Overview
Saribung Pass and Peak Climbing Trek is a great choice for beginners and experienced climbers due to its relatively low difficulty level. The trekkers will witness not only the Sarebung peak 6,346 meters but also the majestic mountains such as Mt. Annapurna II (7,937m/26,040 ft.), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft.) Mt. Cheo (6,812m/22,349ft.), Mt. Peri (6,296m/20,656ft.), Mt. Himlung (7,126m/23,379ft.), Mt. Ratnachuli (7,035m/23,080ft.), and many more.
One of the highlights of the trek is the Lo Manthang. It is the capital city of the former Kingdom of Mustang. This region will blend charming natural beauty and traditional Tibetan culture. Following its exploration of Upper Mustang, the trail continues to SarebungPass (6,042m), which leads to Nar Phu Valley. As Saribung Pass is situated at the foot of Sarebung Peak (6,328m), it is nearly always frozen. The track crosses over several remarkable passes with ice and cracks en route to SarebungPeak (6,328m), adding to the intrigue of this hike. After a difficult climb over SarebungPass (6,041m), the trail enters the Nar Phu Valley via Kang La Pass.
Crossing a high mountain such as Saribung La Pass at over 6,000 meters is challenging. The trek will reward you with breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks and a genuine sense of accomplishment after the demanding journey. It is an ideal trek for trekkers who are seeking to challenge themselves in the Himalayas.
Itinerary
Expand AllUpon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
Transfer to hotel
Final altitude: approximately 1,350m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Have breakfast and then you have the whole day to explore the best Kathmandu Sightseeing spots with your guide. You can visit and explore one of the most famous Shiva temples, Pashupatinath, recognized as the monkey temple; Swyambhunath, the largest Stupa in the world, also called Boudhanath Stupa; and finally the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The next day, you will begin your Sarebung trek, so you have to check your equipment to make sure that you are ready for your adventure and climb. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu
Day tour
Final altitude: approximately 1,350m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Early morning drive to pokhara
Accommodation: hotel.
Meal: Breakfast (no Lunch and dinner
Transfer: 6 hrs. drive.
Flight is optional
The small twin-engine aircraft flies over the deep Kali Gandaki valley: with spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs, landing at Jomsom. To avoid hiking on the dusty trail of the lower Mustang, where the wind often blows in gusts, we take advantage of a transfer to Samar (3,660m). We are entering a world of great mineral beauty. We cross the villages of Kagbeni (2,810m) and then Tangbe (3,030m), a pretty little fortified village, before reaching Samar (3,660m) where we will spend the night.
NB: the flight to Jomsom is subject to weather hazards and is very regularly canceled during the rainy season (in summer). In the event of cancellation, the flight may be postponed to the next day. If the weather conditions do not forecast any improvement and the terrain conditions permit, a transfer by jeep can be organized.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: morning, noon, and evening.
Transfer: 45 minutes flight
4 hours drive.
Descent into the river bed followed by a leisurely climb. Then there is a magnificent balcony path facing the Nilgiri and the Annapurna range. Here, some mountain pastures where shepherds settle in summer. We quickly plunge into a superb canyon with steep walls. A round trip, 40 minutes to an hour, to visit the sacred cave where many pilgrims come to pray, before quietly reaching Syangboche, a tiny white village with flat roofs tight on itself. We take a vehicle to take us to Dhakmar (3,820m). The village is overlooked by extraordinary red ocher cliffs which close the horizon. As usual, a few chortens mark the entrance to the village.
Positive altitude difference: 850 m.
Negative altitude difference: 500 m.
5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transfer: 1 hour.
Departure from Dhakmar towards the ridges and climb into the multicolored cliffs with jagged rocks. At the top, the panoramas are breathtaking as far as the eye can see. To the west, there are the fields of Dhakmar where in summer the contrasts are surprising and intense and to the east extends the wide valley of Tsarang. The village of Tsarang is relatively important due to its position in the valley and is home to a monastery imposing in size and red color which overlooks the Kali Gandaki valley.
Positive altitude difference: 540 m.
Negative altitude difference: 710 m.
