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Kanamo Peak Trek
The Kanamo Peak looms behind Kibber and Tashi Gang villages, hidden away at the heart of Spiti.
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Himachal Pradesh
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7 Days
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25 KM
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19,553 FT
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Moderate
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$ 190*
?The price is for a group of 16 people. The charges will be different for a tailormade private trek. The charges in dollars are more as the permit fees are different for non-Indians.
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Highlights
- Kanamo Peak Trek is considered as one of the most difficult Himalayan Treks with a height of 19,553 ft. which is similar to some other desired and famous Himalayan Treks. This is not known by many people, hence, making it the dark horse when it comes to trekking at high altitudes.
- It is a good alternative to Stok Kangri and Friendship Peak. It is for this reason that this trek is highly recommended for people who are searching for perfect alternatives to Stok Kangri and Friendship Peak.
- It has a brown cover of boulders assorted with snow at its stretch which makes it a really unique trek to opt for. Unlike the other treks, you will not find a continual area of snow cover or vegetation. The greenery and snow come to you just at the correct moment and the correct amount.
Overview
Kanamo is formed of two words- "Ka" and "Namo" which adds up to mean "a white lady". Kanamo Peak Trek has a natural appeal to it with an excellent view of some breathtaking places like that of Ladakh, Spiti, Pin Parvati Pass, Parang La, and the phenomenal peaks that Kinnaur offers to us. This trek is present in Spiti Valley at an amazing altitude of 19,553 ft. which makes it a high altitude trek with difficulties on the way. This trek will take you to heights that will leave you in awe. Kanamo Trek is that trek that will give you the charms of mountain climbing in a comparatively subtle and easier way.
A peak with an enormous height of around 20,000 ft. that brings you through some of the most beautiful landscapes and valleys- Kanamo Peak Trek gives you these little moments of achievement and more as you trek along with us. Kanamo Trek is still an unknown venture so to say as many of the trekkers prefer treks like Stok Kangri that has similar thrills like this one. This is because Kanamo Peak Trekking has not been as commercialized as Stok Kangri but undoubtedly it has its own charm in being the untouched one with very few trekkers hiking through its terrains.
This trek is not an easy one. You have to be physically fit and mentally very firm to be able to take yourself to such an emotive height. Kanamo Peak Trekking is a good substitute for Friendship Peak and Stok Kangri. It offers the view and surroundings of the arid mountain desert with very little vegetation. Kanamo Peak Trek doesn't offer many snow chad areas. However, you shall find just the perfect amount of snow along the summit stretch which makes Kanamo stand out among all the other beauties of this hike.
Sparse vegetation doesn't, however, mean a totally brown cover of boulder scree. On the way to Kanamo, the villages of Spiti offers us the greenery of their auspicious harvest season. If you take this trek during the month of August, you will see a stretch of green pea fields that lay surrounded by the dry, brown desert mountains. This variation in the vista is just one of those numerous reasons why Kanamo Peak Trek is the desirable one.
There are assorted fields of snow moraine and scree as you reach the Kanamo Stretch which makes your destination worth the hike. And even though the journey to the summit may be a little challenging, Kanamo Trek with us shall never fail to fill your heart and mind with self-satisfaction and the feeling of achievement.
Kanamo Peak Trek India is one that brings to us the perks of simplicity and subtleness. It doesn't really have sudden scenic variations or anything over the top. However, even so, it doesn't fail to compete with the famous treks that are well known. It has a height that might just make you forget that even simple things can be the route to something so huge and mesmerizing. The brown screen mixed up with the ice along the Kanamo Stretch looks as alluring as a chocolate ice cream with a vanilla topping.
Best Time to Visit
Kanamo Peak Trek India is the most enjoyable during the months of May, July, August, and September. As we approach the peak mid-July, Kanamo summit remains snow chad; hence, making it a great place for snow-lovers. You must be well prepared for the nights as it gets really difficult to adjust in such kinds of weather if you are not well-prepared. During the day time temperatures will range from 16-20 Degree Celsius and nighttime temperatures can go down to -4 Degree Celsius in July.
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Drive from Manali to Kaza
As we start off with our journey from Manali, we take you through scenic variations of vistas that these rugged, yet adventurous roads have to offer. The drive takes you to one of the highlights of this trek- Spiti Valley. The way to your Day 1 destination will definitely be a tiring one with bad roads and an extremely long drive; however, the views that you will come across will not fail to make up for the hindrances.
