10-Day Basic Mountaineering Program 2026

Customized 10-Day Basic Mountaineering Program

(Chandigarh – Manali) | India

This 10-day customized Basic Mountaineering Program is thoughtfully designed to provide a progressive, hands-on learning experience for aspiring mountaineers and adventure enthusiasts. Conducted in the Himalayan region around Manali and Solang Valley, the program combines theoretical knowledge, practical field training, and real high-altitude exposure to build strong foundational mountaineering skills in a safe and structured environment.

The itinerary is carefully paced to allow proper acclimatization, skill absorption, and confidence building. Participants are introduced to essential mountaineering techniques at lower elevations before gradually advancing to snow, ice, glacier, and rope-based terrain, culminating in a snow peak climb as a practical application of the skills learned.

This customized format allows flexibility in training intensity, learning pace, and focus areas, making it suitable for beginners with good fitness levels as well as trekkers looking to transition into technical mountaineering.

Program Overview

• Duration: 10 Days

• Training Area: Manali – Solang Valley – High Altitude Camps

• Altitude Exposure: Up to 4,200–4,500 m

• Training Style: Progressive, hands-on, field-based

• Accommodation: Hotels in Manali & high-altitude tents during training

What This Program Covers

• Physical conditioning and acclimatization techniques

• Understanding mountain hazards, weather, and terrain assessment

• Snow walking and movement on steep snow slopes

• Ice axe techniques including self-belay and self-arrest

• Rope handling, fixed rope climbing, and basic belay systems

• Glacier travel methods and crevasse rescue fundamentals

• Campcraft skills including tent pitching, camp management, and survival

• High-altitude nutrition, hydration, and cooking techniques

• Safety protocols, risk management, and altitude illness awareness

• Practical experience through a snow peak / summit attempt

Key Benefits of This Program

✔ Comprehensive Skill Foundation
Gain essential mountaineering skills required for future high-altitude expeditions and advanced courses.

✔ Progressive & Safe Learning Approach
The gradual altitude gain and structured training ensure better acclimatization and reduced risk.

✔ Real Himalayan Exposure
Train on actual snowfields, glaciers, and alpine terrain, not simulated environments.

✔ Hands-On Practical Training
Emphasis on field practice rather than classroom-only learning.

✔ Confidence & Self-Reliance
Develop decision-making, teamwork, and self-sufficiency in mountain environments.

✔ Ideal Stepping Stone
A perfect preparation for advanced mountaineering courses, alpine expeditions, and international climbs.

✔ Customizable Training Focus
Program content and pace can be adjusted based on group experience, objectives, and fitness levels.

PRE-REQUISITE TO JOIN BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE 

BMC will be conducted at an altitude of 2400m and above approximately and during the training program trainees will be ascending heights of up 5000m and above. Climatic conditions may vary during the training program and camps may remain snowbound with clod conditions. One should be well prepared with proper clothing wears, fitness level and right attitude to learn through the training program.

PHYSICAL FITNESS: Participants should be physically fit and mentally well prepared to endeavor the training program over a long duration period.  During the program participants are expected to carry their own gears and do load ferry training from camps to camps and during the expedition to the peak. Some days you will be required to walk with the full load over the long duration of walks, estimated backpack load would be around 15kg. Participants will be hiking through steep terrain with mixed of Snow and Rock during the peak ascent with snowshoes and crampons. One should be mentally prepared for cold weather conditions during the training program.

MEDICAL FITNESS: As the training programs are conducted at high altitudes, participants should be medically fit. Participants suffering from any of the following diseases should avoid applying for the courses.

• Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
• History of pleurisy or asthma.
• Frequent attacks of pharyngitis or sinusitis.
• BP should not be more than 140 mm Hg Systolic and 90 mm Hg Diastolic.
• Participants should not be suffering from osteoarthritis, Sacro sciatic syndrome, in growing toenails, multiple corn, internal derangements of knee, inguinal hernia, varicose veins and recurrent dislocation of shoulder joints.
• Participants should not be an old case of High-Altitude Illness/ Cold injury.

 * We advise you to seek consultation from the doctor before joining the course.

ALTITUDE EXPOSURE: As most of the training program is conducted on the high altitudes of Himalayans mountains, participants should have a previous experience of high-altitude exposure level above 2800m.

ROCK CLIMBING SKILLS: We advise participants who wish to join BMC to have certification in Sport Climbing Level 1 – Singapore National Climbing Standards [SNCS] standard.

