Expedition to Mt. C.B.13 (6264 m)
Description
Tour Plan
Description
Mt. Chandra Bhaga 13 (CB13) is situated centrally in the Lahaul. This massive peak offers a magnificent view of Kunzum Range, Chandrataal Lake, and the Dhaka Glacier. The unexplored and inaccessible valley of the Hindustan-Tibet Road and the calmness of Chadrataal lake make this CB 13 peak most attractive. This Himalaya’s great climbing peak packed with roughed terrain, technical boulders and steep summit makes CB 13 and CB 14 a bit on the difficult side. With a prior experience of a nontechnical peak climbing and sound knowledge of mountaineering, one can prepare himself to climb the twin summit.
Tour Plan
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Day 1: Arrival in Manali
Arrive in Manali and meet our team. We will get you checked-in to a hotel. Relax while we take care of the official formalities. Meanwhile, there will be an introduction and briefing session. We will check and divide the equipment required for the expedition. Enjoy the rest of the evening exploring Manali.
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Day 2: Manali to Batal – 6 to 8 hrs Drive
Today we will leave early and drive to Batal from Manali. It will take a total of 6-8 hours to reach Batal. The lovely views of the Spiti valley will keep you company. We will pitch tents in Batal. Have dinner and overnight in tents.
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Day 3: Acclimatization day at Batal (14,000 FT)
Today we will spend the day resting at Batal for acclimatization. We will also go for an acclimatization walk to Chandratal Lake. Overnight in Batal.
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Day 4: Batal to Base Camp
Today we will move from Batal to Base Camp. Once you reach the Base Camp there will be briefing session on the use of equipment, self-arrest techniques, ascending and descending techniques. Have dinner and retire for the night. Overnight in tents.
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Day 5: Acclimatization Day at Base Camp
Today we will study the route, weather conditions and other information necessary for our expedition. We will also practice and take acclimatization walks. Overnight in Base Camp.
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Day 6: Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp (ABC) and back to Base Camp
Today we will load ferry from Base Camp to ABC and return back to Base Camp where we rest for the night.
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Day 7: Base Camp to ABC
Today we will move forward and capture ABC. We will spend the night here.
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Day 8: ABC to Summit Camp of CB 13
Today we will leave the ABC and move to Summit Camp of CB 13. We will establish the summit camp and prepare for next day’s summit to CB 13.
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Day 9: Summit Camp to CB 13 Summit (20,552 FT) and back to ABC
Today we will attempt to summit CB 13. The summit push will begin by 2-3 am. Once we have summited the CB 13 peak, rejoice the moment and make your way down to ABC. Overnight in ABC.
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Day 10: ABC to Base Camp
We retrace back to Base Camp from ABC and rest for the night.
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Day 11: Base Camp to Batal
Today we retrace our steps and come back to Batal where we stay for the night.
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Day 12: Batal to Manali – 6-8 hours Drive
Today we will drive to Manali.