There might also be traffic jams on the way and hence, you are advised to reach Manali a day prior to your trek so you can start early in the morning with no traffic bothering you. The Manali-Leh highway is one route that provides wanderers with the best sort of vistas and makes your long, tedious journey an exciting one.
As you reach Gramphu, you will see a clear road to Kaza which is our very first stop for the day. Going forward, you cross Spiti Valley and the most serene sorts of villages that will keep you craving for more. However, there is no need to worry as this surrounding is going to follow you right until you reach Kaza. Here you will be provided with a guest house to stay and soak in the day’s beauty.
Meals : Dinner Only
Accommodation : Hotel/ Homestay
Time Taken : 8 hours
Altitude : 12,400 ft.
Distance : 202 km
Day 2 : Drive from Kaza to Kibber
Today, you will be taken on a drive to Kibber which is about an hour away from Kaza. On reaching Kibber you will by all odds feel that this village has the most wonderful sort of historical and cultural values. Kibber village is known as one of the highest inhabited villages not just in India but the world. The roads to Kibber are rather zigzagged and desert-like.
Once you reach Kibber, you will come across the famous Key Monastery which being ancient is definitely a culturally dense site to visit during Kanamo Peak Trek. Kibber village offers its travelers with the most mesmerizing kind of vistas and also a variety of traditional practices. You can visit the Key Monastery which is indeed one of the various important attractions of this trek as a whole. There will be monks in the monastery who will be more than happy to welcome you. There are various other cultural sites that can be explored in and around this place.
The first two days are nothing but scenic drives through culturally rich and naturally abundant places that are to add on to your journey with us. Here you will experience life in its simplest form with small villages having people who have a million untold stories with them. Walkthrough the ways, play with the village children and make new friends.
Then we come to the place where the Spiti River flows calmly in the valley. As you take a tour around the village and the numerous sites that are open for exploration, we will be taking you for acclimatization in order for you to get habituated with the kind of atmosphere and air pressure that high altitudes offer.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Hotel
Time Taken : 2 hours
Altitude : 14,000 ft.
Distance : 19 km
Day 3 : Trek from Kibber to Kanamo Peak Base Camp
The real trek starts today with challenges coming around. Kibber has a terrain that is dry and desert-like. As you trek, you will find yourself in a continuous ascent for the first three hours and on trekking further, there will be a gradual descent which will last up to 6-7 hours. This trail takes us to alpine lakes that act as water sources in Kaza and also we can see a number of small villages sweeping by.
This trek has numerous natural surroundings that will take you by surprise. There are green fields that wait for you is all prepped up, there are a variety of flowers that makes this trip even more beautiful for you. The Brahma Kamal which is one of the most beautiful sorts of lotus can also be found on Kanamo Trek. You will also find many fossils that will be lying on the base camp. This addition makes Kanamo a dense site with all the historic, cultural and natural entities at its grab.
One important thing to note here is the lack of availability of water as you start your day. The only point where you will find water in the alpine lakes that come your way. Make sure you carry chlorine tablets so you face no problem of water contamination.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 6 hours
Altitude : 15,478 ft.
Distance : 5 km
Day 4 : Acclimatization day at Kanamo base camp
This day at the Kanamo base camp will solely be dedicated to your health prerequisites and tolerance. We will stay in tents at the Kanamo Base camp on day 4 and try to get our body acquainted with the air pressure change at that height. We prioritize health and hence we will train you for a better and smoother climb to the summit that we are going to carry out on the next day of Kanamo Trek India. We shall try to look for any kind of possibility of AMS as we proceed and take all the necessary actions in order to make this hike a memorable one.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Day 5 : Kanamo base camp to Kanamo peak and back to base camp
Today is the day for the real hike. We wake up at 3 am and start our day by trekking to the Kanamo Peak from our base camp. The trail to the Kanamo Peak is a long one, considering the fact that we need to return back to the base camp on that day itself. Hence, the acclimation day in the base camp was very much needed.
The trek today begins as the sky breaks in its first ray of dawn. It is definitely unusual for you to wake up to such an awakening beauty that the terrains of Kanamo Trek can offer. The morning winds are extremely breezy and harsh and hence warm clothes need to be worn to defend your body. We start walking as the surroundings and the mountains around us swallow away the darkness with the break of dawn.
