Himlung Himal Expedition

Himlung Himal Expedition resides in Manaslu Region, one of the most beautiful regions for trekkers in Nepal. The region sees hardly a thousand travelers each year. As a result, the region is untouched by modernization. So for everyone seeking a truly remote, wilderness state, there?s not a place better than this region. In one of the quaint corners of this region is the Himlung Himal, whose expedition is a delightful prospect.

What's Included?

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from KTM international airport with other necessary transportation as per itinerary.
• Assistance at KTM international airport by our representatives during your arrival and departure.
• 4 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B&B basis.
• Experienced and government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period.
• Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period.
• Land transportation from Kathmandu-Koto-Kathmandu for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff in mini bus and public jeep.
• All our facilities including: kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp.
• Common climbing equipment such as: Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar.
• 3 meals a day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
• Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking period.
• All camping accommodation for members and staff during trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member.
• All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the climbing period.
• 40kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters/mules.
• Daily weather report services.
• Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advance base camp.
• Trekking Permit (Narphu and Annapurna Conservation Park entry fee).
• TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
• Nar Phu restricted area trekking permit during the expedition period.
• Expedition Royalty and permit from Nepal government to climb Mt. Himlung.
• Nepalese Government Royalty.
• One experienced, trained, government licensed and 2 time summiteer climbing guide (Sherpa) per person.
• All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurances for all involved staffduring the trekking and climbing period.
• Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff.
• Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at base camp.
• Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpa?s, cooks, kitchen assistant and government liaison officer.
• First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
• Satellite phone carried by guide for communication. Available to clients with the cost of $3USD per minute.
• Appropriate high altitude food for all clients and staff at base camp and above as required.
• Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period.
• Heater will be provided at base camp for the dining tent.
• Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of client with requirement appropriate charge.
• Each client will have an individual tent available in the Himlung advanced base camp.
• Solar panels for light and electronics charging.
• All tents for camp 1, 2 and 3. Ice fall charges.
• Gamow Bags (Portable hyperbaric chambers) for high altitude sickness.
• We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing and insurance.
• Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
• EPI cooking gas and stove will be provided in camp one, three and South Col for cooking food.
• Generator will be providing to back-up the lighting in base camp.
• Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules.
• Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
• Complete pre-departure information.
• Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.

Day 01:

Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to a hotel in Kathmandu (1350M/4,430ft).

Day 02:

Preparation, briefings at Department of Tourism, last minute shopping and office formalities.

Day 03:

Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m/27,000ft).8hrs.Overnight at lodge.

Day 04:

Drive from Besisahar to Koto (2610m/8,563ft).5-6hrs.Lodge/camping accommodation.

Day 05:

Trek from Koto to Meta(3560m/11,680ft). 7hrs.Lodge/camping overnight.

Day 06:

Trek Meta to Phu-Gaon (4200m/13,780ft).7hrs.Lodge/camping overnight.

Day 07:

Rest and acclimatization day at Phu-Gaun (4080m/13,382ft).

Day 08:

Trek from Phu-Gaon to Himlung base camp (4850m/15,912ft). camping.

Day 09-24:

Climbing period for Himlung Himal (7126m//23,345ft) camping.

Day 25:

Trek back from base camp to Phu-Gaon(4200m/13,780ft) 6hrs.Tea house accommodation.

Day 26:

Trek from Phu-Gaon to Meta (3560m/11,680ft) 5hrs.Tea house accommodation.

Day 27:

Trek from Meta to Koto (2610m/8,563ft) 05hrs.Camping.

Day 28:

Drive from Koto to Besisahar (823m/27,00ft) 8hrs. Transportation provided by jeep.

Day 29:

Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (1350/4,429ft) 7 hrs. Transportation provided by tourist mini bus. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.

Day 30:

Free and rest day at Kathmandu before Departure. Farewell dinner with culture program.

Day 31:

Transfer to International airport for final departure.

Exclusions

• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
• Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet.
• Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
• Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government etc.
• Transportation services includes only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance travelled will be appropriately charged.
• Any additional staff other than specified.
• Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
• Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
• Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
• Walkie-talkies & Filming permit Personal climbing gear.
• Summit bonus $700.00USD minimum for each climbing Sherpa guide.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.
• Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
• Airfare of international flights, Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
• Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.