Himlung Himal Expedition

Himlung Himal Expedition

Himlung Himal (7,126 m) lies northeast of the Annapurna Range, a secluded area of Nepal bordering Tibet. This expedition offers a 7,000m summit for climbers, trekking through the restricted Nar-Phu Valley, and boasts a high success rate via the standard Northwest Ridge route.

Overview

Himlung Himal (7,126 m) lies northeast of the Annapurna Range. Located in a secluded area of Nepal bordering Tibet, the region was opened by the Nepalese government in 1992. The first ascent was made on October 3, 1992, by Osamu Hanai, Akio Koizumi, and Nima Sherpa.

Asian Hiking Team drives from Kathmandu to Besisahar, then continues to Koto. Trekking to Himlung Himal Base Camp follows the round Annapurna circuit trekking route to Koto. From Koto, the trek proceeds to the Nar-Phu Valley and Fu Village. The route from Nar-Phu Village is recently opened and offers views of many tall peaks and passes. Trekkers encounter glaciers, gullies, springs, and remote villages exhibiting tremendous culture, alongside breathtaking views of the Annapurna Himal and more.

Asian Hiking Team's Himlung Expedition spring and autumn season schedule for 2025 starts on October 16. Our international group joining trip for Himlung Himal is popular as a seven-thousand-meter peak

Trip Facts

Maximum Elevation

7126 m

Best Season

Spring and autumn season

Accommodation

Hotel and Camping

Route

Northwest Ridge

Grade

Mountaineering VI

Transportation

By bus/4W Jeep drive and trek to base camp.

Group Size

1-15 persons

Major Trip Attraction
- Gateway to 7,000m Peaks

7,000m summit for climbers progressing beyond 6,000m peaks. Moderate technical difficulty (Alpine Grade PD+) with fixed ropes on steeper sections.

- Remote Cultural Approach

Trek through the restricted Nar-Phu Valley—home to ancient Tibetan villages (Phu Gaon, Fu Village) with preserved traditions.

- High Success Rate & Safety

Short summit push (8–10 hours from Camp III) vs. longer 7,000–8,000m peaks. Only 3 high camps required, with straightforward acclimatization rotations.85% summit success in optimal seasons (spring/autumn) via the standard Northwest Ridge route. Lower objective hazards vs. similar peaks, less avalanche/icefall risk than Manaslu or Dhaulagiri).

- Unrivaled Summit Vista

360° views of Annapurna II (7,937m), Manaslu (8,163m), Tibetan Plateau, and the Damodar Himal range.

- Fully Supported Expedition

Well-managed with experienced Sherpa guides, multiple high camps (Base Camp, Camp I, II, III), and safe climbing strategy.

