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Himlung Expedition

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Himlung Expedition
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Himlung Expedition
Himlung Expedition
Himlung Expedition
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  • Flexible booking dates
  • Owner operated company
  • Decades of experience
  • Dedicated sherpa team
  • 100% success rate
  • 5/5 ratings by travelers
duration

Trip Duration

28 Days
group-size

Group Sizes

2 - 16 People
difficulty

Difficulty

Difficult
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Max. Altitude

7126m
acitvities

Activities

  • Sightseeing
  • Trekking
  • Expeditions
meals

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
accommodation

Accommodation

  • 5 * Star Hotel Kathmandu
  • Mountain Lodge / Tea House
  • Camping, Tents

Highlights of Himlung Expedition

  • Conquer the 7000 m high mountain and write down your own history
  • Witness the magical site of the High Himalayas, including Manaslu, Annapurna mountains, Dhaulagiri, and many more from the tip of the summit
  • Enjoy the breathtaking scenario of lesser-known yet remarkable peaks of Kangaru Himal, Pisang Peak, Gyaji Kang, Tilche Peak, Amotsang Himal, Pokharkan, and many more
  • Marvel at the cultural richness of the Tibetan Buddhist Sherpas
  • Walk in the iconic Annapurna foothill trail and step into the hidden gem of Nar and Phu Valley
  • Spend the days in the snowy wonderland and share the thrill that daring adventurers feel when heading to Everest
  • Cultural excursion of the Kathmandu Valley

Trip Overview

We invite you to the incredible Himlung expedition- a peak that few people know about and a destination of particular importance. The approximately one-month-long Himlung expedition has all the elements you look for in a high-altitude trek and mountain climbing.

Himlung Expedition is Majestic peaks, high-altitude trails covered with eternal snow, pine and fir forests, wild rivers, picturesque streams, and waterfalls. You can see all this with your own eyes during our month-long Himlung expedition. You will get acquainted with the fascinating world of high-mountain nature and leave unforgettable impressions of your trip in your memory.

Himlung Peak is located in the north of Nepal, in the Manaslu region, near the border with China between the two high Himalayan peaks of Annapurna and Manaslu. Its height is 7126 m above sea level. In addition to Himlung, the two neighboring 7,000-meter peaks, Nemjung 7,140 m and Himjung 7,096 m, are also fascinating here.

The summit offers the imposing views of Annapurna II, III, IV, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Dhaulagiri, along with the grand scenarios of Tibetan highlands.

The Himlung expedition is a relatively new destination for mountain climbers, especially in the context of commercial expeditions. The first ascent of Himlung Himal was in 1992 by a Japanese expedition.

It is considered a safe destination, and the risk of unexpected threats during the Himlung expedition is assessed as very low. Although Himlung may pose a personal challenge, the mountain is not considered extremely technically difficult, making it an ideal training peak before an expedition to 8,000-meter peaks, including Mount Everest.

We will climb the Himlung peak via the normal route, running entirely in snow and ice over the northwest ridge. There are no rock climbing passages. However, you have to cover a long distance at a high altitude to the summit. The basic requirements are solid fitness, team spirit, and perfect equipment.

The approach to the summit takes place over a section of the classic Annapurna circuit route and then turns into the lonely and pristine Nar Phu Khola Valley. You will traverse remote Tibetan villages, pass countless Mani Walls, and gradually gain altitude. With every gain in altitude, the landscape becomes more alpine.

From the base camp at 4,900 m, you reach the summit via three high camps with a very beautiful alpine route, where fixed ropes will secure any exposed areas. The chances of success on Himlung Peak is very high, and reserve days are also available.

Our experienced tour guides and Nepalese Sherpa will accompany you on your Himlung expedition. Our program assumes smooth and very good acclimatization, which in turn will minimize the likelihood of developing altitude sickness and maximize your chances of success. In addition, technical training will also be provided during your camp stays- a prerequisite for the successful climb.

How does our journey begin?

Our Himlung expedition begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar, about 190 km west of the capital of Nepal – Kathmandu. We will go even further to the settlement of Koto, from where our caravan on foot for several days will start till we reach the base camp of Himlung.

Further from the base camp, we will prepare three high camps: Camp I, II, and III at altitudes of 5,450 m, 6,000 m, and 6,350 m. Then, on summit day, we will climb the peak and descend to the base camp, from where we will make our way back to Kathmandu.

Himlung Expedition Itinerary

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Welcome and Namaste from Nepal. As your Nepali friend, we will be at TIA to welcome you and take you to your hotel. After arriving at your accommodation, you can rest and relax. You may visit one or other of Kathmandu’s sights depending on your arrival time. You can have dinner at one of the restaurants in town.

