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Saribung Expeditions

Spring/Autumn

Fixed Departure: April 05, 2013 – September 10, 2013

Damodar Himal
Height: 6387m.
Latitude: 27° 51′ 42″
Longitude: 86° 51′ 50″
Trip Duration: 27 Days
Normal Ascent Route: Normal route
Grade: Mountaineering
Group required: Minimum 2 person, Max. 16 person.
Caravan Route: Kathmandu–Pokhara–Jomsom- Mustang-Phu Village- Saribung BC

Mt. Saribung Peak 6387m. lies in the isolated in Damodar Himal as well as near Damodar Kunda and closed to border of Tibet and Nepal. Saribung Peak climbing is Ideal Mountain for those who wish to get off the beaten track of Lo-Manthang which is recently introduced. Till date, only a few of climbers have reached to the summit of this Peak. This peak is a technical climbing though considered to be a challenging expedition due to altitude variation and remoteness of the area. Stretched dry rugged terrain and glacier travel mode for the most part with at the most a couple of sections of fixed line requiring the use of a jumar and other climbing gears.

Upper Mustang Trek with Saribung Peak Climbing The route initially follows the Upper Mustang Trek to Lo-Manthang and Lury Gompa before heading off into the wilds of Namta Khola Valley. After ascending the peak summit, we trek to Phu Valley in Manang district at Besi Shahar and drive back to Kathmandu.

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.

Peak Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day Kathmandu city tour. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Fly or, drive Kathmandu - Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Fly Pokhara - Jomsom, then trek to Kagbeni (2720m.) O/N Lodge/Camp
Day 05: Trek Kagbeni - Chele (3050m.) O/N Camp (Enter restricted Area)
Day 06: Trek Chele - Geling (3540m.)
Day 07: Trek Geling – Tsarang (3560m.)
Day 08: Trek Tsarang – Lo Manthang (3750m.)
Day 09: Exploration day at Lo-Manthang
Day 10: Trek Lo-Manthang – Dhi Gaon (3360m.)
Day 11: Trek Dhi Gaon - Lori Gompa.
Day 12: Trek Lori Gompa - Ghuma Tanthi.
Day 13: Trek Ghuma Tanthi - Namta Khola.
Day 14: Trek Namta Khola - Saribung Base Camp (5240m.)
Day 15: Rest day at Saribung Base Camp.
Day 16: Trek Base Camp - Saribung Pass.
Day 17: Climb to the summit of Saribung Peak 6387m. back to BC.
Day 18: Trek Base Camp - Nogaru.
Day 19: Trek Nogaru – Phu Village.
Day 20: Rest day at Phu village.
Day 21: Trek Meta – Koto. (Exit restricted Area)
Day 22: Trek Koto – Dharapani.
Day 23: Trek Dharapani – Bhulbhule.
Day 24: Drive Bhulbhule to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 25: Spare days for flight delay/cancellation to Jomsom. This days can be used for optional sightseeing/shopping in Kathmandu.
Day 26: Farewell dinner with Nepalese culture programs. O/N at Hotel.
Day 27: Last minute transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Total Cost: USD 3600 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.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a extra high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 900 USD. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc…

Service Includes:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
Completely camping trekking with full board i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Twin sharing tented accommodation and camping equipments and Kitchen equipments
Mattress, Toilet tent, shower, Dinning tent, dining tables, chairs etc.
Annapurna Conservation Area project (ACAP) entrance fees
Special permit of Mustang and Nar-Phu
All necessary private transportations
Airport pick up/drops on private transport
First aid kits box.
All government taxes and official charges.
Full day Kathmandu valley Guided city tour
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
1 Night hotel in Pokhara with bed & breakfast
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Domestic Airfare & tax.
Guide, Assistant Guide, Cook, assistant cook & Porters
Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese crews.

Service doesn't Include:

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp, Climbing Guide.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator-Poisk Oxygen System (available on requst).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment & commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses.