Himlung Himal Expedition
Himlung Himal Expedition is one of the classical and iconic Himalayan expeditions popular as one of the easiest and least technical peaks in the 7,000-meter class. Due to the fewer technical segments on the mountain and the safe climbing route, the Himlung Himal Expedition has the highest record summit success rate in comparison to other peaks.
Himlung Himal was only opened for tourists in 1992 and was scaled for the first time by a Japanese expedition team in the same year. Standing tall in the same Himalayan belt as the towering giants like Manaslu and Annapurna, this magnificent peak is located near the border area between Nepal and Tibet.
This expedition starts by joining the mainstream trekking route of the Annapurna region, then deviates toward the Nar and Phu Valley to the Manaslu region, northeast of Annapurna. Himlung expedition in Nepal explores the remote-secluded regions of the Nepal- Tibet borders and across the mysterious hidden valley in the Himalayas, Nar, and Phu that were opened to tourists only recently.
So, if you are looking for a Himalayan expedition of moderate scale, slightly more challenging than the regular trekking peak, to test your mountaineering skills. Himlung Himal is an ideal introductory peak to the 7,000-meter class and a safe practice ground for your expeditions on the world’s highest 8,000-meter class peaks.
Highlights of Himlung Himal Expedition
- Expedition of one of the safest and technically straightforward peaks of the Himalayas in 7,000-meter class, Himlung Himal (7,126 meters/ 23,379 feet)
- Well-set up camps: Camp I (5,450 meters), Camp II (6,000 meters), and Camp III (6,350 meters) for easy scaling and acclimatization before the final summit push
- A mixed trekking adventure that explores both the mainstream Annapurna region and the secluded and less-traveled parts of the Manaslu region
- Pritisne and traditional high-altitude settlements influenced by the Tibetan and Buddhist culture.
- Breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayan gems like Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, Manaslu, Pisang Peak, Gyaji Kang, Tilche Peak, Timang, and Peak 29
- Vastly diversified flora and fauna of the Manaslu Conservation Area and Annapurna Conservation Area
Itinerary
Kathmandu Elevation: 1,350 meters/ 4,429 feet
During the first day of your Himlung Expedition itinerary, upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our representative will pick you up at the airport terminal. From the airport, you will be transported in a comfortable private vehicle to your hotel, which will be a short drive.
After settling in at your hotel and getting refreshed, you can check out the nearby highlights of this vibrant city or just stroll around the streets, checking out cafes and restaurants to shake off the jet lag. You can also visit our office for any kind of assistance; your overall Himlung Himal Expedition briefing will take place tomorrow.
Kathmandu Elevation: 1,350 meters/ 4,429 feet
It’s an exciting day’s adventure today; after breakfast, you will set out on a sightseeing tour of this rich cultural, traditional, and spiritual capital of this Himalayan country. Today, you will also explore some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu (7 out of 10 in the country are inside the capital valley).
After the day tour, you will visit our office, and your expedition guide will brief you about the details of the expedition and what you can expect during the adventure. If you haven’t completed your shopping for the equipment yet, you can use Day 1 and Day 2 of your Himlung Expedition to rent or buy mountaineering gear.
Kathmandu Elevation: 1,350 meters/ 4,429 feet
Chamje Elevation: 1,410 meters/ 4,626 feet
Elevation Gain: 60 meters/ 196 feet
Day 3 in your Himlung Himal Expedition is a scenic day’s driving adventure; today, after breakfast, you will board a comfortable vehicle and head toward the starting point of this adventure, leaving the capital valley behind. Following the Kathmandu- Pokhara route on the Prithivi Highway, you will drive past the picturesque trails today from high hills, forested areas, soaring rivers, charming waterfalls, and, of course, vibrant settlements at the banks of the Marshyangdhi and Trisuli Rivers.
You will drive on the paved smooth roads all the way to Dumre, and then from here, you will do off-road driving, moving past the paddy field and traditional villages until you reach your destination, Chamje, for an overnight stay.
