| Activities: | Trekking, Sightseeing & Climbing | Fitness Level: | Fairly Challenging |
| Max Elevation: | 7,126m at Himlung Expedition | Transportation: | Private vehicle/Tourist Bus |
| Best Month: | March to May & Sep to Dec | Group Size: | 2 - 10 Persons |
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meal: | Full board Meals on Trek/Breakfast in the City | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek | ||
| Price: | USD:9990 |
Himlung Expedition takes you through the beautiful trail that goes all the way to the remote villages Nepal and Tibet border. The trail passes through two of the interesting Tibetian villages of Nar and Phu. The expedition starts from the west of Kathmandu at Beshishar which follows the classic trails of the Annapurna circuit till we reach the village of Koto.
Himlung Himal(7,126m) is one of the most recently opened peaks for climbing. The beautiful peak is located in between the mesmerizing Manaslu and Annapurna ranges. The base camp of the Himal is established at an altitude of 4,900m, which is located at the upper border of the pastures that belong to Phu. Most of the time, three high camps will be established to reach the summit. Camp I is set at a height of 5,450m, Camp II at 6,000m, and Camp III at 6,350m.
Besides the peak being located at an altitude of 7,126m, it is one of the less technical expeditions. Himlung Himal is a perfect choice for those enthusiasts and climbers with basic mountaineering experience. The Naar and Phu region, the home to the Himlung Himal, was just opened in 2001 for tourists. The trip lets you explore the stunning scenery, remote, pristine land the amazing culture of the region.
1st Day: Arrival at Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
2nd Day: Preparation for the trip to Kathmandu
3rd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (7 hours drive)
4th Day: Drive from Besisahar to Koto (2,675m /8,774 ft) (5-6 hours walk)
5th Day: Trek from Koto to Meta (3,560m / 11,678ft)(6-7 hours walk)
6th Day: Trek from Meta to Kyang (3,740m/ 12,267ft) (6-7 hours walk)
7th Day: Trek from Kyang to Phu (4,050m/ 13,284ft)(5-6 hours walk)
8th Day: Acclimatization day at Phu Village
9th Day: Trek from Phu to Himlung Base Camp(4,900m/16,076ft)(4-5 hours walk)
10th Day: Rest and Acclimatization at Himlung Base Camp
11th- 22nd Day: Climbing Period and return to the base camp
23rd Day: Rest day at the base camp
24th Day: Trek back to Phu(4,050 m/ 13,284 ft)(3-4 hours walk)
25th Day: Trek back from Phu to Meta (3,560 m/11,678 ft)(5-6 hours walk)
26th Day: Trek from Meta to Koto (2,675 m/ 8,774 ft)(5-6 hours walk)
27th Day: Drive to Besi Sahar
28th Day: Drive from Besi Shar to Kathmandu, 1,300 m/4,265 ft
29th Day: Leisure Day at Kathmandu
30th Day: Departure back to the homeland
#@#Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
#@#Welcome to the land of the Himalayas. One of the representatives from Nepal Vision Treks will be waiting for you at the Tribhuwan International Airport as planned earlier. Youâll be taken to the hotel where you will get some spare time to refresh yourself. After you get refreshed, we will meet again for the dinner. We, you and the team of Nepal Vision will go for dinner in one of the Nepalese restaurants. Youâll be shortly briefed about the trip.
#@#Day 2: Preparation for the trip to Kathmandu
#@#We will take an early breakfast and head toward the major sights of Kathmandu Valley. We will spend the day touring around the valley. The Valley is home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites. The beautiful Hindu Pilgrimage, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred places in the world. We will take a trip around the temple and move towards Boudhhanath Stupa, to explore the unique stupa in the valley. We will then move toward the Swayambhunath Temple, the monkey temple that offers a complete view of the Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at Kathmandu.
#@#Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (7 hours drive)
#@#In the early morning, we take a drive to Besisahar. We drive in a private vehicle with our team. Exploring the sideways, and enjoying the view of the local villages and Trishuli River, we stop at multiple places till we reach Besisahar. We will first reach Pokhara and take another uphill drive from the beautiful town. In about 7 hour's drive from the valley, we will reach Besisahar for the overnight stay.
#@#Day 4: Drive from Besisahar to Koto (2,675m /8,774 ft) (5-6 hours)
#@#Besisahar is a beautiful town that is the gateway to the beautiful destination in the Annapurna region. After spending the day in Besisahar, we will move forward toward Koto. We start our trip with a drive from Besisahar. After driving for about 5-6 hours, we reach our home for the day at Koto. Koto is a small settlement with several houses. You can explore the surrounding in your spare time. Overnight at Koto.
