Upper Mustang and Saribung Peak

Before booking a trip

Duration: 24 Days
Best Time: Autumn, Spring, and Summer
Max Elevation: 6,345
Group Size: Min 2-12
Trip Grade: Strenuous
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Trip Highlights

Saribung Peak Climbing
Explore the Upper Mustang ”The Forbidden Kingdom”; the ancient Kingdom of Lo-Manthang, Naar Phu valley, and The Hidden Valley.
Trek in Unique differences of Landscape and Un-spoiled Caves
Tibetan tradition and untouched nature
Easy approachability to ascent and also less technical.

Upper Mustang and Saribung Peak are one in all the longest adventures within the range. Saribung is located in an isolated a part of the Mustang region referred to as Damodar Himal on Nepal-Tibet border.

The Peak is opened for ascension in 2006, Saribung is that the newest expedition peak in Nepal. Since it’s simply 6345m tall and falls in upper mustang trekking route, it’s become widespread among each mountaineer and trekkers.

Saribung trekking offers lovely range views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Annapurna with 24 snowy capped mountains of 3 completely different trekking destination.

Saribung peak ascension and upper mustang trekking was a newly disclosed trekking route in 2006. The government of Nepal opened space that remains thought-about a restricted area on special terms that guests will only keep for a brief duration of your time.

This expedition will offer you an excellent chance to explore the distinctive Tibetan highland of a chain of mountains and therefore the villages behind Lo-Mangtang mountain. It’s a difficult and really widespread trekking path currently with overwhelmed tracks and stringent passes.

Required fitness for this Upper Mustang and Saribung Peak

Walking in higher altitudes is a lot of physically exacting than walking within the lower altitudes, however, if we are with wonderful health with average shape, have a positive perspective, self-worth and powerful determination, we will be able to accomplish the trek with success.

Exercise and jogging frequently for a few weeks before the trip is a nice plan to boost our strength and stability. Past hiking expertise would be a quality, however, no technical ability is essential for this trip. It’s vital that we have a tendency to sit down with our doctor before we have a tendency to decide and discovered for the mountain peak Base camp trek.

When to go

Throughout the year, Spring, Autumn, and Summer are the overwhelming periods of time for Upper Mustang and Saribung Peak. During this time the sky will be clear and it will be easy to climb due to favorable weather. If you are lucky enough then you will bless with the blooming flowers on the track.

Winter may be a little bit troublesome so normally less number of trekker ascend. But if you want to try you can but it will be too much risk and you may lose your life too.

Itinerary

1

Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

You will be met at the airport by our Him Ganga Treks representative and transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest at the hotel and briefing about the trip. There should be time to explore the city’s many charms on your own too. Overnight (O/N) in Kathmandu (breakfast included).

2

Day 2 Preparation day.

3

Day 3 Drive to Pokhara 6-7 hrs.

4

Day 4 Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,810 m), 4 hrs.

5

Day 5 Trek to Samar (3,620 m), 6 - 7 hrs.

6

Day 6 Trek to Ghiling (3,820 m), 5 - 6 hrs.

7

Day 7 Trek to Tsarang (3,560 m), 5 - 6 hrs.

8

Day 8 Trek to Lo Manthang (3,810 m), 4-5 hrs.

9

Day 9 Hiking day to Choser village and Tinggar village pass (4,100 m).

10

Day 10 Trek to Ghara Gaun (3,800 m), 5 - 6 hrs.

11

Day 11 Trek to Ghumba Thanti (4,857 m), 5 - 6 hrs.

12

Day 12 Trek toBacha Khola (4,200 m), 5 - 6 hrs.

13

Day 13 Bacha Khola – rest day and acclimatation (5,500 m), 4 hrs trek.

14

Day 14 Trek to Damodar Kunda and travers (5,500 m), 5 - 6 hrs.

15

Day 15 Trek to Morain camp (5,695 m), 5 - 6 hrs.

16

Day 16 Trek to Bhrikuti Base camp (5,070 m) climb Saribung Peak travers Saribung Pass (6,100 m), 8 - 9 hrs.

