DAY 1 : Travel to Manali (2050 m)

• Begin the first day of your expedition at Manali where you settle in your accommodation and acclimatise yourself with the mountain air
• Get comfortable with your surroundings and learn about what to expect over the next few days, the basic do’s and don’ts in the mountains, and how to maintain the environment
• Get your backpack and gears ready.

DAY 2 : Journey from Manali (2,050 M) to Dhundi (3,150 M) via Solang Nalla and then further on to Bakkarthatch (3,300 M)

• Start your day early and after a hearty breakfast get into your car that will drive you to the starting point of the trek at the village of Dhundi. The drive takes you through Solang Nalla which is near Solang Valley Road and you reach your destination by 10:30 Am
• Enjoy views of the Solang Valley as you go along the mountain roads and see the quaint stone houses of the locals as well as paragliders flying above
• Embark on your 4.5 km trek from Dhundi by 12:30 PM along a relatively easy incline. After about an hour you will enjoy views of tall mountains like the Seven Sisters
• Continue on your trail which starts getting rocky with big boulders and steep ascents, stop at a clearing to catch your breath and get some rest
• Set out on the uphill climb that takes you through dense mountain forests where you can also spot certain common Himalayan birds
• Arrive at your first campsite at Bakkarthatch by early evening where you will pitch tents and then go for an acclimatisation walk. Come back and spend the night at the campsite

DAY 3 : Trek from Bakarthatch (3,300 M) to Advance Base Camp at Lady Leg (3,840 M)

• Start your third day of the Friendship Peak trek early with tea and a warm breakfast before packing your tents and setting off for your trek up all the way to Lady Leg
• Prepare yourself for a fairly steep climb to Advance Base Camp which you will reach after about 3 hours of trekking. The views are breathtaking here and you will cross several beautiful meadows covered in colourful flowers
• By lunchtime you will arrive at the advanced base camp where you will pitch your tents
• Spend the rest of the day acclimating yourself to the conditions here, moving up to higher patches with snow, getting used to technical mountaineering equipment, and enjoying the sights of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges

DAY 4 : Make way from Load Ferry to Summit Camp (4,000 - 4,200 M)

• Begin the day with a sumptuous breakfast and prepare to set out on a more difficult hike today in the snow along steep and slippery terrain
• You will notice that you are slowly leaving the lush green meadows behind as you get closer to the Summit Camp. Your path will have deeper snow and several loose rocks now and you will be able to several other peaks like Tibba, Hanuman, Priyadarshini, Deo Tibba, and Indra Asan
• Set up your tents once you reach the campsite and spend the remainder of the day getting used to the snowy conditions here and learning how to use the technical equipment. Return to Lady Leg where you will spend the night

DAY 5 : Journey further on to Summit Camp (4,000 - 4,200 M)

• Get all the items you require for the Summit push such as all necessary clothing, equipment, and snacks, and set out again on the same trail you took yesterday
• Start your hike after a hot lunch around 2 o’clock in the afternoon after getting a good rest and sleep through the morning as you will have to stay up through the night
• In case the weather conditions are unstable, you will start your Summit Push from Lady Leg itself

DAY 6 : Trek to the Summit (5,289 M)

• After giving your body adequate rest, getting used to the extreme cold weather, and preparing for the most difficult day of your trek, set out for the Summit between 1 and 2 AM
• Carry all the necessary gear and be prepared to go on an entire day of walking. After about 30 minutes of manageable walking, you will have to embark on about 7-8 hours of a very steep and difficult climb that also involves walking on flat snow
• You will come across several difficult boulders that will require constant manoeuvring on your part. The parts where the rocks are exposed require certain technical skills and the use of equipment like ice-axe.
• You should be able to reach the col around 5 or 6 AM and thus be able to experience a magnificent sunrise with the entire Pir Panjal range and Manali glowing up before your eyes
• Enjoy the gorgeous views and allow your body some rest before resuming your climb along the steep incline all the way up to the shoulder of the mountain in about 3 hours and another 3 hours to the summit
• Reach the summit by around 9-10 AM where you can soak in the stunning views before starting your descent
• After a tricky descent amid melting snow, you will reach Summit Camp around 1-2 PM. Pack your tents and go further down to Lady Leg where you will rest for the night

DAY 7 : Reserve Day

The seventh day is reserved as a rest day for any unforeseen difficulty or bad weather.

DAY 8 : Departure to the starting point

• Trace your journey back to where you started on the last day of your trek starting at Lady Leg, Bakkarthatch, Dhundi, and finally to Manali
• You will reach Manali by early evening if you start around 9 AM and you can either spend the night at Manali and go further on your return journey by night