Itinerary
Day1
Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel (B).
Day2
Preparation for Expedition, Group Meeting & expedition briefing, Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism, overnight at Hotel (BB).
Day3
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m.) to Koto (240km) takes about to seven to ten hours driving, overnight Lodge (B/L/D).
Day4
Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m), about six hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day5
Trek from Meta to Kayang (3887m), about six and a half hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day6
Trek from Kayang to Fu village (4080m), 4 hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day7
Excursion around Fu valley, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day8
Trek from Fu-Gaon to Himlung Base Camp, 4–6 hours, Overnight: Tented Camp (B/L/D)
Day9
Himlung Himal Expedition time period, overnight at camping (B/L/D).
Day10
Fu village: Trek back from Base Camp to Fu-Gaon, overnight at Lodge (B/L/D).
Day11
Meta: Trek from Phu-Gaon/Fu to Meta, overnight at Lodge (B/L/D).
Day12
Koto:Trek from Meta to Koto, overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Day13
Kathmandu: Drive from Koto to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel (BB).
Day14
Kathmandu: Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight hotel (BB).
Day15
Departure: end of Trip, departure to airport or next trip (B).
Route map
Inclusion
Land Transport / Domestic Air ticket
  • Pick up/drop from International Airport to Hotel.
  • Kathmandu to Besisahar both way by tourist bus. Besisahar to Koto both way (Trekking starting and ending land transport as itinerary).
Accommodation and Meals
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast as itinerary (here are so many options, we provide on cost 3-star hotel if you want higher star please add on option.
  • Accommodation during the trekking: Single/Twin-sharing room with wooden beds, foam mattresses, and blankets (bring a sleeping bag for extra warmth/hygiene). Most of the place have shared toilets (usually Asian-style squat or Western toilets). Some of the place has attached toiled. Hot showers available (on extra cost). Higher up, hot water is scarce.
  • Base Camp single tent with mattress and pillow for each member, climbing Sherpa, BC staff and Liaison Officer. High altitude tents for all members and climbing Sherpa’s. All camping equipment like camp furniture (table, chairs), kitchenware, kitchen, dining, guest, shower and toilet tents in base camp.
  • Camping / Upper camps’ meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with hot drinks, high foods etc.
  • Snacks for climbing: Pack energy bars, nuts, chocolate, or local chyura (beaten rice) for quick energy boosts between meals during the climbing/expedition only.
  • Breakfast: Porridge/Oatmeal (often with honey, fruits, or nuts), eggs (fried, scrambled, or omelets with veggies), Pancakes or Tibetan Bread (served with jam, honey, or peanut butter), Muesli/Cornflakes (with hot or cold milk), Tea/Coffee (black, milk tea, or ginger lemon honey tea) etc.
  • Lunch: Dal Bhat (Nepali staple: lentil soup, rice, vegetable curry, and pickles—unlimited refills!), Noodles/Pasta (fried noodles, garlic pasta, or ramen), Momos (dumplings stuffed with veggies or meat), sandwiches (egg, cheese, or tuna), soup (garlic, mushroom, or veggie—popular for warmth and hydration) etc.
  • Dinner: Dal Bhat, Curries (veggie, potato, or chicken with rice or chapati), Thukpa (local noodle soup), Pizza, Pasta, Fried Rice/Noodles, Desserts (apple pie, rice pudding, or Snickers rolls etc.).
Permits and Entry fees
  • Annapurna Conservation permit / Entrance fees.
  • Himlung Expedition Permit /Royalty.
  • Government appointed Liaison Officer: insurance, equipment, transportation, bonus, and daily wages for liaison officer.
  • Local Entry permit / Entrance fees.
  • Entrance fees in Monastery/temple.
Staffs: Guide, Sherpa, Porters
  • Expedition Sherpa Guide: A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English-speaking one high altitude Sherpa guide per member.
  • Support Sherpa: we use high altitude Sherpa guide for transport to upper camps.
  • Porter/Yak: Baggage/ Equipment allowance for trekking up and down is maximum 50-60kg per person.
  • Base Camp Manager, Base Camp cook, necessary staffs. Wages, meals, accommodation, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for Sherpa guide and other staffs.
Equipment or gear and souvenir
  • Peak /trekking Map /Itinerary: Asian Hiking Team provides free a copy of trekking map /trekking/peak Itinerary to our client.
  • Group Climbing equipment such as fix ropes, main ropes Ice tool, Ice screws, Ice Bar, Carabineers, Locking carabineers, Short-5- millimeter accessory cords, Slings etc.
  • Emergency Oxygen bottles mask and regulator.
  • Solar panel/ generator at Base Camp for light and charging small electronics (eg. mobile phones, amateur digital cameras and handheld video cameras).
  • Rope fixing fee.
  • T-short: Asian Hiking Team provide the company T-short and one special souvenir to each member.
  • Certificate: Expedition success certificate for your memory and awardees.
Additional features
  • First Aid: First aid is the immediate assistance given to someone who is injured or ill until professional medical help is available. Its goal is to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery. Asian Hiking Team staff carry the basic first aid. You need to bring your own personal medicine with you.
  • Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication and available for members with nominal cost.
  • Farewell dinner: Asian Hiking Team provide a farewell dinner with Nepalese cultural programs the last day of the trip.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement service: You should bring insurance, must include emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue services.
Exclusion
International Air Ticket / Nepal Visa fees
  • International air ticket to/from Nepal.
  • Nepal tourist visa: for the Nepal Tourist visa fees, process of visa, further rules and regulation please check here https://www.immigration.gov.np.
Additional Accommodation and Meals
  • Accommodation: Asian Hiking Team provide the hotel in Kathmandu and during the trekking as itinerary. If you stay an additional day, you need to pay an extra cost.
  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner are not includes in Kathmandu.
  • Hot drinks: Tea/ Coffees/ Hot water, hot showers etc during the hotel/lodge.
  • Cold/soft drinks: All cold drinks, alcohol drinks, beer, bottle water etc.
  • Snacks: Pack energy bars, nuts, chocolate, or local chyura (beaten rice) for quick energy boosts between meals during the trekking.
Personal Natural Expensive
  • Personal trekking/climbing gears & clothing (some of the equipment is possible to rent in Kathmandu): please check in check list for peak climbing equipment list…
  • Personal solar pack (if any) for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera, batteries, etc.).
  • Internet / Wi-Fi/Telephone: There are almost all trekking reason you can buy internet/ Wi-Fi service in the hotel/base camp. It is also possible to buy the NCAL or NTC Sim card for telephone or use data.
  • Insurance: Medical evacuation in case of emergency, expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. in such case extra will be charged as per actual.
Additional Entry fees and tip/donation
  • Kathmandu: During the sightseeing in Kathmandu or Pokhara the entry fees for Temple or Monastery, Durbar Square are not includes in the cost.
  • The tip for guide or porter/ Summit bonus: It's a way to show appreciation for good service and is often left as a small present or in addition. Tips are a common practice in many cultures and are often expected for services.
Additional porter or Sherpa request
  • Porter/Yak: Asian Hiking Team provide 50-60kg. If you have more weight to hire the additional porter, the cost in not includes.
  • Sherpa/ Guide: If you want personal Sherpa/guide, it is not including on the cost.
Fixed Dates
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
Open
25 days
3
Apr 20, 2026
May 14, 2026
Open
25 days
2
Oct 10, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Open
25 days
2
Oct 10, 2027
Nov 3, 2027
Open
25 days
2
Need a custom date? Enquire us for customized package.
Essential Information
Tailored Add-ons & Options

