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Himlung Himal Expedition

Himlung Himal Expedition

Trip Facts

Duration:

30 Days

Highest access:

7126 Meters

Group Size:

Minimum 1 people

Location:

Nepal

Grade:

Moderate Climb (PD++)

Best season:

Autumn

Culture:

Tibetian

Transportation:

As per program

Accommodation:

Standard Hotel in City & Camping

Meals:

BLD

Arrival:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Departure:

Kathmandu

The Himlung Expedition is an adventurous mountaineering expedition in Nepal that focuses on the ascent of Himlung Himal, a peak located in the Manang District of Nepal's central Himalayas. Himlung Himal stands at 7,126 meters (23,379 feet) above sea level, making it a challenging but achievable peak for experienced climbers. 
Our Himlung Himal Expedition takes place every autumn, offering an incredible Himalayan adventure. The journey begins in the lively city of Kathmandu, and then travels through Besisahar and on to the scenic village of Koto. Along the way, we will explore hidden treasures like Nar Phu and Meta Village. The expedition culminates at the comfortable and serene Mount Himlung Himal Base Camp, where we will focus on acclimatization before the ascent.
The Himlung Himal Expedition offers a rewarding challenge for experienced mountaineers looking to explore a less crowded peak in Nepal's Himalayas. The combination of beautiful trekking routes, cultural experiences, and the technical climbing challenges makes it a unique and adventurous undertaking. However, it is essential for participants to be well-prepared both physically and mentally for the rigorous demands of the climb. If you're considering the expedition, it's advisable to approach it with a professional guide, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable experience.
Here are some important details about the Himlung Expedition:

Location and Accessibility of Mount Himlung 

  • Mount Himlung Himal is situated in the Manang District, which is part of the Annapurna Conservation Area.
  • The region is accessible via a journey from Kathmandu (the capital of Nepal) to Besisahar, the starting point for the expedition. From Besisahar, climbers can trek through the scenic villages of Chame and Nar Phu Valley before reaching the base camp of Himlung Himal.

Himlung Climbing Difficulty

  • The peak is considered to be technically less difficult compared to some other Himalayan giants. However, it still requires good high-altitude mountaineering experience, especially with ice and rock climbing skills.
  • Most climbers attempt it via the north face, where fixed ropes and ladders are often used in the steep sections of the climb. The high-altitude conditions make the expedition physically demanding.
  • The summit route involves negotiating glaciers, snow fields, and sections of steep rock and ice.

Acclimatization and Trekking for Himlung

  • Due to its height, proper acclimatization is essential to avoid altitude sickness. Climbers usually spend several days at base camp before making their summit attempt.
  • The trekking to the base camp itself is a scenic journey through the Manang Valley, which offers views of majestic peaks like Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peak.

Best Time for the Himlung Expedition

  • The ideal seasons for the Himlung Himal expedition are autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May).
  • These months offer stable weather conditions, making it easier for climbers to summit the peak.

Challenges and Risks about Himlung Expedition

  • High-altitude sickness, extreme weather conditions, and technical climbing sections are some of the significant challenges of the expedition.
  • Due to its remote location, rescue operations can be difficult, so climbers need to be prepared and travel with a professional guiding agency.

Himlung Expedition Logistics

  • Most climbers opt to go with a guided expedition as the region is remote and requires local expertise. Guides will handle the logistics, including permits, arranging transport, setting up base camps, and coordinating supplies.
  • Climbers are required to obtain permits from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) as well as permission from the Department of Tourism.

Cultural Aspects during Himlung Expedition

  • Along the trek to Himlung Himal, climbers can experience the local culture, with traditional villages inhabited by Tibetan and Sherpa communities.
  • The Manang region is known for its Tibetan Buddhist heritage, and trekkers often visit monasteries along the route.

Himlung Summit and Views

  • Reaching the summit of Himlung Himal offers panoramic views of surrounding peaks in the Annapurna and Manaslu regions, including Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Manaslu, and others.
  • The summit is often covered in snow, and the landscape is incredibly rugged, providing a spectacular view of the Himalayan range.

