‘adventure to high Himlung peaks on the hidden corners of Manang valley’
Highlights:
“An adventure around remote pockets of high Manang valley within Phu region
Exceptional panorama of high snow-capped peaks of Annapurna and Manaslu
Walk from low warm farm to cooler hills and towards arctic zone of ice and snow
Adventurous, enjoyable climb of a life time experience to Himlung Himal summit
Fascinating views of towering mountain range from the top of Himlung Himal”
Trek Short Profile:
Mode of Trek & Climb: Local lodges with tented camping on climb.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: Full fledge mountaineering expedition with technical
difficulty grade D+/4.
Trek-Climbing Area: Nar-Phu around Manang area.
Mode of Transport: Drive both ways.
Trek & Climb: 25 Nights / 26 Days with drives.
Total Trip: 30 Nights / 31 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Himlung Himal Climb:
The best time for this long and wonderful adventure is in the spring and autumn seasons, from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. Days are shorter due to sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky, chances of snow on trails as well on climb.
Religion and Culture:
North Mid-West Nepal around Manang districts populated by Manang people the mountain tribes. The native around high Manang follows strong Buddhism religion as well Bon a pre-Buddhism sect with an age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan, on this trek, you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments.
On this trek beyond Dharapani village, coming across rows of prayer walls, spinning and wheeled prayer with Buddhist stupas, where walking clockwise will be the right way to respect the local culture as well visit interesting monasteries.
Overview
Himlung Himal is one of least visited and climbed, where only a few mountaineering expeditions seldom venture for a great climb to the summit.
Himlung Himal at 7,126 m / 23,380 feet high, located around Phu valley around the hidden corners of Manang district. The mountain is situated close to Manaslu Himalaya towards the east direction near the high Larke-La Pass.
Himlung Himal Climbing, due to its remote location few groups of mountaineers often dares for the climb. Which leads to high technical difficulties of D+/4 grade, but an enjoyable mountain to climb of great endurance.
The scenery around Himlung Himal Climbing is breathtaking overlooking Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayas with a view of Damodar and Chulu peaks.
The climb to Himlung Himal takes a minimum of ten days, due to its technical sections on route to the summit. From the base camp setting more than three high camps at 5,450 m, 6, 000 m, and 6, 350 m. Which will make the climb more approachable with an easy assist to reach on top of the summit of Himlung Himal.
Himlung Himal Climbing, the adventure starts with an interesting drive from Kathmandu towards Nepal Mid-West around low farm areas of Lamjung district.
The journey continues following Masrsyangdi River past Besisar, the headquarter town of Lamjung area as the drive leads to cooler hills. Finally reaching our starting point of the trek at Dharapani village, within Manang district, as well as on route to Manaslu valley. From Dharapani village entering into strong Buddhism religion and culture, following through lovely forest towards our destination. On reaching Koto village close to Chame, headquarter town of Manang region, from here our route diverts heading north. Entering into a river gorge covered in a lush green forest of tall rhododendron and pine trees. As walk heads further reaching a wide-open valley at Phu village where our adventure leads to our final destination.
Exploring Phu village of great cultural interest and its old monasteries, then towards our final highlight climb to Himlung Himal. For the climb base camp is established around complete mountain wilderness enclosed by an array of towering peaks. From the base camp moving to a high camp with few more camps to make the climb safe and successful.
Reserved ten days from high camp, which is necessary to check the route and making a safe and approachable path. From the last higher camp weather permitting, then heading towards our final adrenaline adventure to the summit of Himlung Himal.
After a jubilant moment reaching our target on top of Himlung Himal, enjoy a mind-blowing panorama of surrounding giant peaks. Feeling on top of the world, then make a safe descent back to base camp, after a great successful ascent.
Clearing the base camp, and then on the same scenic route back towards the popular main trail to Dharapani. From this nice lovely village spending the last overnight stop around Manang area, an exciting drive back to Kathmandu.
On reaching Kathmandu, our wonderful and mesmerizing adventure of a lifetime experience on Himlung Himal Climbing concludes.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,345 m and transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: Kathmandu for climbing briefing and preparations.
Day 03: Drive to Dharapani 1,725 m-07 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Koto 2,640 m near Chame town – 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Meta 3,560 m past Dharmasala – 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Kyang 3,020 m – 05 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Phu 4, 580 m – 05 hrs.
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Phu and short exploration.
Day 09: Trek to Himlung base camp 4,540 m – 04 hours.
Day 10: Rest and acclimatization day at Himlung base camp.
Day 11: Climb and establish High Camp 5, 450 m.
Day 12-22: Climbing period of maximum 10 days with return to base camp.
Day 23: At Base Camp packing and cleaning collecting the garbage.
Day 24: Trek back to Phu valley – 04 hrs.
Day 25: Trek to Kyang 3, 020 m – 05 hours.
Day 26: Trek to Dharmasala 3,230 m – 05 hours.
Day 27: Trek to Koto – 05 hours.
Day 28: Trek to Dharapani – 05 hrs.
Day 29: Drive back Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 30: Free day in Kathmandu and to submit report of the climb.
Day 31: International Departure homeward bound.