#@#Day 5: Trek from Koto to Meta (3,560m / 11,678ft)(6-7 hours walk)
#@#We will start our trek from the day. We will take a light breakfast and start our walk. We can walk at a firm pace as the trek for the day. We will head off to Meta taking the rugged and winding trail. The hike for the day will tram over the Soti khola that will thoroughly pass through the checkpoints for security reasons and permits. The long trek of about six to seven hours from the the confluence of Nar and Marshyangdi rivers will eventually lead us to Meta where weâll stay at the lodge for the overnight.
#@#Day 6: Trek from Meta to Kyang (3,740m/ 12,267ft) (6-7 hours walk)
#@#On the sixth day of the trip, we will head forward from the seasonal settlement of Meta. The trek will offer us some amazing views of Lamjung Himal(5,587m) and Mt. Annapurna II(7,937m). The trail will eventually traverse around a steep hill towards a clearing of Junam Goth which will further take you to a steep ascend before descending towards the Murju Khola. We will cross the river. After a few hours of trek, we will make a steep walk across a section of the eroded moraine towards Kyang. We will set up camp overnight at Kyang 4,100m.
#@#Day 7: Trek from Kyang to Phu (4,050m/ 13,284ft)(5-6 hours walk)
#@#The trek from Kyang to Phu will take about five to six hours which begins with a steep climb through a very narrow gorge before descending the Murju Khola. Our trail will follow the riverbed for a while and then cross an antique wooden bridge to join the side of the trail. After here, the trail becomes steep moving through an abandoned village and a suspension bridge. We will then pass very old chortens and mani walls along the way. We will spend the overnight at the lodge in Phu Valley.
#@#Day 8: Acclimatization day at Phu Village
#@#We will start the morning with a warm breakfast, and prepare ourselves to take in the magnificent view of Himlung Himal. After spending some time exploring the Himalayas, weâll leave the village and move forward to explore the Phu Valley. Weâll go on a short hike to adapt ourselves to the temperature at higher elevations. Weâll walk through the ancient village of Phu in the afternoon. We will then discover Samdu and Cholang monasteries. You can spend your time visiting other small monasteries and chortens in the village. Overnight.
#@#Day 9: Trek from Phu to Himlung Base Camp(4,900m/16,076ft)(4-5 hours walk)
#@#After taking a day off for acclimatization, we will move towards the Himlung Base Camp. We will get on the trail that leads to the Himlung base camp packing our bags and gears. The trek will then start taking a continuous ascent up the hill. We will pass through the deserted moraines before following the yak trails. The yak trails will then take us to the Kari Koblar base camp. Following the trail, we will reach a grassy slope before crossing the Pangir Glacier. We will pass through a relatively more challenging trail full of boulders. Weâll arrive at Himlung Base Camp after about four to five hours of trek. We will set up our tent to stay the night.
#@#Day 10: Rest and Acclimatization at Himlung Base Camp
#@#As the altitude is increasing, the chances of altitude sickness might get increased. Hence, we will have to take day acclimatization in higher altitude places to make our bodies familiar with the height. We will spend the day exploring the surrounding mountains, taking in the majestic views of the surrounding peaks, and exploring the Himalayas. If you want, you can also choose to go for a short hike around the place to explore the nearby areas. Overnight at the base camp.
#@#Day 11- 22: Climbing Period and return to the base camp
#@#We will start our climbing day on the eleventh day of the trip. We will start our trek from the base camp to Camp I. We will thoroughly move forward towards Camp II and Camp III multiple days resting for the acclimatization. Our team will help you completely with the climbing. Youâll be provided with all the basic skills to use the equipment. We will successfully ascend the Himlung Himal with a professional team and guides. After completing the summit, we will return to the base camp with thousand of memories.
#@#Day 23: Rest day at the base camp
#@#After our successful ascend, we will return to the base camp. We will take a rest day at the base camp to make sure we can take the climb down easily. We have to retrace back our steps after we have completely ascended the beautiful mountains. We will stay in the camp set at the base camp. We can rest the whole time or spend time exploring unexplored areas. Overnight at the tent.
