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 TravelNepalWithUs 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.

Full Itinerary

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.

Day 31:

Transfer to International airport for final departure.

Terms

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.

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