SATOPANTH
Per Person Cost:
Rs. 1,60,000/- +5% GST
Inclusion / Exclusion
Expedition Policies
Expedition Highlights:
Elevation : 7075 M
Duration : 20 Days
Level : Difficult
Grade : Mountaineering expedition
Parent range : Garhwal-Kumaon Himalaya (Uttarakhand )
Prominent Glacier : Chaturanga Glacier region
| Overview
If you want to enter the big league of 7000, Mount Satopanth, as the perfect combination of altitude and technique, is the best place to start. Being the second highest peak of Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand, Mount Satopanth is 7,075 meters of pure beauty. Its daunting structure, unnerving slopes, and unpredictable weather all lend to the power of the peak and the excitement it offers. This handsome mountain is part of the Garhwal range of the Himalayas, and its name literally means ‘true path’ in the local dialect.
For what it provides in terms of high-altitude experiences, Mount Satopanth is considered the holy grail for climbers who aspire to go higher up to eight thousand. A mountain is a springboard for some and a challenge in itself for others, it is a beautiful thing and lends you a dream with its work. It was first climbed in 1947 by a Swiss expedition led by Andre Roche. It is a technical climb that requires navigating difficult terrain in extremely cold temperatures and the thin air that comes with its rising altitude.
The nature of the mountain, its crevasse surface, difficult access to the glacier, high sloping snow slopes, difficult ice and rock areas, technical ridges, constantly changing weather, high altitude and strong winds make it a challenging climb. Although the mountain is welcoming, it only invites those with true courage and the heart of a team player.
As this is a technical ascent that requires specific knowledge of mountaineering equipment and a specific set of skills to survive at a given height in a given terrain, this expedition is reserved for experienced climbers only. Mountaineering certification or experience in high altitude mountaineering and extreme temperatures with one peak above 6500m is a must.
| Itinerary:
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri
- Drive Distance: 236 KM, Drive Duration: 9 – 10 Hours
- Altitude: 3,415 M
Day 2: Acclimatisation day in Gangotri
Altitude: 3,415 M
Day 3: Gangotri to Bhojbasa (3,784m)
- Altitude: 3,775 M
Day 4: Bhojbasa to Nandan van camp (4,420m)
- Altitude: 4,800 M
Day 5: Nandan Van to Vasukital Base Camp, (4,850m)
- Altitude: 4,876 M
Day 6: Load Ferry to Advance Base Camp back to Base Camp
- Altitude: 4,876 M
Day 7: Base Camp to Advance Base Camp
- Altitude: 5,130 M
Day 8: Load ferry to Camp 1 and back to Advance Base Camp
- Altitude: 5,130M
Day 9: Advance Base Camp to Camp 1
- Altitude: 5,760 M
Day 10: Acclimatisation and Load ferry to Summit Camp
- Altitude: 5,760 M
Day 11: Camp 1 to Summit Camp
- Altitude: 6,200 M
Day 12: Rest/ Contingency day
- Altitude: 6,200 M
Day 13: Summit Camp to Summit attempt and back to Back to Camp 1
- Altitude: 7,075 M to 5,760 M
Day 14: Camp 1 to Base Camp
- Altitude: 4,876 M
Day 15: Base Camp to Bhojwasa
- Altitude: 3,775
Day 16: Bhojwasa to Gangotri
- Altitude: 3,415 M
Day 17: Gangotri to Rishikesh/Dehradun via Uttarkashi
- Drive Distance: 236 KM, Drive Duration: 9 – 10 Hours
- Altitude: 640 M
| Our Specialty and facilities provided:
- All climbing permits will be arranged by us.
- All the technical gear required for this expedition will be of the best quality and up to date.
- Utmost attention will be given to hygiene with boiled water available at all times at base camp. The food provided will have variety and quality.
- All the guides ranging from climbing to route opening and rope fixing guides are highly experienced and well certified( from established institutes such as NIM, NOLS, HMI, ABVIMAS) and have a wealth of experience in high-altitude mountaineering.
- There will be a base camp manager to make sure that all expedition members get highly nutritious meals and ample amounts of fluids in the form of tea, coffee, soup, etc at regular intervals.
- Although all the organising team members are certified in the First Aid Responder course, there will be an expedition doctor to monitor the health of all expedition members at regular intervals.
- The rest of the staff including cooks, helpers, and all porters used for the expedition have prior experience participating in mountaineering expeditions.
- IMF(Indian Mountaineering Foundation) and the Uttarakhand government will be certified for our expedition.
| Eligibility
- Every member must have completed basic and advanced courses of mountaineering or some equivalent course and have sound knowledge and experience about mountaineering techniques and equipment along with sufficient high altitude experience failing which, even survival in expeditions such as this can be painful.
| NOTE:
All team climbing gear will be provided but you need to bring your own personnel gear (Feather jacket, crampons, ice axe, etc) because familiarity and comfort with such gear are very important. Also, all clients must be medically insured covering any mishap. Apart from this, any expedition on a 7000m plus peak is very often decided by the weather window being in our favour so all members are expected to cooperate in that respect. All members are required to carry a valid ID as this is required for the climbing permits to be granted by the government. For any further details or inquiries regarding expedition dates or costs, feel free to contact me via the contact addresses listed in the contacts section of the website.| Inclusion
- Food according to the menu for the expedition
- Forest permit/camping fees (up to the amount charged to Indian nationals)
- 4 seasonal dome tents, thermal sleeping bags, sleeping mats
- Safety equipment includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys
- Expedition guide, cook, helpers, HAP, and LAP for carrying normal supplies
- Certified and experienced expedition leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder & Rescue. course from NIM, HMI, ABVIMAS, NOLS
- Technical equipment – PP ropes, helmet, ice axe, crampons, climbing boots, snow pole
- Maximum Booking Charges (up to the amount charged to Indian Nationals)
| Exclusion
- Portage of personal bags during the expedition
- Meals during hotel stay in Uttarkashi & Gangotri
- Cost of any kind of Travel / Expedition Insurance.
- Mandatory Liaison Officer Fee for foreign expeditions ( ~USD 500 for a group of 10)
- Forest Permit / Camping Fee for foreign nationals (USD 880-1000 up to a group of 10)
| Expedition Policies
Confirmation Policy
- The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
- In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
- Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.
Refund Policy
- The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
- All applicable refunds will be credited to the client’s respective account.
Cancellation Policy
- In case of cancellation 30 days before the travel date, 20% of the total cost of the tour will be charged as cancellation fees
- In case of cancellation 20 days to 10 days before the travel date, 30% of the total cost of the tour will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancelled between 0 days and 10 days before the travel date, you will be charged 60% of the total cost of the tour as cancellation fees
Per Person Cost:
Rs. 1,60,000/- +5% GST
Inclusion / Exclusion
Expedition Policies
Expedition Highlights:
Elevation : 7075 M
Duration : 20 Days
Level : Difficult
Grade : Mountaineering expedition
Parent range : Garhwal-Kumaon Himalaya (Uttarakhand )
Prominent Glacier : Chaturanga Glacier region
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