Mt. Himlung Himal (7126m/23,379ft) Climbing Expedition - Xtreme Climbers Treks and Expedition

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Trip Overview

Country Nepal

Peak Name Mt. Himlung

Max. Elevation 7162m

Duration 32 Days

Route Normal Route

Range Everest Region

Difficulty Hard

Best Season Apr - Jun, Sep - Nov

Walking Per Day 5 - 7 Hours

Accommodation Hotel + Lodge + Tent

Group Size 2 - 15 PAX

Mount Himlung Himal, standing at 7,126 meters (23,379 feet), is located beyond the North East of Nar and Phu in the remote Nar-Phu region of Nepal situated just above the ancient Tibetan village of Phu (A restricted area and climbers are required to get a special restricted area and climbing permit to enter) which was officially opened in 1992 for foreign expeditions and trekkers. Mount Himlung Himal is known for its relatively easier climbing route compared to other peaks of similar height, making it a popular choice for climbers looking to summit a 7,000-meter peak. It was first climbed by Mr. Akio Koizumi from Japan on 3 October 1992. Now this peak is popular among the climbers as a preparation for Everest climbing. The mountain itself is situated close to the Nepal-Tibet border between the Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan ranges, and because of that, part of the journey to reach it will involve trekking through the classic Annapurna-Manaslu trail. The last village accessible from the mountain is Phu Gaon (4080 m). The journey starts from Besisahar, the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The required total days for climbing Himlung including the trekking period is up to 30 days.

Himlung climbing trail is a mixture of snow, ice, and rock with some steep faces and crevasses. Rope fixing, using Ice Axe, and foot timing make Mount Himlung climbing a bit technical. Together with Xtreme Climbers and our supremely talented strong supporting team, you will get all the support you need to make this expedition successful. The expedition will be operated and led by our experienced Sherpa climbers and guides. You will have plenty of time to learn mountaineering skills in the base camp that will be useful for you to make a successful attempt of the Himlung summit. The organizing of the expedition will be done on a full board basis with full base camp service including all climbing equipment.

Climbing any mountain especially 7000m and 8000m above is tough but highly rewarding as well. So, do prepare yourself Psychologically and Physically to withstand all possible hazards that may come across your path during the mountaineering journey.
The expedition is EXTREMELY Challenging but worth it. Before the summit push, we will have enough time at the Base Camp where our supremely talented climbing Sherpa guide will train you very well to be in the Himalayas by providing you with all technical know-how and techniques.
The summit lies at a higher altitude and can cause altitude sickness to anyone attempting the summit push. But proper acclimatization, reserved Oxygen which will be carried or transferred already at higher camps for emergency use and support/assistance by our high altitude climbing Sherpa Guide will help you go through to reach the summit of your dream mountain. Above the higher camps, we will always have extra bottles of oxygen in case of emergencies. This is why one must go on an expedition to any of the 6 thousand before heading to any 7000m. This will not only help you gain experience in the high altitude but also familiarize you with all the gears and equipment while handling extremely cold temperatures, gaining great crampon skills on and on the rock, snow, ice, rappelling with a pack on, and using ascenders and jumars on a fixed-line. Along with tolerance at a high altitude, you need strength, endurance, and strong cardiovascular conditioning.

NOTE: Prioritize your training efforts with the following techniques assuming you are in good health and injury-free;

01. Climbing Conditioning: Uphill climbing with a backpack, walking and staircase climbing

02. Strength training for lower body and core

03. Cardiovascular Training: Include both aerobic and anaerobic workouts with and without pack-weight

04. Flexibility Training: Include stretches for overall body

Trip Facts

Accommodations: Hotel / Lodge with camping on trek and climb.
Trekking Grade: Adventurous & Demanding
Climbing Grade: A full-fledged Mountaineering Expeditions
Activities: Both ways scenic drive with trek and climb
Expeditions Duration: 26 Nights & 27 Days
Total Trip: 31 Nights & 32 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Best Seasons: April to June or in early September to November
Climbing Ratio: 1+1 (1 Member 1 Climbing Sherpa Guide)

Trip Highlights

Trek for at least seven days to reach the base camp that will be set up at 4800m.
Pass through peaceful and traditional Nepali villages and appreciate pristine wildlife and nature.
Majestic vistas of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan ranges
Visit the quaint and unique Tibetan settlements, observe Tibetan-like culture and be amazed by the ruins of medieval palaces.
Around 7 days will be spent to reach the summit and return to the base camp.

Himlung Himal Camp details typically used during an expedition:

Base Camp

Location: The Base Camp is set up at an altitude of around 4,850 meters in the grassy valley below the glacier.
Facilities: Equipped with tents for sleeping, a dining tent, a kitchen tent, and communication facilities such as satellite phones or radios.
Activities: Acclimatization hikes around the base camp area, preparation of climbing equipment, and rest before ascending to higher camps.

