17 Days 16 Nights

CB 13 Climbing Expedition (H.P)

The CB 13 Climbing Expedition is a challenging trek to a high-altitude peak in the Indian Himalayas, starting from Manali. It includes acclimatization at various camps, reaching altitudes up to 6,310 meters (20,702 ft), and involves a trekking distance of approximately 50 km over 17 days. This expedition requires technical climbing skills and is best undertaken during the summer months for favorable weather conditions.Requires navigating rugged terrain and glaciers. Offers stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Quick Info

CB 13 Climbing Expedition (H.P)

Max Altitude

20,702 FT

Region

Kullu Manali , Himachal Pradesh

Grade

Steep and Challenging

Trekking KM.

50 KM

Cost

99999/- per person

Season

June to September

Duration

17 Days 16 Nights

Trail Type

Mountaineering Expedition, Camping, Climbing

Contact us

CB 13 Climbing Expedition

Office Address:

Village Chetti PO Larankelo, Kullu,
Himachal Pradesh, 175104 India

Phone Number:

+91-98163 17490

Email Address

zenithbiz.info@gmail.com

Itinerary

CB 13 Climbing Expedition

Day 1 : Arrival at Manali

Altitude: 6,726 ft.
No trekking today.

  • Arrive in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, and meet the trekking team.
  • Check into your hotel or guesthouse, and relax after the journey.
  • Organize and check gear, and ensure all necessary equipment.
  • Explore Manali to acclimatize, and prepare for the trek ahead.
Day 2: Manali to Batal

Altitude: 12,274 ft
Trek Distance: Approximately 125 km by road
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours by road

  • Drive from Manali to Batal (Altitude: 12,274 ft), approximately 125 km.
  • Set up camp at Batal and begin acclimatization.
  • Take short hikes around Batal to higher altitudes.
  • Hydrate and rest to adjust to altitude conditions.
Day 3: Acclimatization at Batal

Altitude: 12,274 ft
Trek Distance: Not applicable 
Trek Duration: Not applicable 

  • Continue acclimatization at Batal.
  • Take short hikes to acclimatize further.
  • Review safety protocols and expedition plans.
  • Rest and prepare for the trek to Base Camp.
Day 4: Batal to Base Camp

Altitude: 14,764 ft
Trek Distance: Approximately 10 km
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Trek from Batal to Base Camp (Altitude: 14,764 ft), approximately 10 km.
  • Set up camp at Base Camp.
  • Rest, acclimatize, and adjust to higher altitude.
  • Review climbing techniques and safety procedures.
Day 5: Acclimatization at Base Camp

Altitude: 14,764 ft
Trek Distance: Not applicable 
Trek Duration: Not applicable 

  • Continue acclimatization at Base Camp.
  • Short hikes around Base Camp.
  • Review climbing techniques and safety procedures.
  • Rest and prepare for the trek to Advanced Base Camp (ABC).
Day 6: Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp (ABC)

Altitude: 16,404 ft
Trek Distance: Approximately 8 km
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Trek from Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp
  • Set up camp at ABC and continue acclimatization.
  • Prepare for higher altitudes and the summit push.
  • Rest and hydrate for optimal performance.
Day 7: ABC to Summit Camp (SC)

Altitude: 18,373 ft
Trek Distance: Approximately 6 km
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Trek from ABC to Summit Camp (Altitude: 18,373 ft), approximately 6 km.
  • Set up camp at SC and prepare for the summit attempt.
  • Review summit strategy, rest, and hydrate adequately.
  • Early sleep to be at full summit push.
Day 8: Summit Attempt

Altitude: 20,702 ft (Summit)
Trek Distance: Varies (summit push)
Trek Duration: Full day, varies based on conditions

  • Start early for the summit push (Altitude: 20,702 ft).
  • Reach CB 13 peak and celebrate the success.
  • Descend to Summit Camp to rest and recover.
  • Summit duration varies based on weather and conditions.
Day 9: Summit Camp to ABC

Altitude: 18,373 ft
Trek Distance: Varies (descent from summit)
Trek Duration: Full day, varies based on conditions

  • Descend from Summit Camp to ABC.
  • Rest and recover at ABC.
  • Pack and prepare for the descent back.
  • Reflect on the success and plan the return.
Day 10: ABC to Base Camp

Altitude: 16,404 ft
Trek Distance: Approximately 8 km
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Descend from ABC to Base Camp.
  • Rest, recover, and pack up at Base Camp.
  • Reflect on the journey and summit achievement.
  • Begin the descent back to Batal.
Day 11: Rest Day at Base Camp

Altitude: 14,764 ft
Trek Distance: Not applicable
Trek Duration: Not applicable 

  • Rest and recover at Base Camp.
  • Evaluate weather conditions and expedition progress.
  • Prepare for the descent to Batal.
  • Reflect on the journey and summit achievement.
Day 12 & Day 13: Reserve Days

Altitude: Varies as per day’s activity
Trek Distance: Varies as per day’s activity
Trek Duration: Varies as per day’s activity

  • Reserved for weather delays or extra acclimatization.
  • Flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed.
  • Rest and prepare for the journey back to Batal.
  • Reflect on the expedition experiences.
Day 14: ABC to Base Camp

