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reo purgyil expedition

Duration
19 Days/18 Nights
Altitude
6816 meters
Difficulty
Hard
Temperature
22°C To -16°C
Distance
62 Km
Location
Himachal Pradesh

Reo purgyil peak

Nestled in the district of Kinnaur of Himachal Pradesh, Reo Purgyil is one of the most special peak for mountaineers because Reo Purgil is heightest peak if Himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude of about 6,817 m from the sea level. Another name of Reo Purgyil is Leo Pargial. 

Reo Purgyil has a dome structure and is part of a large massif that rises above the River Sutlej. On the northern side of this large massif, the Spiti River flows at full speed. 

We describes the Reo Purgyil expedition, how to reach it, the best time to do Reo Purgyil Expedition and some other facts related to this Expedition.

Something about Reo Purgyil's peak

Located near the India-China border, Reo Purygil peak has a different beauty. It is a challenging path to reach this peak situated in a remote part of India. This peak has been lately recognized as an expedition for trekkers and mountaineers.

The shape of Reo Purygil is sharp and includes rocky terrain. It is high on both sides and covered with snow for the whole year. Many climbers have tried their best to reach this peak but failed. Very few people have succeeded in reaching the top of Reo Purygil peak.so you need good Mountain experience to conquer this Peak, Nako village is the last road on this route. 

Weather at Reo Purygil peak 

Reo Purygil peak faces the harsh climate for a major part of the year. It is normally covered with snow which makes it difficult to reach this point. Climbing this mountain peak is very challenging, But mountaineer Hunji love to climb this peak and face many challenges on the way. 

At night, the weather can go below zero degrees Celsius in Reo Purygil. You need good thermal wear while going on this journey. You will face low oxygen levels at this peak. So, it is necessary to carry ample oxygen cylinders to reach this peak. 

How to reach Reo Purgyil? 

Our expedition to Reo Purgyil will start from Manali. It is 18 to 20 days long expedition trail starting from Nako village. Look at the full itinerary of Reo Purgyil in the below section:

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Manali:

Day 02: Drive Manali to Kaza:

Day 03: Drive from Kaza to Nako:

Day 04: Acclimatization in Nako:

Day 05: Nako to Transit 1:

Day 06: Transit 1 to Transite 2 :

Day 07: Transit 2 to Reo Purgyil Base Camp:

Day 08 to 16: Base Camp to Summit Reo Purgil Peak and back to Base Camp:

Day 17: Base Camp to Transit 1:

Day 18: Transit 1 to Nako And Drive to Manali:

Day 19: Departure from Manali:

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Manali

On day 1, you will reach Manali by morning. it is quite a long journey. Manali is a small town with immense beauty and boundless nature. It is blessed with a mesmerizing backdrop of snow-covered mountains. Your journey will be truly a thrilling one and you must take amazing images of picturesque places with your camera.
After resting and relaxing short briefing session with the expedition leader, team introductions, and gear check. Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 02: Drive Manali to Kaza (183km, 6 - 7 hours)

Today, we will start the journey in the early hours of the morning right after breakfast. it will be a long journey and you must be mentally prepared to face some challenges on your route to Kaza, we will start driving in the morning and reach Kaza. After reaching Kaza, we will take some rest  and start exploring the Kaza. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Kaza.

Day 03: Drive from Kaza to Nako ( 1010 kilometres 3 - 4 hours)

On day 3, we will drive again  from Kaza to reach Nako village at elevation  of 36,62 meters, starting point of expedition, this small village is located near Nako lake, explore village and meet locals, enjoy the beauty of the high-altitude cold desert of Himachal, briefings, and preparations for the trek ahead.overnight stay in Nako.

 

trekking from Chitkul in the morning. Keep in mind that we have to cover a long distance today on this trekking trail. The distance between Chitkul and Narua is around 20 km but it is a tough path. 

You must carry enough water as it is a long and tiring journey. By evening, we will reach Narua. It is a beautiful place with surreal beauty. You will enjoy your time in Narua. We will have our delicious dinner and stay at Narua’s campsite. 

Day 04: Acclimatization in Nako

Acclimatization in Nako is a very important part of preparing for the Reo Purgyil Peak expedition, Acclimatization allow climbers to adapt to the high altitude and low oxygen levels of the region. Situated at an altitude of 3,662 meters, Nako, on this day we will do some day hike up site to village and back to Nako at evening, overnight stay in Nako.

Day 05: Nako to Transit 1

On day 5 we will start our trek to Transite 1, in the morning. Keep in mind that we have to cover distance of around 4 to 5 kms today on this trekking trail.You must carry enough water as it is a thrilling journey. By evening, we will reach Transit 1. It is a beautiful place with surreal beauty. You will enjoy the beauty. We will have our delicious dinner and stay at Transit 1. 

Today, we 

Day 06: Transit 1 to Transit 2

Today, we will trek to  from transit 1 to transit 1. In the morning, we will start our trek. The trail includes the ascending path towards the transit 2. It is tough and we have to take each step carefully on the path. 

We will reach transit 2 by noon and take a rest in our tents. In the evening, we will have tea and dinner. We will spend some time in cold weather and enjoy the sweet sleep of night in our tents.

 

Day 07: Transit 2 to Base Camp

On day 7, we will trek to the most important location of the expedition. The journey is long and covers a distance of around 6 km. At each step, the shivering cold will make your feet stop but you have to go on to reach your destination. We have to protect ourselves from cold winds.

