At an altitude of 19,683 ft Mt. Deo Tibba is the second highest peak of the Pir Panjal range in the Kullu valley, near Manali, above Jagatsukh village. As per local beliefs, Deo Tibba is the assembly site of the gods and the 'Devtas' are believed to sit on this peak. Although it qualifies as a serious mountaineering expedition with a huge ice cap on its summit. Mt. Deo Tibba has an extensive ice cap at the peak but the actual summit happens over a snow hump located at the edge of the ice plateau. This expedition involves crossing over an icy pass, towards a glacier with a rocky moraine at a steep slope of about 55 degrees which requires fixed ropes to traverse this obstacle safely. Due to its challenging terrain and expedition style trekking, Mt. Deo Tibba expedition is meant for Seasoned experienced trekkers with prior knowledge of mountaineering techniques such as the use of ice axes, crampons and roping up technique. This expedition is perfect for any aspiring mountaineer intending to train for 20,000 ft+ peaks in the Indian Himalayas.
State :Himachal Pradesh
Region: Manali
Duration: 8 Days
Trek level: Moderate to Difficult
Best time : May - June & September - October
Max Altitude:19,683 Ft
Day 1: Arrive Manali in the Morning. Mandatory Paper work and other preparation.
Today all the documentation at concerning offices and preparations will be done.
Day 2:Manali to Chhikka (10,200ft) (Around 14km – 40/45 minutes drive & 5/6 km – 2/3 hours trek)
Day 3: Chhikka to Seri (12,600ft.) (Around 6/7 km - 4-5 hours trek)
Day 4: Seri to Deo Tibba Base Camp (14,800ft) (Around 8/9 km - 7 hours)
Day 5: Rest / Acclimatization day
Day 6: Load ferry to Camp 1 (Duhangan Col) 16,800ft.(Aroud 5 hours trek one way).
Day 7 Deo Tibba Base Camp to Camp 1 (16,800ft.) (Around 5/6 hours trek)
Day 8:Load ferry to Summit Camp (18,400ft.) (Around 5 hours trek one way).
Day 9:Camp 1 to Summit Camp(18,400ft.) (Around 4-5 hours trek)
Day 10: Summit(19,683ft.) Attempt and back to Camp 1 (Around 5/6 hours trek)
Day 11:Camp 1 to Deo Tibba Base Camp (14,800ft.) (Around 5 hours trek)
Day 12:Deo Tibba Base Camp to Chikka (Around 14/15km - 8 hours)
Day 13:Chikka to Manali (Around 5/6 km - 2/3 hours & 14km, 45 minutes drive)
Day 14 & 15:Buffer Day
Buffer day will be used if unable to summit due to of any unforeseen circumstances.