The hike is a total ascend since the very beginning. It is a difficult climb from this point onwards and you will need to hike along very carefully. Being foot-strong and taking large steps is one of the key points in being successful. This is the only stretch where snow will be found and hence, your toes need to really take a reliable hold of your body.
This includes an assorted walk of steep ascend and also walking on plain terrains. In the primary ascend of 7 hours, the last few hours’ climbs will include snow-covered stretch which makes your hike even more exciting. As you climb up, the snow deepens.
Finally, as you reach the summit of the Kanamo Peak, you will witness the mesmerizing view of the Greater Himalayas. As you climb to the peak, you will see a gigantic glacier surrounded by snow-covered mountains on its sides. This bird’s eye view from the peak will provide you with the most amazing scene of Kinnaur and Spiti Valley and also the two renowned passes of Parang La and Pin Parvati.
The Kanamo Peak Trek is devoid of snow but however has snow mixed with scree at the last stretch. Be careful as you trek along. After reaching and savoring the Kanamo Peak to the fullest, we start on our way back to the base camp. This will be comparatively easy as it is a defined descend and will take approximately 5 hours of trekking.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 12 hours
Altitude : 19,553 ft.
Day 6 : Trek from Basecamp to Kibber and Drive to Kaza
Today we trek back to Kibber following the same route that we took while climbing and then take a small ride to Kaza. After your breakfast, you will be heading your way back to Kibber. On reaching Kibber, you will be taking a ride back to Kaza
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After all the trekking and the beautiful scenic beauties that you have experienced, the subtle ride back via the ways that brought you here will only add up to your journey. Enjoy your little hike to Kibber and thereafter try to once again, for one last time savor the beautiful roads with their astonishing beauty. What better way to acknowledge the destination other than going back through the routes that brought you here.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Hotel
Time Taken : 6 hours
Altitude : 12,400 ft.
Day 7 : Drive from Kaza to Manali
The drive from Kaza to Manali is something you will be acquainted with by that time. We shall start early in the morning so that you reach Manali latest by the evening. Thereafter, you can board your flight or other modes of transportation according to our arrival in Manali.
Meals : Breakfast Only
Accommodation : Not Included
Time Taken : 8 hours
Distance : 202 km
How To Reach
The Pickup point and Drop Point will be Jagatsukh. We can arrange a cab for you from the bus station in Manali, the charges for the same are not included in the package. Also, the charges from Manali to Kaza and Kaza to Manali transportation are not included. The cost of the cab can be shared among the trekkers joining the trek. For communications purposes, we will create a Whatsapp Group before the departure date of the trek and will share the details regarding the transportation. The drop at Bus Stand after the trek will be arranged in a similar way.
How to Reach Kanamo Peak Trek (Jagatsukh, Manali)
By Air
The nearest airport is in Bhuntar which is 11km from Kullu and 52 km from Manali. You can take a taxi from Bhuntar to Manali which will cost approximately Rs, 1000/-. The airlines that you can take are Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines, Jagson Airlines operating flights from Delhi as well as Chandigarh. To reach Manali by air, you need to have a connecting flight via Delhi or Chandigarh. Delhi or Chandigarh is well connected to major airports across the country. You can check your flight in the following links: 1. https://www.google.com/flights 2. https://www.makemytrip.com/flights/
By Road
To reach Hampta circle trek by road, you can take an overnight bus from Delhi to Manali or Chandigarh to Manali. Manali is well connected to cities by road. The roads are in good condition but there are sudden landslides in the monsoon season. The bus from Delhi to Manali can take up to 14 hours and from Chandigarh to Manali is 9 hours at least. Tickets are available online on Redbus.in, Goibibo.in or Hrtc.gov.in. You can pay online for the bus tickets. You should always take the Himsuta bus from HRTC as they are the most comfortable government buses on this route. You can also book private buses but sometimes sudden hiccups come with them. The last government bus leaves at 11:15 pm at night and starts from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Plan your onward journeys only post noon giving enough buffer for bus delays.
By Train
We do not recommend you travel by train as the closest railway station, Jogindernagar is 5 hours away which you will again have to cover by bus or cab.
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