Himlung Himal Expedition – 30 Days

Himlung Himal Expedition 30 days to the 7,126m summit in the Manaslu region via the remote Nar Phu valley. First ascent 1992 by a Japanese team led by Toshio Yanagi. Less crowded than other 7,000m peaks.

Duração
30 dias
Altitude máx.
7,126 m
Dificuldade
duro
Tamanho do grupo
Max 6
Desde
US$5,500

Região: Região de Manaslu

Key Elevation Waypoints & Checkpoint Log

  1. Dia 1: Chegada a Katmandu

    1,400 m

    Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport with private vehicle transfer to your hotel in Thamel. Evening welcome dinner and expedition briefing with the climbing guide.

    Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel · Refeições: Dinner · Overnight: Kathmandu (1400 m)

  2. Dia 2: Trek Briefing & Permit Processing

    1,400 m

    Full day expedition briefing and permit processing with the Ministry of Tourism. Equipment check and packing.

    Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel · Refeições: Breakfast · Overnight: Kathmandu (1400 m)

  3. Dia 3: Drive to Besisahar

    820 m

    6-hour scenic drive from Kathmandu até Besishar, the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit. Evening expedition briefing.

    Accommodation: Tea House · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Besisahar (820 m)

  4. Dia 4: Drive to Koto

    2,600 m

    Continue by jeep from Besishar through the Marsyangdi Valley to Koto, where the Annapurna Circuit meets the turn-off to the Nar Phu valley.

    Accommodation: Tea House · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Koto (2600 m)

  5. Dia 5: Trek to Meta

    3,560 m

    Leave the Annapurna Circuit at Koto and enter the restricted Nar Phu valley. Climb through dramatic forested canyon to the small settlement of Meta. Establish camp with full kitchen service.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Meta (3560 m)

  6. Dia 6: Trek to Nar

    4,110 m

    Continue up the Nar Phu valley through dramatic canyon scenery to the traditional Tibetan Buddhist village of Nar, with its ancient gompa.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Nar (4110 m)

  7. Dia 7: Trek to Phu Village

    4,080 m

    Continue up the valley to Phu village, one of the most remote settlements in Nepal. Visit the Phu gompa and explore the traditional architecture.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Phu (4080 m)

  8. Dia 8: Rest & Acclimatization in Phu

    4,080 m

    Full acclimatization day in Phu. Optional hike above the village for acclimatization. Equipment check and climbing briefing.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Phu (4080 m)

  9. Dia 9: Trek to Himlung Base Camp

    4,850 m

    Climb above Phu village through alpine meadows to reach Himlung Himal Base Camp at 4,850m. Establish full base camp with dining tent, kitchen, and communication equipment.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Base Camp (4850 m)

  10. Dia 10: Acclimatization at Base Camp

    4,850 m

    Full acclimatization day at Base Camp. Optional short hike above camp. Equipment check and puja ceremony preparation.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Base Camp (4850 m)

  11. Dia 11: Climbing Training & Puja Ceremony at Base Camp

    4,850 m

    Full day of climbing training at Base Camp followed by the traditional Buddhist puja ceremony to bless the expedition. Pack and prepare for the Camp 1 carry.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Base Camp (4850 m)

  12. Dia 12: Establish Camp 1

    5,400 m

    Climb over moraine and glacier to establish Camp 1 at 5,400m on the glacier below the west ridge. Carry loads and return to Base Camp.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 1 (5400 m)

  13. Dia 13: Move to Camp 1

    5,400 m

    Climb to Camp 1 and establish the camp. Spend the night at altitude for acclimatization.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 1 (5400 m)

  14. Dia 14: Establish Camp 2

    6,000 m

    Climb the glacier and lower west ridge to establish Camp 2 at 6,000m at the start of the west ridge. Carry loads and return to Camp 1.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 2 (6000 m)

  15. Dia 15: Move to Camp 2

    6,000 m

    Climb to Camp 2 and establish the camp. Spend the night for further acclimatization.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 2 (6000 m)

  16. Dia 16: Acclimatization at Camp 2

    6,000 m

    Full acclimatization day at Camp 2 with optional short climb higher. Return to Camp 1 for the night.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 2 (6000 m)

  17. Dia 17: Move to Camp 2

    6,000 m

    Climb back to Camp 2 to prepare for the Camp 3 carry.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 2 (6000 m)

  18. Dia 18: Establish Camp 3

    6,500 m

    Climb the west ridge to establish Camp 3 at 6,500m on the ridge. Carry loads and return to Camp 2.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 3 (6500 m)

  19. Dia 19: Acclimatization at Camp 3

    6,500 m

    Climb to Camp 3 and spend the night for final acclimatization before the summit push.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 3 (6500 m)

  20. Dia 20: Summit Push & Descend to Camp 3

    7,126 m

    Pre-dawn start at midnight. Climb 40-50 degree snow slopes on the upper mountain, traversing the narrow exposed summit ridge to the 7,126m summit. Spectacular views of Manaslu, the Annapurna range, and the Tibetan plateau. Descend to Camp 3.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 3 (7126 m)

  21. Dia 21: Descend to Camp 2

    6,000 m

    Continue descending from Camp 3 to Camp 2 for rest and recovery.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Camp 2 (6000 m)

  22. Dia 22: Descend to Base Camp

    4,850 m

    Continue descending from Camp 2 to Base Camp for celebration and hot meals.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Base Camp (4850 m)

  23. Dia 23: Buffer Day at Base Camp

    4,850 m

    Buffer day reserved for weather or acclimatization. If the summit was achieved on Day 20, rest at Base Camp. If summit was postponed, attempt again from Camp 3.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Himlung Base Camp (4850 m)

  24. Dia 24: Trek to Phu Village

    4,080 m

    Descend from Base Camp back to Phu village for rest and a celebration meal with the local community.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Phu (4080 m)

  25. Dia 25: Trek to Nar

    4,110 m

    Continue descending through the Nar Phu valley to the traditional village of Nar. Visit the Nar gompa.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Nar (4110 m)

  26. Dia 26: Trek to Meta

    3,560 m

    Continue descending through the dramatic canyon scenery back to Meta.

    Accommodation: Camping · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Meta (3560 m)

  27. Dia 27: Trek to Koto & Drive to Besisahar

    820 m

    Descend from Meta back to Koto, then continue by jeep to Besishar para a noite.

    Accommodation: Tea House · Refeições: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · Overnight: Besisahar (820 m)

  28. Dia 28: Dirija até Katmandu

    1,400 m

    6-hour scenic drive from Besishar voltar para Kathmandu. Check in to hotel and evening farewell dinner.

    Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel · Refeições: Breakfast · Overnight: Kathmandu (1400 m)

  29. Dia 29: Dia do buffer em Katmandu

    1,400 m

    Buffer day for travel delays or rest in Kathmandu. Visit CIWEC Clinic for a check-up. Optional sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.

    Accommodation: 3 Stars Hotel · Refeições: Breakfast · Overnight: Kathmandu (1400 m)

  30. Dia 30: partida final

    1,400 m

    Private vehicle transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.

    Refeições: Breakfast · Overnight: Kathmandu (1400 m)

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