Deo Tibba

Deo Tibba is a mountain located in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India at a height of 6,001 metres. [1] It is situated in the Pir Panjal Range of mountains. It lies to the southwest of Manali above Jagatsukh village. The first reconnaissance of Deo Tibba was made by General Bruce's guide, Furrer, who reported that one of its ridges looked climbable from the Hamta nala[2]. The route to the summit of this peak has a challenging terrain as a climber has to cross over steep ice passes, glaciers with crevasses, rock fall area and moraine.[3] The peak is exceptional in a way that the summit is not a pointed ridge but a snow dome just like an ice cap. It requires a load ferry, crossing technical terrain difficulties, using fixed ropes, crampons, ice axe etc.[4] It is sometimes misunderstood as a beginner's peak for novice mountaineers as it is relatively easier when compared to Stok Kangri and often climbed by NCC and local agencies.[5][6][7]

As per local beliefs, Deo Tibba is the assembly site of the gods. According to the Hindu mythology, the dome shaped peak of Deo Tibba is where the gods sit. Hence the name Deo meaning ‘Gods’ and Tibba meaning ‘hill'.[8]

References
  1. Deo Tibba – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
  2. "DEO TIBBA : Himalayan Journal vol.17/12". www.himalayanclub.org. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  3. "Mt. Deo Tibba Expedition - 6001 M Peak Near Manali - Bikat Adventures". www.bikatadventures.com. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  4. "Deo Tibba Expedition". Trek The Himalayas. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  5. "एनएसजी कमांडो ने फतह किया 6000 मीटर ऊंचा देऊ टिब्बा" [NSG Commandos conquered 6000 m Deo Tibba] (in Hindi). Amar Ujala. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  6. "5 Enthralling Things to do in and Around Manali This Summer". News 18. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  7. "VIDEO: एनएसजी के 20 कमांडो ने फतह किया देउ टिब्बा, अब एवरेस्ट की तैयारी" [NSG Commandos conquered Deo TIBBA, now preparing for Mt. Everest] (in Hindi). News 18 Hindi. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  8. "Deo Tibba Trek - In the Abode of Gods | Do-It-Yourself Trek by Indiahikes". Indiahikes. Retrieved 22 September 2020.


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