Camp I

Location: Camp I is generally established at around 5,450 meters on a flat section of the glacier.
Facilities: Tents for sleeping and a small kitchen setup. Facilities are basic due to the altitude.
Activities: Climbers use Camp I for acclimatization and as a staging point for moving to higher camps. Rest and preparation for the climb to Camp II.

Camp II

Location: Camp II is typically set up at around 6,000 meters on the glacier, near the base of the steeper slopes.
Facilities: Basic camping setup with tents for sleeping and minimal kitchen facilities. Essential gear and supplies are stored here.
Activities: Further acclimatization and preparation for the summit push. Climbers ensure all gear is ready and rest to conserve energy for the final ascent.

Camp III

Location: Camp III is established at around 6,350 meters on a high ridge.
Facilities: Minimal setup with just essential gear to reduce the load for the summit push.
Activities: Final rest and preparation before the summit attempt. Climbers spend a very short time here to conserve energy.

Summit Push

Route: The final ascent to the summit involves navigating snow and ice slopes, with some sections requiring the use of fixed ropes. The route is less technical but requires careful navigation and stamina.
Timing: Climbers usually start the summit push early in the morning, around midnight or 1 AM, to reach the summit by early morning and descend to lower camps by afternoon.
Descent: After reaching the summit, climbers descend back to Camp II or Camp I for rest and recovery.

Additional Notes

Weather: Weather conditions in the Himlung region can be highly variable and unpredictable. Expeditions must be flexible with their schedules and prepared for sudden changes in weather.
Permits: Climbing Mount Himlung Himal requires permits from the Department of Tourism (DoT) and other relevant authorities. Ensure all necessary permits are secured before the expedition.
Guides and Support: Hiring experienced guides and porters is highly recommended for navigation, carrying equipment, and ensuring safety during the climb.
Logistics: Due to the remote location, logistics such as transportation, food supplies, and emergency evacuation plans must be carefully planned and coordinated.

Preparation and Safety

Training: Climbers should undergo thorough physical training and have experience with high-altitude climbing and technical routes.
Acclimatization: Proper acclimatization is crucial to avoid altitude sickness. Climbers should follow a carefully planned acclimatization schedule.
Gear: Essential gear includes high-altitude clothing, climbing equipment (crampons, ice axes, harnesses, ropes), camping gear, and sufficient food and water supplies.
Health and Safety: Climbers should have a comprehensive medical kit and knowledge of first aid. Awareness of symptoms of altitude sickness and immediate action in case of emergencies are vital.

Expeditions to Mount Himlung Himal require meticulous preparation, physical fitness, and careful planning to ensure a successful and safe climb.

Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] Arrive at any time, Xtreme Climbers vehicle and represent we'll pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel. Your included activities consist of refreshments, introduction to your guide, as well as an introduction on The Trek.

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from Xtreme Climbers will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Cost includes

Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 3 nights 4*Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis-Twin bed Room.
Welcome and Farewell Dinner: Welcome and Farewell Dinner in a Tourist standard restaurant with Xtreme Climbers Staff.
Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit from Nepal government to Climb Mt. Himlung 7126m. and other required permits.
Member transportation [OverlandTransportation]
Kathmandu-Besisahar-Kathmndu by Tourist Bus or Four Wheeler Jeep as per group size and schedule itinerary.
Besisahar-Chamje-Besisahar Four-wheeler Jeep as per schedule itinerary.
Climbing Sherpa: Higley experienced Climbing Sherpa Guide (Mt. Everest and Mt. Himlung Summiteers 1 Member 1 Climbing Sherpa)
Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
Garbage Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Xtreme Climbers staff during the trek and expedition.
Trekking Route Map: Trekking Route MAP will be provided
Expedition Stuffs Transportation:
- Kathmandu-Besisahar-Kathmndu by Tourist Bus or Four Wheeler Jeep as per group size and schedule itinerary of all Members, Climbing Sherpa Guide, Liaison officer, and Supporting Staff and Food.
- Besisahar-Chamje-Besisahar by Four Wheeler Jeep as per the scheduled itinerary.
- Entire Xtreme Climbers details facilities including Kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils for base camp and camps above Appropriate high altitude food for all clients and staff at base camp and above as required.
Member Luggage: Up to 40.Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by a Porter, Mule or Donkey. NOTE: baggage is more than 40.Kg p/p will be charged an additional cost.
Lodging & Fooding: Food 3 meals a day (BDL, including Tea and Coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
Climbing Ropes and Equipment: All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek and required (necessary fixed and dynamic main rope, ice bars, ice screws, snow bar, etc) during the climbing expedition period.
Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff & porters' daily wages, salaries, equipment, food & clothing.
Base Camp Equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillows per member, Dining, Kitchen, Dome Tent (for members), Toilet & Shower, staff tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gear.
Heater: A heater for the base camp will be provided if necessary.
Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
Base Camp and Camp Above: Each member will have an individual North-Face VE-25 tent in Base Camp. Base Camp Above C1, C2, and C3 Tents for Members (Sharing Basis) and Climbing Sherpa. Base camp above High Food will be provided for everyone. We will also provide you with the EPI Gas and Small Cooking Pot Set carried by the Climbing Sherpa Guide for Hot drinks and meals.
Communication: A Radio Walkie-Talkie carried by will be carried by Climbing Sherpa and One Thuraya SAT Phone will be provided for emergency use only. For members (With an additional charge of $.5 per minute).
Emergency Oxygen: Emergency Oxygen with regulator and mask while on Himlung Expeditions.(USE PAY)
Comprehensive Medical kit: A Comprehensive Medical kit will be provided for basic use only.

