Himlung Himal Expedition
Himlung Himal (7,126 m) is a prominent peak in the Peri-Damodar range of the Annapurna region, located in northwest Nepal near the Tibet border. Surrounded by peaks such as Chulu East, Chulu West, and Damodar Himal, the area offers stunning mountain scenery and a strong influence of Tibetan culture, traditions, and architecture.
The region is remote and accessed via a long trek through high passes, narrow gorges, alpine pastures, ancient gompas, and isolated villages of the Nar–Phu Valley. First climbed in 1992 by a Japanese team, Himlung remains relatively uncrowded due to its restricted location.
As a 7,000-meter peak with a non-technical but physically demanding northwest face route, Himlung Himal is an ideal objective for climbers preparing for their first 8,000-meter expedition. With its elegant snow slopes, true expedition atmosphere, and cultural richness, Himlung Himal is one of the most attainable and rewarding Himalayan 7000ers.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01 Departure from destination
Departure from the destination
Day 02 Arrival at Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu airport (usually in the afternoon) already marks our entry into another world... Customs formalities, baggage collection and welcome by our local French-speaking guide. Crossing the city to the hotel already offers a first discovery of the bustling and colorful capital of Nepal. Buses, trucks, bicycles and sacred cows crisscross in a friendly chaos... Depending on the arrival time, visit the surrounding area or simply settle in and rest at the hotel before your dinner at the hotel.
In case of early arrival in Kathmandu, lunch will be included in the program.
Free time
Day 03 Kathmandu
Climbing preparation.
Day 04 Kathmandu to Beshisahar Drive (175km) -Dharapani (1900m)
Take the bus to Besishar (about 6 hours drive). Change vehicles, take the jeep to go Dharapani (the evening stage) 3 hours of 4*4. It is a village where there is customs for the control of trekking permits.There are more than 15 lodges and some local houses. The trekkers from Manaslu circuit come to join in this village.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Between 6h in good road and 3h in mountains road
Accommodation : in lodge
Day 05 Dharapani - Koto (2600m)
After 45 minutes of walking, we arrive at the village of Bagarchap (bank of the river). This is where the course of Marsyangdi curves to take an east-west direction. Bagarchap marks the limit between the humid valleys to the south, that the wind crosses and the dry areas of Upper Marsyangdi, less affected by monsoon rains. We see seventh largest mountain in the world Manaslu 8163m. The change in vegetation is evident after the subtropical forest, we discover very beautiful expanses of blue pines, spruces and oaks. We stop at Koto village before Chame (The Headquarter of Manang district). Which seperate the route of Annapurna circuit trek and Nar-Phu trek.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time:6h
Accommodation: in lodge
Height difference +1350m/-350m
Day 06 koto - Meta (3560m)
Today, the landscap will be different. The beautiful day with short walk. It's around maximun 5 hours of walk. It depends upon on our walk that we lunch before our camp at Chyaku or direct to our camp at Kang. We can see the beautiful mountains like Annapurna 2, Lamjung Himal and Pisang Peak. The valley is very beautiful. We walk through one small village Junam Goth. Our journey start with straight way up to Junam Goth and after steep gradually. And before crossing suspension bridge on the way to Chyaku, we have to get down small down steep and after crossing the bridge we climb up for 40 minutes to arrive at Chyaku village. There is small school, old typical houses, which is the last territory of Nar village, which is build for the settlement of Yaks babies. Now we can see newly build big lodges. We can lunch at Chyaku or we have to head for 1 and half hours to arrive our camp for night at Kang village from Chyaku village. We climb up gradually toward Kang from Chyaku. We cross small bridge of Iron and climb up to Keng pass (3950m) and descends down to our camp at Keng. We can see good views of Keng from the small pass. From the small river, we enter in Phu village territory.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time: 4h30 to 5h
Accommodation: in lodge
Height difference: +525m/-210m
Day 07 Meta - Kang (3820m)
Today, the landscap will be different. The beautiful day with short walk. It's around maximun 5 hours of walk. It depends upon on our walk that we lunch before our camp at Chyaku or direct to our camp at Kang. We can see the beautiful mountains like Annapurna 2, Lamjung Himal and Pisang Peak. The valley is very beautiful. We walk through one small village Junam Goth. Our journey start with straight way up to Junam Goth and after steep gradually. And before crossing suspension bridge on the way to Chyaku, we have to get down small down steep and after crossing the bridge we climb up for 40 minutes to arrive at Chyaku village. There is small school, old typical houses, which is the last territory of Nar village, which is build for the settlement of Yaks babies. Now we can see newly build big lodges. We can lunch at Chyaku or we have to head for 1 and half hours to arrive our camp for night at Kang village from Chyaku village. We climb up gradually toward Kang from Chyaku. We cross small bridge of Iron and climb up to Keng pass (3950m) and descends down to our camp at Keng. We can see good views of Keng from the small pass. From the small river, we enter in Phu village territory.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time: 4h30 to 5h
Accommodation: in lodge
Height difference: +525m/-210m
Day 08 Trek from Kyang to Phu Gaon (3,900m)
Today we go towards one important village Phu gaon. We hike on ascends and descends frequently. You will then pass the Phu Khola on a rocky trail leaving behind submarine rocks and perhaps a few campsites before reaching Phu gate - the entry point of Phu Village. Nar and Phu villages are famous for their distinct blue sheep, unique culture, and religious practices. While we are at Phu Village, we will visit new build Monastery. Phu Village also provides splendid views of several Himalayan ranges - including Himlung Himal.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time: 4h to 4h30
Accommodation: in lodge
Height difference: +325m/-110m
Day 09 Phu Gaon to Himlung Base Camp (4,900m)
The route follows the Phu River valley northwards with a gradual ascent through alpine pastures and glacial moraines. As the trail climbs higher, impressive views of Himlung Himal and the surrounding peaks begin to dominate the landscape. The day concludes with an overnight stay at Himlung Base Camp in a tented camp.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time: 5h to 5h30
Accommodation: in tent
Height difference:
Day 10 - Day 25 Climbing period Himlung Summit (7,126m) and base camp.
