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"Discover the adventure of a lifetime with a trek to Himlung Himal, a stunning peak in the Nepalese Himalayas."
Climbing Himlung Himal 7126mis considered one of the less difficult and technical in the category of 7,000 meters. The Himlung Himal expedition is less technical and much safer to climb. However, the climbers should not underestimate the challenges of this expedition. As per the Himalayan data, Himlung Himal has the most success rate of summit
| The ascent of a mythical 7,000 in Nepal |
| 1: 1 Ratio climbing sherpa for summit |
| Phu village and beautiful acclimatization trek |
| the successful of the summit Himlung Himal |
Himlung Himal Expedition safety
Safety has always been our top priority at Alpinist. Our team of expert guides is dedicated to leading a fun and successful climb while ensuring safety remains uncompromised. We plan carefully, considering daily weather forecasts and paying diligent attention as we venture into high altitudes. We carry comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and reliable radio and satellite communication gear throughout the journey.
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Expedition Leader
Our expedition leaders are highly experienced in high-altitude challenges, forming a close-knit and respected community. The leader for this trip hasn't been chosen yet but will be soon. They excel in group management, pacing, and altitude progression, ensuring the best chances of success.
Your Private Guide
we will provide 1 climbing sherpa for 1 member (1: 1 ratio)for this expedition. Each participant gets a dedicated high-altitude Sherpa for crucial moments, especially the summit push. Our Sherpas are experienced, having led multiple 8,000-meter expeditions. Generally English-speaking, they assist with key tasks and camp setups. A summit bonus, paid in cash, is due once you leave the last camp for the summit. If the climb is halted before this, tipping is optional. Our team includes Sherpas from various Nepalese ethnic groups.
Team and Logistics
Our well-developed team addresses technical supervision and equipment carrying, which are essential for each participant's success. With over 10 years of refinement, our system assigns specific tasks and statuses.
Base Camp: Managed by a Base Camp Manager and kitchen team, with a cook at Camp 2.
Porters: Set up base camp and kitchen.
High Altitude Sherpas: Set up high-altitude camps and transport equipment from base camp.
Emergency Plan: Have a clear plan for emergencies, including evacuation routes and communication methods.
Our group will be Dynamics and Communication
Team Coordination: We maintain clear communication and coordination with the team. we will establish our clear roles and responsibilities.
Pace Management: We will set a pace that accommodates all team members, ensuring everyone stays together and no one is overexerted.
Regular Check-ins: we will conduct regular check-ins to monitor everyone's condition and address any issues promptly.
Participants carry personal belongings and high-altitude food (10-12 kg). The Nepalese team handles collective equipment. Additional local skills, an experienced weather router, and a high-altitude specialist doctor will support as needed.
unforeseeable reasons
For unforeseeable reasons at this stage, including weather but also the participants' fitness or lack of fitness, Your guide may adjust or interrupt the program for safety reasons, based on weather or participant fitness. The guide's decisions are final.
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Overview
Initially, the Himlung Himal was opened in the year 1992 for tourists for the first time. The peak climbing was completed by the Japanese expedition team members. It is situated in the Khumbu Valley of Solukhumbu district of Nepal. It lies in the same mountain region as the Manaslu and Annapurna peaks that are between the Nepal and Tibet border.
You will start the expedition by joining the standard trekking route of the Annapurna region. Eventually takes you to the Nar Phu Valley to the Manaslu region which is northeast of Annapurana. The Himlung expedition in Nepal travels through the wild, unpopulated regions of the borders between Nepal and Tibet as well as the mysterious, secret valleys of Nar and Phu in the Himalayas, which were only recently made accessible to travelers.
One of the major attractions of this Himlung expedition is the remote high-altitude settlements that clearly reflect Tibetan and Buddhist culture. This will provide you the opportunity to experience their unique culture. You will also witness the panoramic views of majestic mountains such as Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, Manaslu, Pisang Peak, Gyaji Kang, and Peak 29. The route passes through the varied wildlife of the Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation Areas, adding to the experience of the area's natural beaauty.
