Kalanag Climbing Expedition | Black Peak | 6387 Meter

Mt. Kalanag (Blackpeak) Climbing Expedition - 6587 Meters

Climbing the most elegant peak guarding the Yamunotri and Gangotrii

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Details Of The Kalanag Climbing Expedition

Rs. 96000/-
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25 - 40 <12

Extra cost of Rs. 20000 applicable for foreigners for higher permit cost and other specific arrangements. International Trekkers need to go through manual invoicing upon remittance of the partial booking fees using PayPal, Transferwise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer. Remaining trek fees can be paid upon arrival in India and meeting our trek leader

Above cost is assumed for 4-5 people team. Actual Cost is subject to the actual team size joining the trek and requested customizations. Higher team size will lower the cost while lower team size will significantly increase the cost. Assummed Inclusions can be read on Cost Inclusions

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Key Himalayan Geographical Offerings Of The Kalanag Climbing Expedition

18 Popular Peaks:

Bandarpunch West ( 6316m ), Bhrigupanth ( 6772m ), Chaukhamba I ( 7138m ), Kalanag ( 6387m ), Kamet ( 7756m ), Kedarnath (Main) ( 6940m ), Kedarnath Dome ( 6831m ), Mana Peak ( 7272m ), Mandir Parbat ( 6559m ), Satopanth ( 7075m ), Swargarohini 1 ( 6252m ), Bethattoli South ( 6318m ), Jaonli ( 6632m ), Yellow Tooth ( 5720m ), Swargarohini 2 ( 6240m ), Swargarohini 3 ( 6168m ), Swargarohini 4 ( 6000m ), Bandarpoonch East ( 6045m )

2 High Passes:

Bali Pass ( 4850m ), Dhumdar Kandi Pass ( 5273m )

1 Serene Lakes:

Ruinsara Tal ( 3600m )

2 Mind-boggling Glaciers:

Kalanag Glacier, Bandarpoonch Glacier

3 Tranquil Rivers:

Supin , Tons, Ruinsara Gad

6 Beautiful Remote Villages:

Sankri, Soud, Taluka, Dhatmir, Gangaad, Osla

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary

Why Should You Do The Kalanag Climbing Expedition

Black Peak or Kalanag is a 6387-meter peak in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttrakhand guarding the pious shrine of Yamunotri and Gangotri.
The west face of the peak is a wall of solid black rock and hence named Black Peak. It is also named Kalanag ( black snake ) as its west face of black rock also appears as the raised hood of a giant snake or Nag, which is religiously significant as Lord Shiva's necklace.
While the other faces of the Black Peak are difficult to approach, its North Face is approachable and climbable with little technicalities.
The route to the summit of Kalanag is crevassed and requires careful negotiations. Beyond the summit camp at 5600 meters, the route to its summit is very steep and requires good stamina, endurance, and technical skills.
Comparing the standards of mountaineering skills that the Himalayas demands, the Kalanag Climbing Exp[edition is comparatively easier and can be taken as a training ground for amateur mountaineers who wish to start their mountaineering journey and get introduces to the rough and tough terrains of the Great Himalayas.
Under experienced guides, this peak can be attempted by trekkers with good high altitude experiences in the Himalayas. However, having trained in snow, ice and rock skills helps.
In our opinion, the Black Peak is one of the best peaks for amateur mountaineers and highly experienced trekkers. It is one of the easiest 6300+ meter peak to climb in the Himalayas, without the requirement of too many technical skills
We feel that Kalanag is the most elegant peak in the Sankri Range of Garhwal Himalayas reaching an altitude of 6387 meters. It was first climbed in 1955 by the explorers of the Doon School who were one of the pioneers of mountain climbing and explorations in the Garhwal Himalayas
There are multiple entries and exit points to the base camp of this peak. One Via Dhumdhar Kandi Pass and the other through Bali Pass. However, the easier one is via the Har Ki Dun river from Sankri.

📅 Duration: 18 days/ 17 nights, Sankri to Sankri
🔼 Highest Altitude: 6387m
🛑 Grade: Challenging + ( know trek grades )
👍 Best Time: May - Jun, Sep - Oct
🌄 Terrain: Rocky, Glacial Moraine, Glacier Crossing, Crevasses, Snow Field, Hard Ice
🏃 Activity Type: Climb
🔄 Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
🚩 Starts From: Sankri
🚩 Ends In: Sankri
🌏 Region: India - Uttrakhand
🎌 Country: India
🛪 Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
🚉 Nearest Rail Head: Dehradun, Uttrakhand
🙏 Travel Guide: Where and How To Reach Sankri
📶 Mobile Network: Vodafone till Mori. BSNL till Sankri and Taluka
🌐 Internet Option: 3G on BSNL till Mori and 2G on Vodafone. Occasional 2G in Sankri
🌞 Temperatures: -10 to 16 degrees
🔒 Is Cloak Room Available: Yes
🍵 Generic Food Menu: Indian, Garhwali, Nepali, Tibetan

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Kalanag Climbing Expedition Package - Daywise Detailed Itinerary

Day 1Arrival In Sankri ( 200 Kms,8 hours )

Drive Day

Brief Details Of The Day: drive from Dehradun to Sankri