4 to 5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We attack the day towards the west along the Tsarang Khola then we quickly reach the village of Marang before heading north and the capital of Mustang. We visit the Lo Gekar monastery, built in the 8th century, created by the founder of Tibetan Buddhism and which presents splendid wall paintings. In a landscape of magnificent colored hills ranging from white to red ocher with all shades of yellow, all crowned with snow-capped peaks, we reach Lo Manthang, the fortified capital of the ancient and mythical kingdom of Lo. It has two doors: one on the north side, the main entrance passing under a large porch, and one on the south side, a hidden door, hidden and discreet. Traditionally, only the north door was open during the day and closed each night.
Positive altitude difference: 400 m.
Negative height difference: 150 m.
5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A day to enjoy the fortified city founded in 1380 by Ame Pal and to rest. Visit the monasteries of Chode and Jampa, with ancient frescoes, including dozens of mandalas . We take the time to wander the streets. Short hike possible towards Namgyal Gompa.
1 to 2 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Departure from Lo Manthang and transfer by jeep to the village of Bharcha. Departure on foot to reach the secret cave of Konchok Ling and its paintings dating from the 12th century. Visit the cave and return to Bharcha. The day continues with visits to the Choeser valley, more particularly to the monasteries of Ni-Phu, Gar-Phu and the Choeser cave, also called the Jhong cave. Return to Lo Manthang.
Positive altitude difference: 400 m.
Negative height difference: 400 m.
5 hours 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Direction Lo La (3945 m) via the track. Then the very pleasant sandy path takes us leisurely, skirting each valley, overlooking jagged and colorful canyons, with the Annapurna massif and Dhaulagiri in the background. A final pass at 4100 meters, before the descent among earth penitents to the village of Dhi Gaon. We follow the bed of the Puyun Khola river for about an hour, then the path straightens sharply to arrive at Yara, a small hamlet with white houses huddled together. Beautiful, very wild day in splendid landscapes. This evening, we find a new part of the local team who will accompany us in Damodar Himal.
Positive altitude difference: 680 m.
Negative altitude difference: 800 m.
6 hours of walking.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During this rather quiet day, with a passage to the village of Gara (3,875m), we join Lori by a side path which allows us to arrive at the village from the top (pass at 3,935m). We are entering the more “intimate” part of our trip. The afternoon is devoted to visiting a sanctuary from another time to acclimatization and to getting our local team “getting started”. In a hermitage above the village, we discover a chorten and thousand-year-old frescoes.
Positive altitude difference: 650 m.
Negative height difference: 50 m.
2 hours 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We go down the gorge to join the main path which goes from Yara to Ghuma Thanti, a walk from ridge to ridge in the mountain pastures. At 4780 meters, crossing a large grassy plateau from which the majestic Dhaulagiri emerges. Passage of a large pass (4,940m), before descending towards the shelter of Ghuma Thanti (4,745m), built for pilgrims going to the sacred lakes of Damodar Khunda.
Positive altitude difference: 1,200 m.
Negative height difference: 250 m.
6 hours 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We go up large slopes in a lunar setting. The trail, well marked, is easy to follow. As you pass the pass, at 5,320 meters, the view of Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) is magnificent. Further down, after a long crossing, it is Annapurna I that we can admire. Steep descent to reach the Porsche Khola River at the bottom of the thalweg. Short day, because at these altitudes, it is important to acclimatize gently.
Positive altitude difference: 580 m.
Negative altitude difference: 350 m.
4 hour 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We go up the gorge for 200 meters before following a large slope on the left bank of the river via a path that allows us to quickly gain altitude. A long crossing leads to the pass (5,490m) – a breathtaking view of Dhaulagiri and the peaks of Damodar Himal – then joins a new path that avoids a landslide. We join the river at 4920 meters to easily ford it. Through a wide valley, we reach the sacred lakes. A small Hindu sanctuary upstream of the camp and a very old Buddhist chorten on the ridge marks the sacredness of the place.
Positive altitude difference: 570 m.
Negative altitude difference: 570 m.
5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We follow small paths which lead to the kharkas. A magnificent Marco Polo mouflon trophy and numerous saligrams decorate these high-altitude sheepfolds. The end of the route in the river bed is uncomfortable. You can have lunch directly at the camp, where there is a large chorten built by the Japanese.
