Hongu Overview

Other Name

Sura Peak, Hongku, Pyramid Peak

Peak ID

HNGU

Status

Opened

Elevation

6764 M / 22192 FT

Latitude

27º 49' 32"

Longitude

86º 58' 46"

History

1st ascent by

Unclimbed,
Hongu is part of Mahalangur range located in Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha District of Eastern Nepal.

Location

  • Province:

    Province 1

  • Mountain Range:

    Mahalangur

  • District:

    Solukhumbu/Sankhuwasabha

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Makalu/Mahakulung

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Namche 39.3KM

  • Army post:

    Namche 39.3KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Namche 39.3KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Lukla 54KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Lukla 54KM Dhusum 16.9KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 5000, Autumn 2500, Winter/Summer 1250

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 400, Autumn 200, Winter/Summer 100

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Flight to Lukla

  • Caravan route:

    Lukla-Merala--Seto Pokhari-BC\Lukla-Namche-Amphulapcha-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    54KM through Mera La, 55.7KM through Amphulapcha La

  • Climbing route
    length:

    5.3KM through Mera La, 5.1KM through Ambulapcha La

  • Duration:

    21 Days

Maps