Himlung Himal is a hidden mountain in the Annapurna massif near the Tibetan border. First, you trek through the remote Nar Phu region. The ancient Buddhist culture is still vibrantly alive around here. From Himlung Himal base camp, you will make a few acclimatization climbs and hikes before you set off for a summit push. The climb to the top is challenging but not too technical. Often, climbers who have climbed +6000m and climbers who want to train for 8000+m take on this mountain summit.
Upon your arrival in Nepal, we’ll do a gear check and finalize the permit arrangements for Himlung Himal. First, you start trekking in the heart of the Annapurna region. Soon, you’ll bend of north towards the authentic Nar Phu valley. We slowly make our way through the region. This way your body has time to adjust to the altitude.
Once arrive at the Himlung Himal base camp, we’ll arrange a puja blessing for you for good luck and safe return. In the first days, you will climb rotation rounds towards camp I (5550m) and camp II (6250m). Finally, the Himlung Himal summit push will start at midnight from Camp II. If everything goes well, we’ll reach the summit early in the morning.
The views are beyond words. You can look far into Tibet and Mustang. Famous mountain peaks like Manaslu are in great view from the Himlung Himal summit. After reaching the top, you descend towards Camp I and onwards to base camp. Cleaning up the Himlung Himal base camp is part of the expedition. At last, you will track back to Koto from where a drive will bring you back to Kathmandu.
Our itineraries are designed to be flexible. If you would like to modify this plan, let us know, and we will work with you to create a personalized trip.
Day 1: Arrival Nepal; pick up at the international airport and drop off at a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu
Day 2: Final preparations for the Himlung Himal Expedition
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1860 m – 8 hrs.)
Day 4: Trek to Timang (2750m – 4 hrs.)
Day 5: Trek to Chhauchha (2900m – 7 hrs.)
Day 6: Trek to Meta (3560 m – 4 hrs.)
Day 7: Trek to Kyang (3820 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 8: Trek to Phu Goan (4080m – 4 hrs.)
Day 8: Acclimatization day at Phu Gaon
Day 10: Trek to Himlung Himal Base Camp (4920m – 6 hrs.)
Day 11 - 24: Acclimatization climbs and final summit push via Camp 1 (5550m) and Camp 2 (6520m); clean up base camp
Day 25: Trek to Meta (3560 m – 8 hrs.)
Day 26: Trek to Koto (2600m – 6 hrs.)
Day 27: Drive from Koto to Besisahar (7 hrs.)
Day 28: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (8 hrs.)
Day 29: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu
Day 30: Contingency day
Day 31: Departure; pick up from the hotel and drop off at the international airport
During the trekking season prices may rise. The final price depends on the trekking season, group size and, if applicable, the cost of the local transfers.
Cost includes:
– Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to the hotel
– Private return drive Kathmandu to the start and from the end expedition/ trek
– 4 nights hotel room in Kathmandu; breakfast included
– Teahouse room during trek
– Free use of tent equipment at base camp, including one tent per person and a light sleeping mattress; dining tent and heater, tables & chairs; toilet tent; cooking equipment
– During the expedition climb, 2 members in one dome tent, including a light sleeping mattress per member
– At Base Camp: Full board meals including breakfast/ lunch/dinner, tea/coffee/ hot chocolate/ hot water, cookies and, if possible, fresh fruit.
– During the climb alpine food meals
– Licensed and certified mountain guide. Well experienced and English speaking
– Experienced and certified climbing Sherpa
– Government liaison officer ; including wages, equipment, accommodation, etc.
– Porter and donkey service for carrying luggage, tent equipment and climbing gear.
– Salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the mountain guide, climbing Sherpa, porters and cooking staff
– Climbing gear including: climbing harness, crampons, ice axe, helmet, climbing ropes, and a jumar
– Radio set and satellite phone during climb
– First Aid kit
– Emergency oxygen with mask and regulator
– Free use of one waterproof bag
– ACAP fee, Nar Phu Restricted Area Permit, Himlung Himal climbing permit, TIMS card and local taxes
– Support of the Sherpa Heritage Trails head office in Kathmandu
Cost excludes:
– International flight to Kathmandu
– Nepal entrance visa
– Personal clothing, climbing gear and personal medical kit
– Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
– All other beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry, and battery charge during trek
– Cost of satellite phone calls
– Personal travel and climbing insurance
– Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency
– Any cost of hotel/ teahouse/ transport related to the member terminating earlier than the scheduled itinerary from the expedition/ trekking
– Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary, like health issues, flight delay, natural calamities, etc.
– Gratitude and tips for the mountain guide, climbing Sherpa summit bonus, porters, and cooking staff.
