Yunam Peak Trek
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Yunam Peak Trek Trip highlights
- The trekking peak of 6111 metres.
- Yunam starts very near the famous Baralacha Pass.
- View of Chandrabhaga Group and the Mulkilla range.
Yunam Peak Trek Trip Description
Yunam Peak is one of the most unexplored summits. At 6111 metres, it is an impressive sight located near Baralacha La Pass on the border of Himachal Pradesh & J&K. Yuman Peak is a rare and highly recommended non-technical, moreover trekking peak of 6000 metres plus. Yuman Peak Trek is the best choice for people who are carrying a bit of high-altitude trekking experience, ready to push beyond 6000 metres. The gradient of this amazing Yunam Peak summit is moderately steep and loaded with loose scree, which makes the path more sensitive and challenging. The climb for the base camp of Yunam starts very near to the famous Baralacha Pass, which is the highest motorable road in the region. The summit of Yunam Peak offers a magnificent view of the Chandra Bhanga range, Mulkilla range, and cold deserts of Lahaul valley, which the terrain is a mix of snow patches, scree, moraines and snow lines, and sharply jagged walls of rock and few water streams. The drive from Manali to Keylong to Bharatpur from where the trek actually starts is itself an amazing experience and filled with adventures. The magnificent views offered by this fanatic journey will count in the most memorable moments. Yunam Peak is a rare Himalayan trekkable peak in the region that counts the same rank as Stok Kangri in the Ladakh region and fulfils the trekker's higher ambitions of trekking and climbing. Spiti region has a few more trekking peaks to offer other than Yunam named Kanamo Peak, Parang La Pass, and Mt CB 13 & CB 14.
Yunam Peak Expedition best time to visit is from June to October because, during these months, you get perfect weather. Yunam trek temperature is 12 to 20 degrees Celsius during the sunny day, and during nights, the temperatures drop up to 5 to -2 degrees Celsius. Stay on this page for more information like Yunam trek weather, trek itinerary, photos, videos, and more about Kanamo Peak. Scroll the page till the end to read Yunam Peak blog posts.
Yunam Peak Trek Trip Itinerary
Trek Leader
Activities
HotelAltitude: 6400 Feet
Check-in Hotel at Manali as you reach. The briefing session will be after lunch at approx. 03:00 PM. Manali is a place which is opened four seasons for tourists. Manali is very famous for its charm and unparalleled beauty; besides, it is also popular for all kinds of outdoor adventure activities: trekking, Mountaineering expeditions, Igloo camping, Paragliding, and many more. You can visit nearby places like Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashist Kund, Solang Valley and other major sightseeing points (avoid Rothang Pass).
Trek LeaderActivitiesHomestayDrive Distance: 100 KM | Drive Duration: 6-7 Hours | Altitude: 10500 feet
Your journey to this amazing Yunam Peak begins from Manali. At 07:00 AM, we will pick you up from the hotel and start the day with a thrilling and very scenic drive to Keylong and crossing the famous Rohtang Pass at 3978 metres on the Leh-Manali highway. This fanatic adventurous ride will take you far from Manali's hustle-bustle to Keylong's far more isolated place. The landscape keeps changing from beautiful to pristine like scenes of huge and empty mountains, snow-covered Rohtang Pass, Tandi- where the Bhaga and Chandra Rivers meet, and the village of Sisha or Sissu where there is a magnificent temple of Raja Ghepan- the presiding deity of Spiti - Lahaul valley. After covering 120 - 140 kilometres from Manali, we reach the Keylong/Jispa area in the afternoon. We will go for a short acclimatization walk in the evening to prepare for the following days. Overnight stay at guesthouse/camp.