Chamje Elevation: 1,410 meters/ 4,626 feet
Dharapani Elevation: 1,860 meters/ 6,430 feet
Elevation Gain: 450 meters/ 1,476 feet
Your trekking adventure will finally begin on the Day of your Himlung Himal Expedition; during the first part of your trekking adventure, you will cross a suspension bridge over the Marsyandghi River and head toward Tal, overcoming a steep rocky segment.
Continuing your trek on the inkling route, you will trek past a waterfall that drops hundreds of feet down the hillside and then switch trails grassy trails with thin bamboo and sugar cane terraced farmlands. A short period of trekking up ahead from here will take you to Dharapani, a Himalayan settlement that is popular for traditional Nepali architecture.
Dharapani Elevation: 1,960 meters/ 6,430 feet
Koto Elevation: 2,600 meters/ 8,530 feet
Elevation Gain: 640 meters/ 2,099 feet
It’s another day of exhilarating trekking adventure in your Himlung Expedition itinerary; starting your adventure after breakfast, you will follow the ascending route toward Bagarchhap through the pine and forests. It will take about an hour for you to reach Bagarchhap from Dharapani, and from here, you will continue with your route heading toward Danaque, which will take another hour.
Then, proceeding further in this day’s trekking route, you will head toward Timag, which will take about an hour and a half; from its vantage point, you will be able to enjoy the incredible views of the Himalayan peaks like Manaslu and Peak 29. During the last stretch, your trail will pass through lush fir and pine forests again till Latamarang, and the inclining route from here, about one and a half hours, will finally take you to the Koto Village.
Koto Elevation: 2,600 meters/ 8,530 feet
Singenge Elevation: 3,230 meters/ 10,597 feet
Elevation Gain: 630 meters/ 2,066 feet
Continuing with your trekking adventure, on Day 6 of your Himlung Himal Expedition, you leave Koto behind and cross a suspension bridge over the Naar Phu River, heading toward Singenge. Then, you will make your way across the deep gorges and canyons as you keep moving further in your trekking route and cross several suspension bridges.
Although the trekking on this day is a little bit draining, the incredible views from the top of the hills will certainly be inspiring. During the last part of this day’s trek, you will cross a wooden bridge to follow the inkling trail that stretches all the way to Singenge.
Singenge Elevation: 3,230 meters/ 10,597 feet
Kyang Elevation: 2,465 meters/ 8,087 feet
Elevation Loss: 765 meters/ 2,509 feet
On Day 7 of your Himlung Expedition itinerary, during the first part of this day’s trek, you will make your way toward the seasonal settlement of Meta. Your trekking trail on this day’s adventure will be blessed with incredible views of the Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal for the remaining part.
Moving further in this day’s trekking route, you will overcome a steep hill to head toward Junam Goth; from here, you will follow the descending trail that drops to the riverbed of the Mruju River, a branch of the Lyapche Glacier. Crossing over the river via a suspension bridge, you will follow another sharp descent toward the moraines of the Kyang. From its vantage point, you will be able to witness the spectacular views of Pisang Peak, Gyaji Kang, Tilche Peak, and Annapurna II.
Kyang Elevation: 2,465 meters/ 8,087 feet
Phu Elevation: 4,580 meters/ 15,026 feet
Elevation Gain: 2,115 meters/ 5,938 feet
Moving forward with the trekking route, on Day 8 of your Himlung Himal Expedition, you will first follow the descending route to the banks of the Murju Khola. Moving past the ‘submarine’ rock and potential campsites, you will able to witness the chortens and praying flags that indicate that you have entered the Nar and Phu Valley.
Trekking past the small glacial streams along the way, you will cross a bridge over a large glacial stream and switch your trials to the fascinating gorges and canyons of the valley as you push for the Phu Gate. From here you will able to witness the remnants of two of the three forts of Phu from the historic age in ruins but beautifully sited above the plains of the Phu Village.
