Thapa Peak Expeditions, Thapa Peak Climbing Itinerary, Thapa Peak Climbing Information, Thapa Peak BC, Thapa-Dhampus Peak Summit

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Autumn Season                                                                            Spring Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 03, 2025                         Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 08, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 05, 2025         Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 10, 2025

Thapa Peak well known as Dhambus Peak is situated in the Dhaulagiri region the northern side of the wildest valley of Nepal (hidden valley) and along with Kaligandaki River. It is an interesting peak for climbers in the North-East of the big Dhaulagiri massif. It is an easy trekking peak to ascent for climbers. Thapa Peak Climbing is one of the most challenging and adventurous peak climbing as route is extremely wild and remote and its require trekking experience and physical fitness. It is first ascent by Kurt Diemberger on April 22, 1960. This trek takes us across the kali Gandaki River and then north into the heart of the massif; from the base camp we come to the high point of trek, the traverse of French Pass (5,240m.), the hidden Valley and Dhampus Pass (5,182m.), a high level route which brings us back to the upper Kali Gandaki Valley via Batase Danda (windy Hill) to Marpha Village or Jomsom Bazar. From here we, either we can drive back to Pokhara or by fly.

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 - Autumn

03 October Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 October Day 02: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
05 October Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (915m.) then transfer to Hotel.
06 October Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2,700m.) Overnight at a Lodge.
07 October Day 05: Jomsom - Yak Kharka (3,900m.) Tented Camp
08 October Day 06: Trek to the Hidden Valley Base Camp (4,515m.)
09 October Day 07: Set up camp and acclimatization at Thapa Peak Base Camp
10 October Day 08: Preparation for climbing.
11 October Day 09: Thapa Peak Climbing Preparation.
12 - 13 October Day 10-11: Climbing period of Thapa Peak (6,012m.) Summit and descent to BC.
14 October Day 12: Clean up Base Camp and trek back to Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping
15 October Day 13: Reserve Day. Camping
16 October Day 14: Yak Kharka – Jomsom Bazar. O/N at Hotel.
17 October Day 15: Fly to Pokhara and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
18 October Day 16: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
19 October Day 17: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: B via French Pass - Autumn

03 October Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 October Day 02: Free Day, Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
05 October Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
06 October Day 04: Drive to Beni Bazar (820m.) and Darbang Bazar (1,113m.) O/N at Lodge.
07 October Day 05: Darbang Bazar – Dharapani (1180m.). O/N at Lodge.
08 October Day 06: Dharapani – Muri Village (1,850m.) O/N at Lodge.
09 October Day 07: Muri Village – Bagar (2,520m.). O/N at Lodge.
10 October Day 08: Bagar – Dovan (2,520m.) O/N at Lodge.
11 October Day 09: Dovan – Italian Base Camp (3,660m.). O/N at Camping.
12 October Day 10: Italian Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,700m.) Camping
13 October Day 11: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – Thapa Peak Base Camp. Camping.
14 October Day 12: Thapa Peak Climbing Preparation. Camping
15 -18 October Day 13-16: Climbing period of Thapa Peak (6,012m.) Summit and descent to BC.
19 October Day 17: Clean up Base Camp and trek back to Yak Kharka (3,680m.) Camping
20 October Day 18: Yak Kharka – Jomsom Bazar (2700m.). O/N at Hotel.
21 October Day 19: Fly to Pokhara and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
22 October Day 20: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
23 October Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu and 1 Night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
Domestic Air Ticket: Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu for member. Itinerary A
Domestic Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu for member. Itinerary B
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.
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 cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook and kitchen boys.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Thapa Peak (Dhampus)
National Park entrance fee (ACAP).
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 15 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
1 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
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.
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 4 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 bonuses.

Expedition service up to Summit

Expedition service does not include

Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1000 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 Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 6000m. = USD 300 and over 6000m. to summit= USD 100 = 400 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Mukut Himal
Height
6,012m. - (19,724 ft.)
Latitude
28°47'53" N
Longitude
83°36'31" E
Trip Days
17, 21 Days
Normal Ascent Route
Normal
First Ascent
Kurt Diemberger on April 22, 1960.
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 - Pokhara - Beni Bazar - Marpha - Yak Kharka - Thapa Peak Base Camp - Marpha - Pokhara - Kathmandu