Members should report by 8 AM to Rumsu base camp. We will start the day with our entire back packing of all the stay gear, utensils, rations, adventure gear and medical kit. Participants will have to make sure that they do not leave any of their essential items required. Rest of the day can be used for acclimatization via a short trek to Chi Chogi village.
Overnight stay at Rumsu base camp(2050 m).
The day will start early with a jeep ride from Rumsu to Jagatsukh dam(2,700 meters). We will then start the trek for Chikka Campsite(3,000 meters) which will take us around 2 hours from Jagatsukh Dam. The campsite is just next to the local temple and next to Jagatsukh Nala.
Overnight stay at Chikka campsite.
The trek from Chikka goes on the right bank of Jagatsukh Nala for 4 hours until one reaches a large green flat ground almost around 4 to 5 big football ground sizes. Do overnight stay at Seri campsite(3,900 meters).
We will start the day’s trek for Deo Tibba base which will take around 4 hours from Seri campsite. There are two steep climbs, one before Tenta and the other after it, and three stream crossings on the way to Deo Tibba base camp(4,400 meters) from Seri campsite.
Overnight stay will happen at Deo Tibba base.
We will use the day to get acclimatized with the height by a short trek to Chota Chandrataal. Post lunch cramponing practice. Participants can try hands on the tips of their instructors regarding cramponing, jumaring, getting roped up and glacier walk.
Overnight stay at Deo Tibba base camp.
The entire team will start the trek for Camp 1 with the rest of the load ferry of personal items. Once we reach Camp 1, the rest of the day can be used for further height gaining and acclimatisation.
Overnight at Camp 1.
The team will get acclimated at Camp 1. Doing Norbu peak is a good option which takes around 4 hours as acclimatization. Few of the team members will move and fix the rope to the steep gully before Summit Camp.
Overnight stay at Camp 1.
The entire team will move ahead with all their personal equipment to Summit Camp. The route goes via a steep snow gully following the southeast(piton) ridge.
Overnight stay at Summit Camp.
Being the summit day, we will start our trek by 1 AM for Deo Tibba summit(6,001 meters). It takes around 3 hours to reach Camp 2. We will skip Camp 2 and directly head for summit. Once the summit is done we will head down to Camp 1 and do overnight stay. If the weather is bad we will follow the same itinerary next day.
All the members will descend to Deo Tibba base via Dhuang Col.
Overnight stay at Deo Tibba base camp.
We will directly descend from Deo Tibba base to Jagatsukh dam. The descent takes around 6 to 7 hours. Ride back to Rumsu base camp.
Overnight at Rumsu camp.
A. Booking Term
1. If booked more than 15 days before the trip start date, advance of 10% of the total booking value is payable at the time of booking. Balance amount shall be paid no later than 15 days before the trip start date.
2. If booked less than 15 days prior to the trip start date, the full booking value is due at the time of booking.
3. If the due amounts are not paid as per the payment schedule, bookings shall stand cancelled.
B. Cancellation Policy
1. If cancelled more than 15 days before the trip start date, the advance shall be refunded net of a 5% transaction fee.
2. If cancelled after full payment between 15 to 10 days before the trip start date, 25% cancellation fee of the total booking value.
3. If cancelled less than 10 days prior to the trip start date, the booking amount shall not be refundable.
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C. Changes to and / or cancellation of trips
Itineraries shown are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. The operators reserve the right to change expedition / trek / package dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which the operator or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. The operator reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
*for 15 pax
The expedition to the summit of Deo Tibba Trek will take you through an extremely diverse and beautiful trail. The unique snow-dome summit is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and certainly worth the challenging climb.
The climb is rated PD, meaning you will need intermediate ascending and descending experience. There is plenty of opportunities to use ropes, crampons, and ice axes. This expedition is not suitable for beginners.
It is recommended that you complete a couple of other hikes to an altitude of at least 3,000 meters.
The best time of year to complete this trek is May, June and then September and October, when the weather is reliable.
From start to finish, the trek spans around 60km, with most climbers aiming to complete the trail over 14 days.
If you come face-to-face with any emergencies during the trek, you should keep the following contacts handy.
- Police- 100
- Ambulance/medical- 102/108
- Fire- 101
- Disaster management- 1077/1070
- Disaster management control room- 0177-2812344
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