Hanuman Tibba (5,982 m), Manali: Route & Expedition Guide
The steep snow pyramid that watches over Manali.
About twelve days from Manali: past the glacial lake of Beas Kund, up a snow couloir to Tentu Pass and across a crevassed glacier to a summit of steep snow and ice. A serious climb for trekkers who have done a mountaineering course and want their first technical Himalayan summit.
- 5,982 m summit (19,626 ft)
- About 12–13 days from Manali
- May–Jun Sep–Oct
- Grade technical snow & ice
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How high is Hanuman Tibba, and how hard is it to climb?
Hanuman Tibba (5,982 m / 19,626 ft) is the steep snow peak above the Solang valley near Manali, where the Dhauladhar meets the Pir Panjal. Among the 5,000 m peaks of India it is a technical climb, not a trek: about 12–13 days from Manali via Beas Kund and Tentu Pass, with glacier travel and 45–50° snow and ice near the top. Climb it in May–June or September–October.
Published heights for Hanuman Tibba run from about 5,860 m to 5,982 m depending on the survey: many expedition plans quote 5,932 m, and an old Survey of India sheet marked the top as “Point 19,450 feet”. This page uses 5,982 m (19,626 ft), the figure on Wikipedia and in our list of India’s highest peaks.
The peak stands on the Kullu–Kangra boundary, and Wikipedia calls it the highest peak of Kangra district. It is one of the best-known Himachal peaks, and part of the Indian Himalaya guide on this site. If you have not climbed in the Himalaya before, Friendship Peak, on the same Solang approach, is the natural first step.
Route, camps and altitudes
The standard route starts in Manali. A short drive up the Solang valley reaches the Dhundi road-head, and the trail climbs through the meadow of Bakarthach to Beas Kund, the glacial lake at the source of the Beas river, which serves as base camp at about 3,600 m (11,800 ft).
Above base camp, teams ferry loads to Camp 1 and then climb a steep snow couloir to Tentu Pass, at about 4,750 m. A glacier traverse with crevasses leads to summit camp at about 5,050 m. Summit day starts in the small hours on snow and ice reported at 45–50°, using crampons, an ice axe and a jumar on fixed rope. Camp heights differ between teams, so the figures below are rounded.
| Camp / point | Altitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manali | 2,050 m / 6,726 ft | Gear check and briefing |
| Bakarthach | 3,300 m / 10,827 ft | Meadow camp; walk in from the Dhundi road-head |
| Beas Kund (base camp) | 3,600 m / 11,811 ft | About 3,500–3,700 m; glacial lake, rest and snow-craft day |
| Camp 1 (advanced base) | 4,300 m / 14,108 ft | About 4,000–4,600 m; load ferry, then move up |
| Tentu Pass | 4,750 m / 15,584 ft | About 4,700–4,800 m; steep snow couloir to the col |
| Summit camp | 5,050 m / 16,568 ft | About 5,000–5,100 m, across a crevassed glacier |
| Hanuman Tibba summit | 5,982 m / 19,626 ft | Pre-dawn start; snow and ice of 45–50° reported |
A 12-day Hanuman Tibba plan
- Day 1 · ManaliArrive, gear check and briefing.
- Day 2 · Dhundi to BakarthachDrive to the Dhundi road-head in the Solang valley and walk up to the meadow camp.
- Day 3 · Bakarthach to Beas KundWalk on to base camp beside the glacial lake, about 3,600 m.
- Day 4 · Base campRest and snow-craft practice: crampons, ice axe, rope and jumar.
- Day 5 · Camp 1Ferry loads and move up to advanced base.
- Day 6 · Camp 1Acclimatisation and a load carry towards the pass.
- Day 7 · Tentu PassClimb the snow couloir to Tentu Pass, about 4,750 m.
- Day 8 · Summit campCross the glacier, roped, to summit camp at about 5,050 m.
- Day 9 · Summit dayStart before dawn, climb to the 5,982 m summit and return to camp.
- Day 10 · Down to base campDescend over the pass to Beas Kund.
- Day 11 · Back to ManaliWalk out to Dhundi and drive to Manali.
- Day 12 · Reserve dayKept free for weather on the mountain; used earlier if needed.
Itineraries vary with the outfitter, group and weather; rest days are added when needed.
How hard is Hanuman Tibba?
The walk to Beas Kund is a trek, but the summit is a technical snow-and-ice climb, and much harder than nearby Friendship Peak. You climb a steep couloir to Tentu Pass, cross a glacier with crevasses roped together, and finish on a steep pyramid where snow and ice of 45–50° are reported. Crampons, an ice axe and a jumar on fixed rope are essential.
Expect outfitters to ask for a Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) or equivalent, plus earlier high-altitude treks. Hanuman Tibba is not a beginner peak; a good path is a first summit such as Friendship Peak, then a BMC, then this climb.
- TrainingA Basic Mountaineering Course or equivalent experience.
- ExperienceEarlier high-altitude treks, ideally a first snow summit.