Tailored add-ons in Nepal trips refer to customizable essentials that enhance and personalize your travel experience. Options include:

  • Customized Accommodations: Upgrade from standard lodging to luxury hotels or homestays.
  • Porter/Sherpa Service: Hire a porter to carry up to 25 kg of gear for US$22/day.
  • Helicopter Flights: Opt for helicopter transport to places like Koto or Phu village (check the cost depends on season and pax).
  • Adventure Activities: Add paragliding (US$100), bungee jumping (US$100), or rafting (from US$30).
  • Cultural & Spiritual Journeys: Include visits to Lumbini, Pashupatinath, or local festivals.
  • Wildlife Safaris: Extend your trip with a safari in Chitwan (from US$99) or Bardia (US$299).
  • Flexible Scheduling: Adjust dates and durations to fit your needs.
Climbing Guide /Sherpa

Asian Hiking Team’s Guides/Sherpa are professionals with proven records of honesty and personal integrity, committed to environmentally responsible climbing practices that minimize ecological impact. Our Climbing Guides possess extensive knowledge of all climbing disciplines, local cultures, customs, and religions, and they enthusiastically share these insights with clients. All Guides are fluent in English and speak additional languages upon request.

Asian Hiking Team’s Climbing Guides/Sherpas bring years of experience and exceptional expertise in all facets of Nepal mountaineering. Each holds a Nepal Government License, Mountaineering Association Accreditation, and Summit Certificates for Nepal Himalayan peaks. Our high-altitude Sherpa guides are qualified through rigorous training from NMA, TAAN, and NATHAM.

Every climbing guide undergoes comprehensive technical training and possesses practical mastery of:

  • Rock, ice, and snow climbing techniques;
  • High-altitude camp logistics, setup, and operations;
  • Advanced safety protocols for high-altitude camping;
  • Fixed-rope climbing, belay techniques, and all mountaineering gear usage;
  • Oxygen systems, high-altitude nutrition, and avalanche/mountain rescue techniques.

