Mt. Gyajikang (7,038m.) Expedition

Autumn/Spring
Entry/Exit: Besi Shahar
Fixed Departure: April 09, 2008 – 15 Oct. 2009

Mt. Gyajing Kang lies in Nar Phu Valley and it is a part of Manang District. The most direct route from Kathmandu to Nar and Phu village start from Besi Shahar or Khudi along with Marshyangdi River to Koto and enter the Narphu valley. Beside above there is a possibility to fly into Hongde airport either from Kathmandu by charter flight or from Pokhara.

Its is about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet, the people of Nar and Phu valley were least affected by this change. The tortuous path leading from the valley into Tibet had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood and so on. Government of Nepal to open up Nar and Phu to tourists has evoked little enthusiasm among the villagers, whose pastoral lifestyle continues. Apart from the odd researcher and climbing expeditions permitted to climb Mt. Gyajing Kang, Himlung, Ratna Chuli and Mt. Kang Guru.

Expedition Itinerary: A

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 24 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Khuldi then transfer to Teahouse/Tented Camp.
Day 05: After Porter arrangement start to walk – Ngadi overnight.
Day 06: Ngadi – Jagat 1314m.
Day 07: Jagat – Dharapani 1943m.
Day 08: Dharapani – Koto 2713m.
Day 09: Koto – Daramsala.
Day 10: Daramsala – Phugaon.
Day 11: Phugaon – Gyajinkhan Base camp.
Day 12-22: Climbing Period of Gyajikang 7038m.
Day 23: Base Camp Clean up and preparation.
Day 24: Base Camp – Daramsala. Tented Camp
Day 25: Daramsala – Dharapani.
Day 26: Dharapani – Jagat.
Day 27: Jagat – Ngadi.
Day 28: Ngadi – Bhulbhule & drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 29: Kathmandu free.
Day 30: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Itinerary: B

Entry: Pokhara, Exit: Besi Shahar

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
23 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara, 22 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Pokhara by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 05: Pokhara – Manang (Humde) 3195m. flight and overnight.
Day 06: Humde rest for acclimatization.
Day 07: Humday – Ngawal village.
Day 08: Ngawal – Camp under Kang La pass.
Day 09: Kang La Pass BC – Nar village.
Day 10: Nar Village– Gyaji Kang Base Camp.
Day 11-21: Climbing periods for Gyajikang 7038m.
Day 22: Base Camp Clean up and preparation.
Day 23: Base Camp – Daramsala.
Day 24: Daramsala – Dharapani.
Day 25: Dharapani – Jagat.
Day 26: Jagat – Ngadi.
Day 27: Ngadi – Bhulbhule and drive back to Kathmandu then transfers to Hotel.
Day 28: Kathmandu free.
Day 29: Kathmandu free.
Day 30: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1900 (if required by climber)

Service includes:

• All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
• 5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given Itinerary A.
• 6 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary B.
• Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
• Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
• Peak permit fee.
• Full board basis during the trekking.
• All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
• Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
• Base camp tents for members and staff.
• Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
• Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
• National Park Conservation Fee.
• Air Ticket: Pokhara/Humde with domestic airport tax and cargo fees.
• Visa extension.
• Satellite phone (Pay calls).
• Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
• Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Agency service charges.

Service does not include:

• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Airfare from / to your country.
• Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
• Hotel after 5 or, 6 nights stay in Kathmandu.
• Service above Base Camp.
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Climbing Guide (Sherpa).
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
• Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
• International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
• Tips and climbing bonus.
• Garbage deposit US $ 2000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.

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