Himalayan Expeditions in Himachal — A Beginner's Guide to Alpine Climbing
# Himalayan Expeditions in Himachal
What Counts as an Expedition?
An expedition goes beyond trekking — it involves glacier travel, technical climbing, roped sections, and summiting peaks above 5,000m. Himachal has dozens of expedition-worthy peaks, many accessible to fit beginners with proper guidance.
Best Starter Peaks
Friendship Peak (5,289m)
Difficulty: PD (Peu Difficile) | Duration: 5-6 days from Manali | Season: May-June, Sep-Oct
The most popular first Himalayan summit. Technical but not extreme — snow slopes up to 40 degrees. The views from the top span from Deo Tibba to the Pir Panjal.
Deo Tibba (6,001m)
Difficulty: AD (Assez Difficile) | Duration: 8-10 days | Season: May-June
A proper mountaineering objective — glacier travel, crevasse navigation, and a summit day that demands everything. Base camp is stunning.
Hanuman Tibba (5,930m)
Difficulty: AD+ | Duration: 10-12 days | Season: May-June
Manali's most visible peak — the one you stare at from every café. Climbing it transforms your relationship with the mountain. Technical ice and mixed climbing. Not for beginners but achievable for fit trekkers with a strong course record.
