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Overview

Himlung Himal (7,126m / 23,345ft) is a beautiful, and a bit non-technical mountain situated in western

region of Nepal, North West of Annapurna and Manaslu majestically situated above the ancient Tibetan

village of Phu. Naar-Phu region was oficially open only in 2001for foreign expeditions and trekkers. This

region is still a restricted area, so we need a special permit to enter the region that Mountain Climb organizes all the permits and related expedition logistics. There are less expeditions to this mountain than other mountains in other regions such as Khumbu, but still this valley is very beautiful with magnificient views of Manaslu, Annapurnas and ancient ruined Tibetan settlements and yak pastures. Except in Phu village, we find only the ancient ruined Tibetan settlements and there are still people living in Phu and Naar villages, these are the most beautiful villages of the region. 

We organized our first Himlung Himal Climb expedition composed of eight member French team in 2003 which was highly successful and since then we have been organizing expedition to this mountain almost every year with high rate of success. Due to our good logistical support and climbing strategy the success rate to this mountain has been high every year.

Himlung Himal Climb expedition starts from Kathmandu by overland drive to Shyange and trek through the classic Annapurna circuit route till the village at Koto, then leaving the trail turn towards the west to Dharmasala, then to the ancient ruined Tibetan villages Meta, Kyang and Phugaon, the largest ancient Buddhist settlement of the region where we spend one day extra for proper acclimatization and local exploration. Further continuing toward the mountain finally we reach Base camp (4842m) on a grassy land. While our strong team of Sherpas staffs set up various camps, members have the chance to going up and down for well acclimatization and we attempt summit on a favorable day for everyone.

Itenarary

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

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After you exit through the immigration to outside the airport, please look for our representative who will be waiting with a placard mentioned Mountain Climb, meet and will transfer to the group's hotel on private vehicle. Overnight in hotel.

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Day 2: At leisure in Kathmandu/Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism.

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As a government formality, a group has to select one person as the Team Leader whether s/he is being chosen by the team or simply nominated has to stay at the Ministry of Tourism for a briefing by the government officials which takes about 20 minutes, whereas rest of the members have the chance to relax or explore the Kathmandu valley. Overnight in Hotel. 

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Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar, then to Bhulbhule (1,316m / 4317ft).

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Our Himlung expedition starts with early overland drive from Kathmandu to Beshishar. A pleasant journey through the Araniko highway. The journey is much comfortable than driving to any other part of Nepal as the road condition is good / better than others roads to different part of Nepal. After the security check-post at Thankot we begin our journey towards the  bank of Marshyangdi river. After approx. 80 km drive there are two roads one leading to Pokhara and another to Beshishahar and we then drive to Beshishahar & further to Bulbule. This is a long day’s drive of approximately 7 hours. Overnight in Lodge.

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Day 4: Trek to Shyange (1136m / 3727ft.).

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This day we get up early and after having breakfast we begin our first day’s trekking by the Karnali river bank. This day is a hot but an easy walk. Upon few hours we reach at a beautiful village of the region at Ngadi, where we have our lunch and then proceed further to our camp at Shyange where we reach approx by 6 o’clock in the evening. Overnight in Lodge.

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Day 5: Trek to Dharapani (1870m / 6135ft.).

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As usual upon having breakfast in the morning the journey continues. This days is slightly longer than previous days, but an easy walk by the Karnali rover on the left hand side. We have our lunch and then continue walking followed by straight then for nearly 1 hours and then trail leads straight steeper until we see beautiful village of Jagat and then follows down hill walking until we reach in Jagat through gorgeous waterfall and beautiful sceneries. And upon reaching at Taal we have lunch and after that again the journey begins entering through the check post here. We will be walking through one of the most impressive trails. We cross the same river three times (Marshyangdi river), finally we arrive in Dharapani village with gorgeous views around. Overnight in Lodge.

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Day 6: Trek to Koto (2628m / 8,620ft).

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This day also involves as previous days with slow ascent, well acclimatization we walk through the Annapurna and Manaslu range. We would also have the magnificent view of Lamjung Himal from Danaque after some walk. There are two trails one the classic and another newly opened and used by us which is of course more worthwhile than the classic one. So, after few minutes walk from Danaque we take the upper trail to have the most magnificient views of Manaslu range, many people ignore or do not know about this trail, but we have been always there, so know the objectives of walking toward this trail instead of walking by the by the Marshyangdi river again.  Then upon arrival in Temang we have our lunch with majestic Manaslu range infront of us. From here the trail is straight and then slightly down till we reach in Koto village. Overnight in Lodge.

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Day 7: Koto-Dharmasala (3164m / 10,380ft.).

