Himlung Expedition: Itinerary

Day: 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

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    Destination: Kathmandu
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    Accommodation: Hotel
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    Meals: Dinner
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    Altitude: 1300m

Day: 2

Expedition de-briefing at Department of Tourism

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    Destination: Kathmandu
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    Accommodation: Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1300m

Day: 3

Drive to Besisahar

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    Destination: Besisahar
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 760m
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    Time: 5 hours

Day: 4

Drive to Koto

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    Destination: Koto
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 2600m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 5

Trek to Meta

The trip to the Nar-Phu Valley starts from Koto. We walk on a path that goes through lots of pine trees and small canyons. The Nar-Phu Valley is really pretty. We have to cross some bridges that’re high up in the air and go through some small villages that are far away from everything. The path gets steeper. Takes us to a village called Meta. This is a nice place. From Meta we can see the mountains, around the Nar-Phu Valley for the first time. It is a way to see how wild and beautiful the Nar-Phu Valley really is.

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    Destination: Meta
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3560m
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    Time: 5-6 hours

Day: 6

Trek to Kyang

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    Destination: Kyang
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3820m
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    Time: 5-6 hours

Day: 7-8

At Phu Gaun

Trek from Kyang to Phu Gaun. And stay one more night at Phu to acclimatize.

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    Destination: Phu Gaun
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 4080m
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    Time: 5 hours

Day: 9

Trek to Himlung Base Camp

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    Destination: Himlung Base Camp
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    Accommodation: Camp
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 4850m
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    Time: 5-6 hours

Day: 10-11

At BC - Preparation for climbing

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    Destination: Himlung Base camp
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    Accommodation: Camp
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 4850m
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    Time: 3 days

Day: 12-24

Climbing Rotation

Start our climbing rotation to higher camps – climb to Camp 1 (5450m), Camp 2 (6000m) and Summit (7126m)  and descend to base camp.

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    Destination: Summit
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    Accommodation: Camp
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 7126m
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    Time: 13 days

Day: 25

BC Clearance and Trek to Phu

Upon arrival at Base Camp, all climbers and staff must complete the mandatory Base Camp Clearance process. This includes verification of permits, team registration, environmental compliance, and coordination with the expedition management team. Clearance ensures that all expedition members are properly documented and authorized before commencing acclimatization and climbing activities.

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    Destination: Trek to Phu
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 4850m
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    Time: 1 days

Day: 26

Phu Gaon to Meta

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    Destination: Meta
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3560m
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    Time: 5-6 hours

Day: 27

Meta to Koto

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    Destination: Koto
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    Accommodation: Lodge
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 2600m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 28

Drive to Kathmandu

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    Destination: Kathamndu
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    Accommodation: Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1350m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 29

Free day in Kathmandu

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    Destination: Kathmandu
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    Accommodation: Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1350m
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    Time: 1 Day

Day: 30

Departure

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    Destination: Departure
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    Meals: Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1300m

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