The base camp of Reo Purgyil peak is full of thrill and adventure and includes several challenging twists and turns. We will reach Reo Purygil Base Camp by evening. Take some rest and enjoy your tea time. Enjoy the wonderful nature around this base camp and capture some pictures with your camera. Take a good sleep in your tents and gain excitement to reach Reo Purgyil peak.

Day 08 to 16: Base Camp to Summit Reo Purgil Peak and back to Base Camp

Day 8 to 16 the Reo Purgil Peak expedition involves a challenging and gradual ascent from base camp, the team acclimatizes and carries supplies to higher camps, first going to Camp 1 and then to Camp 2 before setting up the summit camp. After several days of preparation and rest, rope fixing we will go to the summit and back. the climb to the summit begins at midnight, crossing steep snow slopes and technical sections to reach the top of Reo Purgil After reaching the summit, the next few days are spent descending back to base camp, reconnoitering the route and ensuring a safe return while celebrating the success of the expedition.

Day 17: Base Camp to Transit 1

In the morning, our trek will start from the Reo Purgyil base camp to Transit 1, we have to walk down towards the slope is steep and you have to be careful while walking down. 

The journey from Reo Purgyil base camp to Narua town is around 7 to 8 km. We will reach Trasit 1 by evening. We will enjoy tea and spend nature. Our night stay is in Transit 1.

Day 18: Trek from Transit 1  to Nako and drive to Manali

This is the last day of the trek. We will take the same route as we took before. From Nako, Do not forget to click on some nice photos of expedition. After reaching Nako, we will start driving to Manali.Will reach Manali at late evening party in hotel and  overnight stay in Manali.

Day 19: Departure from Manali 

On this day you can explore Manali or travel back to home with bundles of sweet memories of expedition with team Broza Adventures 

 

Inclusion And Exclusion

Inclusions:

Our packages include the following things:

  • Transportation expenses from Manali to Nako and back to Manali.
  •  Service of experienced and certified expedition instructor and a team of cook helps.
  • Charges of stay for 1st night in Manali to last night in Manali on 19th day.
  • Meal options available with veg food and egg meals for group members 
  • Forest permits, camping charges, and expedition permits.
  • Tea, lunch, breakfast, and dinner from day 1 dinner to Breakfast on day 19 with tea in the morning.
  • Common porter, cook for every group member, and mountaineering staff
  • First aid box with an oximeter and portable oxygen cylinder.
  • Camping gear, mattresses, and sleeping bags 20 
  • All climbing gears: crampons, ice axe, climbing boots, gaiters, harness, helmet, all ropes pp rope, static and dynamic etc.
  • Sanitized rooms and guest rooms 

Exclusions:

We do not provide the following things in our packages:

  • Pick up and drop from nearest airport.
  • Any type of service not covered in inclusion section
  • Vehicle charges, flight tickets, bus tickets or train tickets to reach Manali 
  • Tips, off-loading service for trekker’s bags, insurance, and snacks not included in the section of inclusion 
  • Hospitalization charges or rescue fees 
  • Any expense that goes beyond the limit of our trekking package 
  • Any refund on the booking of the trekking package 

Things to carry on the Reo Purgyil Expedition

Reo Purgyil expedition is one of the toughest treks. It is a region that experiences snow throughout the year. You must carry the following things while going for the Reo Purgyil expedition:

  • 1 trek pole for a smooth walk 
  • 1 woolen cap and 1 sun cap to cover head properly in cold winds 
  • 3 trek pants
  • 1 waterproof jacket with 1 wind jacket 
  • Backpack 
  • Bag with a capacity of 50 liters with a rain cover 
  • Medicines as prescribed by your family doctor 
  • 1 fleece jacket with full sleeves and 1 full sleeve t-shirt 
  • 1 head torch with 3 pairs of batteries 
  • 1 Balaclava and 1 neck warmer for protection 
  • Toilet kit containing face wash, toothpaste, sunscreen SPF 50+, toilet paper, wet tissue, towel, and moisturizer cream
  • Undergarments with 1 pair of thermal wear 
  • Waterproof trekking shoes for a good grip 
  • 4 pairs of trekking socks and 3 pairs of woolen socks 
  • Poncho 
  • 1 flask of hot water and 1 large bottle for 7 days 
  • Fully charged power bank

Things to do and avoid during the Expedition

To make your trek safe and easy, it is necessary to follow some things. You must do some things and avoid certain things for a safe trip such as:

  • Reo Purgyil is a very tough trek. Your physical fitness is necessary to finish this trek.
  • Follow the timings given by group leaders properly
  • Book your flight ticket or train ticket to Shimla before some days .
  • Do not wear any type of gold or silver ornaments on a trek
  • Avoid wearing flippers or sneakers on a trek 
  • Follow every tip given by your staff and group leaders.
  • Cooperate with your team members to enjoy a safe trek 
  • Do not throw paper or garbage anywhere on the road. Use dustbins only
  • Do not smoke or take drugs or alcohol during a trek
  • Respect every local and their traditions 
  • Do not take any trolley bag or handbag 
  • Carry enough woolen clothes as the weather conditions on Reo Purgyil peak can turn into harsh conditions anytime
  • Do not carry heavy luggage on a trek 
  • Carry your ID proofs and important travel documents to avoid hassles 

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