Himlung Himal Expedition
- 32 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
32 Days
Group Size
1-10+
Himlung Himal Expedition Overview
Himlung Himal (7,126m/23,345ft) is a 7000m peak located in Nepal's western region. Situated just above the ancient Tibetan village of Phu, Himlung lies in the Naar-Phu region in the northeast of Annapurna and northwest of Manaslu. In 1992 Naar-Phu region officially opened for foreign expeditions and trekkers. This region is still a restricted area; for this reason, all climbers must get a particular regional area and climbing permit to enter. The peak gained more popularity when Mr. Akio Koizumi from Japan reached fewer expeditions than any other mountains in the different regions, such as the Khumbu. In terms of popularity, the climbing in Naar-Phu is not comparable with the Khumbu. The valley rivals beauty to the more popular Khumbu, offering magnificent views of Manaslu, Annapurna, Fishtail, and Gangapurna. The second rising of the pinnacle success ten years after the first ascent by a French expedition team in 2002. According to the summiteer's experience, this 7000m peak is one of the safest and most uncomplicated projects in the Himalayas. The climb of Himlung Himal through the typical course represents no specialized issues. The trail leads through day snow and ice with no stone climbing sections. The climbing season is in the fall and spring.
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 - Rest, preparation & briefing
Preparation, Shopping and Briefings at Departments of tourism. Hotel accommodation
Day 3 - Drive Kathmandu - Besisahar (823m/ 2700ft, 8hrs)
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m/ 2700ft, 8hrs). Lodge accommodation.
Day 4 - Drive Besisahar - Koto (2610m/ 8563ft, 5hrs)
Drive from Besisahar to Koto (2610m/ 8563ft, 05hrs), lodge accommodation.
Day 5 - Trek Koto - Meta (3560m/ 11680ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m/11,680ft, 06hrs), lodge accommodation.
Day 6 - Trek Meta - Phu Gaon (4200m/13780ft, 5hrs)
Trek Meta to Phu-Gaon (4200m/13780ft, 05hrs), lodge accommodation.
Day 7 - Acclimatization Phu Gaon (4080m/ 13382ft)
Rest day for acclimatation at Phu-Gaon (4080m/ 13382ft), Lodge accommodation.
Day 8 - Trek Phu Gaon to Himlung base camp (4850m/15912ft, 04-05hrs)
Trek from Phu-Gaon to Himlung base camp (4850m/15,912ft, 04-05hrs) Camping accommodation.
Day 9-24 - Climbing period for Himlung Himal (7126m/ 23345ft)
Climbing period for Himlung Himal (7126m/ 23345ft) Camping accommodation.
Day 25 - Trek Base Camp - Phu Gaon (4200m/ 13780ft, 6hrs)
Clean the camp and Trek from Base camp to Phu-Gaon (4200m/ 13,780ft, 6hrs) lodge accommodation.
Day 26 - Trek Phu Gaon - Meta (3560m/11680ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Phu-Gaon to Meta (3560m/11,680ft, 5hrs) lodge accommodation.
Day 27 - Trek Meta - Koto (2610m/ 8563ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Meta to Koto (2610m/8,563ft, 05hrs) lodge accommodation.
Day 28 - Drive Koto - Besisahar (823m/ 2700ft, 8hrs)
Drive from Koto to Besisahar (823m/27,00ft, 8hrs by jeep) lodge accommodation.
Day 29 - Drive Besisahar - Kathmandu (1350m/4429ft, 7hrs)
Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (1350m/4,429ft, takes around 7 hrs. Hotel accommodation.
Day 30 - Free Day & Farewell Dinner
Free day, farewell dinner with Culture program in the evening. Hotel accommodation.
Day 31 - Final Departure
Drop at the airport for final departure. (service: Airport drop service )
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
A mountain cannot be labeled as entirely “safe” or “unsafe” on its own. However, in general terms, the Himlung Himal expedition is considered less risky than some of the other peaks because it features an established route and fewer objective dangers, such as rock-fall or avalanche risk. Himlung Himal is relatively safe peak. Altitude can pose challenges on all of these mountains.
Helicopter evacuation is possible on all of them in emergencies, though the ease of evacuation varies, with some peaks being more accessible than others.
The Base camp of Himlung Himal is set at an altitude of about 4,900 m (16,076 ft). This camp is used to rest, acclimatize, and train to use climbing gears. There are three more camps required for the summit and we pitch Camp I at 5,450 m (17,882 ft), Camp II at 5,900m (19,357 ft), and Camp III at 6,210 m (20,382 ft) from where you push for summit.
Climbing Himlung Himal successfully is not an easy feat. There are many components that can determine the success or failure of your expedition. Here, we list some noteworthy components based on our experience so you can prepare yourself for the success accordingly.
- Personal physical and mental fitness as well as previous climbing experiences
- Personal climbing Equipment
- Weather conditions and Timing
- Personal climbing Sherpa guide and their experiences
- Local operator’s ability and experiences as well as enough resource management
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