• Trekkers arrive in Manali and check in at the assigned homestay. The Terranova Expeditionteam introduces the expedition schedule, safety guidelines, weather briefing, and emergency protocol. Gear inspection ensures that every climber is equipped properly for snow conditions.
• After an acclimatization walk and personal preparation time, trekkers attend the evening briefing session that explains summit push strategy, acclimatization goals, hydration routine, load management, and terrain expectations.
• Meals: Dinner
• Stay: Homestay in Manali

• The trek begins after a scenic drive to Jagatsukh village, rich in cultural history and traditional Himalayan architecture. From here, the trail rises gradually through forests and alongside the rushing river, introducing trekkers to alpine terrain rhythm.
• The ascent continues through wooden bridges and grassy lands, opening into the vast meadows of Chikka, surrounded by waterfalls, granite rock formations and breathtaking views.
• This campsite is known for extremely clear star visibility—an ideal acclimatization environment for mental preparation and team coordination.
• Trek Duration: 5–6 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Stay: Tents at Chikka
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• The route gradually steepens and transitions into moraine and glacial rock terrain. The trail occasionally crosses icy streams and glacial runoff channels. On arrival at Seri Base Camp, trekkers witness one of the most dramatic base camp settings in the region—an enormous alpine meadow opening into panoramic rock and snow walls.
• This campsite allows trekkers to acclimate effectively before gaining further altitude. The evening involves an acclimatization walk, hydration routine and summit gear readiness checks.
• Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
• Trek Duration: 5 hours
• Stay: Tents at Base Camp

• This day focuses on acclimatization by performing a load ferry. Trekkers carry limited gear up to Summit Camp (4200 M) and return to Base Camp. This process allows the body to improve oxygen absorption by experiencing higher elevation temporarily before returning to lower sleeping altitude.
• Training continues informally during this day, reinforcing crampon walking, rope team discipline and breathing control.
• Evening includes summit strategy briefing and hydration monitoring.
• Total Hours: 6–7 hours
• Stay: Base Camp Tents

Trekkers move fully to Summit Camp today. Steady pacing and cautious movement ensure efficient altitude gain without stress. Summit Camp is positioned on glacial terrain with wide-open snow and ice visibility.

On arrival, tents are established and trekkers rest early, hydrate heavily and consume high-calorie meals to prepare for the summit push.

The summit briefing includes:

• Gear setup and dress layering demonstration
• Turnaround time policy
• Rope team strategy
• Headlamp communication signals
• Emergency and retreat plan

Stay: Summit Camp (Tents)

Summit attempt begins between 1 AM – 2 AM, timed for the best snow stability and reduced wind exposure. Trekkers travel in rope teams led by expert mountaineering guides.

Summit Day Experience

• Initial moderate gradient across snowfields
• Steeper incline approaching the glacier face
• Sunrise emerging behind Pir Panjal range
• Ridge climb to summit crest
• Expansive 360° panoramas including Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba, Indrasan and endless mountain chains

Reaching the summit is a moment of pure achievement and emotional pride. After photography and controlled summit time, descent begins carefully back to Base Camp.

Duration: 10–13 hours
Altitude Gain: 850 M
Stay: Base Camp

• Descent to Jagatsukh trail exit follows a gradual pace. Vehicle pickup returns trekkers to Manali for closing ceremony and certificate distribution.
• Stay: Manali Homestay
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Used only for weather delays, recovery extension or route blockage.