Himlung Expedition

Detailed Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel

Welcome to the land of the Himalayas. One of the representatives from Nepal Vision Treks will be waiting for you at the Tribhuwan International Airport as planned earlier. You’ll be taken to the hotel where you will get some spare time to refresh yourself. After you get refreshed, we will meet again for the dinner. We, you and the team of Nepal Vision will go for dinner in one of the Nepalese restaurants. You’ll be shortly briefed about the trip.

Day 2: Preparation for the trip to Kathmandu

We will take an early breakfast and head toward the major sights of Kathmandu Valley. We will spend the day touring around the valley. The Valley is home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites. The beautiful Hindu Pilgrimage, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred places in the world. We will take a trip around the temple and move towards Boudhhanath Stupa, to explore the unique stupa in the valley. We will then move toward the Swayambhunath Temple, the monkey temple that offers a complete view of the Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (7 hours drive)

In the early morning, we take a drive to Besisahar. We drive in a private vehicle with our team. Exploring the sideways, and enjoying the view of the local villages and Trishuli River, we stop at multiple places till we reach Besisahar. We will first reach Pokhara and take another uphill drive from the beautiful town. In about 7 hour's drive from the valley, we will reach Besisahar for the overnight stay.

Day 4: Drive from Besisahar to Koto (2,675m /8,774 ft) (5-6 hours)

Besisahar is a beautiful town that is the gateway to the beautiful destination in the Annapurna region. After spending the day in Besisahar, we will move forward toward Koto. We start our trip with a drive from Besisahar. After driving for about 5-6 hours, we reach our home for the day at Koto. Koto is a small settlement with several houses. You can explore the surrounding in your spare time. Overnight at Koto. 

Day 5: Trek from Koto to Meta (3,560m / 11,678ft)(6-7 hours walk)

We will start our trek from the day. We will take a light breakfast and start our walk. We can walk at a firm pace as the trek for the day. We will head off to Meta taking the rugged and winding trail. The hike for the day will tram over the Soti khola that will thoroughly pass through the checkpoints for security reasons and permits. The long trek of about six to seven hours from the the confluence of Nar and Marshyangdi rivers will eventually lead us to Meta where we’ll stay at the lodge for the overnight.

Day 6: Trek from Meta to Kyang (3,740m/ 12,267ft) (6-7 hours walk)

On the sixth day of the trip, we will head forward from the seasonal settlement of Meta. The trek will offer us some amazing views of Lamjung Himal(5,587m) and Mt. Annapurna II(7,937m). The trail will eventually traverse around a steep hill towards a clearing of Junam Goth which will further take you to a steep ascend before descending towards the Murju Khola. We will cross the river. After a few hours of trek, we will make a steep walk across a section of the eroded moraine towards Kyang. We will set up camp overnight at Kyang 4,100m.

Day 7: Trek from Kyang to Phu (4,050m/ 13,284ft)(5-6 hours walk)

The trek from Kyang to Phu will take about five to six hours which begins with a steep climb through a very narrow gorge before descending the Murju Khola. Our trail will follow the riverbed for a while and then cross an antique wooden bridge to join the side of the trail. After here, the trail becomes steep moving through an abandoned village and a suspension bridge. We will then pass very old chortens and mani walls along the way. We will spend the overnight at the lodge in Phu Valley.

Day 8: Acclimatization day at Phu Village

We will start the morning with a warm breakfast, and prepare ourselves to take in the magnificent view of Himlung Himal. After spending some time exploring the Himalayas, we’ll leave the village and move forward to explore the Phu Valley. We’ll go on a short hike to adapt ourselves to the temperature at higher elevations. We’ll walk through the ancient village of Phu in the afternoon. We will then discover Samdu and Cholang monasteries. You can spend your time visiting other small monasteries and chortens in the village. Overnight.

Day 9: Trek from Phu to Himlung Base Camp(4,900m/16,076ft)(4-5 hours walk)

After taking a day off for acclimatization, we will move towards the Himlung Base Camp. We will get on the trail that leads to the Himlung base camp packing our bags and gears. The trek will then start taking a continuous ascent up the hill. We will pass through the deserted moraines before following the yak trails. The yak trails will then take us to the Kari Koblar base camp. Following the trail, we will reach a grassy slope before crossing the Pangir Glacier. We will pass through a relatively more challenging trail full of boulders. We’ll arrive at Himlung Base Camp after about four to five hours of trek. We will set up our tent to stay the night.

