Himlung Expedition

Himlung Himal (7126M) lies in the secluded Mustang region close to Tibet border. Himlung was allowed for Himlung. Himal is the most accessible and beautiful 7000 meters mountain in Nepal. Himlung climbing is the most famous expedition among the 7000-meter Mountains in the Nar-Phu region, the most isolated area in Nepal, frontier to Tibet. So, the climbers must have a special trekking permit as the part is under the restricted area of Nepal. Himlung, on the other hand, is magnificent for climbing and skiing. The journey starts from Koto and continues with high peaks and passes, remote villages, narrow gullies, lovely forests, excellent rock and spring formations, Gompas and unique Tibetan cultures passing through two attractive Tibetan villages, Nar and Phu.

Himlung is a perfect peak for those with previous experience of 6000m climb and is looking to push their altitude experience to the next level. Climbing from base camp to camp II is more on moraine and rock, which you can climb in a normal trekking boot, and then we need to put on climbing boots and crampons from camp II and above. Climbing fromcamp-2 to the summit is perfect for anyone who prefers to experience 7000m. It is very suitable for all grades of climbers. Climbing to the summit is spectacular, with great views of the Annapurna and Manaslu range surroundings.

Himlung expedition team sets three camps to reach the summit: Camp I-at 5450m, Camp II-6000m and Camp III at 6350m.

Brief Itinerary View in full

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2In Kathmandu
Day 3Drive to Besisahar - 6/7 hrs drive, O/N at Gateway Himalayan Resort
Day 4Drive to Koto (2600M) 5/6 hrs drive – via Dharapani
Day 5 Trek to Meta (3230M) – 8/9 Hours Trek
Day 6Trek to Kyang (3800M) – 4/5 Hours Trek
Day 7Trek to Phu Gaon (4200M) – 5 Hours Trek
Day 8Rest Day in Phu Gaon
Day 9Trek to Himlung Base Camp (4920M) – 5/6 Hours Trek
Day 10-24At Base camp Climbing Period
Day 25Trek down to Chyako (3720M) – 7/8 Hours Trek
Day 26Trek to Koto (2600M) – 7 Hours Trek
Day 27Jeep drive to Besisahar – 6/7 Hours Drive
Day 28Drive to Kathmandu – 6 Hours'
Day 29Free day in Kathmandu
Day 30Final Departure

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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu

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Depending on your arrival time, you will meet our representative at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. For the rest of the day, you can explore Kathmandu valley or shop for the missing climbing equipment. Today, you will meet the rest of the climbing companions at the welcome dinner arranged by your guide.
Day 2 In Kathmandu

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Today is a free day in Kathmandu for equipment preparation, attending government briefings and arranging documentation needed for the expedition.
Day 3 Drive to Besisahar - 6/7 hrs drive, O/N at Gateway Himalayan Resort

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After late breakfast at the hotel, we drive westwards on the Prithvi Highway towards Pokhara. After 4 hours, we arrive at the small town of Dumre, beside the Marsyangdi River, where we stop for lunch. After lunch, we leave the highway and turn north to the narrow road to Besishar. Before the off - road drive towards Manang, we spend overnight at Gateway Himalaya Resort.
Day 4 Drive to Koto (2600M) 5/6 hrs drive – via Dharapani

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After breakfast at the resort, we take a local jeep towards the west, loading all the expedition and camping equipment at the back. We continue towards Dharapani driving off - road. We take lunch at a beautiful Buddhist village called Bagarchhap. Then, we head on and pass through the scattered pin e forest with a scenic view of Annapurna II on the left. We spend overnight at Koto.
Day 5 Trek to Meta (3230M) – 8/9 Hours Trek

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Today is a long day. After breakfast, we start our trek leaving the Annapurna Circuit trek trail and entering the Naar Phu V alley. We mostly follow the Naar Phu Khola, gradually trekking up and down through coniferous forests with a beautiful view of Lamjung Himal on the south; we reach Dharamsala (3230m). From Dharmashala, we trek for 1.5 hours with a final short ascent to Met a, our overnight stay.
Day 6 Trek to Kyang (3800M) – 4/5 Hours Trek