#@#Day 24: Trek back to Phu(4,050 m/ 13,284 ft)(3-4 hours walk)
#@#We will move back to Phu after taking a day's rest at the base camp of the Himlung Himal. We will have an early breakfast and leave early from the base camp, descending the trail to the Phu Village. During the trek of the day, we will lose most of the elevation we gained from the previous day. The trek moves mostly downhill taking about 5 to 6 hours to finish the trek. We will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the beautiful towering mountains and lush green hills. Overnight at the Phu Village.
#@#Day 25: Trek back from Phu to Meta (3,560 m/11,678 ft)(5-6 hours walk)
#@#As the walkway from the base camp will be sloping downward, we must maintain balance and not let our bodies get too tired and too fast. The trek will be a lot easier than ever compared to the trek before days. We have to move step by step climbing down from Phu to the downward villages. We will be crossing a suspension bridge, follow a sequence and chortens. We pass Kyang, multiple moraines, and Murju Khola, and climb down the trail. After about 5-6 hours, we reach Meta for the overnight stay.
#@#Day 26: Trek from Meta to Koto (2,675 m/ 8,774 ft)(5-6 hours walk)
#@#We will be trekking down to Koto walking for about six hours on average. We have to follow a rough stony route that will take us from a steep land to the base of the valley passing through Singengeâs stone. We follow the path which will take us to a forest close to a suspension bridge over the Seti Khola. After crossing the bridge, we scale up further to the hills and pass the river for the second time. A little more miles away is the small village, Koto. We will stay in a lodge in Koto.
#@#Day 27: Drive to Besi Sahar
#@#Finally, after about a month, our walk comes to an end. Now, we will take our remaining trip back in a private vehicle. We will drive back to Besisahar leaving behind the beautiful Himlung Himal back of us. Weâll celebrate the successful excursion of Himlung Himal. Taking a short drive, we reach the roadways taking us along the Prithivi Highway. The route rewards us with the beauty of lush green forests, traditional Nepalese villages, and majestic landscapes. Overnight in one of the guest houses in Besisahar.
#@#Day 28: Drive from Besi Shar to Kathmandu(1,300 m/4,265 ft)
#@#We move forward towards the capital city, Kathmandu. We take our breakfast and walk off from Besisahar. We will take the route through the hilly road taking the terrace farms, and forests full of pines. We can witness the shimmering Manaslu and Ganesh Himal from the jeep on the way back to Kathmandu if we are traveling in the Spring or Autumn season. We will drop you to the hotel where you can rest and freshen up. Overnight in Kathmandu.
#@#Day 29: Leisure Day at Kathmandu
#@#After taking a life-changing experience in the trails of Himlung, ripping through the wild forests and sloppy glaciers, we return to the crowded city. Here, you can treat yourself to pleasurable and recreational activities. You can also choose to explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites that were left unexplored last time. You can plan a trip to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, or Patan. You can also go shopping around the streets of Kathmandu.
#@#Day 30: Departure back to the homeland
#@#Finally, our beautiful Himlung Expedition comes to an end. On the final day of the Expedition, our representative will drive you back to the airport to catch your flight back home. Youâll be checked multiple times to help you with your further procedure. You Hope we meet again for amazing adventures together.
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
✅ Welcome & farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel cost to and from Kathmandu to the destination
✅ Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
✅ Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
✅ Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
✅ Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, permits & TIMS card
✅ Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
❌ Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
❌ Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
❌ Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
Clothing & Packing Information
Correct Clothing & Equipmentâs are essential for a safe and enjoyable trek. Experienced trekkers will often take only a selection of these items based on what has worked in the past. Please find the equipment list below for your personal use during your travel with us.
We are advised to consider the following equipmentâs as essentials while packing for the Island Peak Climb. Adjustments to the list can be managed according to our requirements, interests, duration of trip, and season of trip. We can find variety of these gears to buy in Kathmandu. Majority of the gears which are in sale in Kathmandu are locally is much cheaper and must be tried on carefully and checked carefully for quality, but on the whole it is OK. We can find very high quality branded gears too in some famous stores in Kathmandu; mostly top notch imported gear, Mountain Hardware, The North Face, Marmot, Black Diamond climbing gear plus head torches and others, and prices are reasonable.
The hotel stores free of cost whatever you don't take trekking, and of course they have a laundry service. You might want to plan with a clean set of clothes for your return from the trek.
Who carries what?
You carry a daypack with your camera, a jacket, water and day snacks. The porters will carry everything else, so pack this in a duffel/kitbag rather than backpack. Since, luggage has weight limitation of approximately 33 pounds or 15 kg.
