Mt. Gyajikhang Expedition (7038 m.)
 

Mt. Gyajing Kang lies in Nar Phu Valley a part of Manang District. The most direct route from Kathmandu to Nar and Phu as well as Gyajing Kang Base Camp is along the Marshyangdi Rive from Besi Shahar. Travelers trek through the Himalayan foothills and round the eastern end of the Annapurna region before they arrive at Qupar, a police check post half and hour before Chame, Manang's administrative center of Manang district. From here a long and steep trail winds up to Nar and Phu whose villagers, laden with goods purchased in Chame and even lower down in Besi Shahar, the end of the road head leading to Manang, often camp at Dharmashala, a rudimentary wooden hut built by the people from the two villages.

Our main destination is to reach the Mt. Gyajing Kang towards, above the tree line on the upper limits of cultivation, in the very north of Manang district. It takes five hours reaching the pass that links Nar with Manang and three other Bhotia villages in the Nyershang down valley. Also we can fly to into Hongde airport either from Kathmandu by charter flight or from Pokhara.

At the present time, Nar Phu the population about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet, the people of Nar and Phu valley were least affected by this change. The tortuous path leading from the valley into Tibet had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood and so on.

As per recent decision by the government of Nepal to open up Nar and Phu to tourists has evoked little enthusiasm among the villagers, whose pastoral lifestyle continues. Apart from the odd researcher and climbing expeditions permitted to climb Mt. Himlung, Ratna Chuli, Mt. Kang Guru and Gyajing Kang, few foreigners has visited the area and tourism infrastructure is almost non-existent.

Expedition Itinerary: A
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 24 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Besi Shahar then transfer to Teahouse/Tented Camp.
Day 05: Besisahar – Ngadi. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 06: Ngadi – Jagat. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 07: Jagat – Dharapani. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 08: Dharapani – Koto. Tented Camp
Day 09: Koto – Daramsala. Tented Camp
Day 10: Daramsala – Phu Khola. Tented Camp
Day 11: Phu Khola – Gyajinkhan Base camp. Tented Camp
Day 12-22: Climbing Period of Gyajikang. Tented Camp
Day 23: Preparation day to back to Kathmandu. Tented Camp
Day 24: Base Camp – Daramsala. Tented Camp
Day 25: Daramsala – Dharapani. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 26: Dharapani – Jagat. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 27: Jagat – Ngadi. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 28: Ngadi – Besisahar and drive to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 29: Kathmandu free.
Day 30: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Entry: Pokhara, Exit: Besi Shahar
Expedition Itinerary: B
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
23 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara, 22 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Pokhara by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel Lake View Resort.
Day 05: Pokhara – Manang (Humde) flight and overnight at Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 06: Humde rest for acclimatization. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 07: Humday – Ngawal village. Tented Camp
Day 08: Ngawal – Camp under Kang La pass. Tented Camp
Day 09: Kang La Pass BC – Nar village. Tented Camp
Day 10: Nar Village– Gyaji Kang Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 11-21 Climbing period. Tented Camp
Day 22: Preparation day for return to Kathmandu
Day 23: Base Camp – Daramsala. Tented Camp
Day 24: Daramsala – Dharapani. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 25: Dharapani – Jagat. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 26: Jagat – Ngadi. Teahouse or Tented Camp
Day 27: Ngadi – Besisahar and drive to Kathmandu then transfers to Hotel.
Day 28: Kathmandu free.
Day 29: Kathmandu free or shopping.
Day 30: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1500 (if required by climber)

Tea-house Lodge & Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang. (Itinerary – A)
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, 1 Night in Pokhara with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• 3 Meals; B/L/D and accommodation during the treks at best available Teahouses Lodge till Base Camp and back.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil while in Base Camp as well as provide hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Kang Guru Expedition, special trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Besi Shahar from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Air Ticket: Pokhara – Humde Manang with airport tax and cargo fees.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Fully Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang. (Itinerary – A)
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, 1 Night in Pokhara with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil as well as provide hot hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D during the trip till Base Camp.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Kang Guru Expedition, special trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Besi Shahar from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Air Ticket: Pokhara – Humde Manang with airport tax and cargo fees.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Cover:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees (Can be obtained at the airport on upon arrival).
• International airport departure tax.
• Personal local transportation in Kathmandu except above mentioned programs.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• High altitude food, fuel Gas & stove above base camp.
• Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• All Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Air Ticket: Kathmandu /Pokhara with airport tax and cargo fees. (Itinerary – B)
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
• Personal nature expenses.
• Oxygen, Mask & regulator.
• Climbing Sherpa.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road. Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
• Walkie-Talkie. permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit,
• Extra Porter or Yak: Per Porter US $ 10 and US $ 14 per Yak's will be charged if luggage is over 40 KG.
• Summit bonus US $ 500 for climbing guide (Sherpa). (if required by climbers)
• Tips for Nepalese crews, etc.

Note: Garbage Deposit: US $ 2000 (sharing with all total of the expedition climbers) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the climbers don’t take back their garbage to BC.

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