Phu Elevation: 4,580 meters/ 15,026 feet
By Day 9 of your Himlung expedition itinerary, you have ascended over a significant altitude, so today, you will take a break from trekking and rest at Phu Village to acclimatize properly to the high Himlayan altitude. For an effective acclimatization process, you are recommended to do some short hikes around the region.
You can do some short hikes in the morning to explore the valley; Samdo Monastery and Cholang Monastery are some of the popular hiking destinations among the trekkers in the Phu Village. In the evening, you can just stroll around this magnificent traditional village, enjoying the spiritual ambiance of Buddhist culture and exploring the local culture, tradition, and lifestyle. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Phu Village.
Phu Elevation: 4,580 meters/ 15,026 feet
Himlung Base Camp Elevation: 4,900 meters/ 16,076 feet
Elevation Gain: 320 meters/ 1,049 feet
Finally, the time for you to move toward the main objective of this Himalayan expedition has come forth. On this day’s Himlung expedition itinerary, leaving the Phu Village behind, you will head toward the Himlung Base Camp. It is a short day’s hike; you will follow the ascending trail across moraines and head toward the yak pastures.
From here, the uphill route will take you toward the grassy slope moving past the Kari Koblar Base Camp, and you will traverse across the Pangir Glacier following the rugged boulder-strewn route that stretches toward the Himlung Himal Base Camp. Your expedition crew will set up camps at suitable sites and start making preparations for the scaling part.
Himlung Base Camp Elevation: 4,900 meters/ 16,076 feet
Himlung Himal Summit Elevation: 7,126 meters/ 23,379 feet
Elevation Gain: 2,226 meters/ 7,303 feet
Day 11- Day 21 in your Himlung Himal Expedition will be the scaling period of your climbing expedition. During this period, you will do some practice climbs and acclimatize properly to the alpine altitude before your push for the summit. During your Himlung Himal Expedition, you will have to overcome the three high camps on the mountain, Camp I (5,450 meters), Camp II (6,000 meters), and Camp III (6,350 meters), before you push all the way to the summit of the mountain at 7,126 meters (23,379 feet).
During your scaling period, during the first part, you will climb to Camp I to acclimatize and head back to base camp, then push for Camp II to acclimatize and head back to lower camp. You will repeat the process until you are ready for the summit push, overcoming the steep ice, snow, and technical sections on the mountain, you will push for the top of the mountain following the guidance of your expedition guide on fixed ropes.
After a successful summit and enjoying the incredible panoramic views of the Himalayan vistas from the top of the mountain, you will then make your way to the lower camps and finally to the base camp.
Himlung Base Camp Elevation: 4,900 meters/ 16,076 feet
Phu Elevation: 4,580 meters/ 15,026 feet
Elevation Loss: 320 meters/ 1,049 feet
After the successful summit of the mountain, on Day 22 of your Himlung Himal Expedition, you will commence your return trip. Traversing across the glacial moraine and boulder-strewn jagged trails, you will make your descent toward the Phu Village.
This will be the first day back in the cozy and warm accommodation establishment after long camping nights in the alpine environment. With a heart filled with joy and lifelong memories, you will settle in for the night in a warm teahouse, enjoying a nourishing meal.
Phu Elevation: 4,580 meters/ 15,026 feet
Meta Elevation: 3,560 meters/ 11,679 feet
Elevation Loss: 1,020 meters/ 3,346 feet
On Day 23 of your Himlung expedition itinerary, proceeding further with your descending return trip, you will follow the path across the monasteries and historic monuments heading toward Meta. As it is a descending trail, you will find it a comfortable trekking experience, and you will be able to enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayan peaks like Pisang Peak and Annapurna II as you make your way toward Kyang.
During the last part of this day’s trekking adventure, you will cross a suspension bridge moving past Chyaku and arrive at Meta. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Meta.
Meta Elevation: 3,560 meters/ 11,679 feet
Koto Elevation: 2,600 meters/ 8,530 feet
Elevation Loss: 960 meters/ 3,149 feet
Leaving behind the trails of this charming village on the Tibetan Plateau on this day’s trekking adventure in your Himlung Himal Expedition, you follow the descending trail through a forested area. After reaching Dharmasala, you will cross suspension bridges over the streams and trek past scenic waterfalls.
