Papsura Peak India - Kahlur Adventurers India

Mount Papsura 6451 M

  • Himachal
  • 19 Nights 20 Days
Mount Papsura India - Kahlur Adventurers India

Mount Papsura 6451 M

  • Himachal
  • 19 Nights 20 Days

Activity Level

6451 M
Technical Climb

Tour Type

Expedition

Country Region

India/Himachal Pradesh

Best Time

June – September

Group Size

08 max

PRICE FOR INDIAN CLIMBERS 2,25000/- INR

Kasol – Kasol 22 Nights – 23 Days

11 June – 03 July 2024

PRICE FOR INTERNATIONAL CLIMBERS  3,900/-$

Delhi – Delhi 25 Nights – 26 Days

09 June – 04 July 2024

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHT :

  • Welcome to Incredible India
  • Located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Papsura is one of the most challenging peaks to climb
  • Standing at an elevation of 6,451 meters (21164.7 feet)
  • Climb the Peak of Evil Mount Papsura
  • Visit of Kasol village one of the most famous villages in Himachal.
  • The challenge and adrenaline rush of climbing Papsura attracts adventurers and mountaineers from around the world, seeking a memorable and challenging expedition
  • Climbing Mont Papsura is a test of endurance, technical skills, and mental strength, making it an attractive challenge for experienced climbers.
  • Trek in the Parvati Valley of Kullu
  • The peak provides a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes and remote areas of the Indian Himalayas
  • Join The Adventure travel community of India.

Trek Overview:

Name of the ExpeditionPapsura peak (6451M/21164.7FT)
RegionHimachal Pradesh
Expedition GradeFully Technical
Walking Per Day6-7 Hours
Duration of Expedition25 Nights 26 Days
Pickup Point and DropNew Delhi IGI Airport
Pick Up and Drop TimingAs per the flight
Mountain RangePir Panjal Range
Co-ordinates32° 12' 45'' N, 77° 33' 13'' E
Guide No+91 8588846600
Travel RouteDelhi-Bilaspur-Kasol- Kutla- Saran Thatch-Samsi Thach -Kuta Thach(Baecamp)-Summit Mt Papsura6451-Tosh-Delhi
Guides ServicesExperienced climbing Sherpa

 

Mount Papsura 6451 M:

Mount Papsura, which translates to the “Peak of Evil” is one of the most challenging climbable mountain peaks in India. The expedition to Mount Papsura tests the resilience of even the most experienced mountaineers with its daunting elevation of 6,451 meters and numerous challenges. Papsura Peak shines brightly in the East Tosh Glacier of the Indian Himalayas and with its intensity, it is considered to be one the most sort after Pre-Everest Expedition peaks. On the Mt Papsura Peak Climbing expedition in India, you get the taste of adventure and thrill like nowhere else. Kahlur Adventures facilitates climbers from India and around the world who want to summit Mount Papsura and experience the adrenaline of climbing above 6000 M mountains in India.

Climbers around the world and many tourists are fascinated by this prodigy of Mother Nature. Mount Papsura remains entirely covered by snow and has unmatchable natural beauty. The abundance of nature’s finest flora and fauna bestowed upon this magnificent mountain peak has gained a lot of popularity. Mount Papsura is located at a peculiar point, dividing the lush Kullu and desolate Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. The strenuous nature of this mountain peak has led to rare attempts of climbing this Mountain Peak and if you are looking for a road or the better word is Mountain less travelled, an expedition to Mt Papsura is perfect for you. Among the various mountains of Himachal Pradesh, Mt Papsura offers an adventure of a lifetime.

The demanding nature of this climb makes it suitable for only dare-devils and experienced mountaineers. On the technical mountain peaks of Mt Papsura, you will also have to tackle unpredictable weather conditions and dangerously low temperatures. Under the expert guidance of Adventures tour operator company in India, Kahlur Adventures you will efficiently navigate these extremely difficult terrain. We, at Kahlur Adventures, have a team of skilled expedition leaders and climbing sherpa who know the mountains of Himachal Pradesh as the back of their hands. And it is our number one priority to keep you safe on your escapade. You can also go for Combo Dharamsura and Papsura peak climb for a more thrilling experience.