Important documents
⢠Passport (must be valid for 6 months after trip), 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
⢠Photocopy of the information pages of your passport and Insurance
⢠Insurance â this MUST include helicopter rescue, repatriation and medical coverage. Money â US$200 to US$300 personal spending for trek and for Kathmandu depending on souvenir hunting (but donât change money at the airport as you will get a better rate of exchange in the Thamel District of Kathmandu).
⢠Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines.
Packing List
»Personal Climbing Gears»
Ice axe, Crampons, Harness, Tape slings (2), Screw-gate karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock), Descender/eight figure, Plastic mountaineering boots, Ascender/Jhumar & Helmet
»Running shoes»: 1 pair for casual comfortable support shoes wears on lighter walking days.
»Hiking boots»: 1 pair of sturdy hiking boots. Sole should be flexible but still provide enough support for your feet. Boots should be very water repellent.
»Wool socks»: 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks and 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
» Gaiters»:Only for winter, âlowâ ankle high
»T-Shirts» Polypropylene shirts (2 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves), Light and expedition weight thermal tops
»Jacket» Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover, Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket, Down vest and/or jacket and Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
»Trekking pants» Non-cotton underwear briefs, 1 pair of Hiking shorts, 1 pair of Hiking trousers, 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal), 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers and 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
»Head wears» Bandana or head scarf, useful for dusty conditions also, Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic), Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs, Sunglasses with UV protection
»Hand wears» 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves, 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves, 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)
»Sleeping Bag»: High quality with hood to at least - 10 Degree Celsius or 14 degrees F (Company provide you sleeping bag for this trek)
»Rucksack and Travel Bags» 1 medium rucksack (60-80 liters/3500-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon), 1 large duffel bag (Company provide you duffle bag for this trek), A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding, Small padlocks for duffel bags, large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
»Trekking Poles»: Optional
»Water treatment tablets»: Iodine or Chloride Dioxide tablets. A small bottle or multi pack is sufficient. Taste neutralizer tablets remove iodine taste. Chloride Dioxide formulas will not discolor water
»Water Bottles» 2 Wide mouth bottles with minimum 1 Liter capacity per bottle No water bag or bladder systems; they freeze or are hard to fill.
»Pee Bottle» (Optional) but very useful
»Pee funnel for Women» (Optional) Lightweight urinary director (For minimal undressing for discreet use)
»Sunscreen» SPF 30 or better, 2 small tubes and make sure that the sunscreen is not older than 6 months. Sunscreen older than six months loses half of its SPF rating.
»Hand/foot warmers»: (Optional) recommended if you easily get cold hands and feet 1-3 pairs.
»Lip screen»: SPF 30 or better, at least 2 sticks. Not older than 6 months
»MP3 player» (Optional) Flash memory only players since hard drive players do not work at high altitude (above 13,000ft). Chargers can be used at several lodges along the way.
»Towel» Bring towel for trekking. »Toiletry bag» Include toilet paper, soap, towel, and toothpaste & brush, Wet wipes 1-2 per day and hand sanitizer: Hand moisturizer.
»Extra luggage» Please note you do not need to take all your gear with you while trekking - luggage can be safely stored at the hotel in Kathmandu and collected at the end of your trek.
First aid
»Personal first aid Kit (small and simple)» Aspirin, Moleskin, Adhesive tape and Band-Aids.
»Drugs/medications/prescriptions» Trekker should bring Mupirocin (Bactroban) cream; excellent topical antibiotic for scrapes and cuts.
Cirprofloxin (Cipro) 500mg tablets for travelerâs diarrhea and for urinary tract infections. Loperamide (Lomotil) or Immodium for diarrhea.
Acetazolamide (Diamox) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness.
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200mg tablets for altitude headaches.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325mg tablets for stomach sensitivity.
This above list is only a guideline for you. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands.
