Duration
29 Days
DIFFICULTY
Hard
GROUP SIZE
1-12
MAX. ALTITUDE
6012m
Overview
Thapa Peak Climbing is one of the most challenging and adventurous peak climbings.The route is extremely wild and remote. It needs very good trekking experience and physical fitness. In low altitude, there are villages and valleys. The trek route passes through dense forest of rhododendron, oak, deciduous trees and juniper. The trek trail crosses Myagdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French Pass to Hidden Snowy Valley and after Thapa or Dhampus Pass towards Jomsom and Muktinath. The Kaligandaki River, one of the dippest (Gorge) river in the world, seperates the range of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Itinerary
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Day 1 :
Pick up from the air port and drop to hotel
Pick up from the air port and drop to hotel
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Day 2 :
Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and briefing about trek and basic preparation
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Day 3 :
Drive to Beni
Drive to Beni
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Day 4 :
Trek to Babiyachour 3 to 4 hrs
Trek to Babiyachour 3 to 4 hrs
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Day 5 :
Trke from Babiyachour to Dharapani 5 to 6hrs
Trke from Babiyachour to Dharapani 5 to 6hrs
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Day 6 :
Trek to Mudi 5 to 6hrs
Trek to Mudi 5 to 6hrs
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Day 7 :
Trek to Boghara 4 to 5hrs
Trek to Boghara 4 to 5hrs
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Day 8 :
Trek to Dolang 5 to 6hrs
Trek to Dolang 5 to 6hrs
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Day 9 :
Trek to Pine Forest 5 to 6hrs
Trek to Pine Forest 5 to 6hrs
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Day 10 :
Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,200m) 7 to 8hrs
Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,200m) 7 to 8hrs
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Day 11 :
Acclimatization day at Italian Base Camp - local excursion 2 to 4hrs
Acclimatization day at Italian Base Camp – local excursion 2 to 4hrs
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Day 12 :
Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700m), 7-8hrs
Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4700m), 7-8hrs
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Day 13 :
Trek to French Pass (5,360m) and Hidden Valley (4,900m) 5 to 6hrs
Trek to French Pass (5,360m) and Hidden Valley (4,900m) 5 to 6hrs
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Day 14 :
Rest and Acclimatization Day at Hidden Valley 6 to 7hrs
Rest and Acclimatization Day at Hidden Valley 6 to 7hrs
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Day 15 :
Trek to Thapa Pass (5,250m) and Yak Kharka (3,000m) 6 to 7hrs
Trek to Thapa Pass (5,250m) and Yak Kharka (3,000m) 6 to 7hrs
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Day 16 :
Trek to Thapa Peak Base Camp
Trek to Thapa Peak Base Camp
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Day 17 :
Rest for acclimatization
Rest for acclimatization
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Day 18 :
Trek to High Camp of Peak
Trek to High Camp of Peak
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Day 19 :
One extra day (In case of bad weather)
One extra day (In case of bad weather)
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Day 20 :
Summit of Thapa Peak 6,012m and back to Base Camp
Summit of Thapa Peak 6,012m and back to Base Camp
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Day 21 :
Trek back to Yak Khark
Trek back to Yak Khark
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Day 22 :
Trek to Tukuche (2,800m) 4 to 5hrs
Trek to Tukuche (2,800m) 4 to 5hrs
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Day 23 :
Trek to Ghasa (2,120m) 6 to 7hrs
Trek to Ghasa (2,120m) 6 to 7hrs
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Day 24 :
Trek to Tatopani (1,220m) 5 to 6hrs
Trek to Tatopani (1,220m) 5 to 6hrs
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Day 25 :
Trek to Ghorepani
Trek to Ghorepani
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Day 26 :
Trek down to Pokhara
Trek down to Pokhara
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Day 27 :
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu
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Day 28 :
Rest, sightseeing or shopping in Kathmandu.Farewell dinner
Rest, sightseeing or shopping in Kathmandu.Farewell dinner
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Day 29 :
Drive to airport and fly back to selected destination
Drive to airport and fly back to selected destination
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Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop transport as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation and three meals per day in Kathmandu and during the trekking
- Trekking guide and porters (Cook and sardar in the case of camping trek)
- National parks’ fees and government royalties
- Domestic air ticket and airport tax for tourists and guides as mentioned in the itinerary
- Insurance of our trekking staff members
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley or other parts of Nepal as mentioned in the itinerary
Cost Excludes
- International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
