Mukot Himal Expedition, Mukot Himal Climbing, Mukot Peak Expedition, Mukot Himal Itinerary, Mukot Himal Information

Trip Overview

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

Mukot Himal stand at height of 6,087m. which is most interesting peak climbing opportunity situated in a remote region of Dolpo in western part of Nepal. Mukot Himal climbing is an opportunity to trek in remote and rugged Dolpo region combined with trekking and climbing. At the beginning of peak climbing we trek around Dolpo crossing the high passes which will acclimatize and make familiar with altitude. Mukot Himal known as Mukot Peak is an iconic peak navigated in Dhaulagiri range of western Nepal. The itinerary has been refined since that first trip giving the optimum acclimatisation and time spent in this fascinating region of Dolpo. This is a rare opportunity to make an early ascent of a 6000 metre summit in the Nepal Himalaya, combined with a simply superb trek across the passes to the north of Dhaulagiri massive range.

This trekking and climbing holiday starts with a flight into the mountains to Juphal where we begin a spectacular trek through the Tarap and Barbung Valleys, north of Dhaulagiri, to Mukot, one of the most remote villages in the region. After a programme of acclimatisation and skills training, our aim is to make an ascent of Mukot Peak (6,087m.), a challenging but technically straightforward climb to a spectacular viewpoint for nearby Dhaulagiri and its array of satellite peaks. Following the climb, we will then complete a spectacular crossing of the high country to the north of Dhaulagriri over the rarely used Mu- La pass (5,716m.). Following the successful first ascent of Mukot in 2015 by KE, Ade Summers, one of our most experienced leaders, declared this traverse to be one of his top five all time treks! This is a remarkable opportunity to get off the beaten track in Nepal, to climb to a summit that has had only two ascents and to enjoy one of the best treks in the world.

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: A via Marpha - Spring

01 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.) meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
02 April - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
03 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 April Day 04: Fly to Nepalgunj then transfer to Hotel. O/N at Hotel.
05 April - Day 05: Fly to Juphal (2,502m.), start trek beside the Bheri River to Dunai (2,128m.).
06 April - Day 06: Trek beside the Bheri and Barbung rivers to Tarakot (2,560m.).
07 April - Day 07: Trek to Masi Khola (2,895m.).
08 April - Day 08: Trek beside the Barbung Khola (stream) to Kakkot Gaon (3,285m.).
09 April - Day 09: Trek beside the Barbung Khola to Gharegoan Gaon (3,800m.).
10 April - Day 10: Trek to Terang Gaon (3,550m.).
11 April - Day 11: Trek beside the Mukot river and a final climb to Mukot Village (4,022m.).
12 April - Day 12: Trek up to the Yak grazing area of 'Neni Goth' (4,530m.).
13 April - Day 13: Trek to Mukot Peak Base Camp (5,180m.).
14 April - Day 14: Acclimatisation day. Skills practice.
15 April - Day 15: Second acclimatisation or contingency day.
16 April - Day 16: Climbing to Mukot Himal (6,087m.) and descend to base camp.
17 April - Day 17: Contingency day.
18 April - Day 18: Trek to camp near Mula Tal (5,336m.) behind Dhauligiri.
19 April - Day 19: Trek across Mu La Pass (5,716m.) and descend to Yak Kharka (5,489m.).
20 April - Day 20: Trek across the Sangda La (5,515m.) to Gowa Phedi (5,245m.).
21 April - Day 21: Trek to Santa Kharka (4,250m.).
22 April - Day 22: Trek to Kagbeni (2,810m.) and drive to Jomsom Bazar(2,750m.).
23 April - Day 23: Fly to Pokhara (915m.) and transfer to Hotel.
24 April - Day 24: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Evening Farewell Dinner.
25 April - Day 25: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: Autumn

01 October - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.) meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
02 October - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
03 October - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 October - Day 04: Fly to Nepalgunj then transfer to Hotel. O/N at Hotel.
05 October - Day 05: Fly to Juphal (2,502m.), start trek beside the Bheri River to Dunai (2,128m.).
06 October - Day 06: Trek beside the Bheri and Barbung rivers to Tarakot (2,560m.).
07 October - Day 07: Trek to Masi Khola (2,895m.).
08 October - Day 08: Trek beside the Barbung Khola (stream) to Kakkot Gaon (3,285m.).
09 October - Day 09: Trek beside the Barbung Khola to Gharegoan Gaon (3,800m.).
10 October - Day 10: Trek to Terang Gaon (3,550m.).
11 October - Day 11: Trek beside the Mukot river and a final climb to Mukot Village (4,022m.).
12 October - Day 12: Trek up to the Yak grazing area of 'Neni Goth' (4,530m.).
13 October - Day 13: Trek to Mukot Peak Base Camp (5,180m.).
14 October - Day 14: Acclimatisation day. Skills practice.
15 October - Day 15: Second acclimatisation or contingency day.
16 October - Day 16: Climbing to Mukot Himal (6,087m.) and descend to base camp.
17 October - Day 17: Contingency day.
18 October - Day 18: Trek to camp near Mula Tal (5,336m.) behind Dhauligiri.
19 October - Day 19: Trek across Mu La Pass (5,716m.) and descend to Yak Kharka (5,489m.).
20 October - Day 20: Trek across the Sangda La (5,515m.) to Gowa Phedi (5,245m.).
21 October - Day 21: Trek to Santa Kharka (4,250m.).
22 October - Day 22: Trek to Kagbeni (2,810m.) and drive to Jomsom Bazar(2,750m.).
23 October - Day 23: Fly to Pokhara (915m.) and transfer to Hotel.
24 October - Day 24: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Evening Farewell Dinner.
25 October - Day 25: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van, Toyota Hiace, Local Jeep or ,Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel, 1 Night at Nepalgunj at Hotel and 1 night at Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast basis.
Schedule flight Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Juphal/Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
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, BC 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. Mukot Himal.
Shey Phoksundo National Park entrance fee.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 20 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrelfor 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 Piosk Oxygen bottle with 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.

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.
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 bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

Expedition service does not include

Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1800 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, flight from Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 6000m. = USD 500 and over 6000m. to summit= USD 200 = 700 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Mukot Himal, Langru
Height
6087m.- (19970 Ft.)
Latitude
28° 49'01" N
Longitude
83° 28'56" E
Trip Days
25 Days
Normal Ascent Route
Normal
First Ascent
by Alfons J. Driessen and Michiel van Mourik Broekman on September 22, 1967.
Easiest Route
Rock/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 - Nepalgunj - Juphal - Mukot Himal Base Camp - Sangda Pass - Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu