Friendship Peak Trek

This trek starts from Dhundi. After an hour's drive from Manali, one can reach Dhundi. From there, you will embark on this adventurous trek. On the first day, you will stay at the Bakarthach Campsite. Bakarthach got its name from the tribal shepherds who used to stay at this place during their yearly migration to feed their herd of sheep and goats. From there, the trail will take you to the Lady Leg Campsite, considered to be the base camp for the trek. From the base camp, you will ascend to the advanced camp, from where you will attempt to reach the summit. Following the same route, you will return to Dhundi, where you will board a vehicle to reach Manali.

May-June and September-October are the best times to do this trek when the weather mostly remains pleasant, increasing your chances of reaching the summit.

During the peak monsoon, this trek becomes inaccessible due to the possibility of landslides. Having moraines on the trek makes it risky to embark on this adventure during the monsoon season. Similarly, in winter, the Friendship Peak expedition becomes inaccessible because of heavy snowfall.

Hence, the optimal time to undertake this trek in the summer season is May-June or after the monsoons in the months of September-October.