5000+ mtrs on October - which trek is best?

gobbledegeek · Sep 17th, 2007, 13:59

Hello

I want to do a trek in october but not sure if weather/cold will permit it.
Is there a ladhak or himachal or Uttaranchal/Uttarakhand trek possible that isn't going to require technical icecraft and stuff?

Cheers

vistet · Sep 17th, 2007, 14:47

All treks in Ladakh in October , with any serious heights , will involve some seriously cold nights , I would recommend some prior cold experience under less strenous forms. Coping with cold also becomes harder when at altitude. Water levels low , fording lot easier.

arjunm · Sep 17th, 2007, 19:21

A couple of IMers are doing the Roopkund trek first week of October. Why not join them? The trek is fabulous in terms of scenic beauty and also gives you the 5000 mts high. And yes, you will not need any technical gear.

There is a team that is leaving on 28 September (from Delhi) and another solo trekker on 29 September. Let me know if you want more details on them.

If you are looking to do any serious 5000 mts + trek in late October, perish the thought.

Arjun

gobbledegeek · Sep 17th, 2007, 22:13

sigh .. I won't get leave until mid october. This will have to wait until May next I think then ... but let me confirm my leave status this week.

Thanks for the info. Will let you know later this week.

Cheers

gobbledegeek · Sep 17th, 2007, 22:14

Whats the night time temp around here in Oct? Know any websites/links?

Cheers

praks · Sep 21st, 2007, 18:02

It is possible if you trek in Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit crossing the Thorong La at 5000+mtr. is possible in late October or early November. On the Everest side, the trek to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo and the Cho La also ventures above 5000 mts. There are many other treks above 5000 m. in Nepal which are possible in October/November.

sumant · Sep 21st, 2007, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunm

A couple of IMers are doing the Roopkund trek first week of October. Why not join them? The trek is fabulous in terms of scenic beauty and also gives you the 5000 mts high. And yes, you will not need any technical gear.

There is a team that is leaving on 28 September (from Delhi) and another solo trekker on 29 September. Let me know if you want more details on them.

If you are looking to do any serious 5000 mts + trek in late October, perish the thought.

Arjun

Hi Arjun, I am exactly looking for an opportunity to get in touch with a group who is planning to do this kind of treck. can you help me get in touch with them?

Piyush · Sep 21st, 2007, 22:17

5000+ Roopkund...try to do it before october end....

chits007 · Sep 23rd, 2007, 03:57

@sumant: We are that group who are leaving on 28th night.
If you want more info follow this thread..
Roopkund Homkund Trek Advise

Anyother thing PM me..

gobbledegeek · Sep 24th, 2007, 16:29

Thanks. Will let you know once I firm up my plans. Enjoy your trip!

Cheers

gobbledegeek · Sep 24th, 2007, 16:31

I heard ppl don't let you trek solo in nepal - they steal your stuff and sabotage your plans if you don't hire a local guide. Any body else can verify this ?

Thanks for the idea. I will look at my nepal guide more closely.

Cheers

Sep 17th, 2007, 13:59	#1
gobbledegeek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pune, india Posts: 100	5000+ mtrs on October - which trek is best? Hello I want to do a trek in october but not sure if weather/cold will permit it. Is there a ladhak or himachal or Uttaranchal/Uttarakhand trek possible that isn't going to require technical icecraft and stuff? Cheers

Sep 17th, 2007, 14:47	#2
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,691	All treks in Ladakh in October , with any serious heights , will involve some seriously cold nights , I would recommend some prior cold experience under less strenous forms. Coping with cold also becomes harder when at altitude. Water levels low , fording lot easier. __________________ high road to ..

Sep 21st, 2007, 18:02	#6
praks Senile Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 291	5000+ Trek It is possible if you trek in Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit crossing the Thorong La at 5000+mtr. is possible in late October or early November. On the Everest side, the trek to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo and the Cho La also ventures above 5000 mts. There are many other treks above 5000 m. in Nepal which are possible in October/November.

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gobbledegeek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pune, india Posts: 100	sigh .. I won't get leave until mid october. This will have to wait until May next I think then ... but let me confirm my leave status this week. Thanks for the info. Will let you know later this week. Cheers

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gobbledegeek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pune, india Posts: 100	Thanks. Will let you know once I firm up my plans. Enjoy your trip! Cheers

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gobbledegeek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pune, india Posts: 100	I heard ppl don't let you trek solo in nepal - they steal your stuff and sabotage your plans if you don't hire a local guide. Any body else can verify this ? Thanks for the idea. I will look at my nepal guide more closely. Cheers

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