Day 10: Rest and Acclimatization at Himlung Base Camp

As the altitude is increasing, the chances of altitude sickness might get increased. Hence, we will have to take day acclimatization in higher altitude places to make our bodies familiar with the height. We will spend the day exploring the surrounding mountains, taking in the majestic views of the surrounding peaks, and exploring the Himalayas. If you want, you can also choose to go for a short hike around the place to explore the nearby areas. Overnight at the base camp. 

Day 11- 22: Climbing Period and return to the base camp
We will start our climbing day on the eleventh day of the trip. We will start our trek from the base camp to Camp I. We will thoroughly move forward towards Camp II and Camp III multiple days resting for the acclimatization. Our team will help you completely with the climbing. You’ll be provided with all the basic skills to use the equipment. We will successfully ascend the Himlung Himal with a professional team and guides. After completing the summit, we will return to the base camp with thousand of memories. 

Day 23: Rest day at the base camp

After our successful ascend, we will return to the base camp. We will take a rest day at the base camp to make sure we can take the climb down easily. We have to retrace back our steps after we have completely ascended the beautiful mountains. We will stay in the camp set at the base camp. We can rest the whole time or spend time exploring unexplored areas. Overnight at the tent.

Day 24: Trek back to Phu(4,050 m/ 13,284 ft)(3-4 hours walk)

We will move back to Phu after taking a day's rest at the base camp of the Himlung Himal. We will have an early breakfast and leave early from the base camp, descending the trail to the Phu Village. During the trek of the day, we will lose most of the elevation we gained from the previous day. The trek moves mostly downhill taking about 5 to 6 hours to finish the trek. We will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the beautiful towering mountains and lush green hills. Overnight at the Phu Village.

Day 25: Trek back from Phu to Meta (3,560 m/11,678 ft)(5-6 hours walk)

As the walkway from the base camp will be sloping downward, we must maintain balance and not let our bodies get too tired and too fast. The trek will be a lot easier than ever compared to the trek before days. We have to move step by step climbing down from Phu to the downward villages. We will be crossing a suspension bridge, follow a sequence and chortens. We pass Kyang, multiple moraines, and Murju Khola, and climb down the trail. After about 5-6 hours, we reach Meta for the overnight stay.

Day 26: Trek from Meta to Koto (2,675 m/ 8,774 ft)(5-6 hours walk)

We will be trekking down to Koto walking for about six hours on average. We have to follow a rough stony route that will take us from a steep land to the base of the valley passing through Singenge’s stone. We follow the path which will take us to a forest close to a suspension bridge over the Seti Khola. After crossing the bridge, we scale up further to the hills and pass the river for the second time. A little more miles away is the small village, Koto. We will stay in a lodge in Koto.

Day 27: Drive to Besi Sahar

Finally, after about a month, our walk comes to an end. Now, we will take our remaining trip back in a private vehicle. We will drive back to Besisahar leaving behind the beautiful Himlung Himal back of us. We’ll celebrate the successful excursion of Himlung Himal. Taking a short drive, we reach the roadways taking us along the Prithivi Highway. The route rewards us with the beauty of lush green forests, traditional Nepalese villages, and majestic landscapes. Overnight in one of the guest houses in Besisahar. 

Day 28: Drive from Besi Shar to Kathmandu(1,300 m/4,265 ft)

We move forward towards the capital city, Kathmandu. We take our breakfast and walk off from Besisahar. We will take the route through the hilly road taking the terrace farms, and forests full of pines. We can witness the shimmering Manaslu and Ganesh Himal from the jeep on the way back to Kathmandu if we are traveling in the Spring or Autumn season. We will drop you to the hotel where you can rest and freshen up. Overnight in Kathmandu.
 

Day 29: Leisure Day at Kathmandu

After taking a life-changing experience in the trails of Himlung, ripping through the wild forests and sloppy glaciers, we return to the crowded city. Here, you can treat yourself to pleasurable and recreational activities. You can also choose to explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites that were left unexplored last time. You can plan a trip to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, or Patan. You can also go shopping around the streets of Kathmandu. 

Day 30: Departure back to the homeland

Finally, our beautiful Himlung Expedition comes to an end. On the final day of the Expedition, our representative will drive you back to the airport to catch your flight back home. You’ll be checked multiple times to help you with your further procedure. You Hope we meet again for amazing adventures together.