- 7D/6N
- Manali
- 7D/6N
Location - Manali
Start Point/End Point: Manali Bus Stand
Start Time/End Time: The trek start at 10:00 AM on day 1 and ends at around 03:00 PM on day 7.
About the Kanamo Peak:
The Kanamo Peak looms behind Kibber and Tashi Gang villages, hidden away at the heart of Spiti. The Kanamo Peak Trekisfabulous and probably the best way for one to experience a climb to 6000m in India. Kanamo means ‘White Lady’. This peak can be approached and does not require any mountaineering skills and can be climbed properly if one is acclimatized. It is a fascinating trek with a different quality of Himalaya’s i.e. barren mountain desert with sparse vegetation with a touch of snow. Once you reach the summit you will get a 360-degree view of the whole region which is very fascinating. From the summit you can get the views of faraway Kullu, Kinnaur and Ladakh.
About the Kanamo Peak Trek:
The Kanamo Peak trek trail opens up much splendour of the mighty Himalayas. During your trek, you will come across some steep path as you approach the summit from South East side of the ridge. You will start this exciting trek from Manali and travel to Batal, as you take the route you will catch the sight of verdant Kullu and Manali valleys along the barren terrain of Lahaul and Spiti valley through Rohtang Pass. Adding to the entire experience is the trekking experience to mesmeric Chandratal and camping by the water body. You will be making your way through Spiti Valley, passing by old world charmed monasteries and ambling through high hamlets.
The Kanamo Peak trek is rough throughout that is mix of snow, boulder moraine and scree and it is meant for the experienced trekkers who had done high altitude trekking before and not meant for beginners. The cold desert has been a motherland to thousands of Tibetans belonging to the Mahayana sect of Narayana Buddhism brimming with an authentic insight of Spitian Culture enclosed with traditional dance, dresses, home stays, architectures, local cuisine and songs deeply rooted, into the diversity of Spiti.
Quick Facts:
Trekking Distance: 27km
Maximum Altitude: 19,600ft
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Airport: Bhuntar Airport, Kullu which is 52 Kms from Manali
ATM: Kaza, has the last ATM point before your trek begins.