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| In contrast to the arid landscape of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh offers lush green alpine valleys with some of the most thrilling and challenging mountaineering opportunities of 6000 metre peaks in relatively unknown valleys.
The captivating landscape, with an incomparable diversity of flora and fauna is regarded as a 'Mountaineers paradise' and a treat for climbers who come to this region. Often, the treks into base camp go through fragrant apple and fruit orchards, lush meadows and gurgling springs.
The area around Manali in the Kulu valley forms the hub of easy access and climbing in Himachal. The Beas Kund region home to Hanuman Tibba (5930m), Makerbeh (6069m), or Shikarbeh (6200m) peaks around the source of the river Beas and further afield is Deo Tibba (6001m) and Indrasan (6223m). Situated at the northern end of the Kulu valley, Manali has spectacular views of snow capped peaks and is surrounded by towering peaks from all around. Manali's major asset is its proximity to the snowline.
Still in the Kulu valley going towards Manikaran and beyond towards the Tos glacier, peaks like White Sail (6420m) also known as Dharamsura and Papsura at (6440m) would be accessible.
Peaks like Menthosa (6443m) and Phabrang (6172m) require a scenic drive over the Rohtang Pass into the Miyar Nullah and beyond.
There are other clusters of peaks in Lahul containing the CB range, the Mulkila range and the KR range. In the hidden area of Spiti, are difficult to access but challenging peaks like Leo Pargial I (6816m) and Gya (6794m).
Trekking peaks in Himachal are Friendship (5289m) and Ladakhi (5345m) where no liaison officer is required.
The mountaineering season tends to be concentrated between late April to early November. |
| Peak fees |
| For 2 persons |
US $500 |
US $700 |
US $1000 |
| For 3-7 persons |
US $200 per person |
US $300 per person |
US $400 per person |
| For 8- 12 persons |
US $250 per person |
US $350 per person |
US $450 per person |
In addition, Liaison Officer equipment charges are US $500 payable whilst for the trekking peaks, Ladakhi and Friendship, it is US $100 for 2 persons, US $50 for the 3rd to the 7th person, and US $100 for the 8th to the 12th person and no LO for trekking peaks.
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| Some successful expeditions assisted by Ibex are for leading mountaineers and brand ambassadors such as Mark Richey, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, John Varco, Pete Takeda, Doug Chabot, Sue Nott, Michael Kennedy, Mugs Stump, Peter Croft, Paul Gagner, Willie Benegas, Jonathan Degenhardt , Jonny Copp from the US. John Cleare, Mick Fowler, Allen Fyffe, Bob Barton, John Barry, Roger Payne, Ian Parnell, Kevin Thaw, John Dunne, Iain Peter, Mike Woolridge are from the UK. From Europe, we have assisted mountaineers like Robert Fargeas, Don Arturo Bergamaschi, Jean Claude Marmier, Francois Marsigny, Bernard Domnech, Pierre Begin, Marcus Schmuck, Karl Schrag, Gianni Passinetti, amongst others. David Lim from Singapore and climbers from Japan are Taniguchi Kei, K. Hiraide as well as the Ichimura, Sato and Amano team.
From the moment, you think of your expedition to India, Ibex Expeditions helps you with details of the choice of peak, depending on height requirements, technical difficulty and duration. The extensive pre-trip information includes route charting, itinerary ideas, maps, and reference details. Ibex assists with the peak bookings and permits, and all other logistical details including airport transfers, hotel accommodation, transport, porters, mules, experienced guides and cooks, camp and kitchen equipment, dining and kitchen tents, food at base camp - all that form a part of the integral, personalised Ibex service. |
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"From the beginning till end we felt we were in 'good' hands. And it’s clear: In case we visit your country again it surely will be with IBEX. The guide was excellent with very good mountaineering and guidance skills and the cook’s food was tasty. I have to thank you and all the people at IBEX who have been involved for all the work done and commitment."
Peter Koch, Germany |
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Mandip Singh Soin FRGS
Founder & Managing Director |
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Nominated as India’s Most Versatile Adventure person in 1992 and again in 2008 by the Limca Book of Records, he is the Managing Director and Founder of Ibex.
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| Ibex has assisted many expeditions to Mulkila 4 and 5, the CB group, KR 1 and 2. The German expedition to Brahmsar peak was arranged by Ibex. |
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