 Situated
next to the Churen, Putha Hiuchuli,
Konaban and Dhaulagiri IV, Gurja Himal
named after the near by village of Gurja
in mid west Nepal, offers an interesting
climbing experience. The approach to
the base camp follows the Myagdi Khola
( river) which drains from Dhaulagiri
I and then climbs over the 4590m/15055ft.
high pass of Bhujunge Bara to enter
the beautiful Kafe Khola Valley with
alpine meadows and rhododendron forest.
The trek for the climb begins at
Beni, an important market town settled
at the bank of Myagdi Khola. On our
way to the base camp we pass through
a famous hot spring town of Shinga
followed by Darbang, Dharapani and
Gurja villages settled by different
ethnic tribes of Nepal. Our climbing
route is on the North side of the
mountain following the Kafe Khola
glacier and over the north east ride
which leads to the summit. We place
three camps on the mountains to reach
the summit.The climb offers grade
IV rock climbing on some places and
some interesting ice and snow slopes.Once
on the North ridge - great views of
Myagdi valley in the South and spectacular
view of Dhaulagiris in the north;
and Api, Saipal are feast for the
eyes through out the climb.
Service Inclusions:
Airport - Hotel - Airport transfer;
Hotel in Kathmandu 3 star standard
for 3 nights in twin sharing bed and
breakfast basis, Customs clearance;
Sherpa support ( 1 Sherpa for four
climbers), cook, kitchen boy, porters
and pack animals, food for trek, BC
and climb; Group equipment for the
climb, Camping Service including tents
for BC and climb, kitchen/dinning
tent, toilet tent, chair/tables; Flights
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu, HF
radio sets;. Oxygen for medical purpose,,
all permit fees, wages / allowances,
personal insurance coverage for the
liaison officer, climbing Sherpas,
kitchen staff and porters.
Service Exclusions:
Main meals in Kathmandu, personal
equipment, personal insurance including
emergency evacuation, visa fee and
airport tax and other services than
those mentioned in the service inclusion.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 Kathmandu
Day 3 Drive to Beni;
Day 4-10 Approach march to the base
camp
Day 11-33-39 Retrun march to Kathmandu
Day 40 Trip Ends
Day 41-49 Return march to Tumlingtar
Day 50 Fly Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
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