- TechniqueCrampons, ice axe, rope travel on a glacier and jumaring on fixed rope.
- FitnessSeveral long load-carrying days and a summit day that starts in the small hours.
- AcclimatisationSleeping altitude rises in steps (3,300 m, 3,600 m, about 4,300 m, 5,050 m) with a rest day at base camp.
Best time to climb Hanuman Tibba
May and June are the main season, with full snow cover on the couloir and glacier and long days before the monsoon.
September and October follow the monsoon with clearer, drier weather and colder nights.
July and August are monsoon months on the Kullu side, with rain and poor visibility, and winter is for experienced teams only.
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BestPossibleClosed / not advised
Permits for Hanuman Tibba
Himachal Pradesh requires climbers to go through an HP Tourism-registered outfitter with registered guides, and every participant must carry life and rescue insurance under the state’s adventure-activity rules. Your outfitter arranges the local permissions.
Foreign nationals also need permission from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF): apply at least 90 days ahead. For peaks up to 6,500 m the IMF base fee is US$500 for a team of two, plus per-member charges and US$500 liaison-officer equipment hire (IMF peak-fee page, checked 1 Oct 2026). More in our guide to climbing permits in India.
The 2026 Kangra trekker registration covers ten Dhauladhar routes in Kangra district; the standard Hanuman Tibba approach starts from Solang in Kullu district and is not one of them.
What a guided Hanuman Tibba expedition includes
The price depends on your dates, group size and nationality, so we quote each expedition. Tell us your dates on WhatsApp and you get one plan and one quote. Foreign nationals also pay the IMF fee and liaison-officer charges, shown separately.
- Certified mountaineering guides and support staff
- Tents, camps and all meals on the mountain
- Group climbing equipment (ropes, fixed lines and anchors)
- Local permissions and paperwork
- Hotel nights in Manali
- Transfers to and from the Dhundi road-head
- Acclimatisation and reserve days in the plan
What to pack
- Insulated mountaineering boots that take crampons
- Crampons, ice axe and a jumar (ascender)
- Climbing harness, helmet, carabiners and slings
- Down jacket and warm layers
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm summit gloves plus liner gloves
- Glacier sunglasses (UV400) and sunscreen
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Trekking poles
- Two water bottles and a personal first-aid kit
History of Hanuman Tibba
Early climbers called the peak the “Solang Weisshorn”; a 1964 note in the Himalayan Journal says it was believed to be named Hanuman Tibba by local hillmen.
The same note, by Robert Pettigrew, records that the first ascent was made in 1912 by Bruce’s guide Führer and a small party, and that it was then the only major summit climbed in the group west of Manali. The route of that first ascent is not recorded.
The peak itself has been climbed many times since, but two lines are reported still unclimbed: the direct line on the west spur and the north face.
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Hanuman Tibba: questions climbers ask
How high is Hanuman Tibba?
5,982 m (19,626 ft) on Wikipedia and in our dataset. Other surveys and many expedition plans give about 5,930 m.
Is Hanuman Tibba a trek or a climb?
A climb. The walk to Beas Kund is a trek, but the summit is a technical snow-and-ice climb with a couloir, a crevassed glacier and steep slopes near the top.
How difficult is Hanuman Tibba?
Much harder than Friendship Peak: a steep snow couloir to Tentu Pass, glacier travel with crevasses, and snow and ice of 45–50° reported below the summit, climbed with crampons, an ice axe and a jumar on fixed rope.
Do I need a mountaineering course to climb Hanuman Tibba?
Expect to need a Basic Mountaineering Course or equivalent, plus earlier high-altitude treks. It is not a beginner peak.
How many days does a Hanuman Tibba expedition take?
About 12–13 days from Manali back to Manali, including a rest day at base camp and a reserve day for weather.
What is the best time to climb Hanuman Tibba?
May–June and September–October. July and August are monsoon months on the Kullu side.
Where does the Hanuman Tibba climb start?
At the Dhundi road-head in the Solang valley near Manali. The route goes via Bakarthach, Beas Kund base camp and Tentu Pass.
Who first climbed Hanuman Tibba?
The Himalayan Journal records a first ascent in 1912 by Bruce’s guide Führer and a small party.
Can Suzu Travels arrange a guided Hanuman Tibba expedition?
Yes. We pair you with a registered Himachal outfitter and certified guides, sort the permissions, and add your hotel in Manali and transfers — one plan and one quote on WhatsApp at +91 70874 88961.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — Hanuman Tibba
- Himalayan Journal 25 (1964) — Expeditions and Notes
- Outlook Traveller (2016) — Climbing Hanuman Tibba
- PeakVisor — Hanuman Tibba
- Indian Mountaineering Foundation — peak fees for foreign expeditions
- Indian Mountaineering Foundation — expedition application rules
- HP Miscellaneous Adventure Activities (Amendment) Rules 2021
- The Tribune — Kangra makes registration compulsory for trekkers