17

Day 17 Securiti day.

18

Day 18 Trek to Phu village (4,000 m), 6 - hrs.

19

Day 19 Trek to Naar Village (4,020 m), 6 hrs trek.

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Day 20 Trek to Koto 6 - 7 hrs.

21

Day 21 Trek to Tal – 6 - 7 hrs meters.

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Day 22 Trek to Ngadi – 6 - 7 hrs.

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Day 23 Drive to Kathmandu 7 - hrs.

24

Day 24 Depature international.

Free morning in Kathmandu . Like the day before, the guide stays with the group to help you, if you want to make visits in the valley. Depending on the schedule of the flight back , we still take a little time to hang out in the afternoon or we leave directly for the airport to take our flight home.

Includes Section Head:
Accessories:
Sun hat
Fleece/Wool hat (to cover ears)
Sunglasses & reading glasses
Scarf to cover face (dust/wind)
Watch with light & alarm
Headlamp & spare batteries
Hand touch & spare batteries

Dry packs:
Open neck water bottles x2
Pack no heavier than 15kg fully packed
Pack cover
Day pack 35litre with waist strap
Money belt

Lower Body:
Under garments
Hiking shorts
Lightweight walking pants
Light weight thermal leggings
Fleece or tracksuit pants
Waterproof shell pants
Shampoo & Conditioner (biodegradable)

Toiletries & Personal Hygiene:
1x quick dry towel & face cloth
Toothbrush & paste (biodegradable)
Multipurpose wipes (face & body)
Deodorant
Face & Body Moisturizer
Nail clippers/file
Small comb/brush
Small mirror
Toilet paper (you can buy more on trek)
Anti-Bacterial Wipes (4x packs)
Hand sanitizer (small bottle)
Sun block face/body high UV protection
Lip block with UV protection
Feminine hygiene products

Feet:
3x thin cotton inner soaks
3x thick warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots (with spare laces)
Walking sneakers
Scandals
Walking poles
Clothes washing soap (biodegradable)

Upper Body:
3x T-shirts
2x lightweight thermal tops
2x Merino/Fleece long shelve tops
Waterproof shell jacket
Down vest/jacket*
Poncho rain cover

Hands:
Lightweight fleece gloves
Heavyweight gloves
Or waterproof/wind fleece gloves
Playing cards
Trail map & guide book

Extra Items:
Camera & extra batteries
Binoculars
Reading books
Journal & pen
Photo’s of home/family
Energy/protein bars (optional)

Sleeping:
Sleeping bag*
Sleeping bag liner
Pillow slip/case

Medical Kit:
See your Doctor for compete medical kit
including Dimox

Trip Includes

The transferts mention in program airport-hotel-airport.
4 nights 3 stars hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast included.
One night in Pokhara 3 stars hotel en pension complete twin sharing room.
Guided city tour in Kathmandu in private vehicle as per itinerary.
23 days and 22 nights trek in the mountain region.
Drive to Pokhara and and fly to Jomsom and drive to Kathmandu.
All camping gears with Ve 25 the north face tent and route climbing equipments and cloths for porters.
Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek tea and coffee.
Local fresh fruits where available and Nak and Yak cheese and snekers.
Trekking map, one in a groupand duffel bag of Him Ganga Treks.
Down Jacket sleeping bag retrun after the trek.
Trekking porters can carry your bags max 02 kg during the trek.
A local government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek, the required number of cooks, porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, transportation.
First aid kit will be available.
Boiled and purified drinking water for the trek.
All required special trekking permits,Peak permits,ACAP and TIMS card fees.
All government taxes and our service charges.
Farewell Dinner before departure.

Trip Excludes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Your Travel insurance (Mandatory).
International airfare and date change or ticket re issuance charges.
Nepal entry visa fee (you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International
Airport Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
Alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, and supplementary hot drinks
Items of a personal nature such as laundry,
phone calls and internet service.
Personal trekking and climbing Equipments.
Sightseeing/Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu.