Himlung Himal Expedition (7126m) 2025/2026 Autumn Expedition

Trip Overview

Himlung Himal Expedition stands at an elevation of 7126m is one of the aspiring 7000m peaks residing in the Northern Annapurna Region of Nepal, close to Tibet. It lies among those rare remote destinations which is brimming of Natural and Human made wonders. It resides between the Annapurna and Manasalu region attracting few climbers every year despite its tremendous mountaineering scope. The first ascent to Himlung Himal was made in 1992 by a Japanese expedition team setting up a route for other climbers.

Besides being a perfect preliminary peak to climb before heading to 8000m peaks, Mt. Himlung Himal Expedition (7126m) also offers a classic experience of trekking through the serene Nar Phu and Manang valleys. The major attractions of Himlung Himal expedition is the journey experience along the trail i.e. the panormic views of asthetic mountains, rich ancient heritage, humility of local poeple. In addition to the thrilling adventure, it is an opportunity to assess one’s endurance and strength to be in the Himalayas. This isolated tranquil peak is a perfect blend of beauty, adventure, and learning experience for aspiring mountaineers.

Moreover, Himlung Himal is highly feasible for Ski Expeditions among the 7000m peaks of Nepal. Ideal conditions such as Feasible slopes, fewer crevasses, less crowd, perfect altitude conditions, favourable weather and eye eye-pleasing view of the surrounding mountains make a must-visit ski expedition in Himlung Himal.

The climb to Mount Himlung Himal (7126m) is not strenuous compared to other 8000m giants. However, it surely demands caution and well-preparation. Based on our vast experience with 8000m operations, we will set up three additional camps above the base camp. Base Camp will be set up at 4925 m to support perfect acclimatization, Camp 1 at 5435 m to gain altitude slowly, Camp 2 at around 5800 m to support rotations, and Camp 3 at 6210 m to make the summit distance less. After Camp 3, we will cross the steep crevasses, ridges, and slopes, we will finally conquer the summit and return to the base camp and prepare to return.

Best Season for Himlung Himal Expedition (7126m) in 2025

The best season to go on the expedition to Himlung Himal Expedition (7126m) in 2025 is between October to November and April to May when usually the winds are calmer, days are sunny, temperatures are mild and the trail is gorgeous with, raging rivers and streams, the soothing sounds of the birds and animals and the uninterrupted views of the grand massifs throughout the trail. The people in the Nar-Phu villages stay in their settlements with the herd of livestock, which will be beautiful to explore.

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Max. Altitude 7,126

Trip Grade Very_hard

Best Seasons Autumn

Group Size 1-15

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Trip Itinerary

DAY

01

Arrival In Kathmandu And Transfer To The Hotel (1,400 M)

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, one of the 8K Expedition team representatives will be waiting for you at the airport. As soon as you complete your Nepal Entry Visa obtaining procedure, we will have a meet and greet and you will be transferred to the hotel (3-star to 5-star as per request) where you can rest and relax for the day.

Altitude 1400

Meals N/A

Accommodation 3-star Hotel
02

Expedition Briefing, Official Formalities, Gear Check & Shopping.

The second day is allocated for official purposes to obtain necessary documents, permits, and conduct a briefing about the expedition we are heading towards. You may also go on shopping for some important items that you may need during the trip. Pack your bags well as we leave early the next morning.

Altitude 1350

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation 3-star Hotel
03

Drive From Kathmandu To Besisahar (760 M)

The next day, we will take a private jeep to drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway until we reach Dumre, then following the rough rocky road witnessing the paddy fields and beautiful villages to reach our stop at Besisahar, the main city of Lamjung District. It takes us about 8 hours to reach our destination from Kathmandu.

Altitude 760

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel/Lodge
04

Drive To Koto (2,600 M).

The road from Besisahar to Koto is adventurous and rugged as well. We will take a ride on a Jeep for 5-6 hours on the off-road, watching the picturesque villages in the backgrounds, the farmlands, and forests until we reach Koto, the point where Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trail and Nar Phu Trekking Trail are distinguished. We enjoy some hot dinner and rest for the day.

Altitude 2600

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Teahouses
05

Trek To Meta (3,560 M).

The adventure begins as we start our trek from Koto. We start by crossing the river that leads to the Nar-Phu valley and hiking up through dense, lush forests, crossing small settlements and ‘Dharamshala’, a place for pilgrims. Then passing through a narrow canyon leads us to a wide waterfall which is exotic and mesmerizing. The density of trees starts getting lesser while opening up the background pictures of other natural sceneries. After a steep climb, we finally reach Meta, a place where people from Nar come over to stay during winter.

Altitude 3560

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Teahouses
06

Trek To Kyang (3,840 M).

Trek to Kyang (3,840 m).

Altitude 3840 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
07

Trek To Phu Gaun (3,900 M).

This day’s trek is going to be strenuous as we will be covering a significant amount of elevation. We move forward walking on the rugged terrain through small settlements that resemble those of Tibetans, with small houses, pastures with vibrant flowers, crossing the rivers through suspension bridges, witnessing the prayer flags. We will be amazed by some unique and colorful Chhortens which are the assets of Nar and Phu villages. We will even need to cross small glacial streams, scenic gorges, and canyonlands finally leading to the Phu gate, called the Pupigyal Kwe. It opens up the scene of the first village of Phu with the view of two forts that only remain in ruins. Then, awaits our destination for the day, the Phu Village.

Altitude 4200

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodge/Teahouses
08

Rest & Acclimatization Day In Phu Gaun.

