​Black peak expedition (Kala nag trek):

• Day 1: From Dehradun to Sankri
• Day 2: From Sankri to Taluka drive and trek to Osla
• Day 3: From Osla to Ruinsara Lake
• Day 4: From Ruinsara Lake to  Kyarkoti (Base Camp)
• Day 5: Load Ferry
• Day 6: From Base Camp to Advance Base Camp
• Day 7: From Advance Base Camp (ABC) to Camp 1
• Day 8: From ABC to Camp 1
• Day 9: From Camp 1 to Summit Camp
• Day 10: Day of Summit attempt
• Day 11: Reserved for Summit attempt
• Day 12: From Summit Camp to Base Camp
• Day 13: From Base Camp to Osla
• Day 14: From Osla to Taluka and drive to Sankri
• Day 15: From Sankri to Dehradun

Detailed Itinerary of Black peak expedition (Kala nag trek):

Day 1: From Dehradun to Sankri

From Dehradun, we’ll travel to Sankri very early in the morning. You may eat your breakfast at Kempty Fall, which is a popular picnic location with a waterfall. At Purola, stop for lunch in the middle of your tour. It’s a gorgeous trip to Sankri, you’ll get beautiful views from your window as you pass through Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainbagh, Damta, Newman, Purola, Mori, and Netwar. Sankri is a small town with wooden huts serving delightful cuisine. It welcomes you to a view of snow-capped mountains, pollution-free air, and a rejuvenating atmosphere.

Day 2: From Sankri to Taluka drive and trek to Osla

After breakfast, take a cab to Taluka, which is 11 km from Sankri. There are few concrete dwellings and motels in this little hamlet. The walk begins from Taluka and leads to Osla. Pass through lush forests dotted with walnut trees, with vistas of Himalayan villages ahead. After a moderate elevation, you will arrive at Osla village, the largest settlement of the region known for its culture. The villagers worship Duryodhana at a temple dedicated to him. After erecting your tents and exploring this charming location, relax for the night.

Day 3: From Osla to Ruinsara Lake

Early in the morning, after breakfast, trek towards Ruinsara, a glacier lake revered by the people for the purity of its waters.

Day 4: From Ruinsara Lake to Kyarkoti (Base Camp)

Make a wish at Ruinsara Lake and then travel to Kyarkoti (Base Camp). The sight of Black Peak from here is enough to fuel you for the days ahead. Set up your tents and settle in for the day at Kyarkoti, a meadow surrounded by mountains and pebbles.

Day 5: Load Ferry

Take the ferry, your essential gear & clothing required for the summit push, from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp. It’s a fair bit of altitude gain from Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp but also a good trial run to get accustomed to the slopes and terrain of the peak. Trek back to Base Camp. Stay the night there.

Day 6: From Base Camp to Advance Base Camp

Follow the same route from Base Camp to ABC that you did yesterday – through moraines, glaciers, and ice. You will start to realize that everything seems easier the second time around. Overnight at the Advance Base Camp.

Day 7: From Advance Base Camp (ABC) to Camp 1

Load the ferry from ABC to Camp 1. With a majestic view of Swargarohini to the North and Bandarpooch to the south, we have now reached a terrain rich in hidden and open crevasses. Return to Advance Base Camp after setting up Camp 1.

Day 8: From ABC to Camp 1

Continue on the same way you took yesterday. The journey from ABC to Camp 1.

Day 9: From Camp 1 to Summit Camp

The ascent from Camp 1 to Summit Camp is difficult. You will reach the campground, which is at a height of 5500m, after 3-4 hours, and get to witness the magical view of Black Peak. Retire early after pitching the tents.

Day 10: Day of Summit attempt

After analyzing the weather and trail conditions, start early after midnight. Hence, one immediate challenge is the night cold and the violent winds of the altitude. furthermore, the ice remains strong and firm in the morning, making walking on it easier. The summit climb is fairly challenging and involves navigating vertical ice walls of a gradient between 70-75 degrees with a height of 75-85 feet. These sections will require the use of fixed ropes and jumars to climb until we make it to the ridgeline. The height of Black Peak (Kala Nag) is 6387 meters, and the ascent is hard. Traversing the summit will leave you feeling satisfied with a sense of achievement. After clicking a few pictures and spending a short time there, return to Summit camp.

Day 11: Reserved for Summit attempt

An extra day to attempt the summit.

Day 12: From Summit Camp to Base Camp

Following a successful summit ascent, descend from the Summit camp to the Base camp.

Day 13: From Base Camp to Osla

Descend from Base Camp to Osla Village, where you’ll spend the night. Spend your last day in the midst of forests and mountains enjoying every moment.

Day 14: From Osla to Taluka and drive to Sankri

Begin your descent to Taluka by bidding farewell to this charming community of locals. When you get there, take a little break. The walk comes to a conclusion here, and transportation to Sankri will be provided. Your expedition ends here but not before some celebration.

Day 15: From Sankri to Dehradun

Leave for Dehradun early so that you can reach by 6:00 pm and board your bus/flight timely from there.

Risk and Liability for Black peak expedition (Kala nag trek):

We will endaevor to make your program smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, the entire course of trekking depends on the ranges of the mighty mountains, physical health, and environmental conditions. Therefore, TrekNomads shall not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstances and natural disasters such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snowing, cancellation of flight and delay, any type of sickness including altitude sickness.

Fitness Criteria for ​Black peak expedition (Kala nag trek):

This trek requires a good level of fitness.

If you're not already following a fitness regime, you would need to follow the regime that will be shared with you. The training routine is spread over four months and you would be expected to work out at least 4 times a day. The regime is designed to help you climb smarter even in higher altitudes. The regime consists of a good combination of exercises that works on all parts of your body including - Upper Body, Core, Endurance, Lower Body, Shoulder strength and along with streamlining your breathing pattern. When followed religiously, you can rest assured that you will be ready for the trek. Not only does this regime help you with the trek, but it will also help you inculcate a sense of fitness in your day-to-day life. 

Do’s and Don’ts for Black peak expedition (Kala nag trek):

• We believe in leaving the mountains in a better condition, which is why we follow a no-litter policy on our treks. Each trekker will have to bring back the waste that is created during the trek.
• Trekking is best enjoyed when you’ve worn comfortable clothes. Try and avoid wearing Jeans, bright colours and heavy apparels as much as possible.
• A lighter backpack always helps you have a better trek, try and carry just as much as needed.
• Always be in sight of your trek lead, if you feel the need to stop for any reason at all, please keep the trek lead informed.
• If you do come across any reptiles, animals or even insects during the trek, please keep your calm and let it patiently pass by. Any kind of noise and panic will scare them as well.
• Do not venture out into the forest/waterfalls on your own as it may be dangerous.
• Trekking is a good adventure, having said that, it is our primary responsibility to take good care of ourselves and be compassionate towards fellow trekkers
• If, at any point, during the trek, you feel uneasy or unwell, please inform the trek lead immediately
• Tune in to the sounds of nature while on a trek and avoid carrying speakers or playing music during the course of the trek
• To help you enjoy the trek to the fullest, we avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol, and other intoxicants during the course of the trek

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