Trek LeaderActivities
Tent
Dinner Drive Distance: 90 KM | Drive Duration: 5-6 Hours | Altitude: 15400 feet
Today after having breakfast, we'll drive to Bharatpur Camp, located 4-5 hours by road away from Jispa. At 4500 metres, Bharatpur is a beautiful roadside campsite in the vast cold desert of Lahaul Valley. Here you get to see some of the famous white peaks of Himachal from the campsite. To make this drive more fascinating, we take short and rewarding halts at the two very famous and mesmerizing Lakes of Lahaul Valley, Deepak Taal Lake and Surya Taal Lake. Suraj Tal Lake is a sacred lake, recognized as the Lake of the Sun God. The source of the Bhaga River, which later joined with river Chandra at Tandi and is called Chandrabhaga in Himachal, lies below the Baralacha-La pass (4,890 metres) third-highest lake in India. On our way to Bharatpur, we will cross Baralacha La, the highest motorable mountain pass. We will reach Bharatpur at noontime and set up our campsite at Bharatpur. On this day you can spend exploring the nearby shops and dhabas. Overnight stay in tents at Bharatpur.
Trek LeaderActivitiesTentBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner Altitude: 15400 Feet
This day is reserved for Acclimatization and rest, as we have gained massive altitude by road journey and will start showing its colours. Mild headache, nausea, breathlessness, and loss of appetite are common symptoms. Therefore, day four is kept entirely to adjust to the climate at this height and let the body tune with thinning air and temperature hitting the lows. It is highly recommended to take a lot of fluid intake and little walks around the landscape rather than sitting or sleeping in tents.
Trek LeaderActivitiesTentBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner Altitude: 17100 feet | Trek Distance: 4.5 KM | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | Trail Grade: Moderate +
Wake up early in the morning as we'll start today's trek to base camp early, around 07:00 AM. This day will be challenging as we'll be trekking for 4.5 kilometres of a steep climb on a gradually gaining ascent curve. The Trek timespan can go a little over 5 hours. The terrain is full of boulders, and the moraine zone will make inexperienced climbers prone to slipping. After crossing this section, the trek especially needs to be done with crampons or microspikes, as in the later half of the trek, and you will come by dense snow patches. During this trek, you don't need to carry 2-3 litres of water as there will be many water points on the way. After one particular turn, the trail will continue along a water stream till you reach Summit Camp. We're expected to reach Summit camp by mid-noon. The campsite has lovely views making it a picturesque location. As we are at high altitude and prone to get Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), so we need to take some precautions like staying hydrated and getting properly acclimatized. Overnight stay in tents.
Trek LeaderActivitiesTentBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner Altitude: 17100 Feet
This day is reserved for Acclimatization and rest, as we have gained massive altitude and will start showing its colours. Mild headache, nausea, breathlessness, and loss of appetite are common symptoms. Therefore, day six is kept entirely to adjust to the climate at this height and let the body tune with thinning air and temperature hitting the lows. It is highly recommended to take a lot of fluid intake and little walks around the landscape rather than sitting or sleeping in tents. Today will also practice a few climbing techniques like how to wear crampons, wearing shoes, ascend and descent in snow techniques, fixing ropes and carabiners, and knot practising.
Trek LeaderActivitiesTentBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner Altitude: 20050 feet | Trek Distance: 13 KM | Trek Duration: 8-9 hours | Trail Grade: Difficult
The trek to summit attempt will start early in the morning, around 02:00 AM. The Yunam Peak is at an altitude of 6111 metres, which will be a tiring effort to cover a distance of around 6.5 kilometres. The whole terrain is mixed mostly moraine, sharp rock edges, scree, and heavy snow-covered paths. There is only one drinking water point on the trail to the summit, so you need to carry 2 to 3 litres of water in your daypack. As we keep ascending the trail slowly, you start getting breathing difficulties, so try to stay hydrated. After a long stretch of non-technical climbing, we reach the summit of Yunam Peak. You'll get an astonishing view from the top and will be mesmerized and feel proud of this accomplishment of standing at an altitude of 6111 metres dominating the Lahaul Valley. From the top, we sight the glorious peaks of the Chandrabhaga Group and the Mulkilla range of mountains. After clicking some memorable pictures, we make our way back to Summit Camp, where we will rest for the whole day.