Popular Himlung Expedition Providers

  • Many well-established trekking and mountaineering companies based in Nepal offer Himlung Himal expeditions. These companies typically provide guided tours, logistics, equipment, and necessary permits to ensure a safe and successful summit.
  • Every season the cost will be increasing so please when you want to book your trip with us, in the same time & date copy the itinerary details after you deposit the advance amount for the confirmation of previous booking of the trip with best deal because the price could be change anytime any reason within every 6 months.

Best Season for Himlung Expedition

The Autumn season is the best time for Himlung expedition because of establishment of Mountain also the trekking region supportive with weather Spring season is more harder and a lot of snow as well as weather is not similar than Autumn. We focus you that better to choose Himlung Himal Expedition in autumn (September to till end of October) would be perfect time. Our meticulously planned itinerary includes stops at Expedition Camps (C1), (C2), and (C3) as we ascend towards the summit at 7126 meters, making the Himlung Expedition one of the Annapurna region's most accessible and less technical peaks above seven thousand meters.

Base Camp Services Cost: $3500 USD per person, covering services up to Base Camp. This includes Airport-Hotel-Airport services. Transportation from Kathmandu to Koto is provided in a spacious 4x4 private Jeep, with the ease of arranging expeditions determined by the group size.

The Himlung Expedition is follow the Classic Annapurna Circuit, traversing the enchanting Nar Phu Valley a perfect choice for a 7000-meter peak climb before venturing into the realm of Eight Thousands. Positioned northeast of the Annapurna Range, Mount Himlung offers an attainable and exhilarating climbing experience.

Our seasoned Climbing Sherpa, well-versed in mountaineering adventures, ensures a journey into the remote heart of Nepal. Upon reaching the summit, relish breathtaking views of the Himalayan range, capturing timeless photos and videos for everlasting memories.

Join group 2025 Booking Open for Himlung Expedition

Join our Autumn 2025 group Booking Open for Himlung Expedition, led by an expert climber with extensive experience in successful mountain organization within the Annapurna Nar Phu Valley. Customize your trip to Mount Himlung, a recently opened climbing peak situated between the Massif Himalayas of Mount Manaslu and Mount Annapurna I. Traverse daring routes through strikingly remote villages on the Nepal-Tibet border.
The climbing permit for the Himlung Expedition was officially issued by the Government of Nepal after 1992. The Successfully ascended by three adventure teams, including one from Japan and two from France, the trail winds through the Nar and Phu Valley. Establishing the base camp at 4900 m, set amidst the meadows of Phu, the journey includes three high camp, Camp I (5,450 m), Camp II (6,000 m), and Camp III (6,350 m). The trail showcases high peaks, glaciers, remote villages, dense forests, ancient monasteries, and unique cultural settlements.
Experience the mysterious culture and majestic mountain views of snow-capped peaks like Nanda Devi, Api Himal, Kappa Chuli Peak, Rajramba, and more. Although technically not a challenging route, climbers must possess previous mountaineering experience, physical and mental fitness, and a high level of endurance for this daredevil trail. Join us for an unforgettable adventure.

Expert Climbing Guide for Himlung Expedition:

‘’ There are Nothing is impossible’’ We can make everything possible !! We are focus on expert Climbing guide, who has been there several times as well as technical climbing knowledge of using ropes, proper climbing gears to use, safety and security concern , high risk protection skill, and team leading is the most important, we guaranteed that for the organization so we select climbing guide (Climbers) from interview also we verified  all the details about Expert climbing guide before sending you in the mountains for the real Expedition with full Safety, proper responsibilities. We will take maximum safety gears for every expeditions to be success so let’s make bigger group for the adapt the Trip, if even you go in a small group or solo climber also possible but the cost will be higher than bigger group, while your success chance is more than 90% than bigger group so sometimes, you also think about it and don’t look only for money to save (Better to think safe the life in the mountains is also most important. cheapest organization can’t fulfill your dream come true because Expedition will be always high risk so we never know the weather prediction, we have to careful about weather forecast.

