Himlung Himal Expedition

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Trip Preparation | Sightseeing of the UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu (Optional)

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar
Altitude: 840m | Drive: 6-7 hrs | Accommodation: Lodge | Meal: BLD

Day 04 : Drive to Kodo
Altitude: 2600m | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Accommodation: Lodge | Meal: BLD

Day 05 : Trek to Meta
Altitude: 3560m | Trek: 7-8 hrs | Accommodation: campsite | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Meta to Phu
Altitude: 4400m | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Accommodation: Campsite | Meal: BLD

Day 07: Acclimatisation Day (unto 4200m)- Overnight in the lodge 

Day 08: Phu to Himlung Base Camp
Altitude: 4850m | Trek: 4-5 hrs | Accommodation: Campsite | Meal: BLD

Day 09 - 20: Climbing Period for Himlung Himal Summit (7,126m) (14 Days of climbing, Base Camp. Puja ritual ceremony, contngency day, Training, and preparaton for a summit bid. Camp 1, Camp 2, and 
Summit) 

Day 21: Preparation, packing, and ready to return, overnight camp.

Day 22: Base camp to Phu Village
Altitude: 4400m | Trek: 6-7 hrs | Accommodation: Lodge | Meal: BLD

Day 23: Phu-Gaon to Meta
Accommodation: Lodge | Meal: BLD

Day 24: Mehta to Kodo
Accommodation: Lodge | Meal: BLD

Day 25: Drive to Kathmandu 

Day 26: Departure

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

COST INCLUDES:

• Arrival & departure: Airport to hotel and hotel to airport (Drop and pick Up) 
• Hotel during stay in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast for four nights. 
• Permits: Himlung Climbing Permit, National Park Fee, Special Permit fee and Local government entry fee. 
• Liaison Officer: The charges for government Liaison Office with his/her fee, accommodation, transport, food and logistics. 
• Garbage Management: Stool Shipment transfer and garbage deposit fees. 
• Insurance: Medical & evacuation insurance for Climbing Sherpa & all involved Nepalese staff during the expedition period. 
• Member Transportation: Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus and Besisahar to Koto by Jeep. 
• Expedition Stuff & member expedition luggage transportation: All the expedition equipment and member expedition luggage of 45Kg cargo from Kathmandu to Koto by Jeep and Koto to Base 
• Camp by porters/ Yaks. After completing the expedition members luggage and expedition equipment by Yaks to Koto and Koto to Kathmandu by Jeep. 
• Trekking: Kathmandu to Base Camp and Base camp to Kathmandu trekking logistics and cost with guide and porters. 
• Food & Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on menu choice during the trek and whole period of the expedition for the members and for all the staff. 
• Base Camp Staff: All required base camp staff along with professional expedition cook. 
• Staff Salary & Allowance: All involved staff salary and allowance. 
• Base Camp Tents: Single tent at base camp along with dinning tent, toilet tent, shower tents and communication tent on sharing basis. 
• Base Camp equipment: All the required base camp equipment along with Kitchen equipment, mattress and pillow, chairs, dining tables and other required equipment. 
• Solar and light at base camp. 
• Welcome and farewell dinner. 
• Comprehensive medical kits. 
• Satellite Phone: Satellite phone for emergency call, subject to charge for the call. 
• All the required government taxes and company service charge.
• Climbing/Trekking Equipment: Duffel Bag, T-shirt
• Certificate: Trek Planner adventure certificate 
• Others: All applicable government and local taxes as per the itinerary

COST EXCLUDES:

• International flight fare, taxes, and visas (visa charge USD 40 and 4 passport photographs for the visa).
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Your Personal trekking & climbing equipment
• Excess baggage transport
• All expenses of personal nature like Wifi, Hot Shower, bar bills, laundry, telephone, etc.
• Travel insurance for accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost baggage.
• Applicable permit fee & custom fee for satellite phone, filming camera, communications - equipment (if brought)
• Climbing Bonus & summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (if you use Sherpa), Tips for Base Camp Staff and Climbing guide. Summit bonus $500.00USD minimum for each climbing Sherpa guide. 

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity from the return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get a Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy in your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up-on-arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detailed information, we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master, and visa card is blocked by your card provider. It may be because of security reasons. It, sometimes, may bring you into the problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find it difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform them there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure they give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal, you have to pay a 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money at the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have a comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover medical, personal accidents, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, loss of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage, etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and there is no age barrier. However, in areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who has strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers, we have a list of short, easy, and exotic treks and for experienced trekkers, we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students, and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arranging the best trekking that delights you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of the Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas needs the arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at a higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for

Clothing and Equipment list.
Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend a large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear is likely to be more expensive but qualitative. A sleeping bag and down jackets are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items by buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us at our head office in Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.