Altitude: 16,404 ft
Trek Distance: Approximately 8 km
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Descend from ABC to Base Camp.
  • Pack up and prepare for departure.
  • Reflect on the expedition and summit achievement.
  • Begin the descent back to Batal.
Day 15: Base Camp to Batal

Altitude: 14,764 ft to 12,274 ft
Trek Distance: Approximately 10 km
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  • Trek back from Base Camp to Batal.
  • Pack up and prepare for the return journey.
  • Return to Batal and settle in for the night.
  • Celebrate the success of the expedition.
Day 16: Batal to Manali

Altitude: 12,274 ft to 6,726 ft
Trek Distance: Approximately 125 km by road
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours by road

  • Drive back from Batal to Manali.
  • Return journey to Manali town.
  • Check into accommodation and rest.
  • Relax after the challenging expedition.
Day 17: Departure from Manali

Altitude: 6,726 ft

  • Check out from accommodation in Manali.
  • Depart from Manali, concluding the expedition.
  • Reflect on the journey and experiences gained.
  • Depart for your next adventure or return home.
How to Reach

CB 13 Climbing Expedition

  • By Road:

    Take overnight bus to Manali from Delhi or Chandigarh, taking a bus from Chandigarh is the most ideal option.

  • By Air:

    Take a flight to Chandigarh Airport and then travel by bus to Manali is the best option.

  • Nearest Railway Station

    You can even come via train, Pathankot railway station is from where you can get direct buses to Manali that is 300 km from there and would take an overnight journey. Even in this case, reach a day before at Manali.

Inclusion / Exclusion

CB 13 Climbing Expedition

1. Accommodation: (as per the itinerary).

  • Guest houses on Day 1 (twin/triple sharing basis).
  • Camping during the trek.

2. Meals (Veg + Egg):

  • All meals while trekking
  • Lunch is also included during the trek.

3. Trek equipments:

  • Sleeping bag, Mattress, Utensils.
  • Trekkers tent (twin sharing), Kitchen & Dining tent, Toilet tent, Ropes, Micro spike.

4. First aid:

  • Medical kits.
  • Stretcher.
  • Oxygen cylinder.

5. Support:

  • 1 Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader.
  • Guide (The number of guides depends on the group size).
  • 1 High Altitude chef.
  • Support staff.

6. Transportation: (as per the itinerary)

  • Manali to Starting pt. of trek.
  • End pt. of trek to Manali.

7. All necessary permits and entry fees, up to the amount charged for Indian nationals.

8. Porters to carry the central luggage.

9. Services from Dehradun railway station and return.

1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Insurance.
3. Food during the transit.
4. Any kind of emergency evacuation charge, hospitalization fee or etc.
5. Mule or porter to carry personal luggage.
6. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.

Things can be provided on demand and availability (participant has to pay extra for these things)

1- Satellite phone/setphone – is a type of mobile phone that connects via radio links via satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites like cellphones. Therefore, they can operate in most geographic locations on the Earth’s surface.

2- Gamow/PAC HAPO Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Bag) – is a unique, portable hyperbaric chamber for the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness.

3- AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) – are portable life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly

Policy

CB 13 Climbing Expedition

  1. A 50% advance payment is required to confirm the booking.
  2. The remaining amount must be paid at least 15 days before the tour start date.
  3. Bookings can be made online or through our authorized travel agents.
  1. 100% refund if the tour is canceled more than 30 days before the start date.
  2. 50% refund if the tour is canceled between 15 to 30 days before the start date.
  3. No refund if the tour is canceled within 15 days of the start date.
  1. Cancellations made 15 days or more before the start date: 50% of the tour cost will be deducted as cancellation charges.
  2. Cancellations made within 15 days of the start date: No refund will be provided.
  1. The package price is subject to change without prior notice.
  2. Rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
  3. The hotel check-in and check-out times should be followed.
  4. Any additional expenses during the tour should be borne by the traveler.
  5. The company is not responsible for any delay or cancellation of the trip due to unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions

CB 13 Climbing Expedition

The best season for the CB 13 climbing expedition is from June to September when the weather conditions are most favorable for climbing.

The maximum altitude reached during the CB 13 expedition is approximately 6,264 meters (20,551 feet).

The CB 13 expedition is considered to be a challenging climb, requiring technical mountaineering skills and previous high-altitude climbing experience.

The expedition typically lasts around 17 days, including acclimatization, trekking, and climbing days.

Essential gear includes mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axes, harness, ropes, helmet, down jacket, thermal layers, gloves, and a sleeping bag rated for cold temperatures.

 

Yes, special permits are required for the CB 13 expedition, including permissions from local authorities and possibly environmental clearances.

A high level of physical fitness is required, as the expedition involves strenuous trekking and climbing at high altitudes. Endurance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness are crucial.

Yes, the itinerary includes several acclimatization days to help climbers adjust to the high altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness.

Accommodation during the expedition typically includes camping in tents at various campsites. Basic lodges may be available in some locations like Manali and Batal.

Emergency protocols include descending to lower altitudes, administering medication, and if necessary, arranging for evacuation. It is essential to have a well-prepared support team and communication devices for emergencies.

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