- All kinds of drink during trekking and travel stay with us
- Travel insurance and cost of medical services of tourists
- All kinds of cloth and personal trekking equipment
- Other personal expenses and tips
- Charted helicopter, plane and other transports in case of emergency
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Gear List
- Backpack (50 liters) with outside pockets to keep smaller items
- Trekking boots, well broken in and waterproofed. Gaiters to keep snow out of boots
- Woolen sweaters and down jacket, gloves, wind proof outer garments, pants jacket, skirts, T-shirts, shirts, baggy pants and underwear
- Several pairs of woolen and few pairs of nylon socks. A pair of sandals
- Sleeping bag adequate for temperatures encountered
- Hat with wide brim and sun lotion cream
- One liter water bottle and some food for contingencies
- Repair and medical kit
- Head lamp with spare lithium batteries and bulbs
- Handkerchief and toiletries
- Verified phone number of your Embassy, consulate ,trekking agency and private phone number of your director
- Pen, pencils and letterhead to write an emergency message
- Pocket knife with opener and scissors
- Sunglasses with spare eyeglasses or contact lenses if you wear them
- Umbrella and rain coat
- Camera
SUPPORT
Important Information Before Your Trip to Nepal
Payment: Down payment: 15% of total payment is required to confirm the reservation.
Payment of the Balance: Rest amount can be paid in our office after your arrival.
Arrival Point: You will be met at the Kathmandu international airport. Our office representative will be waiting for you holding play card of the Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition. In case of your change plan, please let us inform.
Booking Air Ticket: If you don’t have regular travel agent, please visit makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com. They offer you very good price.
Room System: Normally we have two people in a room. Twin bed or single bed depends on the choice of guests and budget. If tourists want single room, s/he should pay single supplementary.
Trekking Leading Person: Our trekking guide will lead the whole trip with his/her helpers and porters.
Currencies: USD, AUD, EURO are major acceptable currencies in Nepal and visa and credit cards also accepted. There is ATM facility in city area.
Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness will start from 3000 meter height. Trekkers should immediately inform trekking guide if faced any problems.
Drinking Water: We can get mineral water and boiled water in city area and in some trekking places. We use water purification tablet or liquid in some remote trekking sites.
Laundry Facility: Laundry facility are available in city area but not during the trekking.
Visa: You can get arrival visa at Kathmandu airport that cost 25 USD for 15 days and 40 USD for 30 days. Please bring 2 passport size photos. You can get your visa from the closest Nepali embassy.
Orientation Program: Before starting trekking, trekkers are provided with an orientation by our office representative or trekking guide about the necessary trekking information.
Group Size: There will be maximum 12 persons in one group.
Accommodation: You will stay in a nice tourist standard hotel/resort in city areas. Normal hotels or tents are available during the trekking.
Foods: We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tourists can get continental food both in city and trekking places. Food during the trekking might not meet the standard of your country.
View of Mount Everest: Trekkers to Everest region will of course see the Mount Everest. For trekkers visiting other regions where they cannot view Mount Everest, there are daily mountain flights which approach close to Mount Everest.
Travel Insurance: It is compulsory to have travel insurance.
Personal Expenses: It depends on your spending interest and shopping. There are some expensive handmade carpets, Thanka paintings, jewelries and handicrafts to purchase in Nepal.
Luggage: We take only about 10kg per person in trekking. Your excess baggage will be stored in a hotel.
Tips: Tips are highly accepted and appreciated.
Rules and Regulation
Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition accepts your reservation under the following rules and regulations.
1. If the balance payment is not paid before your departure for trekking, the booking will be cancelled without any refund.
2. If there is war or the situation of the country is out of control and the country faces emergency situation before your arrival to Nepal, we inform you not to come Nepal and refund your payment. But in case of any emergency situation or war after your arrival or during the trekking, we will not refund your money. But we will try our best to make your trip successful and pleasant. In such situation, we may need to change the trip plan and itinerary.
3. In case of increase in government royalty and other costs such as the national park fee, you have to pay extra money.
4. If you commit any illegal act or disturbance for the safety and welfare of the group, our leader or guide can ask to leave the group without any right to refund.
5. If you have any complain with regards to trekking and tour please inform our tour leader or company. All kinds of valid complain are welcomed and processed with necessary actions.
6.You are responsible to ensure that all travel documents are with you during the entire trip.
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