Himlung Himal Expedition Highlight’s

  • Expedition Name: Himlung Himal Expedition
  • Organizer: Himalayan Magic Treks (Thirteen) 14 years Experiences of establishment for organization with well reputation in this Tourism field.
  • Responsibilities: Responsible Climbing Sherpa Guide of Himalayan Magic Treks (More than 10 Years climbing experienced as well as already attempt several peaks above 7000 m to 8000 meters)
  • Hotels in Kathmandu: Standard, Budget or Luxury Star Hotel as per your requirements
  • All the Nights’ Accommodation:  Mountains Lodges (Guest House) and Comfortable Tented Camp at Base Camp, Camp (I) , Camp (II) and Camp (III) before summit
  • Transportation: Land transportation (Car, Van, Local bus, Tourist Bus) or Private Jeep as per Guests required
  • Attractions: you will have an Amazing view of Annapurna Himalayan range such as Buddha Himal, Tilicho Peak, Annapurna (III) Annapurna (IV), Annapurna (II) Annapurna I , Pisang Peak, Himalchuli, Dhaulagiri , etc and also several  beautiful villages, waterfalls, River, nature & culture 
  • Location: Annapurna Conservation Area project (ACAP)
  • Grade: Moderate & Technical climbing
  • Best Season: April, May and Sept, Oct, Nov 
  • Walking hours: per day 5 to 6 hours 
  • Point of entry into the ACAP: Besisahar 
  • Point of Exit into the ACAP: Besisahar
  • Group size:  2 to 14 members or (we can organize solo travelers private group & Family group as well) Bigger group could have discount rates so ask the expert properly.
  • Minimum Altitude: Besisahar 760 m
  • Maximum Altitude: Mount Himlung Himal Summit 7126 Meters
  • Duration: 30 Days

Photos & Videos

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Short Itinerary

Himlung Himal Expedition : 31 Days

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport Welcome by Himalayan Magic Treks member and direct transfer to Hotel with Bed & Breakfast
Day 02: Preparation, briefings at Department of Tourism Board, last minute shopping and office formalities to be ready before going to Himlung Expedition Hotel 3 to 4 star Category
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823 m/27,000ft).8 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 04: Drive from Besisahar to Koto (2610 m /8,563ft).5-6 hours. Lodge/camping accommodation
Day 05: Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m/11,680ft), 7 hours. Overnight Lodge/camping 
Day 06: Trek Meta to Phu-Gaon (4200 m/13,780ft).7 hours. Overnight Lodge/camping 
Day 07: Rest and acclimatization day at Phu-Gaun (4080m/13,382ft)
Day 08: Trek from Phu-Gaon to Himlung base camp (4850m/15,912ft). Overnight Camping
Day 09-24: Climbing period for Himlung Himal (7126 m//23,345ft) overnight camping
Day 25: Preparation and packing for departure
Day 26: Trek back from base camp to Phu-Gaon (4200m/13,780ft) 6 hours.Tea house accommodation
Day 27: Trek from Phu-Gaon to Meta (3560 m/11,680ft) 5 hours overnight Tea House 
Day 28: Trek from Meta to Koto (2610m/8,563ft) 05 hours. Overnight Lodge
Day 29: Drive from Koto to Besisahar (823m/27,00ft) 8 hours. Transportation provided by jeep our own Company 4WD Jeep to Kathmandu (1350/4,429ft) 7 hours. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu Hotel 3 to 4 Star Category
Day 30: Free day in Kathmandu. Farewell celebration dinner with cultural program in the evening. Hotel 3 to 4 star Category
Day 31: Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination

What are included in my Package?

The Trip cost will be very depending on the Group Size, duration of days and services basis. Make your own team to customize the Price. Contact us about the tour packages via email:himalayanmagictreks3@gmail.com with your details to obtain a quote. Lets target to find bigger group of minimum 10 persons to get offoradable Price.

