Himlung Himal

Overview

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A stunning, remote, yet accessible 7,000 metre (23,373ft) peak in the heart of the Himalaya

Introduction

An expedition to Himlung Himal is a grand adventure in a remote corner of Nepal. The mountain is located north of Manaslu and the Annapurna range, right next to the Tibetan border. The journey to base camp takes just over a week, up a deep gorge teeming with waterfalls, wildlife and picturesque villages. Passing through the Gates of Phu, you experience stupas, shrines and crafted mani walls leading into the incredible stone-walled village of Phu, certainly one of Nepal's most beautiful villages. This area wasn’t opened up to foreigners until the early ‘90s, which explains why the approach and Himlung Himal are virtually untrodden compared to some areas of Nepal.

Base Camp is set on grassy terraces, a comfortable and scenic camp looking out over the Annapurna range. From Base Camp at 4,800m on the edge of the Pangir Glacier, we cross over and ascend to Camp 1 at 5,400 metres, then ascend a couloir and traverse above the spectacular icefall to Camp 2 on a level plateau at 6,000 metres. We climb high on the ridge above to 6,300 metres to place our third and final camp, with spectacular views out the tent door over the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri. All except summit day, we climb in the warmth of the day and the technical difficulties are no harder than Alpine PD+. In the often stable weather post monsoon, we allow ample time for good acclimatisation and to enjoy the fine climbing on this spectacular route. It is an ideal first 7,000 metre peak, with great climbing, memorable views and the true excitement of climbing a significant and stunning peak in the heart of the Himalaya.

Join us on Himlung Himal

• Successful expeditions in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
• Steeper sections of fixed rope, but significant independent climbing with ice axe and crampon.
• Rare peak where day-time climbing is the norm, in comfortable temperatures.
• An ideal goal on its own, or as an ideal stepping stone to 8,000 metres.

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Experience Required

Himlung Himal involves roped-up glacier climbing with crevasse crossings on moderately-angled snow slopes up to 40 degrees. Fixed ropes will be used on steeper sections of the climb. Team members will need to carry their own gear, melt snow for water and look after themselves on a high and exposed mountain, which is also very cold. Our Sherpa team will assist in establishing the camps on the mountain. We have graded the expedition '3D'. This is the same grade that we give Denali.

To join the expedition and have a good chance of success, you must have:

• Climbed routes with ice axe and crampons of Scottish Grade III, Alpine PD+ or equivalent.
• Expedition experience on mountains above 6,000m, graded 3B or above on the Jagged Globe scale (we may accept applications from those who have climbed Aconcagua, who also have a reasonable base of experience in Scotland or the Alps).
• A high level of fitness and psychological fortitude to endure a lengthy expedition in a remote area, climbing at very high altitude in the extreme cold.

Our Scottish Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses would provide good training for this expedition.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Thu 1 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026	UK	Kathmandu	Trip Guaranteed Book now »
Expedition Leader Andy Chapman	£9,840	£8,495
Fri 1 Oct – Mon 1 Nov 2027	UK	Kathmandu	Available Book now »
2 more required 2 places left with £200 early booking offer	£9,795 £9,595	£8,695 £8,495

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Group size: 5 – 12 people.

Single room supplement: £250

For comparison, this expedition starts from £274 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Nepal on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK airport taxes.
• Return transfers between the airport and the hotel.
• Road transfer to Besisahar and return.
• 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at a 4-star Hotel in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis.
• 8 nights' full board accommodation in lodges/tea houses/local hotels on a twin-sharing basis.
• 18 nights' full board accommodation in tents on a twin-sharing basis.
• Himlung Himal Peak permit.
• All porterage costs to base camp.
• Emergency equipment (oxygen for therapeutic use, Portable Hyperbaric Chamber (PAC), Satellite Communicator (either phone or InReach)) – see trip PDF for more details.
• All costs for Jagged Globe Expedition Leader, Sherpa guides and local helpers..
• Jagged Globe kitbag or Fleece top.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early or spending additional nights in the valley in lodges, whilst the expedition is resident in base camp.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Kathmandu early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Kathmandu
Day 2:	Arrive Kathmandu Team members joining on a “land-only”, please plan to arrive in Kathmandu on Day 2 no later than 1630, when your services will begin. Overnight hotel.
Day 3 - 4:	Drive to Koto via Besisahar Overnight lodges.
Day 5 - 6:	Trek to Phu village (4,080m) via Meta Overnight lodges.
Day 7:	Acclimatisation in Phu village (4,080m) Overnight lodge.
Day 8:	Move to Base Camp (4,850m)
Day 9 - 25:	Climb Himlung Himal The team has two weeks to climb the mountain. Camps will be placed at 5,435m (Camp 1, 3 hours from base camp) and at 6,210m (High Camp). Teams have also placed a camp between Camp 1 and high camp, to split this journey.
Day 26 - 29:	Return trip to Besisahar Overnight lodges.
Day 30:	Drive to Kathmandu Overnight hotel.
Day 31:	At leisure in Kathmandu Overnight hotel.
Day 32:	Depart Kathmandu Airport transfer. For those joining “land-only”, you should book your flight home today.

PLEASE NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of climbers can all contribute to changes. The Expedition Leader and our local agent will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!

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Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: October 2022
Total: 4 trips

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Leader Reports

• Himlung Himal 2025 report
  “After fourteen years of expeditions, you’d think I’d have the packing sorted. No lists, no dithering — just lay everything out and get on with it. At least that’s the idea. In reality, I caught myself...”
  report added 06/Nov/25
• Himlung Himal 2024 report
  ““It’s the climb.” Miley Cyrus “What you think largely determines what you will ultimately become.” Bruce Lee August 16th, three days before my birthday, and 48 days before we were due to head...”
  report added 11/Jun/25
• Himlung Himal 2023 report
  “Jagged Globe’s successful first expedition to Himlung Himal (7126m) was led by Robert Mads Anderson and Pem Chhiri Sherpa in October 2022. Robert’s expedition report hinted at the perfection of the challenge, with an...”
  report added 03/Nov/23
• Himlung Himal 2022 report
  “A Rare Touch of Perfection in the Himalaya Himlung Himal, 7,126 metres, (23,425 feet), October, 2022 It rained for a week, non-stop rain, we never saw the sun. It was the tail end of a monsoon that just wouldn’t wring...”
  report added 15/Nov/22