Group Departure Dates 2025
Pick up: Mall Road, Manali
Yunam Peak Expedition is a non-technical peak for climbing. It is located near Baralacha pass and lies in Lahaul near Ladakh border in Himachal Pradesh. Yunam Peak Expedition is open for those who are looking for a High-Altitude challenge. Its duration is short and altitude is 6,100 m, which even the most difficult treks in India don’t attain. Climbers must put grit against grit and overcome this hurdle with strong will and determination.
Yunam Peak got its name after the holy lake ‘Yunam Chho’, which is located in the vicinity of the base camp. So, it was a pilgrimage route to the lake at earlier times, but now Yunam Peak Expedition is a highly recommended non-technical peak expedition. The actual climbing starts from Bharatpur, to where we can approach by taxi. The route is mixed with snow tracks, scree, and heaps of sharp loose rocks.
Yunam Peak Expedition climb demands substantial fitness levels including some experience of high-altitude trekking. Climbers must put grit against grit and overcome this hurdle with strong will and determination. Yunam Peak is a rare six-thousand Himalayan trekking destination of a similar category to Stok Kangri & Kanamo Peak. As Yunam Peak is 20,000 ft high, proper acclimatization before summit push is a must.
Yunam Peak lies in Zanskar range within Trans Himalayas and to the north of Great Himalaya and south of Ladakh range. What this means is, from the summit you can see a vast stretch of Lahaul and Spiti area including Chandra-Bhaga (CB peaks) and Mulkila range peaks facing south – south west and Zanskar range peaks to your east, north east.
How to Reach Manali
Manali is a famous tourist destination & hub of adventure sports in India. This Himalayan town is situated 2,000 meters above sea level on the banks of Beas River. Manali is a gateway to Lahaul and Spiti as well as Leh-Ladakh. Yunam Peak Expedition levels up your adrenaline rush.
Nearest Airport: Bhuntar Airport is the nearest airport. It is situated on NH21 about 50 km from Manali. Air India has regular flights to the airport from New Delhi.
Helicopter taxi service: Pawan Hans the Government of India charter agency provides heli-taxi service connecting Shimla to Chandigarh, Kullu and Dharamshala.
Nearest Railway Station: There is no close rail-head available close to Manali. The nearest broad-gauge rail-heads are at Kiratpur Sahib 268 km, Kalka 275 km, Chandigarh 310 km.
By Road: Manali can be reached from Delhi. The road distance from Delhi to Manali is 570 km. Luxury buses including semi-sleeper Volvos usually ply overnight on this route, which is best and cheapest for solo travelers. One can hire a taxi from Delhi to reach Manali.
Facts About Yunam Peak Expedition
Region: Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh
Route: via traditional route
Duration: 7 Days
Hike: 25 km approx.
Altitude: 6,111 m | 20,100 Ft.
Grade: Moderate-Challenging
Best Time: June to Sept
Trip Begin: Manali.
Trip End: Manali.
ATM: Manali & Jispa
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