Moon Peak Expedition 11
MOON PEAK EXPEDITION
EXPEDITION
MOON PEAK
HEIGHT
4610 METER
GRADE
MODERATE TO TOUGH
TIME PERIOD
04 NIGHTS & 05 DAYS
Moon Peak (4610 mt) situated on the Dhauladhar mountain range in western Himalayas. It is one of the most beautiful peaks of Dhauladhar mountain range can be attempted through a ridge on the right side of the Laka glacier straightway to the top. The other possibility to scale Moon Peak is to climb the Indrahara Pass (4350 m) and then traverse a ridge on the other side of the pass and approach the peak in most easy way. This route is safe and easier one. The winter ascent to the peak requires a good technical knowledge and one must have proper climbing gears. But during post monsoon(Sep to October) one can easily do this expedition without much of technical support but we will still have to carry few ropes, ascender, carabiners,etc.
FIXED DEPARTURE ON 01 OCT’2011
DAY WISE ITINERARY FOR THE TREK
Day 01: Oct’01: Mcleodganj – Triund (09 km/2875M)
Start your day walk after early breakfast. Steep ascent through mixed forest of Oak, rhododendron and cedar trees takes us to Triund, an alpine meadow situated atop a ridge. From Triund we have beautiful views of the snowcovered peaks of Dhauladhar on one side and Kangra valley on the other side. Night stay in tents at Triund.
Day 02: Oct’02: Triund – Laka Got - Lahesh Cave (05 Km/3500M)
After breakfast walk further up for 02 km till Laka Got. Laka got is the base of Inderhara pass and a temporary camp for all trekkers and shepherds going over Inderhara pass. It is situated at the snout of a small glacier which is full of snow during early summer(March-June) but the glacier recedes and melts away during post monsoon(Sep-October). We walk further upto Lahes Cave(3500m) to spend the night in cave or tents.
Day 03: Oct’03: Lahesh Cave – Inderhara Pass(4300M)-Nag Dal Lake-Dalli(4000M)
Early start is important in order to get to the pass before the clouds come up. The ascent to Inderhara pass is like
EXPEDITION
MOON PEAK
HEIGHT
4610 METER
GRADE
MODERATE TO TOUGH
TIME PERIOD
04 NIGHTS & 05 DAYS
Moon Peak (4610 mt) situated on the Dhauladhar mountain range in western Himalayas. It is one of the most beautiful peaks of Dhauladhar mountain range can be attempted through a ridge on the right side of the Laka glacier straightway to the top. The other possibility to scale Moon Peak is to climb the Indrahara Pass (4350 m) and then traverse a ridge on the other side of the pass and approach the peak in most easy way. This route is safe and easier one. The winter ascent to the peak requires a good technical knowledge and one must have proper climbing gears. But during post monsoon(Sep to October) one can easily do this expedition without much of technical support but we will still have to carry few ropes, ascender, carabiners,etc.
FIXED DEPARTURE ON 01 OCT’2011
DAY WISE ITINERARY FOR THE TREK
Day 01: Oct’01: Mcleodganj – Triund (09 km/2875M)
Start your day walk after early breakfast. Steep ascent through mixed forest of Oak, rhododendron and cedar trees takes us to Triund, an alpine meadow situated atop a ridge. From Triund we have beautiful views of the snowcovered peaks of Dhauladhar on one side and Kangra valley on the other side. Night stay in tents at Triund.
Day 02: Oct’02: Triund – Laka Got - Lahesh Cave (05 Km/3500M)
After breakfast walk further up for 02 km till Laka Got. Laka got is the base of Inderhara pass and a temporary camp for all trekkers and shepherds going over Inderhara pass. It is situated at the snout of a small glacier which is full of snow during early summer(March-June) but the glacier recedes and melts away during post monsoon(Sep-October). We walk further upto Lahes Cave(3500m) to spend the night in cave or tents.
Day 03: Oct’03: Lahesh Cave – Inderhara Pass(4300M)-Nag Dal Lake-Dalli(4000M)
Early start is important in order to get to the pass before the clouds come up. The ascent to Inderhara pass is like