Positive altitude difference: 270 m.
3 hours 30 minutes of walk.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transition day to approach the high mountains and change the universe. The first part of the climb takes place on the moraines on the left bank of the glacier. Small cairns indicate the passage. You have to reach the glacier itself to follow a large avenue of penitents to the end, splendid! Around 5700 meters, we cross the glacier almost horizontally to change banks and join the right bank moraine. We discover the highest peak of Damodar Himal: Khmjunggar Himal (6,759m).
Positive altitude difference: 530 m.
Negative height difference: 50 m.
5 hours of walking.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The climb to the pass takes place on the moraine, then on a slightly crevassed glacier; then, for the most sporty and the best acclimatized, climb to the summit of Saribung Peak (6,328m) via an easy route with large snow slopes at 30 degrees then a very wide ridge. From the summit, the view is splendid over the surrounding peaks: Gyajikang, Himlung... Descent from the summit by the same route. From the pass, the long descent on the opposite slope requires attention to navigate between ice and permafrost. We set up our camp at the foot of a moraine.
Positive altitude difference: 700 m.
Negative altitude difference: 900 m.
10 hours of walking.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We continue an endless journey along the edge of the left bank moraine to the Bhrikuti base camp (5070 m). Descent on a ridge with blocks to cross a tributary. We continue along the river until we reach a second tributary which can be forded. A climb opposite on the glacial shoulder allows you to join a well-marked path in the mountain pastures which is easily followed to Ngaru, an old abandoned village. Restorative night after several days above 5,000m.
Positive elevation: 100 m.
Negative altitude difference: 900 m.
5 hours 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
A short steep climb then a magnificent balcony path led us to the medieval village of Phu, perched on a rocky peak. A Gurung community lives in this tangle of cube-shaped houses with flat roofs. Lunch in Phu and the afternoon devoted to rest and discovery of this magnificent village.
Positive elevation: 100 m.
Negative altitude difference: 700 m.
3 hours 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The path goes down the Phu Khola Gorge. We cross the abandoned villages of Kyang and Chyako. What a pleasure to find the trees again! We continue beyond Jhunum. The main trail leads to Meta, we leave it for the Naar trail and stop at Mahendra. The camp is located after the bridge which overlooks the gorge by a hundred meters, impressive!
Positive altitude difference: 510 m.
Negative altitude difference: 1100 m.
5 hours 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Steep climb at first then quiet to the village of Naar. Exceptional views of Pisang Peak and Kang Guru. A large chorten and imposing mani walls mark the entrance to this remarkable village. Above Naar, we travel up a wide valley to Kangla La Phedi, where a shelter has been built for the porters. Last night in tents and last evening with part of our team who will go directly to Chame rather than passing Kang La.
Elevation gain: 1,175m.
Negative height difference: 100 m.
5 hours 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: Tent.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Steep climb, we pass near a small lake before starting the final climb. The view of Kang Guru is majestic. From the pass, breathtaking panorama of all the peaks of the Annapurna massif. The first 100 meters below the pass require attention. We dive towards the Marsyangdi Kola, to the village of Ngawal.
Positive altitude difference: 820 m.
Negative altitude difference: 1570 m.
7 hours of walking.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We take the balcony path with extraordinary panoramas of the Annapurnas and cross the magnificent village of Gyaru (3,670m), before joining the classic path of the Annapurna tour. We join the track at Pisang (2,675m). Transfer by Jeep via the track to Dharapani.
Positive elevation: 100 m.
Negative altitude difference: 1025 m.
4 hours 30 minutes walk.
Accommodation: lodge.
Meals included: morning, noon, and evening.
Transfer: 2 hours 30 minutes
Early in the morning, departure by Jeep to reach Besisahar by the track. From Besisahar, bus to reach Kathmandu.
Accommodation: hotel.
Meals included: morning, noon. Free meal: evening.
Transfer: 4 hours on the track and 6 hours on the road.
Free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Airport Transfer
Included & Excluded
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AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP :
Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
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ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU :
3 nights sharing a twin bedroom at the hotel (3 Star category) in Kathmandu on a bed & breakfast basis.
