Kanamo Peak Expedition- Update

We are happy to bring back the Kanamo Peak Expedition, one of the highest trekkable summits in India. This beautiful trek of Himachal Pradesh was paused since 2020 and now opened again for trekkers.

Kanamo Peak trek takes you to an impressive height of 19,553 ft. The summit gives you amazing views of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti Valleys. This trek lets you experience the rarely seen beauty of rugged mountains of Himachal. You trek through dry mountain deserts with very little greenery, and patches of snow near the summit.

What Makes the Kanamo Peak Expedition Special?

Kanamo Peak is one of the most loved expeditions, because of its scenic beauty and the beautiful trail. Apart from its scenic beauty, something which makes this trek special is its accessibility. Trekking a peak over 19,000 meters usually requires technical equipment, while this is one such rare peak which hardly requires technical mountaineering gear, only a good fitness level and experience.

This trek is suitable to trekkers with a decent previous trekking experience. The terrains are tough, and being at such high altitude the risk of AMS is higher. Symptoms like headache, nausea and dizziness are common, but they should not be ignored. The summit day is again tough, but the amazing views make up for it.

From the summit you get a 360 degrees view of surrounding peaks and valleys. You can easily spot peaks of Spiti, Kinnaur and Ladakh. You can also spot the Parang La and Pin Parvati Pass in the distance. The views are just amazing!

Major Destinations You Get to Visit

Himachal is one of the most beautiful states, and during this expedition you get to explore the beauty of the rugged side including the Spiti Valley. Here are the major stopovers and key destinations you get to visit during Kanamo Peak Expedition with Trek The Himalayas.

Chicham Bridge: During your acclimatisation day at Kibber, you will get to visit the beautiful Chicham Bridge which is a popular tourist spot. This is considered to be the highest bridge in Asia, and definitely is an engineering marvel.
Key Monastery: This is another known destination of the Spiti Valley, it is one of the oldest and largest monasteries of the Spiti Valley. It is painted in bright colors from outside and inside you would get to see amazing things from history, like ancient murals and more.
Kaza: Kaza is a beautiful town in the Spiti Valley, which is known for its ancient monasteries and vibrant festivals. The stunning landscapes of Kaza are very different from the usual ones we get to see on our treks.
Manali: Manali is a well- known hill station of Himachal Pradesh, and you can explore Manali before or after your journey.

Kanamo Peak Expedition Itinerary

Kanamo Peak trek is a challenging grade trek, since the change in altitude is significant, and requires proper acclimatisation and guidance. Here is a peek into the itinerary we follow, we have added two whole days for rest, acclimatisation and training.

Quick Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Manali
Day 2 – to Kaza drive
Day 3 – to Kibber drive
Day 4 – Day at Kibber
Day 5 – from Kibber to Base Camp
Day 6 – Acclimatization at Base Camp
Day 7 – Base Camp to summit and back to Base Camp
Day 8 – Base Camp to Kibber, drive to Kaza – Manali
Buffer Day – Reserved for weather-related delays.

You can read the detailed itinerary here.

Bookings for the Kanamo Peak Trek

If you have been waiting for too long to do the Kanamo Peak expedition, and find yourself a perfect fit for this one, you should not be waiting anymore. The bookings are now open for the August batches which is the ideal month for this trek. By this time, there is no harsh snow blocking your way, the views are clear and beautiful, and the daily weather is comfortable for trekking.

The currently open batches are from 23rd August to 29 August, and 30 August to 5 September. Book your slots before they fill out, and for any assistance feel free to reach out to us.