then descend safely to camp-1.

Day 13: Reserve day for Summit

Day 14: Camp 1 – Base Camp

• On the fourteenth day, you will be returning from Camp-1 to base camp. All participants are expected to carry the load back.

Day 15: Base Camp - Chikka

• Today you will have to walk for about 6 hours to reach Chikka.
• You will be staying overnight at Chikka in a camp.

Day 16: Chikka – Bara Hazaar – Khanol - ‘dA Base’, Haripur

• You will then be going from Chikka to Bara Hazaar and then be driven from Khanol to dA Base Haripur.
• The expedition comes to an end and we celebrate Traditional Himachali Style with an awesome celebratory meal.
• Later arrangements will be made to drop participants to the bus stop.

**Guests who would like to extend their vacation and chill or enjoy other adventure activities with us are welcome to do so at minimum additional cost.