Overview
Duration and Curriculum of course:
The course typically lasts for around 20 days, during which participants undergo rigorous training under the guidance of experienced mountaineering instructors. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Alpine Climbing Techniques: Participants learn fundamental climbing techniques, rope management, belaying, and efficient movement on rock, snow, and ice.
- Glacier Travel and rescue: The course emphasizes glacier safety, crevasse rescue techniques, and navigation through treacherous icy terrain.
- High Altitude Acclimatization: Students are taught how to cope with altitude-related challenges and how to recognize and manage altitude sickness.
- Expedition Planning: Aspiring mountaineers gain knowledge in expedition planning, route selection, and understanding weather patterns to ensure safe and successful climbs.
- Knot Tying: Essential knot-tying skills are taught to participants as they are crucial for various aspects of mountaineering.
- Equipment Use and Maintenance: Participants learn about the proper use and maintenance of mountaineering equipment, including ice axes, crampons, ropes, and harnesses.
- Camp Craft and Wilderness Survival: Basic camping skills and wilderness survival techniques are taught to ensure self-sufficiency during remote expeditions.
Itinerary
Expand AllAfter breakfast, we'll have a meeting to get familiar with the plan and make sure we have all the right gear. You can use the rest of the day to wander around Kathmandu, try some local food, and maybe pick up anything else you need for the journey. Later, we'll have a nice dinner together and talk more about what to expect on our trip.
After breakfast, we'll take a drive along the hills to the northwest of Kathmandu. Along the way, you can soak in the stunning views of the Himalayas and see how people live in the mountains, passing by fields and small villages. Our destination for the day is Syabrubesi, where we'll spend the night.
Today marks the start of our trek. We'll walk alongside the Langtang River, going through a thick forest. The path isn't too tough, and we'll cross some suspension bridges and pass by tea houses. By evening, we'll arrive at the Lama Hotel. Later on, we'll talk about preventing altitude sickness.
Today, we're headed to Langtang village. We'll begin our trek after breakfast. We'll pass through beautiful green forests and cross rivers along the way, following the Langtang River. Along the trail, you'll see some interesting monuments like Mani walls and chortens. By evening, we'll arrive at Langtang village and spend some time practicing map reading, tying knots, and learning about managing campsites
Today, we're heading out for a hike to Kyanjin Ri. It'll be about 3-5 hours. Kyanjin Ri is a cool spot up high at 4773m / 15655 ft. Then, we'll head back down to Kyanjin Gomba for lunch. After lunch, we'll dive into some training. We'll learn about Jumaring (Self Rescue), Active Rappelling, and knot & rope techniques.
After we eat breakfast, we'll start our training when we get to the Glacier. We'll learn about top rope ice climbing, how to stay safe and belay properly, and techniques for using ice and snow anchors. Plus, we'll practice using an ice axe to stop ourselves if we fall. We'll be staying in tents at a campsite.
Extra day if any weather hazard or other circumstances cancel the summit day.
Included & Excluded
Included Points |
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CERTIFIED IFMGA MOUNTAIN GUIDE: :
Certified IFMGA mountain guide with his daily wages and full insurance etc.
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PERMITS: :
Annapurna conservation area permit and Tims entry fees. |
EQUIPMENTS: :
Necessary Group equipment |
PICK UP AND DROP UP: :
Hotel / Airport pick up and drop by private tourist vehicle |
ACCOMMODATION: :
All of the meals and accommodation during the trip (including tents and double-searing basic rooms |
TRAVEL FEE: :
Tourist bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar and Private Jeep from from Besisahar to Manang Humde |
DUFFLE BAG: :
Alpinist Club duffle bag, Cap |
FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION: :
Accommodation & Breakfast in the local lodge are on full board during the trip |
MEDICAL KIT: :
Medical kit during the trip |
SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE TRAINING: :
Assistant support with his wages, full insurance |
TAXES: :
All our government taxes, VAT, tourist service charges |
SATELLITE PHONE: :
Satellite Phone for emergency case |
ACCOMMODATION OF THE STAFF MEMBERS: :
All accommodation, wages, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff |
OTHER OFFICIAL EXPENSES: :
All official expenses. |
Excluded Points |
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INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TICKETS: :
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu). |
NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEES: :
Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100). |
MEALS IN KATHMANDU: :
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu |
BEVERAGES: :
Alcohol beverages |
CLOTHING AND CLIMBING EQUIPMENTS: :
Personal clothing and climbing equipment |
FIRST AID KIT: :
Personal first aid kit |
INTERNET (WIFI): :
Internet facility during the trek is not included. |
INSURANCE: :
Insurance Personal travel insurance and medical / rescue insurance |
FILMING: :
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee. |
TIPS: :
Tips for Guide, porters, and staff. |