Thapa Peak, also known as Dhampus Peak, is located at the eastern part of Dhaulagiri region. It is the perfect amalgamation of snow, ice and rock with spectacular views. These includes awe-inspiring pyramid of Nilgiri (6,940m), Tukche Peak (6,920m), Mukut Himal (6,639m), Sita Chuchura (6,611m), Hongde Peak (6,556m), Thorong Peak (6,484m), Yakawa Kan (6,482m), Tsarste (6,347m) and Tangu Peak (6,197m).
Thapa Peak climbing route goes through dense cluster of rhododendron, oak, deciduous trees and juniper. The trial passes Myagdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, and French Pass and enters to hidden valley to reach Dhampus Pass. Hidden valley is most scheduled snow valley in Nepal and offers numbers of exploratory treks which can made before or after climbing Thapa Peak. Additionally, it stretches to world’s deepest valley!
Thapa Peak summit expedition is not very technical; ideal for fit individuals with little alpine trekking and camping experience.
We offer supported camping with high quality tents, mattresses and sleeping bags. Our guide, assistant guides and porters are experienced and well-known about the climbing route. All the staffs are well-equipped and insured. We offer an expert cook with full camp kitchen who serves hygienic and nutritious meals. Plus we provide Oxygen cylinder, Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) along with medical kit with proper medicines. All the gears we use meets EU/UIAA standards.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: exploration and trip preparation day
Day 03: Flight to Pokhara and drive to Beni by Van – 3 hours
Day 04: Trek to Babiyachour – 3 – 4 hours
Day 05: Dharapani – Mudi – 5 – 6 hours
Day 06: Dharapani – Mudi – 5 – 6 hours
Day 07: Mudi – Boghara – 4 – 5 hours
Day 08: Boghara – Dolang – 5 – 6 hours
Day 09: Dolang – Pine Forest – 5 – 6 hours
Day 10: Pine forest – Italian Base Camp (3,200m) – 7 – 8 hours
Day 11: Acclimatization day at Italian Base Camp
Day 12: Italian Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,700m) – 7 – 8 hours
Day 13: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – French Pass (5,360m) and trek to Hidden Valley (4,900m) – 5 – 6 hours
Day 14: Rest and acclimatization day at Hidden Valley – 6 – 7 hours
Day 15: Hidden Valley – Thapa Pass (5,250m) and trek to Yak Kharka (3,000m) – 6 – 7 hours
Day 16: Yak Kharka – Thapa Peak Base Camp
Day 17: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 18: Trek to High Camp
Day 19: Contingency day
Day 20: Summit Thapa Peak (6,012m) and back to Base Camp
Day 21: Base Camp – Yak Kharka
Day 22: Yak Kharka – Tukuche (2,800m) – 4 – 5 hours
Day 23: Tukuche – Ghasa (2,120m) – 6 – 7 hours
Day 24: Ghasa – Tatopani (1,220m) – 5 – 6 hours
Day 25: Trek to Ghorepani
Day 26: Ghorepani – Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
Day 27: Flight back to Kathmandu
Day 28: Free day
Day 29: Final Departure