Trek LeaderActivitiesBreakfast Trek Distance: 16 KM | Trek Duration: 2 Hours | Drive Distance: 180 KM | Drive Duration: 6-7 Hours
Today is the last day of your Mt. Yunam trekking journey. We will start our descend to Bharatpur after having a wholesome breakfast, and it will take 2 hours to reach. It's an easy descend but has to be very careful while descending on this rocky terrain full of scree and moraines to get our vehicle waiting to continue our journey to Manali by road, which will take around 7-8 hours to get there. Make your further travel booking accordingly.
Yunam Peak Trek Includes
- Hotel/Guest House accommodation on the arrival day of the trek in Manali.
- Road transportation from Manali to Bharatpur and return to Manali by vehicle.
- During the trekking, the accommodation provides all-season camping tents on twin sharing basis with sub-zero temperature rating sleeping bags.
- During the Camping, Hikers 360 provides cleaned sleeping bags with dry clean individual liners for hygiene.
- Meals: Delicious, Hygienic & nutritious vegetarian meals on all trek days.
- Snacks: Morning Tea, Evening Tea/Coffee and Soup with Snacks.
- Hot water for drinking in the morning and evening time during the trek.
- Trekking Equipment - Sleeping Bag, Liners, Mattress, Trekking Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dining Tent and Toilet Tent.
- Technical Gears - Helmet, Microspikes, Gaiters, Harness, Ropes and Ice Axe etc. (If required).
- Safety Equipment - Basic Medical and First Aid Kit, Oxi Meter, Oxygen Cylinders, Stretcher etc.
- All necessary forest permits, camping charges and Sanctuary entry fees are included in the trek price (up to the amount charged for Indian Nationals).
- All trekking arrangements & transport of trekking equipment, if any.
- Porters or mules to carry central luggage.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional Trek Leader with First Aid knowledge.
- Experienced local guide well-versed in the local topography.
- All necessary support staff (cooks, helpers & porters) as per group size.
- Achievement Certificate.
Yunam Peak Trek Excludes
- Traveller Insurance.
- Meals and beverages during the road journey and hotel stay.
- Personal expenses like laundry, telephone calls, tips, other activities, beverages, etc.
- Mules/porter charges for carrying personal luggage (Backpack Offloading).
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- Any early return transportation costs or accommodation except for the days as per the trek itinerary.
- Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- Anything not explicitly mentioned under the head "Price Includes."
Yunam Peak Trek Things to Carry
The following is a list of things we suggest that you carry with you. It is not expected to be a comprehensive list; rather, it is intended to remind those items essential for your comfort during the trek. However, we recognize that you may have your personal preferences for clothing, which may be equally appropriate.
TREKKING GEARS
- Backpack with Rain Cover - (should be more than 50-60 Liters)
- Day pack 20 Liters - Collapsible (this will require on summit day)
- Head Torch with Spare Batteries
- Sunglasses with UV Protection
- Warm and Waterproof Gloves
- Trekking Poles
- Poncho / Rain Coat (protects from rain and snowfall)
CLOTHES
- Padded / Down Jacket
- 2 Quick-Dry Warm Trek Pants
- 3 Quick-Dry T-shirt (full sleeve)
- Thermal Body Warmer (upper and lower)
- Woolen Cap
- Neck Gaiters/Balaclava
- Fleeces Jacket
- Windcheater
- Sun Cap / Hat
- Undergarments
FOOTWEAR
- Trekking Shoes (Waterproof & High Ankle)
- Lightweight Floaters
- Woolen Socks - (2/3 pairs)
- Cotton Socks - (2 pairs)
- Gaiters (Hikers 360 provides when required)
- Microspikes (Hikers 360 provides when required)
TOILETRIES
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Sunscreen (40+ SPF)
- Toilet Paper
- Lip Balm
- Hand Sanitizer
- Moisturizer
- Quick Dry Tawal
- Soap Bar & Paper Soap
- Sanitary Napkins/Tampons (for female participants)
MEDICINES
- Personal Medicines prescribed by the doctor, if any (Consult your doctor before coming)
- Combifilm - Half Strip
- Digene - 1 Strip
- Cetirizine - 1 Strip
- Painkiller Tablet - Half Strip
- Muscle Relief Spray
- Knee Cap (If you are prone to knee pain/injury)
- ORS/ Electrals - 5 Pouch
- Band-aid - 5
- Antibacterial Powder
UTENSILS
- Light Weight Leak-Proof Lunch Box with a spoon
- 2 Water Bottles/Hydration Pack
- Plate, Spoon and Tea Mug
DOCUMENTS
- Valid ID Proof Photocopy (that has mentioned Address)
- Medical form signed by the doctor
- Disclaimer form print, signed by the participant
- Rent Gear Voucher (If you have rented gear from Hikers 360)
MISCELLANEOUS
- Camera (optional)
- Power Bank (optional)
- Tripod (optional)
- Sufficient Cash
- Protein Bars, Snacks and Dry Fruits
Yunam Peak Trek Basic Instructions
- Do carry a valid ID proof and undertaking form at the reporting time.
