MENTHOSA (6443m) CLIMB
MENTHOSA (6443m) CLIMB
India, Himachal
- 22 DAYS
- 10 MAX GROUP SIZE
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6440m
MAX ALTITUDE 
8
Demanding Climb
Trip leader
Mt.Menthosa at 6443m is the 2nd Highest Peak in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, the first being Mulkila(6517m) – 80km further to the southeast. It was first climbed in 1970 by a British Service Team. Menthosa is situated in the Urgos Nallah a tributary of the exceptionally beautiful Miyar Nallah. Urgos in Miyar, is the roadhead for climbing this peak. We start from Manali and drive to Miyar Valley in Lahaul across the Rohtang La over 8 hrs. From Urgos we turn northwest into the Urgos Nallah and reach Base Camp just in a day. Menthosa is a great peak to climb for people looking to step up from easy trekking peaks to technical climbs in the heavily glaciated Himalayan mountains.
Itinerary
Trip Cost
169,665 / 3300
DELHI TO DELHI , TWIN SHARINGPayment Schedule
₹50000 / $1000 - Booking Amount
TRIP COST INCLUDES
- - Transport from Delhi to Manali & back by AC Volvo bus.
- - Twin Share accommodation at 'A' category hotels in Manali
- - Transport from Manali to Urgos and back in NON AC car
- - Twin Share accommodation in tents with foam sleeping pads for 17 nights on the trek
- - All meals on the trip
- - Full board camping arrangements on the mountain with a large mess tent, Kitchen tent, Toilet Tent till Base Camp
- - Entry fees, Camping fees & Trekking Permit
- - White Magic Trip Leader, Sherpas assisted by certified, experienced local guide and cooks
- - Porterage of all the personal baggage, climbing and camping equipment till Base Camp
- - All Transport from Manali to Manali as per the itinerary above
- - GST as applicable. (Subject to change as per govt rules).
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
- - Sleeping Bag, Items of personal clothing and Personal climbing gear
- - Any arrangements in Delhi
- - Air Fares, Visas, Insurance, Airport taxes, laundry, phone calls, beverages and bottled water, souvenirs and other expenses of a personal nature.
- - Tips for guides, cooks & porters
- - Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control
Cancellation terms
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The below terms would be applicable.
Please note: Cancellation terms differ based on the trip type. Cancellation charges mentioned below are for this particular trip only.
- - More than 60 days before departure: Booking amount + cancellation charge on services booked for you (air/ train/ bus tickets, hotels etc).
- - 60 to 30 days before departure: 50% of the trip cost + cancellation charge on services booked for you (air/ train/ bus tickets, hotels etc).
- - Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the trip cost.
What to expect
A climbing expedition to a peak above 6000m which require moderate level of technical climbing skills. The technical sections start above base camp and might go all the way to the summit hence would require us to establish more than one camp above base. Acclimatization is extremely important and there will be multiple rotations above base camp for both ferrying loads and to acclimatize well.
You have full support till base camp which means you only carry a back pack till BC. We encourage climbers to carry a little more weight than just a back pack as it helps higher up on the climb but it is optional.
Above base camp the sherpa team puts all the fixed ropes and hauls all the common gear - food, fuel, tents etc. All climbers are expected to carry all their personal gear with them - climbing eqpt/ clothing/ sleeping bag/ mattress etc. We also do a couple of load ferries on the way up. On the way down we normally bring it all in one go.
At high camps - Food & water is prepared by the guides & sherpa team. If someone wants to help with shoveling snow/ pitching tents etc he/ she is welcome but again it is optional.
So above base camp all the climbers are expected to take care of themselves and haul their personal stuff and we do the rest.
One needs to be familiar with walking in snow and ice and must have a good standard of fitness. You should be familiar with Ice Axe arrest and crampon skills, the use of ascenders (jumar) and descenders, and how to use your particular harness.
