Saribung Peak Climbing - 26 Days

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport, our representative will welcome and assist you to transfer to your pre-booked hotel.

Today you will visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu, Visit of Swoyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan and Darbar Square etc. Evening check meeting with crews and briefing and prepare for the expedition ahead.

Early morning after breakfast you will be departure from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Luxury Tourist Coach. Upon arrival at Pokhara, check in pre-booked Hotel and evening walk around Lake Side.

ou will wake up early in the morning and take a flight to Jomsom. Due to the unpredictable weather of this region flight delays and cancellations might also occur. In such situations, we provide alternatives albeit the payments for the alternative will have to be paid by you. After reaching Jomsom, you will begin trekking towards Kagbeni. You will trek along the bank of Kaligandaki River and reach Lubra. You will visit Bon-Po monastery here and trek towards Ekle Bhatti. Further ahead, the trail will take you to Kagbeni. 

You will register your Restricted Area Permit in check post and continue trekking along the bank of Kaligandaki River. You will ascend and descend a few times and reach Chhusang Village. You will get to see Mani walls and Chortens on the way. You will then cross a bridge over Kaligandaki River, and you will see 16 caves above a tunnel. You will ascend steeply and reach Chele. You will get to see beautiful views of Nilgiri Himal (7,061 m) from here.

You will ascend and reach a plateau. You will keep climbing on a slope and steep cliff. You will then descend to Samar Village where you will take a small break. Further, you will ascend and descend several times to reach Chungsi cave monastery. You will continue trekking on the narrow trail and ascend and descend to reach Ghiling. 

You will begin trekking by ascending towards Jhaite Village. You will see gorgeous views from Nyi La Pass 4,010 m. You will cross the pass and enter in the Mustang region. From here, you will keep descending to reach the pass and again descend on the steep path to reach Ghami Village. You will cross a small river and descend gradually towards Tsarang Village. You will see a big Chorten at the entrance of the village, and later in the evening, you will visit an old palace and Tsarang Gompa. 

You will begin the day with an uphill trek. You will get to explore the Lo-Gyakar-Ghar Gompa. Further, you will trek along the side of a river and reach Marang village. You will cross a small river and ascend towards Chogo-La pass at 4,280 m, which is the highest point in this region. From here, you will descend to reach Lo-Manthang, an ancient village of Mustang.

One more day at Lo-Manthang for Acclimatization and rest purpose. Hike around Lo-Manthang and visit monastery.

You will ascend gradually until you reach Dhi-La pass (3950m). From here, you can see the overall view of Lo-Manthang. Further, the trail will take you to Dhi Village, and you will descend down to a small river. You will ascend steeply towards Yara Village. Upon reaching Yara, you will get to witness several caves on the stone walls. 

Today's trek will be short towards Luri Gompa. You will trek through the river route to the Luri Cave Monastery. You will see two monasteries here. The first is located below the Luri Cave Monastery and from here, you will take a short steep climb to reach the Luri Cave Monastery. These monasteries were built in the 15th century. You will see ancient Chorten, images, and statues of deities, and also a religious text.

The trek will follow a trail that ascends gradually to reach Ghumna Thanti. Enjoying the beautiful landscapes, we will trek towards our destination for the day. Upon reaching Ghuma Thanti, you will explore the area. You can get great views of the surrounding regions and the beautiful Kyumupani River further add to the magnificence of the region.

You will begin trekking after having breakfast. You will ascend and descend and cross another pass at 5,600 meters. You will reach Damodar Kunda and have a small break here to have lunch. You will then pass through the lake and reach Namta Khola. The journey can be a bit exhausting, however, the serenity of the region takes all the toil away.

You will trek on the Tibetan Plateau today. You will ascend towards the high altitude and reach Base Camp. Due to the isolated region, you will pack your lunch with you. The trek to the Base Camp is filled with rather a difficult path and it is advised to take utmost caution during the journey.

Another day at base camp for acclimatization and explore and hike in sarounding area.

After having breakfast in the beautiful surrounding, you will begin trekking towards high camp. The trail will be strenuous due to the rocks and snow. You will ascend slowly towards the high camp. Mid-way through the trek, you take a break to rest and have lunch. Upon reaching the Camp I, you can relax amid the beautiful mountains.

The climb will begin early in the morning around 1 am. The winds in the mountains get stronger by the day so the trek usually begins as early as possible. The trek begins with the ascent on rocky terrain and steep slopes. Following a rigorous walk, you will reach the summit of the Saribung peak which offers magnificent views of the thick spread of towering peaks of the surrounding region. Some peaks whose sight can be relished from the top of the mountain include Chhib Himal (6650m), Kharsang Peak (6225m) and a great many mountains in Annapurna region. Following the glorious sight, we head back to Base Camp.

It is a reserve day for in case of weather condition while pushing summit.

You will trek towards the Saribung Pass (6042m). Further, you will descend down to Nagoru following a stream through the trail covered with snow. You will take a small break to have lunch. The trek involves many ascents and descents through mesmerizing landscapes and alpine atmosphere to head towards Nagoru.

You will again trek on the Tibetan Plateau through the barren valley. You will get to witness snow-covered peaks all around you. You will reach Phu Gaon, which is a beautiful secluded valley. You will get to see the tradition and culture of the ethnic groups like Gurung, Lamas, and Ghale. You will visit one of the oldest monasteries for Buddhists, Tashi Lhakhang Monastery. You will also witness stunning views of Himlung Himal (7,126 m) from here.

Leaving Phu Gaon, you descend to Meta. You leave Phu valley and follow the trail along Phu River where you can even get sights of Blue Sheep along the way. The trail is rather difficult aided by the isolation of the region from much human involvement. You head to Kyang on a rocky path and move ahead to Chyakhu and Jhunum. Descending further, you will reach Meta.

You will descend steeply and trek through the lovely pine forest. You will also go through several beautiful streams and a gorgeous waterfall. Further, you will cross a few suspension bridges and reach Koto. Following the trail along Naar Khola, you will reach Koto. You will trek for around six hours to reach here.

You will begin trekking through the small villages and pine forest to reach Timang. You will get to witness a glimpse of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) and other mountains. You will then descend down towards Danakyu through the rough trail. You will take a small break here to have lunch. Further, you will walk on the flat trail to reach Dharapani. 

You will descend down along the Marsayangdi River crossing the iron bridge. You will then ascend along the upstream of Marsayangdi River to reach Kotro. You will cross a long thrilling suspension bridge over the Marsayangdi River, and crossing one more bridge, you will descend down to Tal Village. Further going through the dense forest, you will reach Chyamche. Then, the trail continues until you reach Jagat Village.

You will descend down on the rocky trail and reach Syange. You will then trek along the Marsayangdi River and reach Bhulbule. From here, you will take a private van to drive back to the Kathmandu. On the way, you will get to see lovely villages and beautiful landscapes and hills. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be taken to the hotel.

Free until your flight time and drop to airport for final departure to your home.