30 Days
Moderate
Annapurna
The Himlung Himal expedition is a standout 7,126 meter climb set in the remote Nar-Phu Valley of northwestern Nepal. It has become one of the most strategic peaks for mountaineers, especially for anyone planning to attempt Mt. Everest in the future. With the new regulation from the Government of Nepal requiring climbers to summit at least one 7,000 meter peak before applying for an Everest permit, Himlung has quickly risen in importance.
Himlung offers a balanced mix of technical challenge and peaceful Himalayan landscapes. It’s considered one of the more attainable 7,000 meter peaks in Nepal, making it a great step up for climbers who are moving from trekking peaks to serious high-altitude expeditions. The approach through the hidden Nar-Phu Valley brings incredible views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho, and the Manaslu range. Unlike the busy routes on Everest or Manaslu, Himlung gives you a quiet and authentic mountain experience.
The journey starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Koto, then continues with a several-day trek across the restricted Nar-Phu region. After acclimatizing and visiting traditional villages like Meta and Phu, you arrive at Himlung Base Camp at about 4,900 meters. From there, the route follows a classic high-altitude climbing pattern with three higher camps established before the summit push.
This expedition is ideal for climbers who want a rewarding Himalayan challenge, a less crowded environment, and a peak that opens the door to future 8,000 meter goals.
If you are looking to combine your mountaineering ambitions with iconic trekking routes or want to explore the surrounding valleys before committing to a 7,000m peak, discover our signature regional packages:
Thorong Peak & Annapurna Circuit Trek – Combine Nepal’s most famous high-pass circuit with an accessible trekking peak climb.
Naar Phu Valley and Kang La Pass Trek – Explore the exact remote valleys leading to Himlung, extended through Kang La Pass.
Mardi Himal Trek – A shorter, pristine ridge trek offering up-close views of Machapuchare and the Annapurnas.
Khopra Danda (Ridge) Trek – An off-the-beaten-path community eco-trek featuring stunning views of the Dhaulagiri range.
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek – One of the most challenging and rugged wilderness circuit treks available in Nepal.
30 Days
Moderate
3Star Hotel in KTM, Teahouse and Camping
Bus and Jeeps
Intermediate
Full Board during the trek
7126m
1-8
Welcome to Nepal! A representative from Himalayan Travelers will meet you at Tribhuvan Inteational Airport (KTM) with a personalized placard. You will be transferred to your respective pre-booked hotel. After the checkin formalities done at the hotel, you will be infomed when to arrange breffing session with your guide.
Included: Airport transfer, Welcome drink, Bed & Breakfast.
A dedicated day for climbing gear inspection and last-minute shopping in Thamel. Use this time to organize your trekking and mountaineering gears. Enjoy the spiritual atmosphere of Kathmandu city.
Included: Bed & Breakfast.
We begin our jouey with a scenic drive to Besisahar, the gateway to the Annapua Circuit. We will have lunch at Besisahar and continue our jouey to Syange or Dharapani by switching our Jeep.
Duration: 5-6 hours (Bus) + 4 hours (Jeep).
An adventurous off-road drive takes us to Koto. If you prefer to stretch your legs, you can optionally hike the final section from Timang to Koto to begin your acclimatization.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Lodge/Guesthouse
The trekking begins! We leave the main Annapua Circuit trekking trail for the remote wildeess. A steady climb through pine forests following a Nar Phu Khola (river) leads us to the high plateau of Meta. You will also experience the mix of geographical structure and vegetation, waterfall, high cliffs surrounding and small bamboo trees to super tall pine trees.
Duration: 7 hours
Accommodation: Lodge/Tent
A cultural detour to the ancient village of Naar. This stage is crucial for acclimatization, allowing you to spend your first night above 4,000m while exploring traditional stone houses and monasteries. You will also experience a deep gorge with a suspension bride and chortens, panoramic mountain views, and unique landscapes when you trek to Naar village
Duration: 5 hours.
Accommodation: Lodge/Tent
We retrace back till the deep gorge suspension bridge crossed a day before and continuee toward Kyang, the winter settlement for the people of Phu, meaning the people of Phu village descend to Kyang due to super freezing during the winter season. Your guides will conduct a session on hypoxic environments and altitude safety.