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WELCOME DINNER :
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
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PERMITS :
All necessary paper works: Trekking Permit including ACAP and special permit, TIMS Card & conservation entry fee.
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SPECIAL PERMIT :
Mustang restricted permit
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STAFF INSURANCE :
Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
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MAP :
Manaslu Region Trekking map.
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LAND TRANSPORTATION :
Pokhara to Jomsom.
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MEMBER TRANSPORTATION :
Air Transportation: Kathmandu – Pokhara and while returning Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
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MEMBER LUGGAGE :
Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters.
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FOODS & LODGING :
3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation sharing basis in tea house/camp during the trek.
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GUIDE :
Government licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
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PORTER :
Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek.
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STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE :
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
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MEDICAL KIT :
Comprehensive Medical kit.
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INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE :
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
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NEPAL VISA FEES :
The Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
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LUNCH & DINNER :
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).
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EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU & POKHARA :
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
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INSURANCE :
Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
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PERSONAL EXPENSES :
Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
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PERSONAL EQUIPMENT :
Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.
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TOILETRIES :
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
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FILMING :
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
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INTERNET SERVICE :
Internet facilities during the trek is not included.
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TIPS :
Tips for Guide, porters, and staff.
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EXTRA :
Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. Notes: Costs may be prone to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking/tour days get modified. Note: For unforeseeable reasons at this stage of climatic hazards, form or deformity of the participants or others, your guide or guide may have to adapt the program, if necessary for the smooth running of your trip. He remains the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Walking times are given as an indication and may vary from one participant to another. |
Trip Organization
saribung pass and sarebung climbing Details
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.
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Your Trekking staff may include several members, each with specific responsibilities:
The Guide Leader (Sirdar): is responsible for and is the 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: Responsible for fixing ropes, guiding you to the summit, and assisting with technical climbing while carrying essential gear.
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: carries loads for the trekking group, essential in Nepal’s mountainous terrain with limited roads. Regulations ensure a maximum weight limit and a minimum wage for their work. Porters are provided with proper gear based on the trekking route and are insured for alpine treks.
Each trekker is allowed a maximum weight limit: 15 kg for lodge (tea house) accommodations, 22 kg for tent camping, and 27 kg for expeditions or summit ascents. Porters receive a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg.
Additionally, the Nepal Alpinist Club ensures that guides and porters have insurance. They are also provided with specific equipment for high-altitude pass crossings.
Accommodations in Kathmandu during Sarebung Pass and Sarebung Peak climbing
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.
Accommodation during the Sarebung trek and peak climbing
During the sarebung pass and peak climbing we will go upper Mustang to Narphu valley and cross the kangla pass. So between Upper Mustang –Lho mothang and Narphu Valley – Nar village we will stay in a tent for 12 nights and on other nights, we will stay lodge.
For the Lodge Accommodation: Lodges in Nepal are very random in terms of comfort. Lodges can look like a refuge or sometimes a homestay. They are mostly family homes with double, triple, or dormitory rooms. Toilets and showers are always separate. However, Upper Mustang and Annapurna regions have the good lodge
For the tent Accommodation: we stay in tents. Since we'll be trekking for several days, we aim to make it as comfortable as possible to help everyone recover after returning from higher camps and summit sarebung. Each 2-person has a 1 tent with a comfortable mattress. There's a heated mess tent where we gather to eat and relax, with tables and chairs set up inside. We also have a shower tent and a toilet tent, where solid waste is collected in barrels for proper disposal
Meal in Kathmandu, trekking, and peak climbing
- Meal In Kathmandu: Upon arrival in Kathmandu, a welcome dinner is provided on the first evening. Similarly, upon return from the expedition, a farewell meal is provided. In the cities, many small (or large) restaurants allow us to discover the typical local cuisine.
- Meal In Lodge during the trek: Evening Meals and Breakfast are prepared by the lodge cooks and are taken in the lodge dining room and lunch is on the lodge too.
