Gyaji Kang Expedition, Mt. Gyaji Kang Climb, Climb Gyaji Kang, International Gyaji Kang Expedition

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Spring Season                                                                                  Autumn Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 07, 2024                              Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 01, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 10, 2024              Expedition Fixed Departure Date: Oct. 04, 2024

Mt. Gyaji Kang Expedition is one of the most popular destinations that follow through the remote Tibetan settlements villages of Nar and Phu near to the border between Tibet and Nepal northern part of Manang district. This trail passes along the one of the most popular trekking destination of Annapurna circuit trekking route. 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.

For the approach of the Gyajikang base camp, there are several routes such as direct route from Kathmandu to Nar and Phu as well as Marshyangdi River from Besi Shahar. As being one of the most popular trekking adventure trekking trails it offers best opportunity to experience Tibetan settlements settlement off influenced culture, tradition, the most striking landscape of Manang Valley and an ancient remarkable monastery and an incredible massif Himalayan ranges. Apart from the odd researcher and climbing expeditions permitted to climb Mt. Gyajikang, Himlung, Ratna Chuli and Mt. Kang Guru.

Note:
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.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: Spring

07 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
08 April - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
09 April - Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
10 April - Day 04: Drive to Besi Shahar (823m.) then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
11 April - Day 05: Drive to Koto (2,713m.) then transfer to Tea house Lodge.
12 April - Day 06: Koto – Daramsala (3,560m.).
13 April - Day 07: Daramsala – Phu Gaon (4,030m.).
14 April - Day 08: Phu Gaon – Gyaji Kang Base camp (4,853m.).
15/24 April - Day 09/18: Climbing Period for Mt. Gyaji Kang (7,038m.).
25 April - Day 19: Base Camp Clean up and backpack.
26 April - Day 20: Trek back to Daramsala (1,943m.)
27 April - Day 21: Daramsala – Dharapani. (1,943m.)
28 April - Day 22: Dharapani –Besi Shahar then transfer to Hotel.
29 April - Day 23: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
30 April - Day 24: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
01 May - Day 25: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: Autumn

01 October - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
02 October - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
03 October - Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
04 October - Day 04: Drive to Besi Shahar (823m.) then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
05 October - Day 05: Drive to Koto (2,713m.) then transfer to Tea house Lodge.
06 October - Day 06: Koto – Daramsala (3,560m.).
07 October - Day 07: Daramsala – Phu Gaon (4,030m.).
08 October - Day 08: Phu Gaon – Gyaji Kang Base camp (4,853m.).
09/18 October - Day 09/18: Climbing Period for Mt. Gyaji Kang (7,038m.)
19 October - Day 19: Base Camp Clean up and backpack.
20 October - Day 20: Trek back to Daramsala. (1,943m.)
21 October - Day 21: Daramsala – Dharapani. (1,943m.)
22 October - Day 22: Dharapani –Besi Shahar then transfer to Hotel.
23 October - Day 23: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
24 October - Day 24: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
25 October - Day 25: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Toyota Hiace, Local Jeep or, Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed and Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Gyaji Kang.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entrance fees.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
1 Set of Cultural Treks Oxygen bottle, mask and regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not 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 and Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
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 and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

All land transportation by Car, Toyota Hiace, Local Jeep or Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed and Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Base Camp single sleeping tent, Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and Liaison officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Gyaji Kang.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fees.
1 High altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food & gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
1 Set of Cultural Treks Oxygen bottle, mask and regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Expedition service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
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 and commercial filming.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1900 for group sharing basis (if required by client)

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.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 7000m. = USD 500 and over 7000m. to summit= USD 400 = 900 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Peri Himal
Height
7,038m. - (230090 ft)
Latitude
28° 44′ 1″ N
Longitude
84° 22′ 0″ O
Trip Days
25 Days
Normal Ascent Route
Normal
First Ascent
by Toshisada Hasegawa, Yousuke Kokubo and Osamu Tanabe - Japanese team at October 07, 1994.
Easiest Route
Glacier/snow/ Ice Climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Minimum 2 Climber/Group Joining Basis/Private Group
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accommodation
Hotel Room/Single Tent/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Except lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Best Seasons
Spring/ Autumn/Winter
Caravan Route
Kathmandu - Besi Shahar - Koto - Gyajikang Base Camp - Besishahar - Kathmandu