ATTITUDE ON MOUNTAINS: It is your attitude, not your aptitude that determines your altitude. Positive mindset moves mountains. Even the biggest and tallest mountains you might think you’ll ever overcome. So having the right attitude to learn through the course is very important. A positive attitude keeps your energy levels high, your soul alive and allows you to burn brightly instead of burning out. Your attitude determines your levels of success and failure. The ability to face challenges successfully and moving on in life comes down to having a positive attitude.

• Minimum group of 4pax and above for the tour to confirm
• Promotional prices are limited till 28 Feb 2026.
• Limited time offer only, subjective to change
• Group Size Max 4-12Pax

📧 For any inquiries, please contact:

• Email: contact@sgtrek.com
• WhatsApp: +6592700908 

ITINERARY OVERVIEW:

10-Day Basic Mountaineering Program

Chandigarh – Manali (Himachal Pradesh)

Day 1: Chandigarh → Manali (2,050 m)

• Early morning departure by bus or tempo traveller

• Travel duration: approximately 8–10 hours

• Arrival, hotel check-in, and rest

Evening Program:

• Course orientation and briefing

• Personal gear inspection

• Introduction to mountaineering fundamentals

Overnight: Manali

Day 2: Manali – Acclimatization & Foundation Training (B)

Morning Physical Training (PT):

• Jogging and stretching exercises

Theory Sessions:

• Mountain hazards and risk awareness

• Types of snow and ice

• Overview of mountaineering equipment

Practical Sessions:

• Knot techniques: Figure-8, Clove Hitch, Bowline

• Short acclimatization hike (Old Manali / Solang Valley area)

Overnight: Manali

Day 3: Manali → Solang Valley → Base Camp (2,800–3,000 m) (B, L, D)

• Drive to Solang Valley

• Trek to Base Camp

Campcraft Training:

• Tent pitching techniques

• Camp layout and management

• Proper use of sleeping bags and sleeping mats

Evening Lecture:

• Mountain weather and forecasting basics

Overnight: Tents (Base Camp)

Day 4: Snow Skills & Icecraft (B, L, D)

Morning PT:

• Snow-based fitness and movement drills

Practical Training:

• Snow walking techniques

• Use of microspikes and crampons

• Ice axe handling (self-belay and self-arrest)

• Introduction to basic snow anchors

Overnight: Base Camp

Day 5: Rope Techniques & Load Carry (B, L, D)

Practical Rope Work:

• Rope coiling and throwing

• Fixed rope climbing

• Basic belay techniques

Additional Training:

• Load carry practice

Theory Session:

• Avalanches: types, terrain awareness, and safety

Overnight: Base Camp

Day 6: Base Camp → Advanced Camp (3,500–3,800 m) (B, L, D)

• Load ferry and ascent to Advanced Camp

Skill Development:

• Route selection and navigation

• Snow slope assessment and hazard evaluation

Evening Session:

• High-altitude cooking techniques

• Nutrition and hydration in the mountains

Overnight: Tents (Advanced Camp)

Day 7: Glacier Travel & Rescue Skills (B, L, D)

Practical Training:

• Glacier walking techniques

• Rope travel on glaciers

• Crevasse rescue basics:

  • Team arrest methods

  • Introduction to pulley systems

Theory Session:

• High-altitude illnesses: AMS, HAPE, HACE

Overnight: Advanced Camp

Day 8: Summit Attempt / Snow Peak Climb (4,200–4,500 m) (B, L, D)

• Early alpine start

• Ascent of a nearby training peak
  (e.g. Friendship Peak shoulder / CB Range training peak / unnamed snow dome)

On-route Practice:

• Step cutting

• Snow belay techniques

• Descent to Base Camp

Overnight: Base Camp

Day 9: Base Camp → Manali (B)

• Trek down to Solang Valley

• Drive back to Manali

• Equipment return and inspection

Evening:

• Course debrief, feedback, and certification briefing

Overnight: Manali

Day 10: Manali → Chandigarh (B)

• Early morning departure

• Program concludes upon arrival in Chandigarh

*Note:

• Course schedule is subjective to weather conditions on the mountains and will be rearranged accordingly during the program.
• All accomodation throughout the program is on twin sharing basis
• Meals: Meals in Manali – only breakfast & Meals on camp – 3 meals included daily

TRIP INCLUSIVE / EXCLUSIVE OFF: 