Then, moving across the lush fir and pine forests, you trek alongside the Soti Khola and finally arrive at Koto.
Koto Elevation: 2,600 meters/ 8,530 feet
Dharapani Elevation: 1,860 meters/ 6,430 feet
Elevation Loss: 740 meters/ 2,427 feet
Moving further ahead in your descending trails, on Day 25 of the Himlung Himal Expedition, you will trek past the pine and fir forest as you head toward Latamarang. From here, you will retrace your steps back to Timang and then to Danaque.
During the last part of this day’s trek, you will again follow the trails across the pine and fir forests and traverse across small traditional settlements and monasteries. After arriving at Bargarchhap, the short descending trail further will take you to Dharapani. On this day’s trekking trail, stunning peaks like Manaslu, Timang, and Peak 29 will accompany your adventure.
Dharapani Elevation: 1,860 meters/ 6,430 feet
Chamje Elevation: 1,410 meters/ 4,626 feet
Elevation Loss: 450 meters/ 1,476 feet
Day 26 in your Himlung Expedition will be the final day of the trekking adventure in your Himalayan exploration. Following the easy descending trails, you will head toward Karte during the first part of your trek; proceeding further, you will trek past the scenic waterfall and river in the open valley as you make your way toward Tal.
Then, trekking through the beautiful bamboo forests and cliffs that are covered with lush forests, you will follow the descending trail that stretches all the way to Chamje. Overnight stay at teahouse in Chamje.
Chamje Elevation: 1,410 meters/ 4,626 feet
Kathmandu Elevation: 1,350 meters/ 4,429 feet
Elevation Loss: 60 meters/ 196 feet
Bidding farewell to the Himalayan region, on this day of your Himling Expedition itinerary, you will board a comfortable vehicle. It’s an exciting day’s drive today; you will do off-road driving till you reach Dumre, driving past the lush landscapes, terraced farmlands, and traditional settlements while enjoying the stunning Himalayan views.
Then, after joining the Prithvi Highway, you will drive comfortably alongside the soaring Trisuli and Marshyandgi Rivers as you head back to the capital. After your arrival in Kathmandu, you will dropped off at your respective hotels; you can explore the restaurants and cafes with the remaining time experiencing the vibrant nightlife of the capital.
Kathmandu Elevation: 1,350 meters/ 4,429 feet
Day 28 in your Himlung Expedition will be a leisure day; you can do some sightseeing tours around Kathmandu on this and explore the remaining UNESCO World Heritage Sites that you couldn’t visit on Day 2.
You can also use this day to visit the cultural sites and collect souvenirs as a memoir of your exhilarating Himalayan expedition. In the evening, Peak Climbing Nepal will host a farewell dinner to celebrate your successful summit and our affiliation. After dinner, you will be dropped off at your hotel for an overnight stay.
Kathmandu Elevation: 1,350 meters/ 4,429 feet
The time to bid farewell to this Himalayan country has come forth; depending on your flight schedules, our representative will pick you up at the hotel for the airport drop-off and assist with the checkout procedure.
Thank you for climbing with Peak Climbing Nepal; we hope to see you again. Have a safe journey!
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Hotel Transfers on arrival and departure.
- 4 star hotel in Kathmandu and two nights in Pokhara along with BB Plan.
- Complete coverage of sightseeing tours in Kathmandu Valley.
- Essential climbing gear for the expedition
- Complete Ground Transportation in a Private automobile as stated in Itinerary.
- All of the necessary land transportation costs throughout the expedition.
- Climbing permit for Himlung Himal and permits for other restricted areas.
- The package cost includes the Himlung Himal regular route climbing royalty and the climbing permit issued by the Nepal Government (Department of Tourism).
- As the expedition takes place in the Narphu and Annapurna regions, this package will also cover the cost of the permit to explore the Annapurna Conservation Area (Largest conservation area in Nepal).
- Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) permit that is required to explore the Narphu Valley and the Annapurna Conservation Area.
- Teahouse and tented accommodation throughout the trip.
- Complete meals – Breakfast and Lunch plus Dinner while climbing & trekking duration.
- Nutritious and healthy delicacies from clean and fresh sources in the lower base camps.
- Healthy food packages at higher altitudes with modes to heat the food and makes warm beverages.
- Fee and salary of experienced trekking guides, kitchen staff, and porters.
- One client = one climbing sherpa guide
- Food, lodging, and insurance for all of the team members.
- Complete essential climbing gears.
- Complete camping equipment – Tent for dining, Latrine tent, Storehouse tent, Furniture for the expedition.
- Insurance along with whole staff costs, meals, clothing
- An emergency supply of oxygen masks and regulators.
- Base camp: Solar panel - Battery Charge & Light.
- Availability of fuel-powered backup generators to ensure that you can keep your devices fully powered.
- All of the charges for necessary paperwork throughout the expedition.
- Cellular Phone (payable as per usage).
- Guide map in order to familiarize with the surroundings and keep track of the adventure.
- Kathmandu: Welcome & farewell dinner.
- Total applicable VAT, TAX & essential documents.
Cost Excludes
- Personal Climbing and Trekking gear.
- Your Travel Insurance.
- The sum of US$700 as a summit bonus for a Guide.
- Employment of extra crew members who are not part of the company or selected package.
- Bar and Beverage Bills.
- All sorts of Personal expenses.
- Tips and Donations.
- Refundable garbage deposit.
- Any prolongated expenses due to natural phenomena or political environment.
Important
The best time for Himlung Himal Expedition in Nepal is during the spring season (March- May) and autumn season (September- November). These seasons have the most suitable climatic conditions favorable for high-altitude expeditions, and the temperatures are on the warmer side, making your alpine expedition a comfortable scaling.
Even among both of these seasons, which are also known as the ‘peak seasons, ’ autumn is considered to be the number one season for high-altitude adventures in the country. The mild temperature, stable weather, fresh and lush landscape after monsoon rain, clear views of the Himalayan vistas, and cultural prospects make the autumn season a wonderful time for Himlung Himal Expedition. The temperature of the Himlung region is around 14°C to 18 °C in the autumn season.
As for the spring season, it is known as a nature lover’s paradise; the whole lower trekking route is covered with different shades of flowers. The lush blooming of the season, nature at its prime, clear blue skies, warm-comfortable temperatures, wildlife sightings, and birds chirping will make your everyday’s trekking experience an enchanting experience. The temperature of the Himlung region is around 15°C to 20 °C on the trekking trail; you generally expect the night and early morning temperatures to be in minus degrees on the alpine environment over 4,000 meters.
Himlung Himal Expedition in Nepal is considered to be one of the easiest and safest scaling experiences in the 7,000-meter class. However, this beautiful Himalayan expedition is still a high-altitude adventure that requires a significant amount of preparation and skills. In this mountain expedition, which has been graded as a ‘moderate’ climb, which is mostly a straightforward scaling, mountaineers also have to overcome the demanding technical segments.
This exhilarating Himalayan expedition requires multiple days of scaling on mixed terrain of rugged rocky segments to ice and snow sections. Climbers have to use different kinds of mountaineering tools like ice axes, crampons, harnesses, carabiners, etc, during the Himlung Expedition in Nepal and should be adept in different types of mountaineering skills. You will need to have previous climbing experience of at least a 6,000-meter class mountain to do this expedition.
Himlung Himal Expedition is a physically demanding scaling adventure; you will need to have at least a basic level of fitness and good health conditions to do this expedition. For a comfortable experience during both the trekking part and the demanding scaling on the semi-technical slopes of the mountain, you need to work on your strength and endurance aspects.
The minimum recommended period of training for this Himalayan expedition is 3- 4 months; after assessing your physical capabilities, you can determine the training regime and the period. A good fitness level and core strength will help you to acclimatize properly to the rising altitude as well as make your overall expedition an enjoyable experience.