All Mountaineering Guides...

Mountaineering Grade

Mountaineering grades classify the difficulty of a climb based on factors like length, altitude, technicality, and commitment. imlung Himal is graded as Mountaineering V, indicating a very difficult, long, serious, and highly technical climb over thousands of vertical feet with high commitment and few bivouac sites.

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation:

  • Hotel/Lodge (Trekking): Twin-sharing rooms with basic amenities. Shared toilets are common, and hot showers may cost extra.
  • Tented Camping (Climbing): Single or two-person tents are provided at Base Camp and higher camps, along with dining, kitchen, and toilet tents.

Meals: Our cooks prepare a mix of Nepali and international cuisine.

  • Breakfast: Porridge, eggs, pancakes, Tibetan bread, muesli, tea/coffee.
  • Lunch: Dal Bhat, noodles, pasta, momos, sandwiches, soup.
  • Dinner: Dal Bhat, curries, Thukpa, pizza, pasta, fried rice.
  • Snacks: Energy bars, nuts, and chocolate are recommended for climbing.
Climate & Trekking Seasons in Nepal

Nepal has five main seasons, but the best times for trekking and climbing are autumn and Spring.

  • Autumn (Sep-Nov): Best season. Clear skies, stable weather, and excellent mountain views. Warm days and cold nights.
  • Spring (Mar-May): Second best season. Warmer weather, blooming rhododendrons. Can be hazy at lower elevations.
  • Winter (Dec-Feb): Cold and snowy. High passes are often closed. Suitable for lower-altitude treks.
  • Monsoon (Jun-Aug): Rainy and challenging. Best for treks in rain-shadow areas like Upper Mustang.
Mountaineering royalty

Himlung Himal Royalty is in Spring Season 1000, Autumn Season 500, Winter/Summer 250

Royalty for Foreign Climber per Person in US Dollar

(Effected from 1st September 2025):

  • Everest Normal Route - Spring Season 15,000, Autumn Season 7500 and Winter/Summer 3750
  • Everest Other Route - Spring Season 10,000, Autumn Season 5000, Winter/Summer 2500

Others Mountain more than 8000 - Spring Season 3000, Autumn Season 1500, Winter/Summer 2500

  • Mt. Manaslu - Spring season 1500, Autumn seasons 3000, Winter/summer season 1500
  • Mountains - 7501 m. - 7999 m. Spring Season 1000, Autumn Season 500, Winter/Summer 250
  • Mountains - 7001 m. - 7500 m. Spring Season 800, Autumn Season 400, Winter/Summer 200
  • Mountains - 6501 m. - 6999 m. Spring Season 500, Autumn Season 250, Winter/Summer 200

Mt. Amadablam (6812 m) - Spring Season 1000, Autumn Season 1000, Winter/Summer 500

  • Mountains - Less than 6500 m. Spring Season 350, Autumn Season 175, Winter/Summer 175

Note: The provision...

Transportation

Kathmandu to Besisahar (175km)

**Tourist Bus/Mini Bus **Departures: Tourist bus start at 7AM similar time to Pokhara tourist bus. Locam bus/micro-bus daily start 6:00 AM to 2.00 PM from Gongabu (Naya) Bus Park. Duration: 175KM, 5 to 7 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Road condition: Kathmandu to Besisahar- Mostly paved highway (Prithvi Highway), fairly smooth but prone to congestion near settlements

Private Vehicle/Hiace/Coaster Duration: 5–7 hours (varies due to road works/traffic) Departure: Anytime, pick up from your hotel/airport. Cost: Every season all cost are changeable so please check by email or WhatsApp for recent cost.

Besisahar to Chame/Manang road - (66KM/76KM)

Shared Jeep / Bolero / Sumo Departure: Frequent departures early morning until 2 PM from Besisahar and from Chame also depends on passengers. Travel time: 4–6 hours on rough, unpaved mountain roads. Road condition: Besisahar to Chame, starts paved but quickly becomes unpaved/narrow on through Lamjung and Manang. Off-road segments are rough, steep, and dusty, especially during...