Passport and Visa Requirements
All foreigners require a visa for entry into Nepal (except Indian nationals). It is your responsibility to obtain an entry visa. You can get it from a Nepalese embassy overseas or on arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Most people will obtain their visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport. You will need two passport photos and the following fees in US Dollar cash (this is payable in any major currency but NOT traveler's cheque) dependent upon the duration of the multiple entry visas:
Travel Insurance:
Travel Insurance is mandatory for booking any of Himalayas Nepal Visionâs Adventure packages. Trekking in the Himalayas is full of fun and adventure but you have to be prepared for risk management. While you are in High Altitude region, there are higher risks of difficulties. You may suffer from various health problems, injuries, and illnesses. Even High altitude sickness can tear up your perfect itinerary. And thatâs where travel insurance can save you from distress or at least from some of the costs, depending on the policy you buy. For your adventure, Travel insurance is a safety net if things go wrong. At times, even a helicopter may be needed along with a rescue team, for ground evacuation, so, every traveler must have rescue insurance covered against personal accidents, medical expenses, emergency air ambulance/helicopter rescue service accidents, and personal liability. Start your trip with all the necessary health & traveling insurance for your safety.
Having good travel insurance will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel with us but also provide you with complete cover for anything things that may go wrong.
Trip Meal Plan
Eating is a big part of traveling. With Nepal Vision, you will experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available in the Mountains. Nepal Vision will provide Traveling Mountains meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) that crews require on the trail. On this trip, you can enjoy both traditional Nepalese three-time served as Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as vegetables, noodles, potatoes cuisine served and soup along with some, Nepali versions of western food such as pizza, pasta, and French fries. Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse or lodge menu where we will spend the night. Lunch will be eaten at one of the trailside restaurants. A welcome dinner, a farewell dinner, and breakfasts will be served during our stay in Kathmandu.
When an individual is allergic to some food products, requires a special diet, or has specific religious food needs, we will arrange it as per your requirements on request. Also, the crew will carry fresh, fruit supplies at a time along the trail. Our guides will carefully be checked for the quality and quantity of the food in every teahouse. Explicit cooking directions are indicated on each food for your convenience.
Trip Accommodation
During this trip, we will spend a few nights in Kathmandu at four-star standard hotels. We will spend the nights at standard mountain teahouses. A Tea House is a combination of a guesthouse, restaurant, and social hang-out. Private rooms are available in most tea houses. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets are the western version. Most of the Teahouses have running water facilities while some of them may also have hot water available for bathing at an additional cost. It is advisable to carry wet wipes as an alternative.
There is a large dining room more like the lounge, warmed by an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lit. Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances, mobile phones, and cameras. Some might charge a small amount for this.
Best time to visit Nepal
Nepal is for all seasons! But because of the huge range in altitude and landscape, the climate of Nepal differs significantly throughout the country. The most recommended seasons for trekking are autumn (Sept, Oct, Nov) and spring (March, April, and May). In these seasons you will be rewarded with good weather, sunny and warm with clear skies and outstanding views. During monsoons (June, July, Aug) although there will be no problem with trekking, the issue could be less visibility and rain. For the student of botanicals, a monsoon is a blessing as the higher valleys, mountains, and meadows blossom with flowers and abundant vegetation. You can also trek in winter (Dec, Jan, and Feb). Only, the issue will be cold weather with snowfall at higher elevations.
The trekking routes are filled with trekkers during spring and autumn but during monsoon and winter the routes are not packed and you could enjoy rather the best of nature. However, because of the effects of global warming, the climate is changing worldwide and there could always be the possibility of exceptions in these weather patterns. There could be a hoax of bad weather and sometimes even in adverse months during the best seasons too.
Leader(s) & Staff
The Trek Leader of your group has a role to ensure all aspects of the trip run smoothly. Our guides are intimately familiar with all local castes and customs along the trails and will share with you many cultural insights that are not covered in any guidebook. You will have a good chance to learn Nepali phrases, cultural things, and more on your trekking. Nepal Vision trained its guide/trekking staff on the following course:
Altitude Information
What is Altitude?
Altitude is known as elevation, and it is often used to refer to the height above sea level. Altitude is related to air pressure. Trekkers and mountaineers can measure their altitude by measuring the air pressure around them. As the altitude rises, air pressure drops. In other words, if the indicated altitude is high, the air pressure becomes low. The human body reacts to high altitudes. Decreased air pressure means that less oxygen is available for breathing. One normal effect of altitude is shortness of breath since the lungs have to work harder to deliver oxygen to the bloodstream. It can take days and even weeks for a body to adjust to high altitude and low air pressure. To prevent severe altitude sickness, mountaineers bring supplemental (extra) supplies of oxygen and limit their time in the 'high elevation'.
Acclimatization
We are experts at operating adventure trips at high-altitude destinations. Every trip we run has a realistic acclimatization program. Our treks are designed to allow gradual height gain, spread over several days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude but, for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent to height will produce minimal effects. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. All trips to altitudes over 3,000 meters carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude illness, and our leaders are trained to administer them and to know the symptoms.