Duration: 5.5 hours,
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in Kyang.
The trail gradually climbs toward Phu village, one of the most remote settlements in the Annapua region. You will walk along the Phu river, chortens, semi-arid desert, high hills, suspension bridges, and traditional tibetain entrance gate to reach Phu village.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Accommodation: Lodge or tent.
On this day, you can visit Tashi Lakhang monastery, experience traditional old tibetain buddhist influenced culture and houses, hike to Gurusangbo viewpoints for acclimatization and a stunning panoramic views of the Himlung himal and many other peaks and the exotic Phu village from the top. It takes 4 to 5 hours to complete the viewpoint hike. You can also visit around the village and interact with the old tibetain migrated people. This rest day helps your body to adjust high altitude.
Accommodation: Lodge or tent.
Begin trek from Phu village to the Himlung Himal Base Camp which takes 4-5 hours steady gentle ascent depending on the pace and acclimatization crossing a river and trekking along the Pangri glacier. Arriving Himlung Himal Base Camp: Himlung Himal Base Camp is typically situated on a grassy shelf flat moraine on the bank of the Pangri glacier, providing panoramic views of Himlung Himal and surrounding peaks like Gyaji Kang, Nemjung, and many other peaks.
Duration: 4 – 5 hours.
Accommodation: Tent
This day is reserved for the rest and relax. You can check the climbing gear, prepare for the expedition and simply take rest for the acclimatization.
Accommodation: Tent
It will be a training session for the climbing and ascending for using gears in high altitude.
Accommodation: Tent.
Hike to Camp one for acclimatization, deposit some climbing equipments to the Camp and back to Base Camp. The trail is challenging as we have to crosss a big Pangri glacier with stone crevases, and steep climb section before a French Base Camp. After the French Base Camp, the trail begins much easier along the open righes and reach Camp I.
Duration: 5 -7 hours.
Accommodation: Tent
Today, take good rest, restore your energy by serving foods and drinks, and taking a relaxation at Base Camp.
Accommodation: Tent
Aftr breakfast hike to Camp I with taking a good time for acclimatization and adjust your your body for high altitude. Oveight at Camp I.
Duration: 5 hours approximately
Accommodation: Tent
Hike to Camp II for acclimatization and back to Base Camp. You can also carry your equipments to deposit at Camp II on this day. The technical expedition begins and it takes 5 to 6 hours to reach Camp II depending on the snow condition. We start with a 40° slope, then climb a steep couloir before overtaking the glacier. The climb is long and littel harder.
Fixed ropes are used to safely cross crevasses and access the glacier, with careful attention paid to snow bridges. After crossing the glacier, the route climbs steadily toward Himlung’s upper slopes.
Duration: 6-7 hours.
Accommodation: Tent
This day is reserved for rest and waiting for favorable weather conditions for the summit push. It also provides an opportunity to restore your energy, and prepare for the climb. You may spend the day relaxing at camp while enjoying meals and hot drinks before the ascent of Himlung Himal.
This day also rest and preparation day for the onward expedition jouey.
Jouey begins for the summit. Oveight at Camp I.
Duration: 5 hours approximately.
The technical expedition begins! On this day, we continue to Camp II which takes 5 to 6 hours depending on the snow condition. We start with a 40° slope, then climb a steep couloir before overtaking the glacier. The climb is long and littel hard, you might experience a short of breath as you reach above 6,000 meters.
Fixed ropes are used to safely cross crevasses and access the glacier, with careful attention paid to snow bridges. After crossing the glacier, the route climbs steadily toward Himlung’s upper slopes. Camp II is set in a safe, open area away from avalanche risk.
Duration: 5 – 6 hours.
We continue our expedition jouey to Camp III in the following day. Between Camp II and Camp III, there are approximately 2 – 3 hours of glacier walking with no significant technical difficulties. Camp III is situated in a spacious, open area with spectacular mountain views.
Duration: 3 hours approximately.
