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This is a great climb, not just because of the interesting aspects of Himlung, but also because of the remote villages and cultures surrounding the area. 

 

ITINERARY/Price estimate 

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Day 01: Pick up from Airport and arrive at hotel in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 02: Orientation and shopping in Thamel for final supplies

Day 3- Drive to Besi Sahar 780m/2558ft. 5-6 hours.

Day 4-  Drive to Koto 2600m/8528ft. 5-6 hours.

Day 5- Trek to Meta 3560m/11676ft. 7-8 hours.

Day 6- Trek to Kyang 3940m/12923ft. 6-7 hours.

Day 7- Trek to Phu Gaun 4100m/13448ft. 5-6 hours.

Day 8- Rest day in Phu Gaun.4100m/13448ft.

Day 9- Trek to Himlung base camp 4900m/16072ft. 5-6 hours.

Day 10- 23- Climbing period base to Himlung 7126m/23373ft. C1, C2, C3, and summit.

Day 24- Trek to Phu Gaun. 4100m/13448ft. 3-4 hours.

Day 25- Trek to Meta

Day 26-  Trek to Koto

Day 27- Drive to Besi Sahar.

Day 28- Drive to Kathmandu.

Day 29- Visit Pashupati and Boudhanath World Heritage Sites and leisure day in Kathmandu

Day 30- Airport drop for return to home country

Necessary Gear

Technical Gear

  • Crampons

  • 60 cm Ice Axe (ex: Petzl Sum Tec)

  • UIAA approved climbing helmet

  • Ascender

  • Descender (Ex: ATC)

  • Alpine Boot for 6000+ Meters

  • Climbing Harness

  • 7mm accessory climbing cord (15 feet)

  • Snow Gaiters

  • Trekking poles

  • Locking carabiners (4)

  • Non locking carabiners (4)

 

Personal Gear

  • Passport

  • 3 Photo copies of passport

  • 35-45 Liter duffel

  • Backpack 30-45L

  • 1 liter water bottle (X2)

  • Sleeping bag (-20'F)

  • Sleeping pad

  • Sunscreen

  • Sun Hat

  • Warm fleece or wool hat

  • Sun glasses for glaciers and snow (tinted class 3 or 4)

  • Lip cream or chapstick with SPF

  • Buff or bandana

  • Down jacket

  • Rain shell

  • Fleece jacket

  • Long sleeve insulating layer (2)

  • Long undershirt

  • Wicking short sleeve shirt

  • Down mitts (Ex: OR Camp 3 mitts)

  • Fleece Gloves

  • Light weight gloves

  • Shell pants

  • Down pants (or full down suit)

  • Fleece pants

  • Trekking pants (2)

  • Long underpants

  • Trekking shorts (optional)

  • Wool trekking weight socks (3)

  • Wool mountaineering weight socks (1)

  • Trekking boots

  • Camp shoes