Symptoms & signs of Acute Mountain Sickness
Treatment
The only cure for mountain sickness is either acclimatization or descent to a lower altitude as soon as possible. In the presence of these symptoms, medical attention must be sought immediately in conjunction with a descent to the lowest possible height.
What do we do if we are affected by Altitude Sickness?
Sometimes trekkers might suffer from ailments like altitude sickness, heart problems, dysentery, or fracture while trekking in the Himalayas. While there are clinics at some places for minor ailments, major hospitals are days away from most of the trekking trails. So, a clientâs life could be at risk if he/she is not rescued immediately. If you find yourself ill or injured in the mountains, Nepal Vision Treks will arrange rescue and evacuation services for our clients.
Helicopter rescue services will rarely come to your aid without you either making a cash deposit or a promise in Kathmandu. While you are traveling with us, we can become the guarantor for the helicopter operators, make the initial payments, and send a helicopter for your rescue. We claim the amount later from you or your insurance. Please make sure you have travel insurance that covers emergency helicopter services for rescue to avail of this service.
Our expert and trained guides are very experienced in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes. They are equipped with necessary first-aid medical supplies and will assist with basic first-aid treatment. The safety of our clients is taken very seriously and conducted the operation swiftly and didnât panic for a second to come up with a proper operation.
Vaccination:
Vaccination is the most important thing to consider while traveling to prevent possible diseases. For traveling to Nepal, we recommend you take vaccines against Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, etc. However, it is not a must to have but it is recommended. You should check up with your doctor before the departure of your trip. Your doctor will have access to the most up-to-date information on the required vaccinations for the country you will be visiting.
Extra Expenses Information
You are responsible for your expenses, a cold beverage, mineral water, extra meals, and drinks (more than 3 meals a day), and other services which are not mentioned in our service Includes column. So you should be planning to bring at least US$20 to US$30 per day for these expenses. It is not necessary to obtain local money before departure. Nepal has modern banking facilities so you can use ATMS in Kathmandu where you can easily use your credit card, Debit card, Master card, Visa card, etc. to withdraw local currency.
COVID Precautions
Fully vaccinated travelers don't require a pre-departure PCR test for COVID-19 to enter Nepal. You must bring the vaccination certificate completed at least 14 days prior to arrival at the Airport. In case you are not fully vaccinated or have not completed a full dose of vaccination at least 14 days prior to your arrival in Nepal, you have to bring a COVID-19 test report which can be either RT-PCR, Gene Experr, True NAAT, or WHO accredited test that shows the negative result done within the last 72 hours of boarding from the first airport. In case you are entering through the land border, you will need to do the test within 72 hours before entry. The provision will not be accepted for children below 5 years.
Things to Consider
There are a few important things you need to know before traveling to Nepal so that you can have a smooth journey to Nepal.
#@#What is Himlung Expedition?
#@#Himlung Expedition is a climbing expedition to reach the summit of Himlung Himal, a mountain in the Nepal Himalayas. It is considered one of the easier 7,000m peaks in the region but still requires significant physical and mental preparation.
#@#How tall is Himlung Himal?
#@#Himlung Himal is 7,126 meters (23,379 feet) tall.
#@#What is the best season for Himlung Expedition?
#@#The best season to climb Himlung Himal is during the spring months from April to May and the fall months from October to November. The weather is relatively stable during these months.
#@#How difficult is the Himlung Expedition?
#@#The Himlung Expedition is considered to be an intermediate-level climb, although it can be challenging due to its high altitude, steep inclines, and unpredictable weather conditions.
#@#What permits are required for the Himlung Expedition?
#@#The Himlung Himal Expedition requires a climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) and a trekking permit from the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
#@#How long does the Himlung Expedition take?
#@#The Himlung Expedition typically takes about 20-25 days to complete, including trekking to the base camp and acclimatization periods.
#@#What equipment is required for the Himlung Expedition?
#@#Climbers are required to bring their own personal climbing equipment, including crampons, ice axes, ropes, harnesses, and helmets. Technical climbing skills are necessary for the ascent.
#@#Are there any risks associated with the Himlung Expedition?
#@#As with any mountain climbing expedition, there are inherent risks involved, including altitude sickness, frostbite, and weather-related dangers. Climbers must be in good physical condition and adequately prepared for the climb.