Here are some exercises that you can include in your training program for the Himlung Expedition in Nepal.
Strength and Endurance Exercises
- Push up
- Pull up
- Plank
- Squat
- Deadlift
- Lunges
- Bench press
- Overhead press
- Leg extension
- Calf raise
- Hammer curl
- Jump squat
- Leg press
Cardiovascular Exercises
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Rowing
- Dancing
- Aerobics
- Cardio
- Jumpin rope
- High knees
- Jogging
- Power walking
Mental Preparation
Physical preparation is a crucial factor of your preparation that determines the overall success rate of the expedition. However, you shouldn’t overlook the mental preparation part as well. You need to be mentally prepared for the challenges, obstacles, and discomforts that you might have to base in this remote Himalayan exploration.
Here are some tips to prepare mentally for the Himlung expedition in Nepal:
- Meditate and practice controlled breathing to stay calm and composed in any kind of situation
- Get out of your comfort zone— explore
- Lower you expectations
- Stay positive
- Identify your fears and work on them
- Mentally visualize your overall journey
- Learn to self-talk positively
- Be confident and climb confidently
- Stay focused and keep your mind occupied during the climb
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- Himlung Himal is less technical peak than other mountain peaks.
- The climbing of Himlung Himal requires the previous climbing experience and good health.
- Himlung Expedition has excellent scenery of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan range.
- Himlung Climbing requires full climbing gears, need 800 meters fix the rope and 200 meters main rope.
- It has 75% successful summit ratio.
- Nepal Guide Treks & Expedition provide one client is equal to one Sherpa (1=1).
- For mountaineering in Nepal Please bring your insurance coverage for trekking/Mountaineering.
1. What kind of accommodation is available for the Himlung Himal Expedition?
Accommodation in the Himlung expedition is odd, varying rom simple lodges and guesthouses to well-furnished hotels. The most common ones are the local teahouses, where most climbers prefer to stay at. They are highly accessible, inexpensive, and ubiquitous.
2. Do I need guide for Himlung?
If you’re intending to climb the Himlung Himal then a trekking guide is a must. The mountain while doable is a serious run with many challenges. You can be lost even when trekking in the alpine zone, which is daunting.
There are series of trails, which might overwhelm you and put you in a tough spot. A guide can help you lead the way and minimize your time on the trail. They’ll also give you required training before climbing the mountain.
3. What do I do if I get altitude sickness?
Emergency medical services and evacuations are available in most places at Himlung Himal. So if you’re badly hurt or extremely sick then inform any of our team member. You can also get help from local health units if there’s any.
Altitude sickness often results from climbing extreme altitude without taking proper precautions. It also happens if you don’t let your body adjust to the reduced oxygen or atmosphereic pressure. Therefore, you’ll have to acclimnatize and get enough rest before climbing the steep slope and mountain.
4. Do I have to carry the backpack by myself?
It depends on whether you want to carry your backpack yourself or get some help from other. If so, you can hire a porter to bring your luggage all along the trail. They’ll transfer your backpack to your hotel from where you can collect. The service isn’t free and will cost you about US$20 to US$25 each day.
5. When is the best time of year for weather?
Himlung Himal is giant mountain with an altitude of 7,126 meters. It experiences all kinds of weather from tropical climate to arctic winter and heavy weather. It has the trails covered in deep snow through December to February. Summers of Himlung Himal is hot and humid with temperature soaring up to 15 Degrees Celsius. So, the best time to climb the mountain is between March and May or September to November. They have an ideal weather, suited to climb the mountain.
6. How do I have to train for Himlung Himal Expedition?
The ascend to Himlung Himal is a days of continuous trek with many hardships. You’re on the trail for almost three weeks, climbing the steep cliffs and ice slopes. It has many technical section which you’ll have to pass to arrive at the summit. Therefore, Physical training is a must when climbing Himlung Himal. You must build up your fitness as the trek is physically demanding. Run the treadmill, go on cycling or do swimming to improve your muscle strength and stamina.
