Mt. Thamserku (6,608m.) Expedition

Spring/Autumn
Entry/Exit: Lukla
Fixed Departure: April 10, 2009 – Oct. 09, 2009

Mt. Thamserku is a magnificent extreme expedition mountain. It is rated as difficult and Technical Mountain for climbing but most people like to explore it to face the challenge of nature.  The Snow Saddle - is another beautiful mountain which rises majestically to a saddle shaped summit from Khumbu and Hinku valley and sits next to another prominent mountain Kangtega to the south. Thamserku's best view is from above Phortse, but most impressive from Minmo Valley is nearly never entered by trekkers or climbers.

Expedition Itinerary:

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
29 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 28 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Preparation for Expedition & briefing in Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2640m) & Overnight.
Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3440m).
Day 06: Namche rest acclimatization.
Day 07: Namche – Phuguthanga.
Day 08: Phuguthanga – Thamserku Base Camp.
Day 09-28: Climbing Period for Thamserku 6,608m.
Day 29: Clean up Base camp – Namche Bazaar.
Day 30: Namche Bazaar – Phakding.
Day 31: Phakding – Lukla and transfer to Tea-house Lodge.
Day 32: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfers to Hotel.
Day 33: Kathmandu free.
Day 34: Kathmandu free.
Day 35: 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.
• 6 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary.
• 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.
• Airfare: KTM / Lukla / Kathmandu with airport tax & cargo fees.
• Visa extension.
• National Park Conservation Fee.
• 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 6 nights stay in Kathmandu.
• Service above Base Camp.
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
• Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
• Climbing Guide (Sherpa).
• 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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