The rugged mountain scenario of Spiti valley has attracted me more than ever to this different side of the Himalayas. Last winter, Trek the Himalayas invited me to join their recce team to Kanamo Peak cimb and I was overjoyed. The trek gave me a whole fill of breathtaking cold desert vistas, bare mountains, patchwork of green and yellow lining the villages Kaza and Kibber, precarious walk on boulder moraine and more such specialties.
Having done serious climbs like Stok Kangri with TTH before, I was confident that this trek would be a high for me. Added to this was the constant guidance of recce team leader and founder of TTH, mountaineer Sandeep Rawat.
It has been a treat to be a part of TTH’s exploratory trek tem member. When Rakesh and Sandeep started recce in the Kanamo Peak trail I was excited to tag along as a chief explorer. The mountainous terrain of Spiti is a whole different call from what I have seen of the Himalayas mostly in Uttarakhand and Himachal so far.
Besides a good test of stamina, the trek includes elements of cultural tourism at Kibber’s Key monastery and an important lesson in high-altitude acclimatization. I found the acclimatization break at Kibber on Day 3 an especially judicious one as compared to other companies that offer 2-3 days of rest stoppage, thus unnecessarily stretching the trek for no real advantage.
It was Sandeep Sir’s confidence and technical expertise that we could do the summit. He is an excellent motivator and if he is around, one feels and motivated.
It was undoubtedly an experience I won’t forget my entire life. It was all about moving out of your comfort zone and experiences the adventure and thrill at its best.
Harender was constantly motivating. The support he gave mentally to trekkers was excellent. Friendly face leading always seems positive.
For my 1st trek it was awesome experience. The trek for me was perfect to experience everything which I desired. The food quality was excellent which really amazed me. Keep it up.
Mostly we travelled distance between Mahavir & it was fun.
From a sunny day to snowfall, rainfall enjoyed every moment. Had a nice travelling group.
It was a very good experience especially thanks to our trek leader for having lots and lots of patience and tolerating beginners like me.
Gopal is very knowledgeable guy with lots of information about trekking. It is very nice & beautiful trek we can see all the natural beauties in a single trek kike green trail meadows and snow trail.
Abhishek was very friendly, helpful, caring went out of his way to help the trekkers complete the trek.
Experience of a lifetime. Really glad I could complete the trek. The trek guides were very friendly & helpful. Could not have completed the trek without their help.
Unexpected experience. Very nice. Good facilities and safety awesome trek ever. Beautiful places. Awesome weather. Great help by all the trek leaders. Superb experience.
Chaman Thakur is a good leader. He guided us well. He was firm about the rules and at the same time, he became a good friend.
A lifetime experience which was made memorable by excellent service and care taken by all the TTH team.