Health guideline

Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS)

Trekking in the Himalayas poses risks of Altitude Sickness (AMS). The body needs time to acclimatize to higher altitudes, a process known as acclimatization.

Types of Altitude Illnesses (Acute Mountain Sickness, AMS)

  • High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): Fluid in the lungs
  • High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): Swelling of the brain
  • High Altitude Retinal Hemorrhage (HARH): Bleeding in the retina

Common Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Nausea, loss of appetite
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Dizziness, mild weakness
  • Swelling of hands and face

Severe Symptoms (Seek Immediate Descent):

  • Severe, persistent headache
  • Shortness of breath at rest
  • Confusion, loss of coordination
  • Bluish lips or face
  • Coughing blood-tinged sputum
  • Coma or unconsciousness

Prevention Tips:

  • Drink 4–5 liters of fluids daily (avoid alcohol)
  • Ascend slowly and rest if symptoms appear
  • Avoid sleeping at a higher altitude if symptoms persist
  • Take Diamox (consult your doctor) before flying to altitude

Food & Water Safety In Nepal, water and food contamination are common causes of illness.

Do:

  • Drink boiled, filtered, or bottled water
  • Eat thoroughly cooked meals
  • Wash fruits/vegetables before eating
  • Boil milk...
Phone/internet service

NTC/NCELL SIM cards work in most areas along the Annapurna trekking route; however, network coverage is unavailable during the Thorongla Pass, Himlung base camp section. In case of emergencies, a satellite phone is used for communication. Landline and mobile phone services are available in Nepal. The network covers Kathmandu, major cities and towns and most of Nepal, except some rural Himalayan places.

The Nepal Telecommunications Corporation is the national service supplier. There are also private service suppliers such as Hotels and private communication centres also provide long distance telephone, internet and fax facilities. You can get SIM card either NTC or N Cell with data to use the internet. The price for SIM card US$ 1, and you need to recharge as you require. You can buy a SIM card inside the airport or anywhere in Kathmandu or major cities. You need to bring a passport copy with Nepali visa...

Travel insurance

Asian Hiking Team strongly recommend that you take out trip cancellation, air ambulance/helicopter rescue insurance. You should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved.

Furthermore, you must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If this is not done or impossible for practical reasons, then you will not be allowed to continue with our trekking/climbing trips and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided. Your insurance must include emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue services.

Recommended Insurance Company in Nepal (Only for Nepali)

  • Neco Insurance Co Ltd. -...
Responsible tourism

At Asian Hiking Team, we believe that every journey should be both transformative for the traveler and respectful to the host environment and communities. Responsible tourism isn’t just a practice—it’s a core value that shapes how we operate, lead tours, and engage with people and places.

Environmental Responsibility

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations while encouraging a greener way of traveling.

Our eco-conscious practices include:

  • Limiting group sizes to a maximum of 20 to reduce environmental pressure.
  • Using stainless steel mugs for tea/coffee to reduce single-use waste.
  • Relying on gas for cooking instead of wood fires, preserving forests.
  • Carrying out waste from high altitudes for proper city disposal.
  • Avoiding the use of soap near natural water sources.
  • Using reusable containers and encouraging travelers to bring their own refillable water bottles.
  • Leaving campsites cleaner than we found them.
  • Encouraging minimal water usage, especially in high-altitude regions.
  • Preventing...
Checklist

Ice Axe/Ice Hammer : Bring a lightweight axe with a pick that will stick easily in hard glacier ice. Attach a light weight wrist leash that is usable for climbing steeper terrain.

Crampons : These must be sharp and must fit your boot perfectly.

Harness : Make sure the buckle is easy for you to thread in cold conditions! Gear loops will be useful for this trip as well as adjustable leg loops.

Helmet : Be sure you can comfortably fit a warm hat underneath.

