Mt.Himlung Himal (7,126m) Expedition-33Days
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Himlung Himal is one of the recently opened peaks for climbing and is located in the Peri Himal ranges between Mt. Manaslu and Annapurna ranges. This expedition takes you through remote villages Nepal and Tibet border by passing through two interesting Tibetan villages of Nar and Phu. The area is remote and untouched as very few tourists have explored this region. Base camp will be established at the height of 4900m; which is located at the upper border of one of the pastures belonging to Phu. Normally three high camps will be established to reach the Summit. Camp I at the height of 5565m, Camp II at 6150m, and Camp III at 6206m. Technically Mt. Himlung Himal is not so difficult. It is a very beautiful mountain for alpinism in altitude from its base camp to the Summit. Himlung Himal expedition trail also offers us mysterious cultural and scenery views of splendid views of mountains peaks like Nanda Devi, Api Himal, Kappa Chuli Peak Rajramba, and many other Himalayan mountain peaks. As being Technically not a challenging trail but all the climbers or mountaineers who are seeking this daredevil trail must require some previous mountaineering experience as well as you must be physically and mentally fit also require a high level of endurance. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Expert & experienced cook and crews Excellent and comfortable camping logistics The perfect peak for training and preparation of 8000-meter mountains Medical backup Oxygen with mask set throughout the trip Trek & Climb to the area without crowds Guided by Professional IFMGA/UIAGM Guides Climb with a Certified IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain guide Trek in and out via, the world-renowned trek route “Annapurna Circuit” Perfect mountain as pre-expedition to any 8000m mountains Trek into the mystical area (Nar-Phu), where still the pure Tibetan cultures and traditions exist Climb the 7,000m peak not technically tough or challenging, with professional and Everest Summitted Sherpa Guides A lifetime experience of skiing down the summit Why choose Himlung Himal Expedition in Nepal? Among the 414 open peaks in Nepal for mountaineering, there are only a limited 7000m peaks open for mountaineering and Himlung is an easily accessible and cost-saving peak expedition. It's NOT technically difficult as other 7000m peaks, therefore, it's a perfect peak for the pre-training trip before going for any 8000m peak including Mt. Everest. It's the safer peak among all 7000m peaks The trekking in/out from base camp is comparatively easy than others The trek goes through the Annapurna circuit route and the hidden valley Nar Phu area, therefore the trekking to Himlung base camp is unique and awesome with local cultures and local inhabitant villages. The base camp is in a perfect location, not on a glacier actually with some green grass.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrive in Katmandu and Transfert to Hotel. Welcome dinner at evening. — Arrive in Katmandu and Transfert to Hotel. Welcome dinner at evening. Day 02: Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism. — Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism. Day 03: By Bus : KTM – Bhulbule (7/8h) — By Bus : KTM – Bhulbule (7/8h) Day 04: Bhulbule –Jagat (1314m,5h) — Bhulbule –Jagat (1314m,5h) Day 05: Jagat – Dharapani – (1943m,6h) — Jagat – Dharapani – (1943m,6h) Day 06: Dharapani – Koto ( 2700m,5h) — Dharapani – Koto ( 2700m,5h) Day 07: Koto – Narkhola ( 3200m,6h ) — Koto – Narkhola ( 3200m,6h ) Day 08: Narkhola–Kyang ( 3800m,5/6h ) — Narkhola–Kyang ( 3800m,5/6h ) Day 09: Kyang – Phu ( 4400m,6h ) — Kyang – Phu ( 4400m,6h ) Day 10: Phu – Himlung Himal BC ( 4850m,6h ) — Phu – Himlung Himal BC ( 4850m,6h ) Day 11-26: Ascension of Himlung Himal (7,126m) — Ascension of Himlung Himal (7,126m) Day 27: Base Camp – Phu ( 4400m,5h ) — Base Camp – Phu ( 4400m,5h ) Day 28: Phu – Meta (3840m,6h) — Phu – Meta (3840m,6h) Day 29: Meta – Koto ( 2700m,6h) — Meta – Koto ( 2700m,6h) Day 30: By Jeep : Koto – Besishahar (7h) — By Jeep : Koto – Besishahar (7h) Day 31: By Bus :Beshishar – Katmandou (7/8h) — By Bus :Beshishar – Katmandou (7/8h) Day 32: Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism. — Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism. Day 33: Departure — Departure
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Phu – Himlung Himal BC ( 4850m,6h ) — Phu – Himlung Himal BC ( 4850m,6h )
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Day 1126: Ascension of Himlung Himal (7,126m) — Ascension of Himlung Himal (7,126m)
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Day 27Base Camp – Phu ( 4400m,5h ) — Base Camp – Phu ( 4400m,5h )
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Day 28Phu – Meta (3840m,6h) — Phu – Meta (3840m,6h)
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Day 29Meta – Koto ( 2700m,6h) — Meta – Koto ( 2700m,6h)
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Day 30By Jeep : Koto – Besishahar (7h) — By Jeep : Koto – Besishahar (7h)
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Day 31By Bus :Beshishar – Katmandou (7/8h) — By Bus :Beshishar – Katmandou (7/8h)
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Day 32Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism. — Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism.