From Day 10 to Day 25, the programme at Himlung Himal Base Camp focuses on acclimatization, load carrying, route preparation, and summit readiness. Climbers undertake several rotations between Base Camp and higher camps to gradually adapt to altitude. These days are used to establish and stock Camp I, Camp II, and the High Camp, including fixing ropes and securing safe glacier routes.
Regular acclimatization climbs, rest days, and skills practice are built into the schedule to strengthen endurance and reduce altitude-related risks. Weather monitoring, health checks, and coordination with guides and Sherpa staff are continuous throughout this period. By the end of Day 25, the team is fully acclimatized, camps are well supplied, and climbers are physically and mentally prepared for the final summit push.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time:
Accommodation: in tent
Height difference:
Day 26 Trek from basecamp from Phu Gaon (3,900m)
We follow the programme of Day 09. We return back to Phu Gaon.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time:
Accommodation: in lodge
Height difference:
Day 27 Trek from Phu Gaon to Meta (3,560m)
We follow back to go to Meta as the same programme of Day 08.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time:
Accommodation: in lodge
Height difference:
Day 28 Trek from Meta to Koto (2,600m)
We go back to Koto village. We start to see the civilization. Follow the same programme of Day 07.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Walking Time:
Accommodation: in lodge
Height difference:
Day 29 Drive from Koto to Besisahar (760m)
We take jeep to go back to big city of that region. The last day of celebration with Nepali staffs.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Around 5 hours of drive
Accommodation: in lodge
Day 30 Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Farewell dinner.
Around 6/7 hours of drive.
Accommodation: in hotel
Day 31 Departure to the destination
Farewell departure to the destination.
Breakfast included.
Day 32 Arrive at the destination
Arrive at the destination.
Trip cost Includes
- Accommodation in the mountains (dinner, breakfast and lunch)
- 3 nights city accommodation (Kathmandu) with breakfast.
- All arrival and departure transfers to and from Airport, transfers during the trek/expedtions
- 1:1 experienced private climbing Sherpa guide during trek and climb (Everest Summiteers) (if more than 3 pax in the expedition will have 1 lead UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide in the Group, On request 1:1 IFMGA Guide also will provide)
- Complete camping setup with dining & kitchen tents, chairs and tables in Advance Base Camp.
- Necessary shower and toilet tents, individual member tents in BC.
- One each tent for member & Sherpa sharing in higher camps.
- Solar panel/generator for light and battery charge in Base Camp.
- Expedition royalty and climbing permit for climbing.
- Fully paid government appointed liaison officer in the team.
- Medical, accidental, and search and rescue Insurance for all involved climbing staff. •
- All rope fixing and icefall management charges levied in the Expedition.
- Solar panel/generator for light and battery charge in Base Camp.
- One each tent for member & Sherpa sharing in higher camps.
- Emergency oxygen mask and regulator in ABC for medical purpose only.
- Satellite phone above Base Camp also available for members with the cost of US$ 3 per minute call.
- First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staff.
- All government and local taxes, Nepalese team insurance
- Welcome dinner & Farewell dinner
Trip cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa at immigration at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) (approximately 50 USD) per person per month
- Location of trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, down jackets, trekking poles, etc.
- Items of personal nature such as personal gears, filming (camera), phone and internet bills, and laundry expenses
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Summit bonus to climbing Sherpa/Guide (Minimum US$ 500.00)
- Travel and medical insurance with rescue, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
- Unexpected costs due to health, flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc.
- All kinds of drinks and snacks.
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
- Any other item not mentioned in “INCLUSION” section
- International flight