༄ Nepal. The magic 7000 meters. Mount Himlung is a spectacular peak located in the Lost Valleys of Nar and Phu. Your expedition begins in Kathmandu, a bustling city of 1 million people. Here we’ll visit iconic historic sites, check our gear to ensure we are prepared for the entire expedition, and then jeep into the mountains to begin our approach to the peak. The trek into Mount Himlung takes us through mixed forest and conifers, with nice views of the Himalayas above us. It is a relatively short approach (if not the shortest) for a 7000 meter peak in Nepal to reach Himlung base camp. Once in base camp, we will begin our acclimatization process, climbing higher and sleeping lower as we ascend higher and higher towards the summit. Views of the peak in my photos below. Join me this October to climb in a stunning region of the Nepal Himalayas with the right support and guidance for you to achieve your goal. –Luke Smithwick
read the blog post from the 2012 Himlung Expedition
TRIP FEATURES
- Climbing 7126m Himlung (or climbing 6346 m Saribung only as an Option)
- Excellent trekking on approach through Mustang with a warm-up climb of 6000m Sarib
- Small, focused climbing group
- Extra days on mountain for weather and imponderables
PREPARATIONS
You need to be very fit for this expedition. You should begin training several months in advance. Climbing to 7000 meters requires high cardiovascular health. Do get in touch with us for important details on this.
OUR ATTITUDE
We approach an expedition with a serious and focused intent to help you accomplish your goal. We strive to maximize your potential enjoyment, without comprising safety.
Interested in climbing Himlung? Get in touch with Luke.
Look closely, a climbing team on the ridge leading to camp 3 (left).
Tashi Delek and Namaskar.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – arrive Kathmandu
2 – fly Pokhara
3 – fly Jomsom / trek Kagbeni 2720m
4 – trek Tsaile 2810m
5 – trek Syangboche 3660m
6 – trek Ghami 3520m
7 – trek Tsarang 3560m
8 – trek Lo Manthang 3810m
9 – rest Lo Manthang 3810m
10 – trek Dhi Gaon 3400m
11 – trek Luri Gonpa 3850m
12 – rest Luri Gonpa 3850m
13 – trek Ghuma Thati 4708m
14 – trek Damodar Kund 4990m
15 – trek Japanese Base Camp 4615m
16 – rest Japanese Base Camp 4615m
17 – trek Advanced Base Camp 5800m
18 – climb High Camp 6042m
19 – climb Saribung 6328m
20 – descend ABC 5800m
21 – trek Khumjungar Himal 6200m
22 – trek over Col to Brikuti BC 4950m
23 – trek Phu 4000m
24 – trek Himlung BC 4900m
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*If you are climbing Saribung only, Days 25-35 are skipped (total 30 days)
25 – rest day 4900m
26 – climb camp 1 5620m
27 – climb camp 2 5990m
28 – climb camp 3 6320m
29 – climb camp 4 6400m
30 – climb Himlung summit 7126m
31 – descend BC
32–35 – extra summit days
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36 (or /25 for Saribing only Option) – trek Phu 4000m
37 (/26)– trek Junam Goth
38 (/27)– trek Koto
39 (/28)– drive Kathmandu
40 (/29)– Kathmandu
41 (/30)– depart Kathmandu
Dates
42 Days (30 Days for Saribung only)
Region
Nepal
Difficulty
Advanced
Price
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Trip Deposit: US$2,000
