Kanamo Peak Trek
If you are looking for a high altitude trek in a short duration and low budget, Kanamo Peak is for you. The name 'Kanamo' is composed of two words, Ka and Namo which means "a white lady". Kanamo peak standing at a height of 19,600 feet in Spiti Valley is no doubt a thrilling adventure but meant for those who consider themselves super fit & have experience of at least one high altitude trek. This is one of the few peaks which do not require any technical skills of mountaineering. However an altitude like should not be taken lightly. You should get proper acclimatization done to avoid chances of AMS which are very high particularly on a trek like this. Kanamo can be considered as a good alternative to Stok Kangri & Friendship Peak which are other trekking peaks in India. From the summit, one gets grand views of Ladakh, Spiti, Pin Parvati Pass, Parang La and peaks of Kinnaur side. The best time to climb Kanamo Peak is May to July.
Kanamo Peak Trek is a moderate plus trek i.e. it requires more strength and endurance than moderate level treks. It is a high altitude trek climbing to the height of 5974 meters. Therefore, it is recommended that you first gain an experience of trekking to altitudes of 4500 meters and learn about campsite basics, ascending descending on mountain trails, basics of high altitude acclimatization process and then move up a notch with Kanamo Peak Trek. For details on trek difficulty level, please read on Bikat Rating Scale
Should have at least 7-10 trek days in the Himalayas in their kitty. For the trek’s achieving more than 5000 meters, a person must have a prior experience of trekking at altitudes of or more than 3700 meters
If you are not meeting these benchmarks, please use the preparation schedule to improve your fitness till you achieve the above benchmarks.
One should be familiar with the following:
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The minimum age limit is 13 years. However, minors aged between 13 to 17 should be accompanied with their parents or guardians. If you are above the age of 60, kindly carry a medical certificate from your doctor that deem you fit for adventure activities like trekking.
The best season to do this trek is the summer season. The months of July - August are the best months to do this trek.
The base of the trek is Kibber. We will drive from Kaza to Kibber. The distance of around 19 km is covered. From the Kanamo Basecamp, we trek halfway and then take a cab ride to Kibber.
The base of the trek is Kibber. We will drive from Kaza to Kibber. The distance of around 19 km is covered. From the Kanamo Basecamp, we trek halfway and then take a cab ride to Kibber.
The only cellular network is only available till Kaza that of BSNL.
The small town of Kaza is famous for its monasteries and local markets.
We use four-season tents and the sleeping bags we use are rated from -15 to -20 degree celcius.
We dig dry pit toilets and set up one toilet tent for a batch of seven people.
A trek leader will be assigned to lead you on the trek.
We will stay at a guesthouse in Manali and will camp during the rest of the trek.
The temperatures vary between 19 - 8 degree Celsius during the summer seasons.
We will drive from Kaza to Kibber which is the base village and back to Kaza at the end of the trip.
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