Dark Peak Trek (Kalanag)
Uttarakhand's darkest summit. A 6,387m peak attempted by almost nobody. A journey into the unknown.
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand · 10 days · Groups of 4–8
Highlights
- →Kalanag — 6,387m, one of the most accessible 6,000m peaks in Uttarakhand
- →Approach through Dayara Bugyal — one of India's finest meadows
- →Barnala Tal glacial lake below the summit glacier
- →Glacier walk and crampon use — technical mountaineering introduction
- →Less than 20 attempts per year
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Dehradun → Barsu
Base village for Dayara and Kalanag.
Barsu → Dayara Bugyal
Enter the alpine meadow.
Dayara → Barnala Tal
Glacial lake below the main peak.
Acclimatization day
Rest. Glacier observation. Technical gear fitting.
Barnala → Glacier snout camp
Advance camp at glacier edge.
Glacier camp → High camp
Crampon use begins. Steep glacier.
Summit attempt
Pre-dawn. Summit or high point. Return to high camp.
High camp → Barnala Tal
Descend off the glacier.
Barnala → Barsu
Exit the high zone.
Drive: Barsu → Dehradun
Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 10 breakfast
- ✓Expedition camping gear
- ✓Mountaineer guide (IMF certified)
- ✓Basic technical equipment — crampons, ice axe
- ✓IMF peak permit
- ✓Transport: Dehradun to Barsu and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Dehradun
- ✗Personal mountaineering gear
- ✗Medical and rescue insurance (mandatory)
FAQs
Do I need prior mountaineering experience?
Yes — this is a glaciated peak. You need basic crampon and ice axe experience at minimum. We run this for people who want their first 6,000m attempt, not absolute beginners.
Logistics
Meeting point
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
21 years
Fitness required
Expert — mountaineering experience required
Starting from
₹38,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: June 2026
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