Himlung peak climbing is a famous expedition destination in the Narphu valley. Narphu valley is a less trekked but a famous restricted trekking region of Nepal himalaya.
Himlung Peak is situated in the Annapurna Manaslu Region of Nepal. Among many peak climbs in Nepal Mount Himlung is an attractive climbing peak of Nepal. Himlung peak climbing takes us to the elevation of 7126 meters.
Because of the location of Himlung peak in the restricted region of trekking trail in Nepal. Trekking itself is a less explored and antique destination for nature explorers. Villages of Nar and Phu are living museums of the Nepali mountains.
Himlung peak climbing is close to the Tibetan border.
During the Himlung peak climbing, the climbers trek through glaciers, springs, remote villages and gullies. The trail will also offer an opportunity to explore the culture and tradition of the local community.
The mind-blowing views of kappa chuli peak, Nandadevi (7816 meters), API Himal (7132 meters), Kang Guru I (6981 meters) and many other mountains are appealing factors of Himlung peak climbing.
Himlung peak climbing can be an ideal for those climbers who love less-crowded hiking trails with peaceful expeditions to the summit.
How to get to Himlung peak basecamp?
Initiation of Himlung Peak climbing is from Kathmandu. Which eventually takes you towards the Narphu valley circuit trekking route. Narphu valley is near to Annapurna circuit trekking trail. Annapurna circuit trek is also famous as Thorong la pass trek.
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar and from Besisahar to koto. From Koto, the climbers head towards north, following through the Marsyangdi River north towards Himlung.
Trekking trail till Himlung peak basecamp follows the famous Nar Phu valley trekking route.
During the trek, the trail offers to witness the beauty of snow capped Annapurna ranges, Mount Manaslu and Mount Machhapuchhre (fish tail). The trail will take the climbers to Phu gaun where they can explore the unique culture and lifestyle of local people. Phus gaon is famous as a living museum where Tibetan people still stay in preserved cultural and traditional practice.
Following the trail from phu gaun, the climbers will trek to base camp and further high camps and to the summit of Mount Himlung.
How difficult is Himlung Peak Climbing?
In consideration to technicalities Mt. Himlung is quite easy to take you to this height.
Mount Himlung base camp is situated at an altitude of 4900 meters. Beside base camp, reaching Mt. Himlung summit, the climbers have to cross through three higher camps which are located at an altitude of 5450 meters, 6000 meters and 6,350 meters respectively.
The final climbing route to Himlung summit is icy and steepy. But our experienced guides will take care of these routes.
To reach the summit of Himlung Peak and back to Himlung base camp, it normally takes 10 to 12 days for climbers.
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Despite being an easy climbing peak, Himlung peak demands a high level of physical fitness, basic knowledge to use climbing equipment and a strong level of mental fitness.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1380 meters)
- Day 2 – Kathmandu tour, Expedition briefing and preparing
- Day 3 – Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (760 meters)
- Day 4 – Drive from Besisahar to Koto (2600 meters)
- Day 5 – Trek from Koto to Meta (3560 meters), overnight at Camp
- Day 6 – Trek from Meta to Kyang (3840 meters), overnight at Camp
- Day 7 – Trek from Kyang to Phu Gaun (3900 meters), overnight at Camp
- Day 8 – Acclimatization day at Phu Gaun, overnight at Camp
- Day 9 – Trek from Trek from Phu Gaun to Himlung base camp (4900 meters)
- Day 10 to Day 25: Climbing Period: Base Camp to Himlung Summit (7126m) – Basecamp (4900 meters)
- Day 26 – Climbing period starts
- Day 27 – Climbing period
- Day 28 – Climbing period
- Day 29 – Climbing period
- Day 30 – Climbing period
- Day 31 – Climbing period
- Day 32 – Climbing period
- Day 33 – Climbing period
- Day 34 – Climbing period
- Day 35 – Climbing period
- Day 36 – Climbing period
- Day 37 – Climbing period
- Day 38 – Climbing period
- Day 39 – Climbing period
- Day 40 – Climbing period ends
- Day 41 – Trek from Base Camp to Phu Gaun (3900 meters), overnight at Camp
- Day 42 – Trek from Phu Gaun to Meta (3560 meters), overnight at Camp
- Day 43 – Trek from Meta to Koto (2600 meters)
- Day 44 – Drive from Koto to Besisahar (760 meters)
- Day 45 – Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel (1380 meters)
- Day 46 – Shopping, rest and relax in Kathmandu City
- Day 47 – Transfer to International Airport for departure
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