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Upon again another check-post in Koto in the morning our Himlung Himal expedition begins towards Phugaon. We leave the Hinduist community and enter to the Buddhist community. There are two trails upper leading towards Manang and down trail leading to Phugaoin, so we take the downward trail, and after crossing the river Marshyangdi river for the last time we begin the journey by Naar Khola (river). Today’s journey is almost full day through the jungle, alpine trees and sometimes with glimpse of mountains. There are no human settlement in Dharmasala excpet a small shelter built for porter or yaks built by the government, so we do camping for overnight stay. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 8: Trek to Kyang (3,886m / 12746ft.).

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Today walking through the jungle terminates after 20 minutes walk and then the trail is steep up for 50 minutes till we reach the ancient Tibetan village at Meta. This was a very  ancient Tibetan (Khampa) village, but now these are only used for yaks as Kharkas and sheeps. Following the trail straight further then down towards a river where we have our lunch. Then following up the trail again, we soon have the sights of Naar and Phu region with different trails, but we take the upper trail to Phugaon. And still walking further we soon have the sight of our campp site Kyang. This is also another big ancient village for Tibetan ethnic people, where the people form Phugaon live here during the winter season with their yaks, sheep and cows when there will be snowing in Phugaon, but during other seasons they leave the village and live in Phugaoin.  Todyay is the the best camping spot for us on the grassy field along the Annapurna range in the east and Mt. Kanguru (6710m) on the north surrounding above us. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 9: Trek to Phugaon (Phu village-4131m / 13550ft.).

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After having breakfast we again get ready for our onward journey follwed by slightly steep trail and then again down by the Naar Khola. And our trail at last  again follows  steep up for few minutes and then have the first sight of Phugaon. This is the last village of the region. The Tibetan ethnic people were migrated here from Tibet long before settling here permanently. This village is very mysterious with many monuments, Tshortens and manis(Tibetan Scripts) on the way. We camp on the beautiful wheat field. This day is a shorter days that we arrive by lunch at our camp, that means we arrive here by 12. 30 pm. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 10: Rest and acclimatization day in Phugaon.

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This is an ideal place for rest and acclimatization and local exploration. As we are already in altitude and need our body to altitude adaptation before heading to higher altitude and at the same time, there are many things to be seen and explored in the village, the ancient monasteries etc... We also have beautiful views of Ratna Chuli, Himlung Himal, Pokharavan and Kanguru etc. We also can access higher on the hill above Phugaon to acclimatize and come down to camp. We also have a chance to a very ancient monastery above the village. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 11: Trek to Himlung Himal Base Camp (4,842m / 15885ft.).

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Now everyone well acclimatized and ready to further begin the journey to Himlung Base Camp. Today we begin our trek through the glacier with good beautiful sights of  landscape, yak pastures and mountain sceneries. There are few trails making confusion, but at last the junction will be the same and easy to find out except before some walk before reaching to Base Camp where there are two trails one leading to Ratna Chuli Base Camp and another to Himlung Himal Base Camp and as per our objective we take the upper trail and soon we arrive to our camping spot into a grassy land with some mountain chains. The Base camp can be seen from far away too and easily recognizeable, so its not difficult even we walk separately. This is the base where we stay approximately 9-10 depending how quickly we summit Himlung Himal. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 12-13: At rest & preparation for the climb.

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We reserve these days for better acclimatization, preparation for the ascension, checking euqipments, simple training on using different equipments etc… This is because we always want to make sure that we put maximum client to the summit with proper briefing and well preparation, so that we do not encounter with some unusual incidence. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 14: Ascend up to Camp I

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Now everyone ready for the ascension we move to Himlung Camp I. This day we first walk on the glacier for one and half hour and then on steep on the snow from where we put on the mountaineering shoes and fix on crampons. Possibly other equipments like harness if necessary. Generally there will be fixed ropes if necessary and we clip the safety belt on it, to make sure that we are 100% safe! Though the route of ascent changes every year but the strategy will be normally the same. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 15: Return to Base Camp.

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We return to BC for rest. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 16: Ascent to Camp I & sleep.

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This day we reserve extra day in Camp I for better adaptation to altitude, during this day we ascend upto Himlung Himal Camp II or half of the way and then return again to Camp I or for people who are not yet well acclimatized can return to Base Camp and join the group next day. Overnight in Camp.

