Bada Shingri Glacier Fixed departure

Bada Shigri is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the Chandra valley of Lahaul and feeds the river Chenab. Bada Shigri glacier is more than 25 km. long and about 3 km. wide and is surrounded by high mountains on three sides. It is said that this glacier formed Chandertal lake by causing a major havoc in Chadra valley in 1936. Bada Shigri glacier was traveled by an all women mountaineers team in 1956.

Date: 1 - 14 October 2011

Expedition type: exploratory

Difficulty: 5/10; mildly difficult

Physical condition: Participants need to be in good physical condition with an ability to walk for 12-15kms a day with 15-20kg of load in a backpack. Need help in training yourself for the glacier walk? Please get in touch.

Reservations close on: September 15, 2011.