Duration: 14 Days
Package Cost: USD ( $ ) / Euros (€ )
Contact E-mail: eccmanali@gmail.com
Region: Himachal Pradesh & Lahaul Valley, India
Activity: Backcountry Ski Touring & High-Altitude Ski Expeditions
Maximum Elevation: Approx. 5,800 m
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Delhi & Transfer to Manali
Altitude: 220 m
Driving Distance: Approx. 540 km
Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, where the expedition begins. After meeting the team and completing a short briefing, begin the overnight drive from Delhi to Manali through the Himalayan foothills.
Overnight drive.
Day 2 — Manali to Sethan & Acclimatization Ski Tour
Distance: Approx. 14 km
Altitude Gain: 2,700 m to 3,500 m
Drive from Manali to the Himalayan village of Sethan. The day is dedicated to acclimatization and adapting to altitude conditions. After settling in, begin a short ski touring session toward Lama Dug slopes above Sethan.
Overnight stay in Sethan.
Day 3 — Ski Touring to Sethan Dome
Maximum Altitude: 4,100 m.
Activity Duration: Approx. 5 Hours Ski Touring
Begin the ski touring ascent from Sethan toward Sethan Dome through open snowfields and alpine terrain. Reach approximately 4,100 meters before skiing back toward Sethan.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 4 — Gulaba Ski Tour
Driving Distance: Approx. 20 km
Maximum Altitude: 4,000 m.
Ski Touring Duration: Approx. 5 Hours
Drive from Manali toward Gulaba near the famous 14th Curve on the Rohtang route. Begin the ski touring ascent toward Gulaba Top through wide alpine slopes and high Himalayan terrain.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 5 — Patalsu Peak Ski Tour
Maximum Altitude: 4,220 m
Ski Touring Duration: Approx. 6 Hours
Drive from Manali to Solang Valley, where the ski touring ascent toward Patalsu Peak begins. The route passes through snow-covered forests, alpine meadows, and open ridgelines before reaching higher Himalayan terrain.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 6 — Sissu to Summer Thach Ski Tour
Altitude Gain: 3,100 m to 4,200 m
Depart early from Manali, cross through the Atal Tunnel and arrive in Sissu in the Lahaul Valley. Begin the ski touring ascent toward Summer Thach through pristine alpine terrain and expansive snowfields.
Overnight stay in Keylong.
Day 7 — Drilbu Kora Ski Tour
Maximum Altitude: 4,000 m
Ski Touring Duration: Approx. 4 Hours
Drive 13km from Keylong to Barbog, and start the ski touring ascent toward the scenic slopes of Drilbu Kora. (It is believed that Drilbu Ri is the palace of Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightened body and Guru Ghantapa meditated for years just by looking at the holy mountain. The mountain is also associated with Chakrasamwara which represents the great male-female union akin to the Hindu concept of Shiva-Shakti union.)
Overnight stay in Keylong.
Day 8 — Puker Ski Tour
Driving Distance: Approx. 6 km
Maximum Altitude: 4,500 m
Drive from Keylong to Puker village and begin the ski touring ascent toward the alpine slopes above Puker.
Overnight stay in Darcha.
Day 9 — Yotse Slope Ski Tour, Darcha
Driving Distance: Approx. 13 km
Maximum Altitude: 4,800 m
Depart early from Darcha and drive toward Yotse village. Begin the ski touring ascent toward the surrounding alpine slopes and high-altitude terrain.
Overnight stay in Darcha.
Day 10 — Shinkula Pass Ski Expedition
Driving Distance: Approx. 40 km from Darcha
Maximum Altitude: 5,800 m
Travel toward Shinkula Pass for a challenging high-altitude ski touring expedition through remote Himalayan terrain and expansive snowfields.
Overnight stay in Darcha.
Day 11 — Shinkula Pass Ski Touring
Maximum Altitude: Approx. 5,800 m
Continue the ski touring expedition in the remote terrain surrounding Shinkula Pass, exploring new lines and deeper alpine sections depending on weather and snow conditions.
Overnight stay in Darcha .
Day 12 — Return to Manali
Driving Distance: Approx. 100 km
Begin the return journey from Darcha to Manali through the scenic landscapes of the Lahaul Valley.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 13 — Rest Day in Manali
A relaxed recovery day in Manali after completing the high-altitude ski touring expedition. Participants may rest, explore the town, organize equipment, or enjoy the mountain atmosphere.
Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 14 — Departure & Arrival in Delhi
Driving Distance: Approx. 540 km
Depart from Manali and drive back to Delhi through the Himalayan foothills and northern plains.
Arrival in Delhi marks the conclusion of the expedition.
End of Services.
Package Inclusions
- All meals during the expedition
- All transportation from Delhi to Delhi
- Required permits and expedition logistics
- Basic medical and first-aid facilities
- Professional local ski touring guide services
- Ground support throughout the expedition
Package Exclusions
- Personal ski touring equipment and gear
- Personal expenses of any nature
- Tips and gratuities
Important Notes
- Participants should have prior skiing experience and good physical fitness.
- The itinerary may change depending on snow, weather, road, and safety conditions.
- High-altitude conditions require proper acclimatization and hydration.
- Final route decisions will be made by the guide based on mountain conditions.
- Contact E-mail: eccmanali@gmail.com