Hardware : Bring 3 locking and 4 lightweight regular carabineers. It is helpful if at least one of the locking carabineers has a "key gate", like the Petzl Attaché. Bring one handled ascender and one Petzl Tibloc for ascending the fixed rope. You will need rigging material--two sewn 48" nylon slings and 10' of 8 mm perlon should be sufficient. Also include one small 5 mm prussik loop (about 4 feet of cord tied with a double fisherman's knot) for a rappel backup. For rappelling the Black Diamond ATC Guide is good since it can handle ropes from 7.7mm to 11mm. A Figure 8 is an old standby and works on a variety of ropes and also icy ropes. While it twists the ropes more, it is quite foolproof. You might consider both, in case you drop one of them and lose it. Our guide have Ice tools, Ice screws, Carabineers, Locking carabineers, Short-5- millimeter accessory cords, slings.

Insulated Parka/Expedition Suit : Heavyweight insulated expedition Suit/parka with hood.

Jacket : Lightweight waterproof-breathable construction with a hood.

Pants : Lightweight waterproof-breathable shell pants or bibs with full-length leg zippers. ALSO, very useful are synthetic insulation full-zip pants, for example, Mountain Hardware Compressor Pants--for evenings and cold summit days.

Mid-Layers : Fleece or Soft Shell layering pieces that work well with the rest of your clothing. A Soft Shell jacket and an expedition weight long john top will work well.

Climbing Pants : Look for construction that provides freedom of movement and/or stretch materials. Fabric should be a breathable synthetic that preferably holds up to abrasion.

Base Layers : - 2 synthetic tops and 1 bottom. Zip neck tops are the way to go.

Mittens : Fleece mittens with an over mitten. Nothing competes with a mitten for warmth when the going got tough.

Ski Gloves : A warm insulated glove with leather palm will be worn a lot of the time.

Light Gloves : Polypropylene or fleece. Leather palms handle the fixed line better, Leather gloves or good abrasion resistant climbing glove for the rock sections.

Stocking Hat : Wool or fleece stocking hat with ear protection, Neck Gaiter and/or a Buff (highly recommended), Baseball hat and Bandana.

Trekking Poles : Poles come in handy for balance and easing impact to your knees. Get collapsible poles that can attach to your backpack and fit into your Duffel.

Backpack : You may choose to bring a smaller "day pack" for your airline travel carry on, and this can be used on the trek if you want to carry a smaller (35 liter or so), light trekking pack. You need a pack big enough for your clothes, water, camera, food, etc. during the day.

Pack Cover : Waterproof rain cover for your trekking pack.

Trekking Clothes : Light hiking pants and / or hiking shorts for warm weather down low-NOT cotton. Shirts for hiking on nice days (t-shirts OK, quick-drying synthetic fabric is better.) Don't overdo your trekking clothes. A pair of shorts, long pants and a couple of shirts will do. Some pair of Socks, Underpants/panties/Bra, Belt, Skirt, one set sport sandals and Trousers, you can handwash them during the trek as needed.

Lightweight Approach Boots : Find a pair that fits and log some miles in them before your trip. A low cut shoe is adequate, but some hikers will prefer more ankle support.

Sleeping Bag (Trekking) : Bring a sleeping bag comfortable to -20 for trekking, however it is better to bring -30 for climbing. During the trekking in hotel/guest house -20 is fine but on the tented home you need -30. Down is lighter and much more compressible. Keep in mind that many of your nights will be much warmer than -20, especially on the trek in to base camp.

Double Climbing Boots : Double Climbing Boots with expedition liners. Make sure your crampons can be adjusted to fit them (La sportiva - Olympus Mons Cube).

Approach boots : Which will work on the trek and approach to Camp 1, and even up to Camp 2 if conditions warrant.

Gaiters and Yaktrax/Kahtoola Micro spikes : Gaiters and Yaktrax or Kahtoola Micro spikes in case of snow.

Socks : Four/five sets of climbing socks.

Eyewear : Bring good sunglasses with side protection. For contact lens wearers, ski goggles with light color lenses (for use at night) might be useful in windy conditions. The ski goggles are essential for all climbers in really stormy conditions and can serve as an emergency backup for broken or lost sunglasses.

Vision correction : Bring extra prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses if you wear them. Lens solutions are not widely available in Nepal, bring enough for the duration.

Wrist Watch : With alarm and night light. An altimeter watch is useful.