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Day 17: Ascend to Camp II

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We now move to Camp II. Our High altitude sherpas will have already fixed the ropes wherever necessary and set up camps, deposit food, fuel and other logistical things where as the members also will help them to carry some equipments if possible. As mentioned earlier that the route of ascent changes year by year but the strategy does not change so we set up camp II at an elevation of  and the views around are magnificent with the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. We have the sights as far as the Mt. Fishtail along with Annapurna I, II, III, IV, V, Dhaulagiri and other mountains. From there the summit of Himlung Himal can be seen far away behind. The camp is longer, windier and the temperature is of course high too. The camp seems as if on the South Col of Everest South. Overnight in Camp.

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What's included

• 4 nights standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis,
•  Airport-hotel-airport transfers,
• Overland transportation as per itinerary,
•  Himlung Himal Climbing and all other applicable permits,
• Cargo clearance & duties fees,
• 3 member : 1 Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa backed Base Camp cook & kitchen helpers,
• 1 Government liaison officer,
• Daily wages, equipment allowance, insurance, food for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer,
• 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) throughout the expedition period at Base camp & while approach to/from Base camp,
• Base camp tent with thick mattress, chair, table, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent,
• 31 kg weight allowed per member for personal equipment,
• Transportation of all food supply & expedition equipments to / from Base camp,
• Garbage shipped off charges from Base Camp,
•  High altitude (above Base camp) food, fuel for member & climbing Sherpas,
• High altitude tent, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, fixings, shovel, ice-screws etc…
• 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use only,
• Satellite phone, Walkie-Talkies,
• Solar panel for power supply,
• Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,

What's not included

• Travel to /from Nepal,
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu, drinks, postage, telephone bills & all items of personal nature,
•  Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
• Climbing Sherpa summit bonus (those who do not go to summit due to client reason),
• Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
•  Any extra services not mentioned herein cost inclusion.

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Good to Know

Himlung Himal Climb Gear List
Group climbing equipment, including fuel, stoves, ropes, fixings, tents, snow bars is supplied from Mountain Climb. For Full Board expedition service whereas Climbers will need to provide their own personal equipment. 

Himlung Himal Climb suggested Personal Gear List
 TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
•    1 Climbing Harness             : 안전 벨트
•    1 pair of climbing boot.        : 고산화
•    1 pair of Gaiter                    :  스패치  
•    1 pair of Strong Crampon     : 설상 크렘폰
•    Perlon. 6 mm, 40ft long.       :  13m 길이, 두께  6mm 로프 ? 
•    1 Daypack (approx 45 lit)      : 45리터 배낭
•    1 Ice-Axe with leash (60 cm)  : 고산용 피켈 : 60Cm 길이( 빙벽등반용은 아님 ? ) 
•    1 Jumar (Ascender)               :  등강기 : 쥬마 타입  
•    1 Belay device: ATC or figure 8. : 빌레이 장비( 하강기 )
•    Carabiners: 4 Screw-gate (locking) and 6 regular twist-lock. : 잠금 카라비너 4개, 일반 카라비너 6개

     (  No 퀵 드로 ? )

FOR SLEEPING
•    1 High Altitude Sleeping Bag (Expedition quality minus 20° C) : 고산용  - 20도 침낭
•    1 B.C. Sleeping Bag (minus 20° C)                                         : BC용 침낭 : -20도                        •    1 Therma-Rest foam pad.                                                    : 메이트리스 

FOR HEAD
•    1 Woolen warm hat that fully covers your ears    : 모직 모자             
•    1 Good sun hat or baseball cap                         : 캬라반 모자
•    1 Bandanas or Neck gaiter                                : 머리띠/ 하단 바라클로바 ?
•    Thick balaclava, very thin balaclava or face mask  : 바라클로바 
•    Sun cream (2 small tubes).                                : 자외선 차단 크림
•    Balaclava: 1 heavyweight & 1 lightweight            : 바라클로바 : 두꺼운 것, 얇은 것
•    Lips cream (2 sticks). 

FOR HAND
•    1 pr polypro gloves.                                         : 장갑 
•    1 pr over mitts (Gore-tex) double liners           
•    1 pair of fleece/ wind stopper glove

CLOTHES                                                            : 착용 등산복 
•    1 Thick fleece pant
•    1 Fleece jacket 
•    4 T-shirts
•    2 Cotton pants or trekking pants 
•    2 expedition T-shirts 
•    1 wind proof jacket (Gore-tex) 
•    1 Pile jacket: 1 Heavyweight pile
•    1 Pile pant
•    2-3 pieces of regular lightweight underwear. Synthetic or wool, but no cotton! 
•    1 Long underwear
•    1 Long-sleeved shirts 
•    1 Down Jacket 
•    1 Down Pant. 
•    1 Down parka
•    Gore-Tex Shell Pants & Shell Jacket with hood. 

