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Fitness requirements vary by trip grade. For beginner treks like Bhrigu Lake or Beas Kund, being able to jog 4–5 km in 30 minutes without exhaustion is sufficient. For moderate crossover treks like Hampta Pass, 5–6 km in 35 minutes plus basic stair training is advised. For 5,000 m & 6,000 m technical expeditions (Friendship Peak, Kiagar Ri, UT Kangri), we recommend a dedicated 8-week cardiovascular, core, and weighted backpack endurance regimen. Our team shares a customized training schedule upon booking.

Absolutely. Over 40% of our participants travel solo, and a significant portion are women. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment or inappropriate behavior. Female trekkers are provided separate tent accommodations (or shared exclusively with other women upon request). Our guides and camp crew are thoroughly vetted professionals who uphold a warm, respectful, family-like environment.

Peak Core India provides all group camping and technical hardware: 4-season high-altitude tents, sub-zero sleeping bags, foam insulated mats, dining facilities, ropes, crampons, ice axes, helmets, and climbing harnesses. You need personal clothing (layered thermal base layers, fleece, down jacket, waterproof shell), broken-in trekking boots, backpack, trekking poles, and headlamp. We offer quality gear rental in Manali and Leh if you do not own specific equipment.

Our fees are 100% transparent with zero hidden charges. Inclusions cover all meals from Day 1 camp to the final day, high-altitude tent stay, certified mountaineering guides, camp cooks and porters, forest permits and wildlife entry fees, technical gear, and emergency medical kits (including pulse oximeters and oxygen cylinders). Personal porterage for your private duffle and transit to/from base hubs are clearly detailed on each package page.

We follow evidence-based altitude protocols recommended by the Wilderness Medical Society. Every itinerary includes conservative ascent rates and mandatory acclimatization days. Our leaders conduct twice-daily pulse oximeter (SpO2) and pulse checks, logging scores using the Lake Louise AMS scoring system. If any climber shows persistent symptoms, our strict protocol mandates immediate descent under escort, assisted by supplemental oxygen and hyperbaric support.

Safety is engineered into our logistics. All expeditions carry high-altitude medical kits, medical oxygen, and emergency communications (satellite messagers where permitted, plus VHF mountain radios). We maintain 24/7 emergency dispatch contact with local district authorities, Indian Army/ITBP outposts, and local Himalayan search and rescue teams. In severe emergencies, our protocol initiates rapid ground stretcher evacuation and helicopter dispatch where accessible.

You can confirm your slot by filling out our enquiry form or messaging us directly on WhatsApp. A deposit of 30% to 50% confirms your seat on the departure batch. The remaining balance is payable 15 days prior to the trip start date. We accept UPI, direct bank NEFT/IMPS transfer, and credit cards with official GST-compliant tax invoices.

Yes, many high-altitude regions in Ladakh (like Korzok, Pangong, Umling La), Spiti, and mountaineering peaks require permits from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), Himachal Forest Department, or Ladakh District Administration (Inner Line Permits for foreign nationals and protected areas). Peak Core India arranges all necessary government permits, environmental fees, and trail clearances on your behalf. You simply need to provide valid government ID and passport photos.

Himalayan weather is dynamic. Day temperatures in summer can be sunny (+15°C to +20°C), dropping to 0°C to -5°C at night. In winter, temperatures range from -5°C to -25°C. Every technical expedition includes built-in summit buffer days. If severe weather, blizzards, or unseasonal avalanches occur, our lead instructors make safety-first route adjustments or descent calls without hesitation.

We understand emergencies happen. If you cancel 30 or more days before departure, you receive a full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. For cancellations 15–29 days prior, 50% is refunded or 100% can be converted into a travel credit voucher valid for 12 months. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable due to pre-booked mountain permits and logistics, but voucher transfers may be evaluated on a compassionate case-by-case basis.