Skiing from Mount Papsura 6451M

Papsura peak is considered by many ski enthusiasts as one of the top locations in India for skiing above 6000 meters. Over the past few years, the ski down expedition on Mount Papsura has gained significant popularity, making it one of the premier peaks in India for skiing at such high elevations. In March 2013, Hilaree Nelson set a new record to successfully climb and ski down form out to climb and ski down from above 6000 M Mount Papsura 6451 M, Kahlur Adventures India specializes in organizing high altitude ski down expeditions in the country.

Government Employees Special Casual Leave (SCL) for Trekking and Mountaineering

As a Government Employee, you can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave when you join Kahlur Adventures on a trekking expedition of your choice. As per the rules of the Pay Commission, Special Casual Leave (SCL) can be availed for upto 30 days in a calendar year for mountaineering or trekking expeditions through a registered organization. As a registered travel and adventure company in the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Ministry of Tourism, Kahlur Adventures is at your service with a team of highly efficient tour operators. Trekkers need to apply for leave at least 20 days prior to the departure date of the trek.

Day 1– Arrive Delhi | Elevation: 300M
Day 2– Delhi – Bilaspur| Distance: 410 kms | Duration: 7 – 8 hours | Elevation: 680 M
Day 3– Bilaspur – Kasol | Distance: 157Kms | Duration: 4 – 5 hours | Elevation: 1580 M
Day 4– Acclimatization in Kasol
Day 5– Kasol to Tosh drive and Trek to Kutla | Elevation: 2825 M
Day 6– Kutla to Saran Thatch | Elevation: 3450 M
Day 7– Saran Thach | Elevation: 3,450 M to Samsi Thach | Elevation: 3,760 M
Day 8– Samsi Thach | Elevation: 3,760 M to Kuta Thach/ Base Camp | Elevation: 4,230 M
Day 9 to Day 23– Base Camp – Summit Papsura Peak 6451M-Basecamp
Day 24– Base Camp  to Tosh
Day 25– Tosh to Delhi (Full Day Drive)
Day 26– Delhi IMF Debriefing – Departure

Day 1- Arrive Delhi | Elevation: 300M

On the first day of the Mount Papsura Expedition, Kahlur Adventures welcomes you to Incredible India. Our representative will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel pre-booked for your overnight stay in Delhi.

Overnight in The Hotel at Delhi

Day 2- Delhi – Bilaspur| Distance: 410 kms | Duration: 7 – 8 hours | Elevation: 680 M

Before checking out in the morning, you will have your breakfast at the hotel. Later, you will head to Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) for a briefing and some paperwork. Kahlur Adventures’ representative will accompany you. After that, you will start for Bilaspur via Chandigarh. The drive to Chandigarh will take about 8 hours. The head of the Kahlur Adventures is also in Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh, evenig we met with the Kahlur team and dinner together.

Overnight at Bilaspur
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 3- Bilaspur – Kasol | Distance: 157Kms | Duration: 4 – 5 hours | Elevation: 1580 M

You will have your breakfast at the hotel and then check out. You will start on the drive to Kasol, Parvati Valley of Kullu district Himachal Pradesh. There will be a small halt at Mandi for lunch. Throughout today’s drive, you will see the beautiful landscapes of Himachal Pradesh unfolding before your eyes. Upon reaching Kasol after a 157 km drive, you will check into a hotel for the night.

Overnight at Kasol (Hotel/Guest House)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 4 – Acclimatization in Kasol

This day is reserved for acclimatization and meeting Kahlur Adventures’ expedition team which consists of local guides, kitchen staff, sherpa, etc. This day is also for the preparations for the expedition. You will have a detailed briefing of the next day’s plan and after that, you can explore Kasol. Kasol is a popular hill station in the Parvati Valley. You can indulge in the local culture and food at your own pace and enjoy the day in the mountains of India. After dinner, you will retire to your room for the night

Overnight at Kasol (Hotel/Guest House)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 5 – Kasol to Tosh to Kutla | Elevation: 2825 M

The day will begin with an early morning breakfast. You will check out from the hotel and drive to Tosh. After reaching Tosh, you will trek for about 3 hours to reach Kutla. On the way to the campsite, you will come across pine trees and waterfalls. The campsite is surrounded by Cedar and Maple trees and you will stay overnight in the tents here.

Overnight In Tents
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 6 – Kutla to Saran Thatch | Elevation: 3450 M

The day ahead is very exciting and you will wake to mesmerising views of sunrays filtering through the nearby trees. After breakfast, you will start the 12 hours trek to Saran Thatch. There will be a pit stop en route to have some rest and lunch. The entire trek is picturesque and will make you fall in love with the mountains of India all over again. Upon reaching Saran Thatch, you will set up the campsite with the help of Kahlur Adventures, have dinner and retire for the night.

Overnight In Tents
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 7 – Saran Thach | Elevation: 3,450 M to Samsi Thach | Elevation: 3,760 M

Post breakfast, you will start trekking towards Samsi Thach, your adobe for the night. On today’s trek, you will walk along the serene Tosh River and come across the mountain sheep and plants. Kahlur Adventures packs lunch for you to have en route while taking some rest on this long day. You will see the mountain peaks loaded with white snow all around you and stay overnight at the Samsi Thach campsite.

Overnight in The Expedition Tent
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 8 – Samsi Thach | Elevation: 3,760 M to Kuta Thach/ Base Camp | Elevation: 4,230 M

This day is very exciting as you will ascend to the Base Camp today. Kuta Thach is the base camp of both the Papsura and Dharamsura mountain peaks. Papsura and Dharamsura peaks in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India are sister mountain peaks and you get to witness the glorious Dharamsura peak from the top. To reach the base camp, you will cross the Tosh Glacier.

Overnight in The Expedition Tent
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 9 to Day 23 – Base Camp – Summit Papsura Peak 6451M-Basecamp (15 Day Climb)

The 15 days ahead are for ascending from Base Camp to Camp 1 , Camp 2 and 3. You will go for acclimatization walks as you keep gaining elevation. You will also get a training session from Kahlur Adventures’ trek leader on the proper usage of climbing equipment. On the day of the Summit, you will make your ascend towards not only the top of Mount Papsura but towards your dream of accomplishing this difficult yet rewarding task. From the top of Mt Papsura, you will get panoramic views of the nearby mountain peaks in their full glory. You can see the uninterrupted views of Kullu and Spiti Valley from here through the floating clouds. The captivating views of the rising Sun will make all the hardship you endured on the Mount Papsura Expedition worth it as you feel the icy cool breeze on your face. After spending some well-deserved time at the top, you will carefully start descending towards the Base Camp. A few days are reserved as a buffer if the weather conditions turn unfavorable or if something unforeseeable happens on the trek. You will trace back your path to the Base Camp, your abode for the night and the next day.

Overnight in High Altitude Tents
Meal: High Altitude Food + MTR

Day 24 – Base Camp  to Tosh

After an early morning breakfast at the Base Camp, you will start the trek to the Tosh Valley. The distance you will travel today is very long and you need to be steady to reach the Tosh Village. In Tosh, you will be placed in a guesthouse/hotel booked for you in advance by Kahlur Adventures. You will stay here overnight.

Overnight in Hotel
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 25 – Tosh to Delhi (Full Day Drive)

After breakfast in the morning, you will check out from the hotel and begin the drive to Delhi on the vehicle by Kahlur Adventures. IN route Bilaspur we stop for lunch at Chandigarh and then again start drive to Delhi. Evening we directly goes to the IMF office for debriefing of the expedition and then goes to hotel  for overnight stay.

Overnight at Delhi (Hotel)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 26 – Departure from Delhi

You will check out from the hotel after breakfast. Our representative will drop you at the airport for your departure. You will say your goodbye to Kahlur Adventures and we hope to meet you soon on your next adventure.

Meal: Breakfast only

Thank you so much
Best Regards
Kahlur Adventures India.