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Day 33Departure — Departure
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Price Includes:
- Trek Full board at the camping and loge : foods, mattresses, tents, mass tent, toilets tent, kitchen tent and kitchen equipment.
- Himlung Himal Permit,ACAP and Special Permit of Nar phu
- The equipment of the Climbing Guide,Assistant Guide , Cook, Kitchen Boy and porters etc.
- 1 Guide,1 Assistant guide,1 Cook,Kitchen boys and porters (upto BC& from BC)
- Altitude Equipments and gear.
- The Laison officer Equipment and Daily Wages
- Tent (VE-25 North Face
- Transportation: from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport,
- Private Bus: Kathmandu – Bhulbule, In Jeep : Koto – Besisahar Besishahar- Kathmandu
- The Nepali staff’s insurance, Heli insurance & Laison officer insurance
- 4 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu with B / B
- Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
- Oxygen (4l) with mask and regulator
- Walkie-talkie (One set)
- High-altitude foods
- Satellite phone
Not included
- Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare
- 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
- 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
- 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water and hot shower
- 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal equipment for climbing & trekking( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11:Tips and Gratitude.
- 12:In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
- 13:Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa and staffs’ tip (US$500 to US$1,000)
- 14:Personal expenses
Essential trip information
Before you go
Useful Information Equipment List Climbing- Mountaineering Harness 3 meters 8mm Rope and 4 Meters 6-7mm Climbers accessory cord Belay Device (anyone: figure of 8, ATC, ATC Guide) Ascender (JUMAR) 3 locking Carabiners 2 Regular Carabiners Mountaineering Ice Axe Crampons-must fit boots perfectly; steel crampons with anti-balling plates are good. Optional: adjustable trekking poles. Upper Body- 2 Cotton T-shirts 1 polypropylene T-shirt 2 long-sleeve polypropylene Shirts, lightweight 1 polar fleece pullover, medium weight 1 polar fleece jacket Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable 1 very warm goose-Down (duvet) jacket with hood Umbrella (optional) Hands- 1 lightweight poly-liner glove. These will be worn when tying knots, but not inside your mitts 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-tex over mitt matched with the very warm polar fleece mitt liner (For more about high altitude mitts Head- Helmet; Warm hat wool or synthetic that covers your ears; Balaclava; Face mask; Ballcap or brimmed sun cap; Glacier sunglass with side shields (you can purchase these inexpensively in Kathmandu, including prescription sunglasses 1 pair of ski goggles (Optional) with light and dark lenses; Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs; Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions Lower Body- Cotton underwear briefs;1 pair walking shorts; 1 pair of walking trousers for trekking and around camp; 2 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms; 1 pair of medium or expedition-weight thermal bottoms; 1 pair of polar fleece trousers; 1 pair of Gore-Tex trousers, salopettes, or bibs. Waterproof/breathable with full side zips; 1 Goose-down (duvet) trousers Your clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin liners, or large plastic bags. Feet- 1 pair double plastic boots (koflach style) or 1 pair One-Sport Millet Everest boots or equivalent, 1 pair of sturdy leather walking boots with good ankle support (we mean leather trekking, not climbing boots) for the walk to advanced base camp; 1 pair of trainers, running shoes, and/or sandals for Kathmandu and in camp 1 pair down booties (optional); 2 pair of med-heavy poly or wool socks; 2 pair of liner socks. Polypropylene or wool 2 pair of lightweight trekking socks, poly or wool; Cotton socks for in-town. Sleeping- 1 high altitude, down (duvet) sleeping bag (rated to – 30 Centigrade or -0 Fahrenheit). In the high camp, you can sleep in your down clothing inside the tent; At least 3 closed cell foam Kari-mats for use in base camp and high altitude, We do not recommend inflatable mats, as we have never seen one not puncture. You can buy these non-inflatable mats very inexpensively in Kathmandu. Why carry foam mats around the world, when you can purchase them inexpensively in Kathmandu? Your sleeping bag should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks, bin liners, or large plastic bags. Rucksack and Travel Bags- 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters / 3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for airplane carry); Waterproof rucksack cover (optional); 1 large (120 L / 7500 cubic inch) duffle kit bag for clothing and equipment. Must be durable