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Duration

30 Minutes Drive To Hotel
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Max Altitude

1300 m
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Activity

Arrival On Nepal
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Meals

Excluded
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Accommodation

5-Star Hotel

Includes & Excludes

What is included?

  • Airport Pick Up / Drop Off ( Private Car )
  • Accommodation 3 * Hotel Twin Sharing Room ( 3 Nights In Kathmandu With Breakfast)
  • Expedition Preparation & Introduce Climbing guide
  • All Meals During The Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, And Tea)
  • Himlung Expedition Permit & Especial Nar Phu Valley Permit
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) & Tourist Information Management System (TIMS)
  • Provides All Tents, Kitchen, Dining, Toilets Tent, All Kitchen Gers, Mattres
  • Provides All Enough Foods At Base Camp During The Climbing,
  • We Use Hotel On The Way To Himlung Base Camp
  • Complementary Fresh Fruits After Dinner,
  • Accommodations / Mountain Lodge / Camping Tents
  • Government Licensed Holder, Good Speaking English, Great Experience Climbing Guide
  • All Staffs Wages, Foods, Drinks, Accommodations, Transportations And Insurance
  • Strong Sherpa Helper For Carrying Your Baggage & All Expedition’s Gears (porter will Manage According To Group Side)
  • Hill Sherpa Trekking First Aid Kit Carrying By Guide
  • Water Purification Tablets For Tap Water, Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Throughout The Journey
  • Helicopter Services Covered By Your Travel Insurance Incase If Emergency
  • All Government Taxes And Official Expenses & Ground Transportations
  • Climbing Guide Will Be Manage According To Group Size
  • Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, Duffel Bag, And Trekking Poles Provides By Hill Sherpa Trekking But Should Be Returned After The Trek ( If Needed )
  • Oxygen Meter For Checking Pulse, Level (AMS) Acute Mountain Sickness
  • Climbing Certificate Provides By Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) After Summit The Peak
  • All Provides Mountain Equipment For Expedition Fixed Ropes, Main Ropes, Snow Bar, Ice Screw Everything what’s Needed
  • Company Provides Solar at Base Camp For Charging Any Electric Devices
  • Setterlite , Radio Set For Commutation
  • Hill Sherpa Trekking Provides Complementary Sun Block Cap

What is excluded?

  • International Airfare Tickets
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fee, visa Obtains On Arrival At International Airport in Kathmandu)
  • Additional Accommodations, Foods, Drinks In Kathmandu ( If Stays Extra Day)
  • Your Personal Medical & Travel Insurance,
  • Desserts, Sweet Items Like Chocolate, Cake, Pie, Pudding, Any Extra Expenses
  • Excess Baggage Luggage Weight Is 30 KG Maximum,
  • During The Trek Hot Showers, Mobile, Camera, Power Bank Any Batteries Charging, Wi-Fi Internet,
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing Monument Entrance Fees ($30 USD Per Person)
  • Your Personal Climbing Gears
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Tips For Guide & Porters
Note:

We also operated private trips.

Trip Information of Himlung Expedition

Best Time

The autumn months of September, October, and November and the spring months of March, April, and June are the best times to engage in the Himlung expedition. We can expect stable weather, mild temperatures, sunny days, and windless weather, with night temperatures falling to 0°C. The trail leading to the summit offers you incredible vistas and encounters with countless beautiful creatures of Annapurna and Nar Phu Valley.

The winter months of December, January, and February bring a heavy layer of snow, making the trail from the three High Camps quite treacherous and hard to pass. The summer months of June, July, and August feature potential risks of landslides and heavy rainfall.

Elevation and Distance

Himlung Himal is the ideal mountain to reach a 7000-meter peak via a technically relatively easy glacier route. It stands at 7126 m above sea level in the northern part of Nepal. The distance of 150 km separates this amazing Himalaya from the capital, while the mere distance of 25 km sets it apart from the eight thousand meter-high Mount Manaslu.

Generally, Besisahar is regarded as the focal point for the Himlung expedition that lies Besisahar, about 190 km west of Kathmandu. The drive to Besisahra from Kathmandu is only 6 hours. However, the starting point for the hiking journey is Koto, which lies approximately 65.6 km and 4 hours away from Besisahar.

Maximum and minimum walk per day

A month-long Himlung expedition involves 22 to 23 days of caravan on foot. The initial journey will walk us along the beautiful and iconic trail of the Annapurna region, whereas the second part of the expedition will lead us to the hidden treasure of Nar Phu Valley.

Each day, we may gain an altitude of 500 to 800 m, depending on our day-to-day program. An average walk of 4 to 8 hours is needed during trekking.

