Friendship Peak
Your first Himalayan summit ropes-and-crampons expedition
Why this trek is special
- ✦A true 17,353 ft alpine summit — not a pass, a peak
- ✦Glacier travel with ropes, crampons & ice axes
- ✦Hanuman Tibba & the Seven Sisters at arm's length
- ✦Snow-craft training built into the itinerary
Difficulty: Difficult
Rated 5/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Meet the expedition team, fit your crampons and harness, and walk the old Manali orchards to stretch your legs. Early night.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on the expedition
- ✓ Expedition tents, -15°C sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Full technical kit: ropes, crampons, ice axes, harnesses
- ✓ Certified mountaineering guide + support team
- ✓ Snow-craft & glacier training
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Oxygen backup & twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport to/from Manali
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Kullu forest division and mountaineering permits for Friendship Peak are arranged by us and included. One prior high-altitude trek is required — our team will verify before confirming your booking.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Friendship Peak? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.