7. How much weight does a porter carry?
The porter in Himlung Himal can carry a weight of up to 25 kg. So, keep your backpack as light as possible with only necessary items to carry. Don’t bring excess items as it’ll only add weight to your backpack and also cost you extra amount.
8. Can I use internet during the Himlung Himal Expedition?
Internet and satellite phones are available during the Himlung Himal Expedition. So whenever you need to contact someone or communicate with your friends, you can use it. However, you have to pay for the facilities, which costs around US$3 to US$5. The signals at higher altitude are very poor, so you might only want to use it during emergency.
9. What should I bring with me?
It all depends on when you plan to climb the mountain. The winter in Himlung is frigid with dry air while the summer is hot and steamy. You have to suit yourself according to the weather, especially when at higher altitud. However, the items like windproof jacket, t-shirt, hiking boots, and trekking poles are handy and usable all year round.
10. Is travel insurance required for Himlung Himal?
Himlung Himal is a classic huge mountain. It is necessarily not the most difficult mountain but there are many technical climbs in Himlung, which needs extreme patience and skill. Mountaineer will also have to be careful of the rapid exposure to high altitude, which can cause mountain sickness.
Many climbers even have to be airlifted and evacuated from the region. This costs a lot of amount, so having a travel insurance definitely helps a lot. It’ll protect you against financial loses without disrupting your trip.
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Our Guide Sonam Sherpa and porters make our mera peak climbing memorable.It would be impossible without prakash Devkota (OWNER OF NEPAL GUIDE) and his support.My boyfriend got sick at high camp, and we did call Mr praksh. After a phone conversation with him, we have decided to go down and see how my boyfriend feels, We go down to khare wait for his good health and next in the morning he was absolutely fine and we did successfully summit climbing.Once again, thanks for Nepal Guide TreksVerified MANASLU CIRCUIT TREK Manasalu circuit Trek was just an excellent and thnaks for "Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition P.Ltd" and Sherpa Team who makes our journey memorable..Verified Mera peak Expedition in Nepal We are very much appreciated. Thank you so much for the best climbing experience ever we had it in Nepal. We did Mera peak climb with Nepal guide treks and Expedition, weather was so bad many people were returning without summit climbing but we had great Guide Lhakpa Sherpa and porters (Sonam, dendi and Dorji) who made our dream successful with mera peak Summit Climbing.We do highly recommended “Nepal Guide Treks and the owner Mr. Prakash Devkota, who has done his best for our safety and successful climbing.Verified Top class service and guiding Professional operator! Kept me informed during booking process by WhatsApp. Excellent guide and porter. All lodges bar one were very good. Flexible approach and success on the peaks. Would use again.Verified Mera Peak We had a great time doing Mera Peak trek. Our guide Samdu was good company and knowledgable. We had some issues with stomach illness, yet he still allowed us to try for the summit (which we made) as he had established our level of experience and trusted we would back out if became unwell with altitude sickness. There were some issues with communication regarding the itinerary and equipment, but these were sorted out (so would be 4.5 stars). We were very grateful for flights in and out of Lukla, when many were going via Ramechap.Verified Unforgettable Journey to Manaslu Circuit Trek I recently had an opportunity to trek the Manaslu Circuit with the Nepal Guide Treks team. And it has become one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life.The team was professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the entire journey. This made me secure for the worries I had as a first time trekker. The accommodations along the route were cozy and comfortable. And the meal was fresh and delicious. Our trekking guide, Dawa, did everything that could make our journey more enjoyable and remarkable.The Manaslu region was otherworldly. The landscapes that changed from lowland hills and valleys to rugged high altitude terrains were a feast for my eyes. The most adventurous part was crossing the Larkya La Pass. Standing at its breathtaking height was both exciting and rewarding experience.For everyone looking forward to the Manaslu Circuit Trek I recommend you book with Nepal Guide Trek. I am sure that you will not regret it.Load more
