Friendship Peak Trek

To undertake the Friendship Peak Trek, trekkers should consider the months of May to June and September to October to visit this place, as this is the best time for the Friendship Peak Trek.

The Friendship Peak Trek is 7 days and 6 nights long and begins from Solang Valley, which is 12.4 kilometres from Manali.

The friendship peak is situated at a height of 17,348 feet (5285 meters). Friendship Peak Trek offers you an exceptional trekking experience that is hard to forget.

The difficulty of the Friendship Peak Trek is relatively high compared to the other treks; this trek is filled with adventures and challenges, resulting in a pleasurable and valuable experience for the participants. This trek is not for beginners.

The temperature varies from 12° C to 18° C during the day in summer and -10°C to 15° C  in winter. The weather is extremely cold because of the cold temperature, which drops to as low as -10°C. 

The distance of the Friendship Peak Trek (Solang Valley) from Delhi is approximately 570 kilometres, with a duration of 12-14 hours.

Mid-June to early September is the time when you can witness snow all around. The natural beauty of the Friendship Peak Trek will mesmerise you.

The Friendship Peak Trek is quite famous for the breathtaking views of the Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba, Indrasan, Sheitidhar, and the Seven Sisters from the peak. The Lady Leg Trek, which is a part of the Friendship Peak Trek, is the toughest part of this trek, and it certainly will test your physical endurance.

In Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, in the midst of the Pir Panjal ranges, the Friendship Peak Trek is located. 

Solang Valley, near Manali, is the starting point of the Friendship Peak Trek. Solang Valley is around 12.6 kilometres from Manali.

The mobile networks on the Friendship Peak trek are quite restricted and limited. It is better to connect to your loved ones in advance at Solang, as Solang has the basic network coverage of which you can take full advantage of.

Friendship Peak Trek should not be attempted without any prior trekking experience, as this is a physically demanding trek that needs a proper fitness regimen. 

Trekkers will stay in comfortable and cosy camps with well-maintained hygiene standards at the camps.

One needs to level up their physical fitness to take on the Friendship Peak expedition, as this is quite a challenging trek with a long duration of days. The trek might get dangerous if attempted by unfit participants. People with any sort of medical condition are advised not to take up this expedition. 

Friendship Peak Trekking is safe as long as you are physically fit and capable of withstanding prolonged physical and mental strain. Just stick to the instructions given by the trek professionals, and you’re good to go.

The total Friendship Peak Trek distance is around 34 kilometres on both sides, one of the reasons to makes this trek difficult.

Chandigarh Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the Friendship Peak Trek. Hikers need to reach the base camp from Chandigarh. From Chandigarh Railway Station, you can hire a private taxi or bus to Solang Valley, which is around 280 kilometres from Chandigarh Railway Station.

Bhuntar in Manali is the nearest airport to the Friendship Peak Trek. From the airport, you can reach Solang Valley by private car or bus; from Manali, Solang Valley is roughly 12.6 kilometres away.

Age: The minimum age limit for the Triund Trek is 15 (must be accompanied by their guardians or parents), and the maximum age limit is 55. It is advisable to consult a doctor if you’re over 55, as the Friendship Peak Trek is one of the most challenging treks and demands good physical fitness and endurance.

Fitness Endurance:

• Before commencing this trek, people are advised to prepare themselves physically and mentally before coming on this trek, as the difficulty level of Friendship Peak is relatively high and requires proper training. 

• People with respiratory disorders or any other ailments that can hinder their trekking experience are advised not to do this trek. 

• If a person can run 4 kilometres in around 30 minutes, they’re considered a decent fit for this trek with some prior trekking experience.
• To improve your fitness level, start with stretching (to avoid any muscle pain or strain) and move on to exercising vigorously daily for about an hour.
• Climbing stairs, rock climbing exercise, jogging, lunges, squats, cycling, and push-ups are some of the suggested fitness regimes that you should follow to boost your stamina and experience the lifetime experience without struggling physically or mentally.

If you’re planning to go on an adventurous trek, be it moderate or difficult, you’re expected to carry some of the essential items. For the Sar Pass Trek, you’re expected to carry the items listed below:

• Identity cards: Any of the mentioned government identity cards (such as an Aadhar card, driver’s license, passport, or voter ID for identification purposes).
• Clothing: a warm and waterproof jacket; a warmer; a raincoat; a full-sleeve T-shirt and a lower; a pair of warm gloves and socks; shades; and a hat, a waterproof bag, and a waterproof sheet.
• Shoes: Good-branded trekking shoes that provide a great grip on uneven surfaces. Quechua is one of the good brands one can go for.
• Toiletries: One must carry a small pack of toothpaste, toothbrush, napkins, paper soap, hand sanitisers, sunscreen with good SPF, moisturisers, and lip balms (to avoid any cracks or dryness).
• Instant Energy: For instant energy while on the Friendship Peak trek, kindly carry energy bars, dry fruits, and snacks to get instantly energised.
• Medication: Carry medicines for a specific ailment, if any. Also, carry any pain relief sprays to get immediate relief from spasms, sprains, joint pain, etc. Bandages, anti-allergic tablets, and pain relief tablets—antiseptic solutions to heal a wound—need to be carried.
• Miscellaneous: a map, a torchlight, a mobile phone, a power bank, and a camera to capture nature’s captivating beauty. Also, you may keep checking the weather forecast to prepare yourself with all the required stuff accordingly.