SUDARSHAN PARBAT 6507m
SUDARSHAN PARBAT 6507m
India, Uttarakhand
- 23 DAYS
- 12 MAX GROUP SIZE
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6507
MAX ALTITUDE 
8
Demanding Climb
Trip leader
Sudarshan Parbat (6507m) is a mountain hard to miss on the trek from Gangotri towards Gaumukh. Sudarshan Parbat is the first ‘big’ mountain on the right side of the valley and is approached through the Raktavarn glacier, which in turn is part of the much larger Gangotri glacier. We would be climbing the peak through the West Ridge. A cluster of major peaks such as Mt. Saifee, Mt. Thelu, Mt. Koteshwar, Mt. Swetwarn, Chaturbhuj etc. surround Sudarshan Parbat. Setting the base camp at the Raktavarn glacier, we would be putting up three more camps before the final assault on the summit. The major glaciers that describe the Gangotri region are the Gangotri, Chaturangi and Raktavarn, which lie adjacent to each other. At Gaumukh (Cow`s Mouth), the source of the holy Ganges can be observed that is emerging from the depths of the glacier, and the shape of the ice formation is indeed like a cow`s mouth. Immediately opposite of the Gaumukh is Shivling (6543 metres), a towering pinnacle of rare beauty and of equally severe technical difficulty.
Itinerary
Trip Cost
On Request
DELHI TO DELHI , TWIN SHARINGTRIP COST INCLUDES
- - All transport from Delhi back to Delhi by road / rail as applicable (non AC car / tempo traveller & AC train).
- - All Accommodation on twin share basis in tents / rest houses / hotels.
- - All meals on the trip
- - Group tents & Cooking Gear
- - Climbing Permits
- - Gangotri National Park Entry Fee
- - Group climbing gear (Ropes, Anchors, Shovels, Slings etc)
- - Porterage of all the equip / supplies/ & personal baggage of max 15 kgs per member to & from ABC.
- - Services of experienced guide, cook, climbing sherpas & camp staff
- - GST as applicable (Subject to change as per govt rules).
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
- - Railway Station / Airport transfers in Delhi
- - Any stay & meals in Delhi
- - Individual Climbing Gear Rental
- - Climbing Boots, Gaiters, Crampons – 1 pair each
- - Ice Axe, Ascender-Jumar, Descender-Fig of 8, Harness & Helmet – 1 each
- - Carabiners – 2 screw & 2 plain
- - Sleeping Bag & items of personal clothing
- - Any costs arising from early departure from the expedition.
- - Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, insurance & tips.
- - 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 following terms would be applicable.
• If you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 5% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.
• If you cancel less than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 25% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.
• If you cancel less than 45 days prior to departure, we will charge a 50% cancellation fee and balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.
• If you cancel less than 30 days prior to departure, the entire deposit would be forfeited.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely.
Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
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.