Base Camp Service includes:

Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 3 nights 4*Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis-Twin bed Room.
Welcome and Farewell Dinner: Welcome and Farewell Dinner in a Tourist standard restaurant with Xtreme Climbers Staff.
Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit from Nepal government to Climb Mt. Himlung 7126m. and other required permits.
Member transportation [OverlandTransportation]
- Kathmandu-Besisahar-Kathmndu by Tourist Bus or Four Wheeler Jeep as per group size and schedule itinerary.
- Besisahar-Chamje-Besisahar Four-wheeler Jeep as per schedule itinerary.

Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
Garbage Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Xtreme Climbers staff during the trek and expedition.
Trekking Route Map: Trekking Route MAP will be provided
Expedition Stuffs Transportation:
- Kathmandu-Besisahar-Kathmndu by Tourist Bus or Four Wheeler Jeep as per group size and schedule itinerary of all Members, Liaison officer, and Supporting Staff and Food.
- Besisahar-Chamje-Besisahar by Four Wheeler Jeep as per the scheduled itinerary.
- Entire Xtreme Climbers details facilities including Kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils for base camp.

Member Luggage: Up to 40.Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by a Porter, Mule or Donkey. NOTE: baggage is more than 40.Kg p/p will be charged an additional cost.
Lodging & Fooding: Food 3 meals a day (BDL, including Tea and Coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff & porters' daily wages, salaries, equipment, food & clothing.
Base Camp Equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillows per member, Dining, Kitchen, Dome Tent (for members), Toilet & Shower, staff tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gear.
Heater: A heater for the base camp will be provided if necessary.
Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
Base Camp and Camp Above: Each member will have an individual North-Face VE-25 tent in Base Camp.
Communication: A Radio Walkie-Talkie carried by will be carried by Climbing Sherpa and One Thuraya SAT Phone will be provided for emergency use only. For members (With an additional charge of $.5 per minute).
Emergency Oxygen: Emergency Oxygen with regulator and mask while on Himlung Expeditions.(USE PAY)
Comprehensive Medical kit: A Comprehensive Medical kit will be provided for basic use only.

Cost Excludes

Airfare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee USD 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD 120).
Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of an earlier return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra: Extra nights accommodation in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. Items of a personal nature, laundry expenses, tips. Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
Extra transportation is then displayed in the itinerary program. Any additional staff other than specified.
Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation costs if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs.)
Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in base camp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
Internet Service: Internet services are not included in this cost.
Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa $.1250 minimum (If the company offers Full Board Services).
Tips: Calculate some tips for Base camp staff.
Extra: Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, Personal climbing gears or any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

Base Camp Service Cost Exclude:

Airfare: Airfare of international flights
Nepal entry visa fee: Nepal Visa fee USD 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD 120). Please scroll below for the VISA application before or upon arrival link.
Nepal Custom Duty of Import Equipments: Nepal custom duty for the import of expedition equipment
Extra (Air/Land) Transportation Services: Transportation services include only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance traveled will be appropriately charged
Climbing Sherpa Guide /Additional Staff: Climbing Sherpa Guide Or any additional staff other than those specified if the company provides BC service only.
Personal Climbing gear, high camp meals, and equipment: Any personal Climbing gear and high Camp meals and equipment required during climbing above Base Camp.
Member’s Medical / Heli Insurance: Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization, and emergency rescue evacuation expenses
Medical or Emergency Heli Rescue Insurance: Travel/ Medical or any emergency Heli Rescue evacuation insurance.
Filming / Drone permit: Filming or Drone permit (if you have a special camera)
Internet Service: Internet services are not included in this cost.
Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in base camp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
Summit Bonus: Summit bonus minimum USD 1250.00. per climbing Sherpa guide
Extra Night and Meals: Any extra Night and Meals during your stay in Kathmandu or during the trip than the scheduled itinerary Or any other expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and internet expenses, Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear Or any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates.
Tips: Calculate a minimum of 10% of the total trip amount for Supporting staff and Base camp staff.
Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary Or any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section