Himlung Himal Overview

Peak ID

HMLH

Status

Opened

Elevation

7126 M / 23379 FT

Latitude

28º 46' 18"

Longitude

84º 25' 29"

History

1st ascent on

Oct 03,1992

1st ascent by

Osamu Hanai,
Akio Koizumi,
Nima Sherpa,
The Himlung lies close to the Tibetan border in the Manaslu region north east of the Annapurna range. Nepal government opened the region in 1992. Expedition for Himlung himal follows round Annapurna route to Koto and from Koto towards Nar – Phu gaon. The route passes through high peaks and passes, remote villages, narrow gullies, forests, rocks, springs, Gompas, and unique cultural settlements. Since the area is remote and untouched very few tourists have visited the region.

Location

  • Province:

    Gandaki Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Peri

  • District:

    Manang

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Nashong/Nar Phu

  • Border With

    Tibetan

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Dharapani distance of 0.1KM km.

  • Army post:

    Of Manang district at a distance of 0KM km approximately.

  • Health centre/post:

    Phugaon at a distance of 0KM km.

  • Nearest settlement :

    Phugaon at a distance of 0KM km

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Rs. 6000.00 during spring, Rs. 3000.00 for autumn and Rs. 1500.00 during winter/summer seasons.

  • Foreigners (USD):

    US$ 500.00 for spring, US$ 250.00 for autumn and US$ 125.00 during winter/summer seasons.

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Drive to Besisahar

  • Caravan route:

    Besisahar-Dharapani-Kodo-Meta-Kyang-Phu-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    97.1KM through Besishahar

  • Climbing route
    length:

    6.9KM

  • Duration:

    40 Days