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• SGTREK Leader
• SGTREK-Certification of BMC completion
• SGTREK-Certificate of Peak Climbing during the Course – If Team is Planned
• IMF Qualified Mountaineering Instructions / Mountain Guides
• Pickup Drop off from Manali and all transports in Manali to BC as per itinerary
• All Hotel/ Cottage stay in Manali (sharing basis) as per itinerary
• Course Instructor / Training / For leading the climb, fixing rope, and opening the route for the climbers. The services of experienced High-Altitude porters (HAP’s) for assisting with load ferry and camp. Guides,cook, cook helper, HAP staff.
• Camp coordinator / Manager during the expedition.
• Mules to transport luggage and camp equipment up to base camp and back to the road.
• Camping on twin sharing basis in 2-man tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, camping chairs etc.
• Wildlife / environmental Permits and other Peak climbing permits
• All Technical Gears, Jumar, Helmet, Rope, Ice Axe etc. needed for Mountaineering will be provided.
• First Aid for group/Medical support. 

PACKAGE EXCLUDES: 

• International Flight / Domestic Flights
• Transfer from Chandigarh– Manali – Chandigarh
• Visa to India
• Any accommodations in Delhi / Chandigarh
• Any accidental, emergency, travel, or medical insurance for the climbing party. It is strongly recommended that the participants get themselves comprehensively insured before the expedition/course.
• Any evacuation charges (medical emergency or otherwise), or hospitalization or physicians’ consultation charges needed during the course.
• Meals/beverages or drinks of any sort, including soft drinks, alcoholic / non-alcoholic drinks or bottled other than specified in the itinerary
• Tipping of the drivers, camp staff or guides etc.
• Any photography charges or camera charges or batteries.
• Any shopping charges or transfers for personal visits to the market etc.
• Any other services not specifically mentioned in the service inclusions.
• Any charges for a manual or helicopter evacuation, in case of a medical emergency or the like.
• Any personal climbing gear or equipment, unless specified otherwise
• Any other expenses like accommodation, meals, additional transfers other than the trip shall be paid by the clients.
• If participants falls ill or unable to continue due to any injury or personal reason and cannot continue with the program shall need to bear all the additional expenses incurred during the process.

PRE / POST DEPARTURE DETAILS: 

*More detailed program will be sent to the participants who sign up for the event. We will also be conducting a sharing session for the team before to the trip and get your prepared with all the gear list, clothing, Course Briefing / Training Guidelines. Etc. There will also be a pre training hike program for the participants to get your ready for the course. 

FLIGHT ITINERARY:  Approx. overall flight cost SGD600+ 2 ways 

Do check with us for flight booking and other domestic arrangements

Singapore – Delhi – Chandigarh – 2 Ways

Chandigarh – Manali – Chandigarh (road transfer)

🚫 Tour Cancellation Policy

Once the tour has commenced, no refund shall be made for any portion of the trip not utilized by the participant. This includes, but is not limited to, services such as accommodation, transport, meals, or trekking arrangements that are unused due to personal reasons, illness, or early departure.

In the event that the tour or any part thereof must be cancelled, delayed, or altered due to Force Majeure conditions — including but not limited to adverse weather, natural disasters, flight disruptions, political unrest, or any other circumstances beyond the operator’s control —

• The full tour amount is strictly non-refundable.
• Every effort will be made to modify or reschedule the affected portion of the itinerary in coordination with local authorities and service providers.
• Any additional costs arising from such changes (e.g., extended stays, alternative transport, or revised logistics) shall be borne by the participants.

SGTREK and its Local Partners shall always prioritize traveller safety and comfort, and decisions will be made in the best interest of the group based on expert assessment of local conditions.

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• Acknowledge all the TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://sgtrek.com/terms-conditions/
• Acknowledge that YOU have read and agreed to RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FORM of (SGTREK) : https://sgtrek.com/sgtrek-indemnity-form/
• YOU have read all the above paragraphs and YOU know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. YOU hereby assert that your participation is voluntary and that YOU knowingly assume all such risks.
• YOU acknowledge the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by completing this form and unconditional release of all liability to SGTREK PTE. LTD.

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For any queries related to the event do contact below person:
Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email :  contact@sgtrek.com

This trip was organized by: 
SGTREK PTE. LTD .
Reg. No. 201816267K
STB License No. 03160

Address: 28A, Kandahar Street
Singapore 198889
Email: contact@sgtrek.com
WhatsApp: +6592700908
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