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Gurla Mandata Expedition - Zhangmu

Autumn 2012
Entry/Exit: Zhangmu
Fixed Departure: 07 September 2012

Mt. Gurla Mandata Expedition, Tibet Mt. Gurla Mandata (Namo Nyani) is the neighboring mountain, which is situated very close by the sacred called the mountain Kailash. It lies in the western side’s Himalayan ranges lying in the Burang part of Tibet. The local people call it the Namo Nani means the "Fairy's Peak" and it is made of with six ridges. The west ridge is like the Fan shaped and East Ridge is with very much steeper cliffs. Towards its North the holy lake Manasarovar and Langatse are situated. Gurla Mandata's base camp is situated on the on the glacier at 5600 meter. Gurla Mandata (Namo Nyani) Mountain was first climbed by Sino-Japanese expedition in 1985. After that only 5 ascent up there have been made till to date to this mountain. Presently according to the recent data, a French expedition team has climbed this mountain.

The way to the ascent goes via Zalonpa glacier from the Northern slope. From the top of the Gurla Mandata, you can see the beautiful sparkling lakes Manasarover and Rakchays (Demond lake); and then the mountain Kailash peak can be seen along with this on its background. The ascent can be started from the Zalunpa glacier.

The famous mount Kailash peak and Manasarovar Lake are on the way to this Gurla Mandata Expedition trip and mostly the Indian Hindu visitors are found thronging to visit these holy places as pilgrimage in a huge number.

Climbing Sherpa for Himalayan:

Mt. Gurla Mandata Expedition We facilitate highly professional, expert well trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for expeditions. Many climbers avoid Sherpa guides for the climbing, so because of this, they have been found to facing many hindrances on their way. If you take Sherpas along with you on the expedition, they are very useful in your each and every step of support, which makes your climbing easier to restore your strained energy; and it gives you vigorous strength for your next day’s climbing. Most of the groups, who have gone with the Sherpa guides on the expedition, is found to be succeeded as per our past experiences. So we suggest you to operate your expeditions along with the Sherpa guides.

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Expedition Itinerary:

Sep 04 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer Ho Hotel.
Sep 05 Day 02: Stay in Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure.
Sep 06 Day 03: Preparation for expedition & trip briefing.
Sep 07 Day 04: Drive to Kodari, & transfer Zhangmu 2350m. O/N Hotel.
Sep 08 Day 05: Drive Zhangmu to Nyalam (3750m). Hotel.
Sep 09 Day 06: Nyalam, rest day and acclimatization. Hotel.
Sep 10 Day 07: Drive and Trek to Lake Paiko Tso. Hotel.
Sep 11 Day 08: Drive Lake Paiko Tso – Saga. Hotel.
Sep 12 Day 09: Drive Saga – Pariyang. Hotel.
Sep 13 Day 10: Drive Pariyang – Darchen. Hotel.
Sep 14 Day 11: Trek to Dhiraphuk Gompa. Tented Camp.
Sep 15 Day 12: Trek over Drolma Pass to Zutulphuk. Tented Camp.
Sep 16 Day 13: Trek to Darche and drive to Mansarovar. Tented Camp.
Sep 17 Day 14: Drive to Gurla Mandata Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Sep 18 - Oct 05 Day 15-32: Climbing Period of Gurla Mandata 7728m.
Oct 06 Day 33: Cleaning up Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Oct 07 Day 34: Drive Chinese Base Camp – Pariyang. Tented Camp.
Oct 08 Day 35: Drive Pariyang – Saga. Tented Camp.
Oct 09 Day 36: Drive Saga – Paiko Tso. Tented Camp.
Oct 10 Day 37: Drive Paiko Tso – Nyalam. Hotel.
Oct 11 Day 38: Drive to Zhangmu, back to Kathmandu, O/N Hotel.
Oct 12 Day 38: Free day in Kathmandu.
Oct 13 Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis; (minimum 4 person in group)
Expedition cost up to Advance Base Camp: USD 6,900 Per Person.
High Altitude Sherpa: USD 3,900 (If required)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Expedition Cost Includes:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Land Cruiser & Mini Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel for 5 nights (BB plan).
Tibet visa fee.
Road permit and travel permit.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Gurla Mandata.
Transportation as per itinerary.
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Equipment allowances & daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer & interpreter.
Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC & ABC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC & back.
2 Expedition duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light & charging.
Emergency Oxygen Mask & regulator at advance base camp (for medical use).
Garbage deposit fee.
Medical Kit Box for crew’s & simple medical service for members till ABC.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
All Drinks except tea and coffee.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Tents above advance base camp.
High altitude food and fuel above base camp.
Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator-Poisk Oxygen System (available on requst).
Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for personal SAT phone, Walkie-Talkie communication equipment & commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.

Expedition cost up to Summit: USD 11,999 Per Person.

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Expedition Cost Includes:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Land Cruiser & Mini Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotels for 5 nights (BB plan).
Tibet visa fee.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Gurla Mandata..
Road permit and travel permit.
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
1 Climbing Sherpa per climbing member.
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Transportation as per itinerary.
All common climbing equipments such as fixed ropes, main ropes, snow bars, ice screws, pitons etc.
High altitude tents.
High altitude food and fuel.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Equipment allowances & daily salary of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer & interpreter.
Insurance of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer & interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC & ABC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC & back.
2 Expedition duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light & charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use).
Medical Kit Box for crew’s and simple medical service for members till ABC.
Garbage deposit fee.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator-Poisk Oxygen System (available on requst).
Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for personal SAT phone, Walkie-Talkie communication equipment & commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.