- Carry enough warm clothes, as per the trek weather. Also, bring waterproof trekking shoes.
- Do not carry expensive valuables with you during the trek. Basecamp doesn't have locker facilities and takes no responsibility for them.
- Keep your luggage minimum; the less you carry, the more you hassle-free.
- Smoking, drinking, and all other intoxications are strictly prohibited during the trek. If the trek leader finds anything, the leader reserves all the right to cancel your trip.
- The network connectivity is bad in the mountains; tell your guardians or friends beforehand.
- Treat the kitchen and support staff with respect and speak to them kindly.
- On the trek, decisions taken by the trek leader are final.
- Don't use earphones during the trek; this might hinder your audibility.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations.
- Keep plastic rappers in a trash pouch during the trek and dump them in the campsite’s garbage bag.
- The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; don't encourage littering at the local sites or campsites.
How to Reach
How to Reach Manali by Bus
The best and most economical way to reach Manali is by road. Manali is very well-connected to the famous tourist destinations in Himachal, Chandigarh (310 km), Delhi (540 km), Ambala (370 km) and Dehradun (227 km) through state-run and private buses at a reasonable cost. During the long-distance journey to Manali, it is advisable to choose Volvo buses over ordinary buses, to ensure a more comfortable journey in the mountainous terrain.
Note:- The bus journey from Delhi to Manali takes 14 to 16 hrs for 550 km and it is advisable to book your tickets around 12- 02 pm in the noon to reach early in the morning for your treks and to avoid delays.
How to reach Manali by Train
Manali does not have a railway station. Joginder Nagar Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Manali, but it is not connected to major cities of the country. So it’s not that convenient as compared to Chandigarh junction. The nearest major railway stations are Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (350 km), which is well connected with major cities like New Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Lucknow, Indore, Patna, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai, circuitously. From there you can take prepaid taxis which take 7 to 8 hours to reach Manali from Chandigarh and Ambala and 9 to 10 hours by public transport (Ordinary and Volvo Buses).
How to reach Manali by Air
The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, located approximately 50 km away from Manali. Domestic flights connect Bhuntar with Delhi and Chandigarh. However, owing to weather conditions, flights are not the most reliable option for getting to Manali. Once you reach the airport, you can take prepaid taxis outside the airport, which can be availed to get transferred to the main town of Kullu and Manali (fare 600- 1000 approx.).
Chandigarh airport is also one of the nearest International airports to reach Manali. It only takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Manali from Chandigarh by taxi and 8 to 10 hours by public transport. The major airlines operating in this airport are IndiGo, AirAsia India, Jet Airways, Spice Jet, Air India, Go Air, and Vistara.
Nearest Airport: - Bhuntar Airport (KUU), Kullu
Nearest International Airport: - Chandigarh Airport (IXC), Chandigarh
General FAQ's
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You will be accommodated in 3 Men Tents on twin sharing basis. The tents Hikers 360 uses on the trek are 3 plus in which you get enough space for your rucksack and even you get inner & outer gate space for your trekking shoes, trek poles and wet clothes.
