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Lampak North 6181m- Full Service Climbing Expedition- Places Open


LAMPAK NORTH 6181M - Inviting Climbers  


Garhwal Himalaya, India 

Period: June-July 2020
Duration: 15 days ex Joshimath
Reporting at: Joshimath, tentative reporting date June 20, 2020*  
Grade: Moderate.  Basic snow and ice climb involving multiple camps and glacier travel .
Route: Joshimath- Juma-Ruing-Garpak-Kalla Bamak-BC- ABC-C1- East Ridge
Expedition type: Full service guided climb, summit support 



A few words about the region

The region is not much frequented and the records show only five or six visits since 1950. The first foray was by the Scottish team lead by W.H. Murray in the 1950's. There is no record of any ascents during this trip. After a gap of four decades a small team from Mumbai visited this glacier in 1990 but could not climb any peaks. They were followed, more than a decade later, by the large Punjab Police team lead by Dr. P. M. Das in 2003. They claim to have climbed two peaks marked as Lampak I (South) and Lampak II (North) on the maps. There are notings of two teams from West Bengal visiting this area as well.  In May 2009, a team from Mumbai successfully climbed Lampak North.   Source: On Lampak North, Vinay Hegde, The Himalayan Journal, Vol-65  

Suggested reading:   https://www.himalayanclub.org/hj/65/16/on-lampak-north/




For more information and to book your seat write to: Adventure Mania Himalaya 

An early bird discount of Rs.5000/ is on offer. Book your seat ASAP to avail that. 

Important Note:

 1- Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the Covid-19 pandemic the date of commencement of our trips may change. 

2- We believe, simply due to its remoteness, any form of mountaineering in the Indian Himalaya is a serious undertaking. Since the route offers technical ice sections, participants are expected to have appropriate climbing skills. 

 3-The high altitude alone requires a high degree of fitness and endurance. In addition, participants should already have some experience in high-altitude trekking and climbing. 

 4-Adventure Mania Sherpa and Guide team will fix rope, help ferry loads and set up camps, take you to the summit, and even cook for you all along the route/trip. 

 5-Our itineraries are built in a way so that the climber can acclimatise well and enjoy the expedition thoroughly and yet the trip ends within a comfortable time frame. 


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