Takphu Himal Overview

Peak ID

TAKP

Status

Opened

Elevation

6395 M / 20981 FT

Latitude

30º 17' 02"

Longitude

81º 25' 04"

History

1st ascent by

Unclimbed,
Takphu Himal lies in Nalakankar sub range of the Nepalese Himalayas and is located in the Humla district of Mid-Western Nepal.

Location

  • Province:

    Karnali Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Nalakankar

  • District:

    Humla/NC

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Namkha/NC

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Simikot 50KM

  • Army post:

    Simikot 50KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Hepka 38.4KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Tankchhe

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 4000, Autumn 2000, Winter/Summer 1000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 250, Autumn 125, Winter/Summer 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    By flight to Nepalganj and Simikot

  • Caravan route:

    Simikot-Kerimi-Nyula-Takchen-Sakya Khola-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    50KM through Simikot

  • Climbing route
    length:

    35.6KM through Simikot

  • Duration:

    55 Days