Nemjung Overview

Peak ID

NEMJ

Status

Opened

Elevation

7339 M / 23425 FT

Latitude

28º 45' 25"

Longitude

84º 25' 05"

History

1st ascent on

Oct 27,1983

1st ascent by

Makito Minami,
Wataru Saito,
Ken Takahashi,
Kirki Lama,
Nemjung is located about 25 km. northwest of the Manaslu. Prior to 1992, there was confusion distinguishing Himlung and Nemjung, and most mountaineering teams attempting what they believed to be Himlung were in fact trying Nemjung.

Location

  • Province:

    Gandaki Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Peri

  • District:

    Manang

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Nashong/Nar Phu

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Dharapani 55.2KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Phugaun 10.6KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Phugaun 10.6KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

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

  • Foreigners (USD):

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

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Drive to Besisahar

  • Caravan route:

    Besisahar-Koto-Phu Gaon-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    97.1KM

  • Climbing route
    length:

    7.9KM

  • Duration:

    40 Days