The easiest walk will be on the fifth day when we trek along the beautifully decorated trail to reach Kyang from Meta. The walking duration on this day will be only 3 to 4 hours.

The challenging walk and the high point of our expedition will be on the summit day when we set out from our High Camp to conquer the climb of Himlung Peak. It may take up to 14 hours.

Difficulty and Acclimatization

Himlung Peak is an ideal destination for alpinists who want to gain their first seven-thousand-meter experience and prepare themselves for a future expedition to Everest. Relatively easy, the peak is not extremely technically difficult and doesn’t require climbing experience, but the high-altitude trekking experience is a must.

However, Himlung Peak should not be underestimated due to its height, cold conditions, and possible spells of bad weather. You should be in very good shape and should be able to safely climb snow slopes with crampons up to an incline of around 45 degrees, even with a heavy backpack and even after many hours of walking.

Since you will be mainly traveling on glaciers from the advanced base camp (Camp I), you must be able to walk on the glacier using ropes. You should also be prepared for camp life in a tent.

During the base and High camp stay, you will trek from base camp to Camp I and return to base camp, then move forward to Camp I and Camp II the next day and again return to Camp I. Our guide may let you repeat this process again and again till you are properly acclimatized to the high altitude environment. This will ensure a successful result in your mission to reach the tip of Himlung.

Preparation and training

To prepare for the Himlung expedition, we recommend you start an extensive training program early on. Systematic training should begin at least six months before the start of the undertaking in order to prepare the body for the expected stress. The best sports are jogging, hiking, cycling, and, of course, mountaineering. You can start by climbing easy 5000 m mountains, then advance to climb 6000 m mountains either in Nepal or your hometown.

In addition to your preparatory mountain tours, the weekly units should include, for example, two units of extensive training of 60 – 75 minutes and two units of 30 – 45 minutes of intensive training. In addition, strength endurance training with sit-ups, push-ups, squats, or going to the gym doesn’t hurt.

Please exclude endurance activities and switch to a mode of maintaining tone (swimming pool, walking along the path) 1 month before the expedition. Stop any sports activities ten days before the expedition.

Altitude Sickness

Our Himlung expedition day-by-day program has been thoughtfully designed, prioritizing your proper acclimatization and your safety. But the high mountains can always be tricky, and so is the condition of altitude sickness.

Regardless of your preparation, training, and experience, the condition can occur to anyone in high-altitude hiking and mountain climbing. The degree of its severity can differ from one person to another, but mostly, we have seen climbers only developing milder symptoms, such as headache, nausea, loss of sleep, vertigo, and loss of appetite.

Apparently, your body will be adapted to the high elevation as you advance on your journey. So these symptoms will disappear on their own, but for quick relief, you can take half to one pill of Diamox.

We advise our guests to emphasize hydrating their bodies by drinking lots of water, garlic soup, ginger, honey, and lemon tea, which can prevent altitude sickness.

Transportation, Meals and Drink

All airport pick-up and drop-off services from and to TIA will be carried out by private transportation. A jeep transfer will be used when driving from Kathmandu to Koto to Kathmandu. An exclusive private Kathmandu sightseeing tour will be organized for you before the Himlung expedition.

We offer breakfast in Kathmandu and three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek and climbing expedition, with seasonal fresh fruits daily after dinner.

In the Annapurna region or along the Annapurna Trail, drinks and snacks, such as chocolate, cookies, bars, etc., are available practically everywhere in the villages, so you don’t necessarily have to take anything extra with you. However, in the remote Nar Phu Valley, the food options may be limited to authentic Tibetan and Nepali cuisines.

When camping, all necessary tents, kitchen, dining, toilet tent, and staff cook, helpers will be provided by our company. You can enjoy unlimited food, tea/coffee, and hot water during your stay in Base and High camps. If required, lunch will also be packed for you for the trail.

Communication, Gadgets charging, and Internet/Wi-Fi

We suggest you use the services of cellular operators in this area, NCELL or NTC, for communication. Both networks have good coverage in the Annapurna and Nar Phu regions. During the climbing period, our crew will use the Ready set to maintain constant communication within the group and with the rescue service.

A free WIFI connection may be available on the lower Annapurna route. As the trail gains elevation, the WIFI service may no longer be free, and lodge owners may charge a minimal price per hour or per person.

The same lodges also allow you to charge your gadgets (mobile, camera battery, power bank, etc) again at an extra cost. In the base and advanced camps, a charging facility is available.

Permits

Our tour guide will obtain the necessary permits on your behalf, and the service charge is included in our program cost. The Himlung Expedition climbing permit, Nar Phu Valley special permit, and
(ACAP) Annapurna Conservation area project permits are essential for the Himlung Expedition.

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