*PRICE PER PERSON *

(Kasol To Kasol 22 Nights 23 days)

Kasol - Kasol

2,25000/- INR

Departures Date 2024:

  • 11 June – 03 July 2024

*PRICE PER PERSON*

(Delhi To Delhi 25 Nights 26 days)

Delhi - Delhi

3,900/- USD

Departures date 2024:

  • 09 June – 04 July 2024

PRICE INCLUSIONS OR EXCLUSIONS:

Price Does Includes

  • 05% Govt GST
  • Forest permits/camping charges
  • High altitude climbing Sherpa
  • Indian mountaineering foundation permit/peak booking fee
  • Porter for climbers’ luggage maximum 20 Kgs per person up to base camp
  • Pickup and drop from Delhi International Airport
  • Transport (cab, tempo traveler)
  • Meal as per mentioned in the travel program (only veg)
  • Kitchen staff and helpers
  • Kahlur adventures basecamp manager
  • Hotel/Guest house booking as per program
  • Camping equipment’s (Tents, mattress, light & pillow)
  • All technical climbing equipment (Fix rope, snow stag, carabiners, Ice pitton, etc.)
  • High altitude ready to eat meals
  • Emergency use walkie talkie
  • Certified Mountain guides & climbing Sherpa
  • First aid kit (Carry by Guides)
  • Oxygen cylinders in every camp sight
  • Stand by car, jeep at Tosh Village
  • Certificate of accomplishment
  • All permits and expedition approval fees
  • Insurance of all the climbing Sherpa, mountain guides and kitchen staff
  • Trekking and climbing map
  • Individual North face tent in Base Camp for each climber
  • Satellite phone for emergency (used only by Kahlur adventure guides)
  • Weather forecast report from the Indian Meteorological department
  • Solar charger at the basecamp
  • Kahlur Adventure Kit ( T-shirt, sun cap, water bottle)

Price Does Not Includes

  • Personal Insurance
  • Any national or International flight tickets
  • Personal Sherpa
  • Personal climbing equipment’s
  • Personal sleeping bag
  • Documentary filming, camera, and drone permit fee
  • Toiletry Items and personal medicine
  • Any staff tipping
  • Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs
  • Anything that not mentioned in the Inclusion

Things To Know:

Winner of ‘Grand Prize’ and ‘Best Mountaineering Film’ award at IMF Mountain Film Festival, 2019. , Papsura, the peak of evil.

*HOW TO REACH KASOL*?

  • Via Flight: Bhuntar airport Kullu.
  • Via Train: No direct train to Manali
  • Via Bus: Overnight Volvo Buses from Kashmiri Gate ISBT to Kasol

THINGS TO CARRY:

  • ID Card (Passport, visa, voter ID)
  • Personal equipment’s (climbing shoes, harness, helmet, Descender, PCD, Carabiners, Ice axe and Prusik cord )
  • Summit day clothing
  • Climbing boots and crampons
  • Down sleeping bag
  • Down mattress (Inflatable)
  • Waterproof stuff sack
  • Rucksack
  • Duffle bag
  • Head light with extra battery
  • Pocket swiss knife
  • Altimeter watch
  • Cap
  • Gloves
  • Down jacket or down pants
  • Track Pant
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Warm clothes
  • Gloves
  • Warm socks
  • Medical kit
  • T-Shirts (full sleeves)
  • Toiletries
  • Muffler
  • Trekking bag, trek pole
  • Sunscreen, lip balm
  • Trekking shoes
  • Fleece jacket
  • Raincoat or windcheater

Payment & Cancellation Policy:

When you have firmly decided to undertake the Tour with Kahlur Adventures, you will need to book the trip with us. We must allocate enough time to prepare, obtain necessary documents and permits, and book hotels and Transport for the trip.
25% advance during the time of booking for confirmation
50% Amount one month prior of arrival in India
25% Amount to be one week prior of arrival in India

Cancellation Policy:

• If the cancellation is made 30 days before the tour starts, 25% of the full payment will be deducted and 75% will be refunded.
• If the cancellation is made 20 days before the tour start, 35% of the full payment will be deducted and 70% will be refunded
• If the cancellation is made 07 days before the tour start, 80% will be deducted and 20% will be refunded.
• No refund is made if the trip is cancelled after the departure for Expedition.
• No refund is made during the running tour.
• The cost of travel permit or any other documentation charges will not be refundable

Note: Kahlur Adventures do all the ground operations in advance (As soon as we received the confirmation request from the guest). We pay advance payment to all our vendors to ensure all the services that we promise with the guest.

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