Mt. Tukuche Peak Expeditions, Tukuche Peak Climbing, Tukuche Base camp, Tukuche Peak Summit

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Autumn Season                                                                           Spring Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 01, 2024                        Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 08, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 03, 2024        Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 10, 2024

Mt. Tukuche peak (6,920m.) is a one of the beautiful mountain among the Dhaulagiri Himalayas range located in Annapurna Region in front of Dhaulagiri 1st. It is at the northern side one of the wildest Hidden Valley and along with Kaligandaki River flows its bottom. The trekking route follows through Annapurna classic trek and divert from Marpha village to the West, Yak Kharka and path reach to Tukuche Base Camp. It takes about 4/5 days with acclimatization and preparation in the Base Camp to get the summit of this mountain via North East Ridge. First Tukuche ascent was 1969 by Swiss team and total 38 expeditions were tried to climb till 2007, there are 19 team got successes including 72 climbers. The latest successful expedition team was in autumn 2003 from France on North West Ridge.

A magnificent mountain views and valley will be seen during the trek and from Tukuche expedition. After ascent up to Tukuche peak you can see plenty of mountain ranges such as Annapurna Ranges, Tilicho peak, Mt. Nilgiri and also beautiful Thakali villages of Marpha, Tukuche Village and Jomsom Valley. The journey came to end at Jomsom and then fly back to Pokhara and evening flight to Kathmandu. This expedition is considered to be low risky but technical solo expedition. So, usually most of climber make their own way using only alpine style setting camp 1 and camp 2 (6,100m.) via North West ridge to get the summit of Tukuche Peak.

Advance Base Camp - 5,100m.
Camp 01 – 5,600m.
Camp 02 – 6,100m.

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 Jomsom

01 October Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
02 October Day 02: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
03 October Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (915m.) then transfer to Hotel.
04 October Day 04: Drive/Flight - Jomsom (2,700m.) Overnight at a Lodge.
05 October Day 05: Marpha Village/Jomsom – Yak Kharka (3,680m. - Aalubari)
06 October Day 06: Yak Kharka – Hidden Valley (5,000m.).
07 October Day 07: Hidden Valley – Tukuche peak Base Camp.
08 - 19 October Day 08 – 19: Climbing period for Mt. Tukuche Peak (6,920m.).
20 October Day 20: Clean up Base Camp and trek back to Yak Kharka.
21 October Day 21: Yak Kharka – Jomsom (2,713m.) then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
22 October Day 22: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight then transfer to Hotel.
23 October Day 23: Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight 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, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: B - Dhaulagiri BC

01 October Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 October Day 02: Free, Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
03 October Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
04 October Day 04: Drive to Darbang Village (1110m.) O/N at Tea house Lodge
05 October Day 05: Darbang - Sibang (1,780m.).
06 October Day 06: Sibang - Boghara (2,080m. - Bagar).
07 October Day 07: Boghara - Dobang (2,520m. - Dovan Kharka).
08 October Day 08: Dobang - Chartare (3,445m. - Chaur Bag Khola Camp).
09 October Day 09: Chartare - Japanese Base Camp (3,890m.).
10 October Day 10: Deposit Camp (3,940m.) Or, Japanese Base Camp - Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,748m.).
11 October Day 11: Japanese BC - French Pass (5,445m.) - Hidden Valley (5,140m.) Camp.
12 October Day 12: Hidden Valley - Tukuche Peak Base Camp.
13 October Day 13: Rest and preparation day.
14 -24 October Day 14 - 24: Climbing period of Mt. Tukuche Peak (6,920m.).
25 October Day 25: Clean BC - Yak Kharka (Aalubari) via Thapa/Dhampus Pass (5,244m.).
26 October Day 26: Yak Kharka - Marpha/Jomsom and transfer to Teahouse lodge
27 October Day 27: Fly or, drive back to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel.
28 October Day 28: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
29 October Day 29: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
30 October Day 30: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van, Toyota Hiace, Tourist Bus, Local Jeep or, Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at Hotel Thamel and 2 Night in Pokhara on Bed and Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
Domestic Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara for member or, drive by local transportation. (Itinerary A)
Domestic Air Ticket: Pokhara/Jomsom/Pokhara for member and Liaison officer. (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 and BC staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent (table, chairs - depend on size of group) 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. Tukuche Peak.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entrance fees.
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 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.
Hotel after 4 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
Emergency medical Oxygen at 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.
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

Expedition service does not include

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 and 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 to Pokhara 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
Dhaulagiri Himal
Height
6,920m. (22,703 ft.)
Latitude
28° 44′ 47″ N
Longitude
83° 33′ 30″ E
Trip Days
25, 30 Days
Normal Ascent Route
North West Ridge
First Ascent
1969 by Swiss team and by Hirosuke Kikuchi, Eiho Otani, Takao Yonemoto - Japanese team at April 30, 1970.
Easiest Route
1969 by Swiss team and by Hirosuke Kikuchi, Eiho Otani, Takao Yonemoto - Japanese team at April 30, 1970.
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
Pokhara - Beni Bazar - Marpha - Yak Kharka - Tukuche Base Camp - Thapa Pass - Jomsom - Pokhara