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No of Pax   Total Cost Per Person Basis        US Dollars                         
2 Per Person USD $ 7500
3 to 5 Per Person USD $ 7000
6 to 8 Per Person USD $ 6500
9 to 14 Per Person USD $ 5500

Base Camp Services Only Cost: $ 3500 USD per person for service till Base Camp no services above Base Camp

  • 2 times International Airport picks up & drops by Private Transport as per Group size 
  •  4 nights 3 standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Kathmandu to Besisahar by private transportation
  • By Local Jeep to Dharapani 
  • All Ground-transportation above program for Guests,Kitchen crew, Climbing Guide
  • All the equiepements transportation by Donky to Mount Himlung Base Camp and Return to Kathmandu
  •  Himlung Himal Expedition Climbing permit
  •  Annapurna Conservation fees
  • Garbage Management, Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees
  • Climbing Equipment daily allowance for Liaison officer
  •  Food & accommodation 3 meals a day during the Trek at Lodge
  •  In Camping 3 meals for member & Staffs preparing by special Cook
  • Cargo Clearance, International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes
  • Liaison Officer certified by Government for the Himlung Expedition with full equipment, salary, accommodation
  • Base camp Cook & kitchen Helper
  • Porters services up to Base camp & return from Base camp round trip
  • Staff Salary & porter’s daily wages, equipment, food & warm clothing
  • Staff Insurance Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance
  • Member Luggage 60 Kg per member for personal baggage
  • Comfortable Tent for  twin sharing basis
  • Base equipment, Comfortable mattresses, dinning, Kitchen, Toilet & Store tents, hot shower, Tables , chairs & Cooking gear
  • Heater, Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
  • Light1 Solar panel for battery charge and light at base camp for use
  • Dinner: one Farewell Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Nepalese Staff
  • Base camp services
  • Oxygen (O2)-Poisk cylinder 01 oxygen bottle for member if necessary
  • Mask & Regulator Set
  • Permit: Satellite Phone / walkie talkie Phone if necessary in basis of Member
  • High Altitude Climbing Sherpa
  • High camp service : Necessary cooking gas, cooking pot for member, high altitude Sherpa, high tent, high food and fixed rope (C1) (C2) (C3) then final destination of Summit
  • Himalayan Magic Trek’s Appreciation Certificate after the successful Himlung Expedition
  • Farewell Dinner with typical Nepali restaurant

What are Excluded from my Package?

  • Lunch & Dinner in Katmandu
  • Member travel Insurance, medical & emergency evacuation
  • Personal Expenses Telephone, Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, personal equipment and shopping
  • Nepal's Visa: Nepali Visa fee US$ 40 per person for 30 days
  •  Climbing Sherpa summit bonus US$ 500 in Full borard services Basis
  • Tip for Nepali staff

Route Map

Airport Reception:

Upon your arrival at the airport our representatives person with a Himalayan Magic Treks (LOGO) sign board, to show you on your arrival exit gate. Who taking care of you with reception then safely drive to the hotel, Briefing about program details before going to Mountains. At the airport we cannot enter the interior of the airport because a person who doesn’t have a plane ticket is not allowed to enter.

Accommodations:

We give our first priority to serve the customers with the most standard level. As for the accommodation, we have been providing star hotels in Kathmandu and even Mountain guest houses during the trek according to their need and requirement. We provide convenient Guest House with sound environment and hygienic foods for the guest to make healthy their trip. Everest region is popular and has wonderful accommodation facility compared to the condition of elderly times.

