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Phu valley, Nepal / Expedition

Himlung Himal Expedition

Enter the Phu valley for a 7,000 m expedition on Himlung Himal, with time for acclimatization and a sustained climbing window.

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A climber during an expedition on Himlung Himal
A climber during an expedition on Himlung Himal.
Duration
34 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
7,126 mRoute objective
Season
Spring / AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
High-altitude expeditionExpedition

A closer look at the journey.

Himlung Himal is approached through the remote Phu valley, north of the main Annapurna trekking corridor. The journey passes Koto, Kyang and Phu before establishing a mountain base. Its extended climbing programme offers a substantial Himalayan objective for experienced climbers, combining glacier travel, high camps and the demands of altitude above 7,000 metres.

The approach and climbing phases form one extended mountain journey. Time above base camp is used for acclimatization, carrying equipment, rest and a summit attempt when conditions allow. Discuss your climbing history with us so that the route, team support and equipment plan suit the objective and your experience.

  • Remote approach through Kyang and Phu
  • Acclimatization time in the Phu valley
  • Extended climbing window on Himlung Himal

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-2Kathmandu preparation

Arrive and complete equipment checks and the expedition briefing.

Day 3Drive to Koto

Travel via Besisahar to the Phu valley approach.

Day 4-7Trek towards Phu

Continue through Dharamsala and Kyang, with a spare day before Phu.

Day 8Phu acclimatization

Spend a further day in the village before continuing higher.

Day 9Himlung Base Camp

Trek to the expedition base and organize camp.

Day 10-26Himlung climbing period

Use rotations and rest to establish higher camps and attempt the summit when conditions allow.

Day 27Clear base camp

Pack camp and prepare to descend.

Day 28-29Return to Koto

Descend through Kyang to the road connection.

Day 30-31Drive to Kathmandu

Travel via Besisahar back to Kathmandu.

Day 32-33Kathmandu reserve days

Rest, debrief and allow for changes to the return journey.

Day 34Departure

Transfer for your onward flight.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Previous high-altitude climbing, confident crampon and rope skills, and experience living in mountain camps are required.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Previous high-altitude climbing, confident crampon and rope skills, and experience living in mountain camps are required. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

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