Dhampus Peak Climbing (6012m/19725ft) Print Itinerary


Overview


Itineraries


Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1310m)

Day 2: A Full Day Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and pre-departure briefing

Day 3: Fly or Drive to Pokhara (820m); 35 minutes by flight or 7-8 hour drive

Day 4: Drive to Naya Pul (1070); 1.5 hrs and trek to Tikhedunga (1577m); 4-5 hours

Day 5: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m); 5-6 hours

Day 6: Hike to Poonhill (3210m); Enjoy sunrise view of Annapurna Massif and Trek from Ghorepani to Tatopani (1189m): 5-6 hours

Day 7: Trek from Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m); 5-6 hours

Day 8: Trek from Ghasa to Marpha (2670m): 6-7 hours

Day 9: Trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka (3680m); 5-6 hours

Day 10: Trek from Yak Kharka to Dhampus Base Camp (5100m); 4-5 hours

Day 11: Trek from Base Camp to High Camp (5600m) and our HW guide will give you some pre-training about the climbing to the peak.

Day 12: Early in the Morning before sun rises, climb to the Summit of Dhampus Peak (6012m) and back to Dhampus peak Base Camp. 6-7 hours

Day 13: Trek back to Yak Kharka (3680m) : 5-6 hours

Day 14: Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670m); 6-7 hours

Day 15: Trek from Marpha to Jomsom (2710m); 4-5 hours Or you can also drive back to Pokhara)

Day 16: Fly back to Pokhara (820m)

Day 17: Fly or Drive back to Kathmandu

Day 18: Transfer to the airport for your final departure.

What's Included


  • Airport pick up and transfer to hotel
  • 3-star standard hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan
  • Welcome & Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at one of the typical Nepalese local restaurant
  • A Day rock climbing course in Kathmandu or a guided city tour of Kathmandu valley
  • Required private transport to/from Kathmandu
  • National Park Permit/ trekking & TIMS Card
  • Peak Climbing Special Climbing Permit
  • Necessary group climbing gears
  • One Climbing guide for the climbing section & and one trekking guide ( both leaders are English speaking, first aid trained, Climbing leader is trained & licensed from Nepal Mountaineering Association- Rock climbing and mountaineering trained), the cost of camping and trekkers crew/ insurance/
  • Duffle bag & walking sticks
  • Gamow Bag for the security measure- provided on request for Group only
  • Medical kit bag
  • All necessary Gov. Taxes and service charges

What's Excluded


  • Nepal Visa fees, intl. airfare in/out Nepal
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu except for welcome dinner
  • Personal Climbing equipment (Ice Axe, Crampons, Harness, Zoomer, Descender, Carbines & climbing boots, etc.)
  • Travel and rescue Insurance
  • Personal nature expenses- phone calls, laundry, hot shower, bar bills, cold beverages, etc.
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