Meals:

We get a paradise of delicious food in Kathmandu valley. We have a lot of restaurants with different cuisine in city but during the Lodge trek we get to eat Continental, Indian and Nepali menu choices like Pasta, Pizza, Mo: Mo, Soup, Dal Bhat, Hot drinks Tea & Coffee etc. Our Guides (Leader) will manage and advice the Food for beloved Guests to be satisfy

Trekking Team:

Being homeland of Himalayas, it’s obvious to have challenging routes, High altitude problems, Weather and other conditions; any of those situations is big enough to ruin your trip. Leading around the steeply hills and rocky routes is not a job of common climbers and trekkers. Himalayan Magic Treks have been providing native leaders and staffs working in this field perfectly since long years to overcome tough challenges and make your trip a golden memory. They are trained and well certified by the Government of Nepal. All of our staffs have received emergency guidance in Himalaya’s and have knowledge of first Aid for our guest. We never compromise giving safety to our staffs; therefore we provide insurance and medical services during the trek and compensation when they need especially to Porters, Kitchen member and other.

Field Staffs Rules:

To pass through challenging routes and to ensure your safety and comfort, we need adequate number of staffs. It includes guide, porter, driver, assistant guide and so on. We provide guide in every trip while one assistant guide to every 4-9 group of guests and two with every 10 crew. As for the porters, we send 1 porter for every 2 guest. The number of porter also varies to the load of the clients; a porter’s maximum load is 25 kg. Our staffs are professional and expert guides (leader) who can speak languages like English, French, Germany, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other as required. We can also manage any other staffs as per your demands.

Trekking Equipment:

Equipment does matter to make your trip comfortable and better so you must be serious about check list before going to trek. We advice to take general equipment for the trek click here on link about equipment lists.

We believe equipment does matter to make your trip easy and comfortable. Caring excessive quantity of equipment doesn’t make your adventure more interesting but the drawback. So, we request you to carry only selected and needed one and save your extra expenses for other need in trek though we have our potential porters. Warm Clothes, Down Jacket, Trouser, T-shirt, Hiking Boot, Sunglass, Sun cream, Knife, Walking Steak, day back pack, Head Light, Sleeping Bag etc. These are the equipment's which you most carry during the trek.

    Clothing
Liner socks, Trekking shirts short sleeve, Thermal underwear, fleece sweaters lightweight, one heavier Easy drying long sleeved base layer shirts, woolen blends trekking socks, pair trekking pants with zip off bottoms

    Outer layers
down vest, wind/rain proof over layer - jacket and pants, peak hat, headband, Warm winter hat, lightweight thermal layer hat, pair gloves, down jacket, Pair trekking boots, pair down booties Great for keeping feet warm in room and while sleeping and for in the lodge. Pair flip flops (for late night bathroom runs)

Safety & Security:

Security is our primary concern from your first day you will be under our service and protection. Our staff will pick you up at the airport and will assist you to your hotel. We have proper remedial services during the trek with professional staffs and services like first aid, and we will help to arrange oxygen bag and helicopter service for emergency rescue. We also focus on acclimatization days to get rid of altitude sickness. We will take care of you on arrival to till on in your final departure date (airport drop services)

Best Season to Trek in Nepal:

Autumn (September - November) and spring (March - May) is the best season for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal. Weather is mostly clear and temperature is moderate in these seasons which offer beautiful views without any obstruction. Spring grants you beautiful flowers, plants and rare animals. Walking is favorable during these seasons. Summer (June - August) and winter (December - February). Though summer has heavy monsoon rainfall, it is very much clearer to trek around Upper Mustang Trek , Upper Dolpo Trek and Nar Phu Valley Trek since they are rain shadow areas. Everest Base Camp Trek , Langtang Valley Trek , Annapurna Base Camp Trek, as well as Pikey Peak Trek are always better to trek in winter season.

Experience & Fitness:

Trekking can be challenging and exhausting. So you might need some fitness training and experience for some tough trial. Nepal Trekking in Everest Base Camp does not require past experience or extreme fitness even though we have more challenging routes in different region compared to that of Everest. Trekking in Himalayas always takes us to challenging altitudes and rocky routes. You could ask for proper rest time and acclimatization to sustain your strength. Mountains can never be achieved in a day. We always provide the detail in our itinerary. However certain training like running, skipping and other workouts will definitely be beneficial in such challenging routes.