The ascent of Himlung Himal begins with the establishment of higher camps, proper acclimatization, and a gradual progression toward the summit. Climbers should expect challenging terrain and demanding high-altitude conditions. Tents are set up at each high camp for oveight stays. Himlung Himal has an ascent grade of Himalayan Grade IV (PD – snow and ice) and a summit elevation of 7,126 meters.
The final section to the summit involves a steep and icy route, requiring technical climbing skills.
Duration: 7 – 9 hours Camp III to Summit.
In case if the weather is not stable, we summit today and back to Camp II.
We continue retracing your way to Base Camp by collecting our equipments left on the way. We enjoy our good meals in the evening with staffs.
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Tent
Clean our Base Camp, recollect the left equipments if any in the higher camps, and prepare for the onward retu jouey.
Accommodation: Tent
Retu from the expediton retracing the same way by enjoying the expedition experience. Oveight at Meta.
Duration: 6-7 hours.
Accommodation: Lodge
Continue retracing our jouey to Koto where our walking enjoy ends. We can enjoy our last day here with staffs for the successful expedition.
Duration: 5-6 hours.
We take our breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu via Besisahar. Lunch will be on the way, most probably at Besisahar. We will arrive Kathmandu late evening.
Duration: 9-11 hours drive.
Accommodation: Hotel
This day is for the last day in Nepal. You can make some shoping for souvineer for family, friends and relatives.
Accommodation: Hotel
According to your flight schedule, you will be assisted to the Tribhuvan Inteational Airport, Kathmandu for your onward jouey to your homeland.
We can tailor this trek to your schedule, comfort level, and interests.
Himlung Himal sits deep in the Nar-Phu Valley near the Tibetan border, making it a perfect training peak for anyone aiming higher. It gives climbers a real chance to understand how their body performs above 7,000 meters, which is valuable preparation for the extreme altitude of Everest.
Your high-altitude home is established at Himlung Base Camp (4,980m), situated on a panoramic grassy moraine right along the flank of the massive Pangri Glacier. From Base Camp, you are treated to unmatched views of Gyaji Kang, Nemjung, and the broader Annapurna massif.
The climbing phase utilizes a classic alpine progression across 10 to 13 days, setting up three tactical high camps to ensure maximum safety and energy preservation:
Camp I: 5,425 meters
Camp II: 5,900 meters
Camp III: 6,300 meters
The final push from Camp III to the 7,126-meter summit tackles steep, icy slopes and fixed-rope ridges that test your technical skills, rewarding you with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho, and the Manaslu range. Guided by the veteran team at Himalayan Travellers, this expedition is strictly run under rigorous leave-no-trace wilderness ethics, ensuring the preservation of the pristine Pangri glacier ecosystem.
If you are looking ahead to the upcoming climbing season, securing your spot on a Himlung Expedition 2026/2027 team early is highly recommended.
The total Himlung Himal expedition cost generally ranges from $6,500 to $9,500 USD, depending on the level of logistical support you choose (e.g., standard vs. VIP luxury services, 1:1 Sherpa guiding, and supplemental oxygen options). This cost typically covers restricted area permits, liaison officers, base camp logistics, meals, and experienced high-altitude guiding.
| Trip Name | Departure Date | Status | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himlung Himal Expedition | Apr 13, 2026 | Filling Fast | €0 | Join Trip |
The Himlung Himal expedition is considered to be much less arduous among the 7,000 meter mountains. Having said that, do not think it is an easy climb either. The trails will challenge you and test your mountaineering skills. The climb will slowly become strenuous after Camp 1. The normal route from Camp 3 consists of a PD+ side in the snow. Similarly, it has a slope of 40/45 degrees with significant exposure to hard or icy snow.
Yes, our team/representative will come to the airport to pick you up. He/she will be displaying a placard of Himalayan Travellers Trek & Expedition in the outside of airport terminal hall.
We provide gear such as tents, ropes, gas, stoves, cooking pots, and other essentials. However, clients should bring necessary personal climbing and trekking equipment.
No, medical and doctor facilities are not available during the trek and expedition. We never prescribe medicines, so clients should bring medicine themselves. You can also get some in Kathmandu but bringing from your own homeland is highly recommended.
€6,393
Per Person (Group Join)
