HIMLUNG HIMAL (7126m)
HIMLUNG HIMAL (7126m)
Nepal
- 27 DAYS
- 12 MAX GROUP SIZE
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7126m
MAX ALTITUDE 
9
Very Demanding
Trip leader
Himlung Himal is a beautiful mountain lying in the remote corner of Nepal, very close to its border with Tibet. It is technically an easy mountain but it requires a high level of physical and mental fitness and the summit climb can get quite cold in the fall season. The approach trek goes through picturesque villages of Koto & Phu gaon having a strong Tibetan culture.
The base camp is at 4,900m on the edge of the Pangri Glacier. We plan to set up three camps on the mountain, with the summit camp at 6250m. We climb the North West ridge to get to the summit which offers a beautiful close up view of Manaslu.
Technically straightforward and objectively safe the Himlung Himal expedition can be a good preparation for an eight thousander.
Itinerary
Trip Cost
/ 6750
KATHMANDU TO KATHMANDU , TWIN SHARINGPayment Schedule
/ $1800 - Booking Amount
TRIP COST INCLUDES
- Arrival & departure transfers in Kathmandu
- Twin sharing Accommodation for 4 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu on a bed & breakfast basis.
- All Climbing & Local Permits
- Liaison Officer Fee to the Government & all arrangements for his/ her accommodation, transport, food, and logistics.
- Medical & evacuation insurance for Climbing Sherpa & all involved staff during the expedition period.
- Kathmandu to Besisahar by a private bus and Besisahar to Koto by Local Jeep.
- Transportation of all the expedition equipment and the personal expedition luggage of max 45kg cargo from Kathmandu to Base Camp & back.
- Separate Baggage allowance of 15kg per member during the approach trek to Base Camp
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on menu choice at tea-houses during the trek and all meals at Base Camp and high camp.
- White Magic Trip Leader supported by a team of cook, kitchen assistant, camp staff, and Sherpa Guides. (Trip Leader/Sherpa Guides to Client Ratio 1:2 or better), most of the Sherpa guides will be Himlung and multiple 8000m summiteers
- Single tents at base camp along with kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent
- 4 season tents on twin sharing at high camps / All Food & Fuel at High Camps
- Power for charging at Base camp.
- Comprehensive medical kit at Base Camp and Trip Leader having his own first aid kit during the climb.
- Oxygen bottles for emergency use with mask and regulator, subject to an extra charge if used ($300 per bottle)
- Satellite phone for emergency calls, subject to extra charge is used for personal calls
- All government taxes as applicable (subject to change as per govt policies)
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
- - International air ticket and Nepal entry visa fee.
- Lunch and Dinners during stay in Kathmandu.
- Medical and rescue evacuation insurance needs to be applied for the entire expedition period. This is mandatory for all the climbing members.
- Personal Clothing, Sleeping Bag & Climbing gear
- Any tips to staff, porters, trip leader, or Sherpa guides.
- Any extra costs arising from early departure from the expedition
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions, and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- - Individual Climbing Gear
- - Sleeping Bag & items of personal clothing
- - Any costs arising from early departure from the expedition.
- - Any extra costs incurred caused in the event of finishing the expedition early.
- - Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, insurance & tips.
- - Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- - Any tips for porters, guides, sherpas etc.
Cancellation terms
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.
• If you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 5% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.
• If you cancel less than 60 days prior to departure, we will charge 25% of the trip cost as cancellation fee and refund the balance.
• If you cancel less than 45 days prior to departure, we will charge a 50% cancellation fee and balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.
• If you cancel less than 30 days prior to departure, the entire deposit would be forfeited.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely.
Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
What to expect
A climbing expedition to a peak above 7000m is considered a very demanding climb. The peaks pose great physical and technical challenge due to altitude, terrain and the cold temperatures. A typical expedition to a 7000m peak will need 3 camps to be established above base camp. You will need to carry your personal gear upto the summit camp which goes through technical terrain, making it physically demanding. Altitude has a great effect on this trip so we give a lot of stress to acclimatizing well and take great care while planning our itineraries. 7000m peaks are an ideal step-up for anyone who has done demanding climbs and are trying to prepare for an 8000m expedition.
A fierce determination and a burning desire to climb the mountain are the essential pre-requisites for joining this expedition. One must have done a few high altitude treks and must have climbed some glaciated peaks above 6000m. One needs to be familiar with walking in snow and ice and must have a good standard of fitness. You should be familiar with Ice Axe arrest and crampon skills, the use of ascenders (jumar) and descenders, and how to use your particular harness.
You have full support till base camp which means you only carry a back pack till BC. We encourage climbers to carry a little more weight than just a back pack as it helps higher up on the climb but it is optional. Above base camp the sherpa team puts all the fixed ropes and hauls all the common gear - food, fuel, tents etc
All climbers are expected to carry all their personal gear with them - climbing eqpt/ clothing/ sleeping bag/ mattress etc. We also do a couple of load ferries on the way up. On the way down we normally bring it all in one go.
At high camps - Food & water is prepared by the guides & sherpa team. If someone wants to help with shoveling snow/ pitching tents etc he/ she is welcome but again it is optional.
Having very high fitness levels is essential and climbers would need to train considerably for these climbs.
Besides being physically fit and having the climbing skills, you need to have the proper attitude and mental discipline. You will need to be willing to work hard day after day, with no comforts. You may need to dig deep into your reserves after a long day of climbing in bad weather to help set up camp,help a team member. organise your tent, change into dry clothes and be ready for another such day.We would be melting snow to make water at high camps (5-6 days) and will have simple food to survive on.
Apart from the mental strength having a positive attitude and the ability to get along well with strangers in stressful situations is very important. You would be sharing a lot of time with your tent partners especially if we are waiting out bad weather. Having good manners and hygiene would be important. Everyone must learn patience and relax! At high camps tou could be paired up with a person of a different gender and hence you could be required to give even more private time & spaceto your tent mate.
7-10 days on the mountain would be very demanding but high motivation can overcome most of the difficulties. Waiting out storms and bad weather is quite difficult, especially at high altitude. Everyone must learn patience and relax!
Some weight loss is inevitable
If you are not prepared, you may not be allowed to continue the climb.