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After an hour's trek from Meta, we reach a junction where the Naar and Phu trial separate. We follow the Phu Khola on a slightly ascending trail to Chyakhu. From here, the terrain gets steeper as we head to Upper Chyakhu and Kyang (3800m). Kyang, located above Phu Khola, has the remains of the Khampa settlements and is the main winter settlement of the people of Phu
Day 7 Trek to Phu Gaon (4200M) – 5 Hours Trek

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Today we will trek to Phu Gaon - one of the hidden villages of Nepal, which will take approx. 5 hours to walk. Passang mani walls, stupas and prayer flags along the way with a gradual ascent to Phu Gaon. Today is a half - day trek, so we have enough time to explore Phu village in the afternoon.
Day 8 Rest Day in Phu Gaon

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Reserve a day at Phu Village to acclimatize & rest your body or hike to the oldest monastery 30 minutes away from the lodge. Depending on the body condition, you may continue to Himlung Basecamp for proper food and a private tent.
Day 9 Trek to Himlung Base Camp (4920M) – 5/6 Hours Trek

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Today we head towards Himlung base Camp, where we spend almost two weeks. Only after two hours trek from Phu village will you see the peak. You will meet our other crew members at the base camp.
Day 10-24 At Base camp Climbing Period

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Day 25 Trek down to Chyako (3720M) – 7/8 Hours Trek

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Today we bid our farewell to our camping crew members. After break fast, we descend to Chyako, which takes around 7/8 hours of trek.
Day 26 Trek to Koto (2600M) – 7 Hours Trek

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Today we trek down to Koto, leaving Nar Phu valley behind
Day 27 Jeep drive to Besisahar – 6/7 Hours Drive

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We drive towards Besishar taking the same off - road we took on day 4. We spend an overnight at Gateway Heaven Resort.
Day 28 Drive to Kathmandu – 6 Hours'

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A drive to Kathmandu is the same as day 3.
Day 29 Free day in Kathmandu

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Today is a free day in Kathmandu for official documentation, a closing briefing by the government and a free evening to buy souvenirs before flying home.
Day 30 Final Departure

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Depending on the flight time, we arrange the transfer to the airport assisted by your climbing guide to bit the final fare well. The airport check - in is 3 hours before departure, and the hotel checkout time is noon. If your flight is late in the evening, you can ask the reception for a late checkout.

Dates and Prices

Inclusion

Kathmandu Service includes arrival & departure transfers, domestic airport transfers,4nights in Kathmanduhotel and 1 night at Besishar with breakfast and a welcome dinner.
Government fee climbing royalty/permit. Includes all the permits charges required toclimbHimlung, includingthe garbage deposit fee, governmentliaison officer charges and wages and insurance for at least 1 ClimbingSherpa as required by the Government of Nepal for permit & other miscellaneous costs.
Trekking service includes all the necessary arrangements required during the trek: i.e. domestictransfers,accommodation and three meals a day in local lodges, a trekking guide and portage of personal trekking &climbing gears.
Basecamp Service includes three-course meals a day and unlimited hot drinks while at basecamp, a requirednumber of kitchen crew with their wages, transfers and insurance, a personal tent, and a common dining tentwith a heating system and generator /solar battery charging facilities, toilet tent, shower tent and human wastedisposal fees.
Higher camp Service (C1, & C2), higher camp service beyond the base camp; it includes the necessary number oftents, oxygen set(1bottles), high food, cooking pots, epi gas, gas stove, walkie-talkie, satellite phone andweather forecast.
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa, a personal climbing Sherpawith his equipment, daily wages, load ferry charge,meals, accommodation,transfers and insurance for the expedition duration

Exclusion

The expedition price does not include your international airfare, climbing gear, visa fees, evacuation costs,insurance and other personal nature expenses. In addition, the clients are accountable for paying the summitbonus ofUS$ 1000and tips to personal Sherpa once they reach camp IV and tipping for the kitchen staff,US$350 per client.