Deo Tibba

About this departure

Deo Tibba is the great snow dome east of Manali, the 'seat of the gods' in local belief. The approach climbs from Jagatsukh through Chikka and Seri to Tainta and the high glacial lake below the mountain, then onto the glacier. A long expedition with high camps — a fine first 6,000 m peak for a climber who has done the training.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Days 1–2 — The walk-in
   From the road-head through forest and meadows to the high pastures — easy days that start the acclimatisation.
2. Days 3–4 — Base camp and skills
   Base camp is set; the team practises crampons, ice axe, rope and self-arrest on nearby slopes.
3. Day 5 — Higher camp
   Loads go up to the higher camp; the team sleeps high.
4. Summit day — The top
   An alpine start in the dark, the summit around mid-morning, and down before the snow softens.
5. Buffer — Weather days
   Spare days held for weather — the mountain decides when.
6. Last day — Walk-out
   Back down the valley and the drive to Manali.

What's included

• Expedition leader and climbing guides
• Permits the peak needs, arranged by us
• Base and high-camp tents, kitchen, all meals
• Technical group gear: ropes, anchors, fixed lines
• Porters / mules for camp loads
• First-aid, oxygen and a rescue plan
• Transport Manali to the road-head and back

Not included

• Travel to Manali
• Personal climbing gear (can be hired)
• Climbing and medical insurance
• Anything not listed as included