Gurja Himal Expedition
- 37 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
37 Days
Group Size
1-10+
Gurja Himal Expedition Overview
Gurja Himal (7193m/23,599ft) expedition is known locally as the lowest Dhaulagiri peak of the Dhaulagiri range. Many mountain lovers had plans to climb this unclimbed peak from 1956 till 1969 but many climbers spent so much time searching the condition of the mountain and possible climbing routes and the peak did not see a successful ascent. Many climbers had been disappointed when the Nepal government closed the peak for expeditions from 1968 till 1979. Gurja Himal was first climbed on November 1, 1969 from the West ridge by Mr. T. Saeki, Lhakpa Tenzing, A. Lnouye, S. Kanayama, H. Sakai, K. Shimoda and Y. Yakushi.The expedition was lead by a Japanese expedition team which included Y. Yakushi. The Gurja Himal Expedition is suitable for those climbers who are willing to summit 7000m peaks in a less touristic area are and are not interested in climbing the crowded peaks like: Himlung, Ama Dablam and Baruntse. From the summit you will have great views of Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, Dhaulagiri IV, Dhaulagiri V, Churen Himal (Main), Churen Himal (East), Churen Himal (West),Dhaulagiri VI, Putha Hiunchuli (Dh VII),Gurja Himal, False Junction Peak, Junction Peak. The peak is located at the coordinates of: 28°40′26″N longitude and 83°16′37″E latitude.
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
On your arrival day, we'll greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and drop you off at the hotel. We advise resting and preparing for your journey for a half-day. We will meet at our office in Thamel and help you with the final preparations for the trek.
Day 2 - Preparation, briefings, last minute shopping and permit formalities.
Preparation, briefings, last minute shopping and permit formalities.
Day 3 - Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m/ 3116ft, 6hrs)
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m/3,116ft) 6hrs.Hotel accommodation.
Day 4 - Drive from Pokhara to Darbang (1110m/3641ft, 5hrs)
Drive from Pokhara to Darbang (1110m/3,641ft) 5 hrs. Lodge accommodation.
Day 5 - Trek from Darbang to Takum via Dharapani village (1670m/ 5479ft, 5 hrs)
Trek from Darbang to Takum via Dharapani village (1670m/5,479ft.) 5 hrs. Camping accommodation.
Day 6 - Trek from Takum to Lumsang village (2120m/6955ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Takum to Lumsang village (2120m/6,955ft.) 6 hrs. Camping accommodation.
Day 7 - Trek from Lumsang to Gurja Village (2620m/8595ft, 7hrs)
Trek from Lumsang to Gurja Village (2620m/8,595ft.) 7 hrs.Camping accommodation.
Day 8 - Trek from Gurja village to Darsinge Khark (3600m/11811ft, 6hrs)
Trek Gurja village to Darsinge Khark (3600m/11,811ft) 6 hrs.Camping accommodation.
Day 9 - Trek from Darsinge Khark to Burjunga Khark (3415m/11204ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Darsinge Khark to Burjunga Khark (3415m/11,204ft.)5 hrs.Camping accommodation.
Day 10 - Trek from Burjunga Kharka to Gurja Himal BC (4600m/ 15091ft, 3hrs)
Trek from Burjunga Kharka to Gurja Himal BC (4600m/15,091ft)3 hrs.Camping accommodation.
Day 11-29 - Climbing period Gurja Himal (7193m/ 23599ft)
Climbing period Gurja Himal (7193m/ 23,599ft)
Day 30 - Trek from Gurja BC to Burjunga Khark (3415m/ 11204ft, 5hrs)
Clean up base camp and trek from Gurja BC to Burjunga Khark (3415m/11,204ft)5 hrs. Camping accommodation.
Day 31 - Trek from Burjunga Khark- Gurja Village (2620m/ 8595ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Burjunga Khark- Gurja Village (2620m/8,595ft) 6 hrs.Camping accommodation.
Day 32 - Trek from Gurjagoan village to Lulang village (2620m/ 8595ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Gurjagoan village to Lulang village (2200m/7,218ft.) 5 hrs. Camping accommodation.
Day 33 - Trek from Lulang to Dharapani to Darbang (1670m/ 5479ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Lulang to Dharapani to Darbang (1670m/5,479ft.) 5 hrs. Tea house accommodation.
Day 34 - Drive from Darbang to Pokhara (950m/ 3116ft, 6hrs)
Drive from Darbang to Pokhara overnight at hotel accommodation.
Day 35 - Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m/ 4429ft, 6hrs)
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m/4,429ft) 6 hrs. Transportation provided by tourist mini bus. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Day 36 - Free day at Kathmandu and farewell dinner in the evening
Free and rest day at Kathmandu. Farewell celebration dinner with cultural program in the evening.
Day 37 - Final Departure
Drop at the airport for final departure. (service: Airport drop service )
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
Government of Nepal restricts permit for Gurja Himal Expedition to the minors aged below sixteen years. Any climber/aspirer with appropriate fitness and skills can attempt to climb. As mentioned earlier, our policy for accepting climbers for the Gurja Himal expedition requires previous experience of 6,000m peak climbing.
Set of general skills and knowledge like rock/ice climbing; use of gears like ice axes and crampons; knowledge of ascend/descend on fixed lines will be taken into considerations. We furthermore take the matter of your physical fitness very seriously as it puts yourself, your climbing partners, Sherpa in a safer situation.
A mountain cannot be labeled as entirely ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe’ on its own. However, in general terms, there are few factors to consider for safety measures such as altitude of the peak, crevasses, avalanche risk, serac danger, exposure in higher altitudes, and rescue possibilities. The terrain and route to the peak also make some differences.
If we check these parameters, Gurja Himal can rank moderately safe peak. Avalanche exposure, serac fall above Camp I, pretty remote for rescue response are some hazards in this expedition.
At Base Camp and High Camp, we pitch high-quality tents and provide high-altitude standard mattresses and sleeping mats for your good sleep and rest. In total, you will spend about 28-29 nights in tented accommodation. Before and after the climb, you will stay in a comfortable, cozy teahouse lodges of the mountain standard as practicable and available.
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