We will stay in the Phu Gaun for the next day to explore the surrounding areas and acclimate ourselves to the decreasing air pressure and oxygen level.

Altitude 3900 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
09

Trek To Himlung Base Camp (4,900 M).

After exploring the beautiful and mesmerizing Phu Gaun, we slowly head up towards the Himlung Himal Base Camp. We will cross the Pangri Glacier through big boulders and walk up the moraine until we reach the base camp at 4850 m. The Base Camp is situated at a relatively comfortable location with availability of water nearby and the least risk of avalanches. We relax at the Base Camp and rest overnight.

Altitude 4900 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
10-22

Climbing Period Of Himlung Himal (7,126 M).

The 16 days have been allocated for the rotation around the camps, the final Summit push, and time to return to the Himlung Himal Base Camp.

Base Camp to Camp 1: From the Base Camp, we will have easy access to Camp 1 with 2-3 hours of the trek on trekking terrains with moraines and small valleys. Camp 1 is set up at 5435 m with our extremely efficient and experienced team members with full board service.

Camp 1 to Camp 2: Camp 2 also called the Glacier Camp is set up on a flatter glacier which is led by the twisted turns on the side of the glacier that we follow after a perched scree slope. It needs extra caution while climbing in these scree though.

Camp 2 to Camp 3: Camp 3 is set up at a convenient location at an altitude of 6210 m where there is very little risk of avalanches. As we continue on an icy escarpment up to the last point before the ridge, we reach Camp 3.

Camp 3 to Summit: The climb from Camp 3 to the summit is a long one. It requires reaching the pass across the snowy slopes through 30 degrees steep slopes which gradually becomes less steep with few flat surfaces. The following crevasse gets even steeper, up to 35 degrees slope then crossing a lesser steep ridge up to a flat surface leads us to the final slope before the summit.

Altitude 7126

Meals BLD

Accommodation Full Board Camping Service
23

Trek Back To Phu Gaun.

It is time to say goodbye to the beautiful Himlung Himal. We will get up early and start our trek to Phu Gaon where we will rest overnight.

Altitude 4200

Meals BLD

Accommodation Teahouse
24

Trek Back To Meta.

Passing through the same beautiful villages, lush green forests, walking along the river, and crossing them through suspension bridges at times, we trek back to Koto and rest overnight.

Altitude 3560 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Teahouse
25

Trek Back To Koto.

Trek back to Koto.

Altitude 2600 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
26

Drive To Besisahar & Further Drive Back To Kathmandu.

From Besisahar, we head back to Kathmandu where we will spend our remaining time relaxing. As we reach Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel to rest and relax.

Altitude 1400 M

Meals Breakfast And Lunch

Accommodation 3-star Hotel
27

Leisure Day In Kathmandu.

When you are in Nepal, there is no way you miss those beautiful places. Several World Heritage sites reside in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Pashupatinath Temple to name but a few. In the evening, we will all join together for a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant.

Altitude 1400 M

Meals Breakfast And Dinner

Accommodation 3-star Hotel
28

Final Departure

The sad part of vacations is they end! With lots of best wishes and gratitude, we will drop you off at the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight for your final departure home. We hope to see you soon on your next adventure.

Altitude 1400

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation N/A
29-30

Contingency Day In Case Of Bad Weather.

Contingency day in case of bad weather.

Altitude N/A

Meals N/A

Accommodation N/A

Includes

Pick up & drop off services for both international & domestic flights as per the itinerary.
04 nights' hotel in Kathmandu on a bed & breakfast basis.
One welcome/farewell dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurant in Kathmandu.
Land & air domestic transportation & cargo for our overall expedition crew.
Climbing permit for Mt. Himlung (7126m) Expedition for 2025.
One official Nepal Government Liaison officer.
Summit route fixing charge.
Garbage disposal & management fees.
Medical & helicopter rescue insurance for the involved Nepalese climbing staff. Base camp cook & kitchen helpers.
Freshly cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): Continental, Nepali, Indian with hot drinks, tea & coffee.
Accompanied by 01 veteran & highly experienced climbing guide.
45 kg as a member's personal baggage.
Each member will be provided an individual tent, mattress & pillow at base camp.
Common Equipment at Base Camp: Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, tables & chairs, heater, etc.
Walkie-talkie for communicating from base camp to the mountain and mountain to base camp.
A satellite phone is available for emergency use.
Weather forecast during the entire Mount Himlung expedition.
Backup oxygen bottles & mask regulator set (Chargeable as per use).
First aid medical kit.
8K duffle bag & 8K outdoor cap.
Government taxes & company service charge.
Himlung Himal (7126m) summit certificate after the successful ascent of the peak

Excludes

Nepal Entry Visa fee (to be applied for 45 days).
International flights.
Drone and Special filming permit.
Lunch and Dinner during stay in Kathmandu (Except Welcome & Farewell Dinner).
Travel, Medical and Emergency High Altitude Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Minimum coverage USD $50,000). This is mandatory for all Participants.
All the Personal Climbing Gears and Equipment.
Summit Bonus USD $700/- for each Climbing Guide and USD $250/- for Kitchen helpers must be handed over in Cash at Base Camp after the successful ascent of the peak. Also please calculate some tips for the Porters.
Any other services which are not mentioned in the "Service Includes".

Reviews

(1 Review)

Chin-Tark Chan

Himlung Expedition 2024 Review

Himlung expedition was top notch. Full board service with nothing left wanting. Highly recommend. Great sherpas managed the entire expedition faultlessly.

Feb 10, 2025