Therefore Himlung Himal is the ideal choice for you if you are seeking adventure. Bookings are still open for 2024 and 2025. Contact us for further details
Included & Excluded
| Included Points |
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| AIRPORT PICKUP AND DROP : Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle. |
| HOTEL IN KATHMANDU: : 4-night hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan. |
| WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff. |
| PERMITS: : Expedition Royalty and a permit fee from the Nepal Government to climb Mt. Himlung Himal, ACAP, and Nar Phu Valley special |
| LIAISON OFFICER: : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation |
| GARBAGE MANAGEMENT: : Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees. |
| INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition. |
| MAP : Trekking and climbing map. |
| DUFFLE BAG : One Alpinist club Duffle Bag. |
| MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : Private Transportation from Kathmandu – Besi Sahar koto and koto - Kathmandu, as per itinerary. |
| EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION : All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu - Besisahar -koto and Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to koto (by porters / Yak) and koto to Kathmandu (by jeep). |
| MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 40 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks |
| FOOD AND LODGING : 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, and soft drinks will be served during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff. |
| PORTER : Porters per member up to the Base camp and from the Basecamp (both ways). BASE CAMP STAFF: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required. |
| STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porters' daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing. |
| BASE CAMP TENT : Each member will have an individual tent in Base Camp. |
| BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT : Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears. |
| HEATER: : Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps. |
| SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, battery charge, laptop and other electronic devices. |
| TRAINING : Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and gear training at Basecamp by Sherpa Guide |
| HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation. |
| ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps. |
| CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing. |
| BONUS : Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges. |
| OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (with an appropriate charge). |
| OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks will be in base camp in case of an emergency. |
| HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) and (C3). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required |
| HIGH ALTITUDE TENT : Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent). |
| ROPE FIXING TEAM : The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the rope and the route. |
| SATELLITE PHONE : Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with an appropriate charge. |
| WALKIE-TALKIE : WalkieTalkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp |
| WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report during the entire expedition. |
| MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff. |
| CERTIFICATE: : Himlung Himal climbing certificate(after climbing Himlung Himal successfully). |
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| AIRFARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu). |
| NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE : The Nepalese Visa fee is USD 125 for 90 Days |
| LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary). |
| EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary. |
| INSURANCE POLICY : Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory |
| PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp). |
| PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear. |
| FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee. |
| INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek and the expedition. |
| SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa - Minimum 800 USD. |
| TIPS : Calculate some tips for Basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 350 USD. |
| EXTRA : Any other services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section |
Trip Organization
Your Guide and Team Himlung Himal Expedition
Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.
Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:
- The Guide Leader (Sirdar) is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
- climbing sherpa: who fixed the rope and guide you to the summit
- The Cook is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. (camping trek )
- The kitchen boy is an assistant to the cook. ( camping trek )
- The Assistant Guide is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp.
- The Porter is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow and with insurance for alpine treks.
Each trekker is allotted the following maximum weights per person: Lodge (tea house) Accommodations: 15 kg maximum; Tent Camping: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg. In addition, the Nepal Alpinist Club takes care to take out insurance for the Guide and porters. Specific equipment is allocated to them for crossing passes at altitude (even if wearers often refuse to put on shoes due to lack of habit).
Accommodations in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:
Hotel Himalayan suit: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Accommodations during the Expedition
For camping, accommodation during the expedition: during the expedition, breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinner are prepared by the kitchen team. They are taken to the mess tent. additional energy food is provided. Purchased locally, they offer a more limited. You can, if you wish, bring some complementary cereal bars adapted to your taste.
For lodge accommodation: meals are prepared by the cooks of the lodge and are taken from the lodge's dining room.
Here is a typical one-day menu:
- breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
- Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
- Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee
- During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
- Water: provide tablets (Hydroclovazone, Micropur, or another type) to disinfect the water you put in your water bottle, depending on the source and on the advice of your guide. It is sometimes possible to buy purified water and refill your water bottle without having to buy bottled water. You can also buy mineral water in the cities (not included in the price) but its ecological balance is poor, as you know. Also, we do not recommend it.
Preparation for the Trek
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.
Medical check-up
Being in good health is essential to fully enjoy your Alpinist Club trip. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.
Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes, so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
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FAQ's
Expand AllThe best time to embark on a Himlung Himal expedition is during the pre-monsoon (April to May) and post-monsoon (September to November) seasons. These periods offer stable weather, clear skies, and optimal climbing conditions.
Himlung Himal is considered a moderately challenging climb. While it's not as technical as some higher peaks, it requires strong physical fitness, prior high-altitude trekking or climbing experience, and basic mountaineering skills. The altitude (7,126 meters) adds to the difficulty
Yes, climbers need several permits to ascend Himlung Himal. These include a climbing permit from the Department of Tourism, as well as Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits. Most expedition organizers will help secure these permits for you.
The full expedition typically lasts 25 to 30 days, including acclimatization days, trekking to base camp, climbing, and return. The exact duration can vary depending on weather conditions and individual pace.
Essential equipment includes climbing gear like crampons, ice axes, harnesses, helmets, ropes, and personal high-altitude clothing. Expedition companies usually provide group gear such as tents, but climbers must bring their own gear. Proper acclimatization and preparation are key for this high-altitude climb.
Himlung Himal stands at 7,126 meters (23,379 feet). To prepare for the altitude, it's crucial to spend adequate time acclimatizing during the trek, stay well-hydrated, and ascend gradually. Prior experience in high-altitude trekking is highly recommended. Some climbers may use medication like Diamox to prevent altitude sickness.
The cost of a Himlung Himal expedition varies depending on the trekking agency but typically ranges between $6,000 to $8,000. This includes permits, guides, food, accommodation, and transportation, but personal gear and travel insurance are often additional.
A solid fitness regime focusing on endurance, strength, and cardiovascular health is recommended for a Himlung Himal expedition. Training should include long-distance hikes, strength training, and cardiovascular exercises like running, cycling, or swimming. It’s also helpful to practice hiking with a weighted backpack to simulate conditions.
Like any high-altitude mountain, Himlung Himal has risks such as avalanches, rockfalls, and altitude sickness. However, it’s considered a relatively safe peak compared to others in the Himalayas. Proper preparation, experienced guides, and acclimatization are key to minimizing risks.