Saipal Overview

Peak ID

SAIP

Status

Opened

Elevation

7031 M / 23064 FT

Latitude

29º 53' 16

Longitude

81º 29' 41

History

1st ascent on

Oct 21,1963

1st ascent by

Katsuotoshi Hirabayashi,
Pasang Phutar Sherpa (I),

Location

  • Province:

    Karnali Pradesh, Sudhurpashchim Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Gurans/Saipal

  • District:

    Humla/Bajhang

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Namkha/Kanda

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Simikot 42.6KM

  • Army post:

    Simikot 42.6KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Dandaphaya 39.5KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    7.9KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 6000, Autumn 3000, Winter/Summer 1500

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 500, Autumn 250, Winter/Summer 125

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    By flight to Nepalganj and Simikot

  • Caravan route:

    Simikot-Kermi-Yalbang-Puya-Chola-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    42.6KM through Simikot

  • Climbing route
    length:

    17.5KM

  • Duration:

    60 Days