Thapa Peak Overview

Other Name

Dhampus, Marpha Peak

Peak ID

THAP

Status

Opened

Elevation

6012 M / 19724 FT

Latitude

28º 47' 53

Longitude

83º 36' 43

History

1st ascent on

Apr, 1960 A.D

1st ascent by

Kurt Diemberger,

Location

  • Province:

    Gandaki Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Dhaulagiri

  • District:

    Mustang

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Thasang/Gharpajhong

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Marpha 5.5KM

  • Armed police post

    Jomsom 13KM

  • Army post:

    Jomsom 13KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Marpha 5.5KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Jomsom 13KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Marpha 5.5KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 4000, Autumn 2000, Winter/Summer 1000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 250, Autumn125, Winter/Summer 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    By flight to Pokhara and Jomsom or by drive to Jomsom

  • Caravan route:

    Jomsom-Marpha-Yak Kharka-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    13KM through Jomsom

  • Climbing route
    length:

    8KM

  • Duration:

    14 Days