Himlung Himal Expedition: An Epic Ascent in the Nar Phu Himalaya

The Himlung Himal Expedition is an exciting mountaineering adventure in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is a thrilling adventure for mountaineers seeking to climb one of Nepal’s stunning yet less-crowded snow summit. Nestled in the Manaslu region, close to the Tibetan border, Himlung Himal rises to an impressive height of 7126m/23379ft. This expedition offers a unique blend of challenging climbing, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural immersion.

Himlung Himal is located in the famous Manaslu region, offering spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan giants, including Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayan Range.

The stunning mountain Himlung stands 7126m/23379ft tall from the sea level and the expedition requires approximately 28 to 35 days, including climbing, acclimatization period, and return. The best climbing seasons for this Himlung Himal are during the spring (April to May) and autumn (September to November) in which the weather is favorable, and the skies are clear.

The expedition begins driving from Kathmandu, after obtaining the necessary permits and prepare gear along a scenic drive that takes you to the village of Koto passing Besisahar. At Koto, crossing the Marshyangdi River to the other side marks the start of the trekking route to the Base Camp at 4850m/15912ft. In the coming days, the journey gradually passes through remote villages, dense forests, and the picturesque Nar and Phu villages before reaching the Himlung Base Camp.

The climbing phase involves establishing higher camps at elevations of 5450m/17880ft (Camp I), 6000m/19685 f (Camp II), and 6350m/20833ft (Camp III). The final summit push demands navigating icy sections and crossing crevasses. The return journey retraces the steps back to Koto and then to Besisahar and onto Kathmandu.