First Aid Kit : Hand sanitizer (Purell), moleskin or Compede, athletic tape, aspirin (some climbers take a baby aspirin every day up high) and/or ibuprofen / acetaminophen, Imodium, Band-Aids, antacid, insect repellant, ear plugs, and two rolls of toilet paper in quart Ziploc bags (we will have a supply at Base Camp), small towel, soap/shampoo.

Prescription Medications : Antibiotic for upper respiratory problems, Antibiotic for GI problems, Diamox for acclimatization (125 mg tabs recommended; enough for a week or more), Tylenol 3 or similar for severe headaches, Asthma medication, if any history.

Skin Care : Sun block lotion (at least #30 protection factor -- have at least one smaller tube (1 oz) that can fit in your pocket) and lip salve. Put your lip protection on a string and hang it from your neck. That way, you'll use it. It also works great for your nose.

Garbage Bags : 2 or 3 large plastic bags make great liners for your pack in wet weather.

Personal Snack Food : The food is great on the trek, but you might enjoy a few snacks (not more than 5 pounds) from home and also some drink mixes if you like these to add to your water bottle (let the iodine have 30 minutes contact time before adding). Summit climbers should bring some high altitude snacks they prefer for hard days.

MP3 Player and Books : As you want to read on the way to trekking. Plan on sharing books on hotel/guest house and on sharing books with the Base Camp.

Pee Bottle : Pee Bottle.

Chemical Hand Warmers : Chemical Hand Warmers.

Headlamp : Bring a good LED headlamp with 2 sets of lithium batteries for cold conditions.

Water Bottles : 2 wide mouth plastic water bottles with insulated covers. A small Thermos bottle is great for cold mornings. Bring a pee bottle too.

Water purification : Iodine tablets (Potable Aqua or similar) or iodine crystals (Polar Pure). One bottle of Potable Aqua (enough to treat 25 liters) should be more than sufficient.

Utensils : Bring an insulated mug with a lid, a decent sized bowl, spoon, pocket knife and lighter.

Climbing Backpack : Climbing Backpack: Medium size internal frame pack (60 liter capacity). Look for a pack which is comfortable to carry, very durable, as light as is reasonable and one which has a minimum number of bells and whistles.

Sleeping Bag (Expedition) : Bring a sleeping bag comfortable to -35 for expedition. Down is lighter and much more compressible. Be sure to bring a compression stuff sack. Keep in mind that many of your nights will be much warmer than -20, especially on the trek in to base camp.

Duffel Bags : We normally pack all our equipment in two large Duffel bags. Make sure they are well labeled with indelible ink as well as a travel tag. The duffels go on the trek/climb with you and will be carried by porters and yaks. Except for them to get wet and muddy, so rugged, waterproof duffels are good. Bags with wheels are nice for the airport, but the porters and yaks don't like to carry them, so don't bring wheeled bags (or at least not two of them). You will also store some travel clothes at the hotel in Kathmandu while trekking, so a small additional bag with a lock might be handy. Bring 5 large plastic garbage bags to pack gear inside duffels to protect gear from rain.

Travel Wallet : Some type of secure travel wallet is a must. Remember a pen for travel documents.

Passport : Passport (valid for at least 6 months): It is easy to get your Nepal visa on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport bring a passport photo. Bring a copy of the information pages and a couple of extra passport photographs. Carry these in a separate location. You'll be glad you did if you ever lose a passport.

Camera : with spare batteries, and film or memory cards, but keep it reasonable and weight. Consider a small USB drive to make it easy to share photos with your teammates.

Bathing Suit & Toiletries : Towel, Toothpaste and brush, floss, mini hairbrush, razor, soap, mini bottle of shampoo, travel mirror, nail clippers, Pie bottle etc.

Frequently Asked Questions
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6) What kind of transport do you use?
7) What are the sources of drinking water supply during climbing?
8) What kind of Experience Requirement climbing?
9) Who is my guide or experience does Climbing Guides?
10) What kind of climbing equipment I need?
11) Do I need Insurance?
12) What happens in case of emergency, communication and Rescue?
13) Is my trip is departure guaranteed?
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