FOR LEGS
•    1 Light hiking boots or trekking shoes                 : 트레킹 등산화
•    1 pair of sandle or Sport shoes or low top shoes    :   
•    2 pair brand new wool or Pile Climbing socks
•    2 pair brand new liner socks. Thin wool, nylon
•    Vapor barrier socks(Optional)
•    Some lightweight socks

BITS AND PIECES:
•    Plastic bags
•    2 lighters
•    Notebook/pens/pencil
•    Reading material
•    Music player and tapes (if prefer music) 
•    2 Locks
•    Games- if you prefer(cards, dice, mastermind, rumicub, uno, frisbee, small ball etc.
•    Money pouch/belt/inside pocket
•    Clothes peg 
•    Ear plugs     PRIMARY ESSENTIALS
•    Passport and some copies 
•    2x Passport photos
•    Credit card 
•    Traveller's cheques 
•    $ cash, some in small bills 
•    Important addresses and phone numbers 
•    Airline Tickets 

MISCELLANEUS
•    A good quality small Camera (Optional)
•    1 Water bottle. 
•    1 Liter Thermos Flask                                         : 보온 물통
•    1 Pee bottle                                                      : 야간 오줌 물통 
•    Two sets of high quality Sunglasses (100% UV, IR)  : 선그라스
•    1 Swiss Army knife                                             : 작은 칼 
•    Compressions stuff sacks                                     : 압축 자루( 기타 )        
•    1 Headlamp with spare batteries and bulbs            : 헤드 램프
•    1 Large good quality duffle bags with lock.            : 다불 백/ 카고 백 ( 자물쇠 ) 
•    Cup: 
•    Bowl
•    Spoon

TOILETRIES
•    Lip salve, Razor, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Moisturizer, Shaving cream, Liquid soap (biodegradable). There should be sufficient throughout the duration of your expedition.
•    Small towels (2) Nail clipper, Mirror, Scissors 

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS/MEDICINE
Acute Mountain Sickness (if going above 2500m)
Diamox (Acetazolamite) 250mg                                : 고소 대비 : 다이아 먹스 

Antibiotics
Ciproloxacin 500mg or norfloxacin 400mg                  : 비상용  항생제

Antibiotic/anti-fungal skin application
Antibiotic (mupirocin 2%) ointment (15gm tube), Antifungal (clotrimazole or miconazole) cream
Allergy Inflammation & Itch
Anti-inflammatory cream/ointment/gel, hydrocortisone cream 1%

Antiseptic
Povi-Iodine (Betadine), Savlon or Dettol soap, burn cream silver sulphadiazine (20 gm tube)

Disinfectant for water
Iodine tabs or iodine solution eg. Lugol's or iodine crystals (25ml with dropper)

Diarrhea
Imodium or Lomotil caps 

Eye and Ear infection
Antibiotic drops or ointment for eye and ear

Indigestion
Antacid tabs

Nausea and Vomitting
Maxolon or Stemetil 

Painkillers (Analgesics)
Paracetamol, ibuprofen 400mg
Oral Rehydration Solution
Oralyte, Gastrolyte, or Electrobion (2 pacs)

DRESSING AND WOUND CARE
Bandaids, Cotton buds, gauze squares, Sterile non stick dressing 10 cm, small roll of 10 cm adhesive tape bandage, elastic bandage 10 cm, closures eg. Steristrips 6 mm wide

INSTRUMENTS
Tweezers, scissors, sewing needle, safety pins, latex gloves

IMMUNISATION
At least six weeks before the departure you will need to consult your doctor to work out an immunization schedules relevant to the Himalayas. You should normally be immunized against Tetanus( 파상풍 ), Polio(소아마비), Hepatitis A( A형 간염 ), Cholera( 코레라 ), though you must

also contact your doctor for necessary immunization details.

Vaccinations against the following diseases may be useful, although they might be difficult or expensive to obtain. Your doctor will let you know if they are appropriate: 
-Rabies. 
-Meningitis. 
-Japanese Encephalitis.

DENTAL CHECKS : 치아 점검 
It is most important that you have a through dental examination before the expedition and have any necessary treatment carried out. Dental treatment on the mountain is likely to be drastic and traumatic!

INSURANCE : 고산 원정 보험
All our Climbing Sherpas, kitchen staffs and porters are insured through a reputed Insurance company covering accidental, rescue as well as medical whereas All climbing members must be insured before commencing on an Expedition. It is advised that you buy the Insurance Policy right from the home Country through a reliable Insurance company covering medical, accidental and rescue evacuation. Please ensure with your insurance company whether they really cover the risk for such high altitude mountaineering expedition