- Meal during camping: All meals are prepared by the kitchen team using local ingredients including rice, pasta, lentils, potatoes, vegetables, eggs, a little meat, etc. They are served to you in a Dining tent. Non-alcoholic hot drinks such as tea or coffee are offered to you at will. We recommend that you stay constantly hydrated. And lunch Depending on the profile of the stages (length of the day's walk and/or presence of water), midday Lunch will be served hot in the Lodge
Here is a typical one-day menu for the trekking for example:
- 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: We provide water purification tablets. and Recommended to bring refilling bottles with purified water. Avoid buying mineral water due to its environmental impact.
Sarebung pass and peak climbing Difficulty Level
This program requires mountaineering equipment like crampons, harnesses, ice axes, and ropes. The route may include small challenges, such as steeper glacier sections or continuous effort. It is designed for beginners with some mountaineering experience who have completed similar or slightly easier routes
Preparation for the Saribung Pass and Peak climbing
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 Before going Peak climbing
Being in good health is essential to enjoy your Alpinist Club trip fully. 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.
Transfers/ Transport During Trip
All transfers are provided in private vehicles.
Group size for the Sarebung Pass and Peak climbing
The group is composed of 1 to 10 participants maximum. The number of participants is voluntarily limited to allow a better immersion, to not embarrass our hosts, to develop spaces of freedom, and to allow great flexibility of operation. However, the maximum number can be exceeded in the case where the last person who registers wishes to travel with another or several other people. The services will not be modified and the conditions of the trip will be identical as a result.
Camping Equipment for Sareibung Pass and Peak Climbing
All logistical equipment is provided, including individual tents at the base camp with mattresses, mess tents, shower tents, and toilet tents, as well as all collective and individual cooking equipment. At altitude, tents, stoves with gas cartridges, ropes, and anchors.
Personal Equipment
Personal equipment is not provided, but a complete list will be shared later. We will refine the list with you during the preparation days and up until departure based on your questions.
High-altitude sleeping bags, full suits, and quality down jackets are costly items you may not use often. We offer these specific items for rent during the expedition. You must return the equipment clean and in good condition, with a deposit required.
Security And Communication
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. Throughout the journey, we carry comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and reliable radio and satellite communication gear.
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FAQ's
Expand AllThe maximum altitude of the Sarebung trek is 6,042 meters above the sea level.
Although full-fledged mountaineering skills are not necessary, crossing Saribung Pass may demand for skills like crampon use, rope handling, and ice awl handling. Given the less-traveled routes, you may require adequate navigation skills.
The two main seasons that are ideal for the Saribung Pass Trek via Upper Mustang are spring and fall.
The Annapurna Conservation Area requires an entry permit( ACAP) which costs $20 per person and is good for the duration of the trek. Additionally, you will require a Restricted Area Permit. For ten days, each trekker must pay $500. An extra $50 per day is charged if more time is needed.
Saribung Pass trek will pass you through Buddhist communities that have been unchanged for decades, is a blend of harsh, ancient cultures. You may enjoy the breathtaking views of Annapurna II, Dhaulagiri, Cheo, Peri, Himlung, Ratnachuli, and many other mountains as the trail leads you through Saribung Pass.
The entire Saribung Pass Trek, from arrival to departure in Nepal, can cost anything from USD 2,000 to USD 4,000 or more per person. Numerous variables affect this price, such as the length of the hike, the route selected, the number of participants, the services and amenities offered, your individual preferences, and the trekking agency you select (domestic or foreign).
The Saribung Pass trek typically takes 20 to 25 days, depending on a number of variables, including the route taken, hiking speed, acclimatization preferences, and weather.
The Saribung Pass Trek meal consists of a combination of classic Asian and local dishes, however it will get limited as we ascend. For your health, we strongly advise you to drink more liquids at high altitudes, such as green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea, garlic soup, etc., as well as fresh vegetables.
Snowstorms and strong winds are common of the unforeseen climate changes that the high-altitude environment can bring. You can experience extreme coldness at a higher altitude, particularly at night. You need to prepare yourself well to prevent any kind of illness due to the change in weather.
Yes, you need to prepare yourself physically for the Sarebung Pass Trek. The journey will be less stressful if you are physically healthy. At least one month before embarking on a Himalayan journey, begin exercising. Running, hiking, long walks, cycling, swimming, and all the aerobic workouts can be included for the preparations. Working out in the gym can also be a wise choice.