for use on pack animals; Personal Hygiene- female or male hygiene supplies; 2 tubes lip sun cream, 1 large tube skin sun cream (min. factor 15); anti-mosquito cream; 1 toothpaste/brush; 1 bar soap or hand sanitizer gel/1 small towel; hand wipes. Medical- Medications are inexpensive and readily available in Kathmandu with no Doctor`s prescription: Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light), blister repair kit, waterproof first-aid tape, athletic tape, plasters, Band-Aids, personal medications, etc. The leaders will have extensive first-aid kits, so leave anything extra behind. Please let your leader know about any medical issues before the climb; 10 anti-diarrhea pills (Imodium, Loperamide); 10 anti-headache pills (Paracetamol, Tylenol); 10 anti-inflammatory pills (Ibuprofen); 20 cough lozenges, cough sweets, Strepsils, Halls; 1 small bottle of anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox, Acetazolamide; 10 stomach antibiotic pills: (Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin); 6 broad-spectrum antibiotic pills: (Azithromycin); Do not bring sleeping pills. They are a respiratory depressant 1 Steripen, or bottle of water purification tablets or water filter 1 set of earplugs; 1 small bottle of hand-sanitizer Sun cream for skin and lips. minimum factor 20 Extra prescription of Glasses: contact lens supplies. Contact lens wearers, WARNING: your contact lenses might not work well on the mountain, please carry glasses at all times in case of emergency. A new pair could be quickly made in Kathmandu for around $45. Please order prior to arrival if you are interested. A new pair could be quickly made in Kathmandu. Personal Food- Our skillful cooks prepare 3 delicious hot meals and plenty of drinks each day along the trek and in base camp. On the mountain, we supply plenty of food for you to cook 3 hot meals each day. This food will consist of soup, local cheese & sausage, biscuits, dried noodles, potatoes, rice, porridge, butter, dried and tinned vegetables, fruit, meats, and fish, tea with milk and sugar, powdered juice drink, and drinking chocolate. Our staff will be carrying this food to the higher camps. We ask each client to bring their own imported daily snack and energy foods. We also ask clients to bring 3 dehydrated meals (freeze-dried dinners) for their summit attempt. We do not provide cold “snack” food such as chocolate or "energy bars". We ask that you bring or buy your own "snack" or daily cold energy food, 2-5 kilos/4-10 pounds, which is a good amount. A growing variety of imported foods such as European and American cheeses, chocolates, biscuits, cookies, nuts, and locally made power bars are now available in Kathmandu, at realistic prices. However, imported power bars, GU, rehydration drinks, dehydrated food, "freeze-dried meals", imported cheese, and sausage are not available. If you want these items, you must bring them from your home country. Many of our Clients, especially Britons, Europeans, and Australians with tiny baggage allowances, now purchase their daily snacks in Kathmandu. Our schedule in Kathmandu allows plenty of time for shopping. Practical Item 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing repair kit; 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches; 1 compass or GPS; 1 battery-powered alarm clock/watch; 1 camera and film, or digital camera with extra cards and extra batteries; nylon stuff sacks For food and gear storage, large Ziplocs are useful also; 3 water bottles (1 liter) wide-mouth Nalgene (1 is a pee bottle); 1 plastic cup and spoon; 1 small folding knife; binoculars (optional); 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks; passport, 2 extra passport photos, flight ticket, flight itinerary; Separate Photocopies of passport and relevant visa pages, proof of insurance; Dollars, Pounds or Euros, Cash for purchasing a Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, a Tibet visa, for paying for restaurants and hotels, gratuities, snacks, and purchasing your own drinks and gifts; Credit Cards, Bank/ATM/Cash Machine Cards for use for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.; 1 bathing suit/swimming costume (you never know); Base camp entertainment. It is good to bring additional items which you have found to be useful on previous expeditions. For example, paperback books, playing cards, iPod mp3 player, short-wave radio, game boys, musical instruments, ear plugs, lots of batteries, etc.; travel clothes for base camp and in town; Please be sure and bring your patience and try to keep an open, relaxed, positive, and friendly attitude as traveling in this part of the world may be very different than what you are used to, but things always seem to fall into place at the last moment.
Accommodation
Hotel and Lodge
Fitness & eligibility
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Meeting point
Kathmandu
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