Hikers 360 uses well planned nutritious meal menu suitable for high-altitude treks. We provide a full nutritious diet that changes every day. As you wake up in the morning, we serve Milk/Lemon Tea. After that, our Breakfast varies from Bread and Butter/Jam, Poha, Daliya, Sandwiches, Upma, Paranthas and Cornflakes and milk etc. Lunch mainly comprises of Roti, Veggies, Puri with Chole and Rice. After lunch, we serve evening snacks with Tea / Coffee / Soup. In Dinner, we serve Roti, Sabji, Rice, Dal, Salade, Pickle and Desserts. We also serve refreshments (Fruits, Juice, Chocolates, Dry Fruits and Biscuits).
Trekking with Hikers 360 Adventures means you’re trekking with an expert trek leader and experienced local guide. Our leaders are certified mountaineers, first aid responders and search & rescue train. Also, we carry safety Equipment (Ropes, Harness, Carabiners, Jumar, Descender and Ice axe etc.), Medical kit and Oxygen cylinders as required per trek to face any kind of unforeseen situations. So it is safe to trek with us.
A Hikers 360 Adventures team consisting of a qualified Trek leader, Trek Guide, Porters, Cook and support staff.
Our transportation cost is mentioned on each trek, or you can check the inclusion and exclusion tab to see if transportation is included or not. We arrange transport for you and it may be shared by you or the group and the cost is on an actual basis.
Yes, you need adventure sports insurance. As you know, adventure travel has inherent risks and dangers that travel insurance covers, including medical emergencies and evacuations. Therefore, assess how likely it is that you’ll run into any of these issues.
We expect you to carry your personal backpacks on your own, but for any reason you are not able to carry your bag, then you can opt for offloading option by informing us 7 days before the trek so that we can make suitable arrangements for you and offloading in between the trip is not an option.
The trek details page gives a list of things that are essential for this trek. Check the "Things to Carry" on the Trek Itinerary page.
Yes, you can rent trekking gear and other equipment from Hikers 360. Go to our website Rent Gear page and select the date according to your trek date. Here you can find amazing deals on trekking gear rental.
A trekking pole is helpful on the trek. It gives you stability and balance and reduces fatigue. If you want a trekking pole on rent, go to our website and select the rent gear, and get the best deals on rent gear.
You can carry medicines prescribed by your doctor, if any. Although we have our First Aid kit with us on each trek, we suggest you carry some painkillers, Volini spray, kneecap, Electrals/ORS, etc.
Generally, people prefer Diamox for easy acclimatization, but we strictly avoid this kind of acclimatization. We encourage our trekkers to a natural acclimatization process. Hence you shouldn't be on the Diamox course before the start of the trek.
Drinking Alcohol or any other intoxication during the trek is strictly prohibited. Alcohol or this type of stuff dehydrates our body and at high altitudes, dehydration becomes a big cause of Altitude Sickness.
We have expert leaders who are experienced in First Aid on all our events but still, there might be situations under which an emergency evacuation might be needed. If this kind of situation arises, we are committed to making a safe evacuation for you in an emergency. Also, we will make all necessary & adequate arrangements for your evacuation to the nearest road head or hospital. The participant himself would pay any additional expenses incurred during the process. Our company will not be liable to pay for these expenses.
The maximum group size of our treks by any region is 15 participants. We focus on individual attention and the safety of our trekkers.
Yes, we do have our minimum group size as we require just 5 persons to depart. We had never cancelled or combined with other trekking companies any of our group of 5 persons from departure dates.
The toilet tents will be set up on each campsite. Inside the toilet tent, one pit hole would be digged with the help of a shovel, a heap of mud and one shovel kept beside the pit (it is used to spread the mud after you have done your business). Use it in Indian style.
It is not mandatory, but they expect a little token of goodwill gesture and appreciation from you. As a group, you can collect money and distribute it to the local staff by yourself.
Yunam Peak Trek Cancellation Policy
Amount Refund
Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date
5% Deduction
Cancellations up to 20 days prior to departure date
25% Deduction
Cancellations up to 10 days prior to departure date
50% Deduction
Cancellations less than 10 days prior to departure date
No Refund