Acclimatization:

Altitude sickness is a major risk when trekking. You might experience it on any trails above 2,500 m however; good health, proper care and drinking plenty of water will definitely help you to prevent from altitude sickness. Every trekkers needs to be familiar with the heights and altitude so, for this we have life saving appropriate acclimatization days during the trek, We also provide certain medical support for your relief and emergency rescue through helicopter whenever the situation gets worse.

Eco Friendly:

Our only goal in the Himalayas is to leave the memories and foot prints; Himalayan Magic Treks is concerned on environment pollution issue and global warming. We are always serious and genuine about our garbage during the trek especially during camping. We collect the rubbish and dump it to the proper place to protect our environment and also appeal our clients to do the same. We partake in every program conducted in KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project) and other environmental conservation programs. We want to promote Safe environment act and stand against pollution & global warming.

Tailor-made Itinerary:

Sometimes trekking in the Himalayan region passes through unexpected complication like natural calamity, health challenges and many other problems that might result to the changes of the itinerary so, we kindly request you to cooperate with your guide and the team in such situation.

Helping Hands:

Profit oriented is not only our priority! We have been helping some of ours every villager from different corners of Nepal to sustain their social life and help them with education and required materials. We are always looking forward for interested candidates in this field to give helping hand to support and inspire them for their better beginning and good future. If you are interested please contact us.

FAQs

Mount Himlung Himal Climbing is the best in Autumn September to November would be best suitable time for Himlung Expedition and Second preferable Season will be spring end of March to till end of May best choice in two different seasons in doing  an adventure of Himlung expedition in Nar Phu region.
Mr. Rafal Larncz is the first successful climber of Himlung Himal from Himalayan Magic Treks we should tell you the truth for the any expedition in the mountains you must feel good and positive way also another point you should have enough time to climbing during expedition period because of Bad weather, insufficient crew there will be a part of unsuccessful point so do not look cheaper organization and short period of time could be happen anything in the mountains so you must be prepared every step of adventure our team will lead to complete your dream come true.

Mount Himlung Expedition in winter (December to February)
Winter is more dificult and definitely for the more experienced trekker. The weather is unpredictable, and trails can change in hours due to snow. The sky will most likely be clear, and the scenery changes daily as snow drifts in.  On the positive side, fewer trekkers will be on the trail and lodges.  But if this is for you, let’s discuss the possibilities as lodges often close for the winter as locals go down to lower altitudes to wait out the cold so honestly inform you everyone winter is impossible for high mountains above 7000 meters climb because of high risk so choose the best time of the year Autumn for Himlung Expedition recommendable. 

Member Personal Equipment

S/No Particular Qty

  1. Down suits (Dangri) 1
  2. Summit shoe 1
  3. Walking shoe 1
  4. Crampon 1
  5. Summit Glove (Mitten) 1
  6. Normal gloves 2
  7. Summit Snow goggles 1
  8. Glacier glasses 1
  9. Ice axe 1
  10. Harness 1
  11. Jumer 1
  12. Carabiners (normal) 3
  13. Sleeping bag (-40C) 1
  14. Down filled Mattress 1
  15. Summit socks 2
  16. Normal socks 3
  17. Climbing bag (40 ltr) 1
  18. Helmet 1
  19. Down jacket 1
  20. Down trouser 1
  21. 8 finger / descender 1
  22. Headlamp (Icon or Spot) 1
  23. Gore-tex jacket 1
  24. Gore-tex trouser 1
  25. Fleece jacket 1
  26. Fleece trouser 1
  27. Fleece liner gloves 3
  28. Screw Gate Carabiner 1
  29. Balaclava (windstopper) 1
  30. Thermos bottle 1
  31. Base layer (woolen) 2 (set)
  32. Water bottle normal 1
  33. Climbing Gears

  34. S/No Particular
  35. Ice crews
  36. Fix rope
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