Thapa Peak Climbing

Overview
Itinerary
Cost Info

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

Cost Include

Airport pickups and drops in private vehicle
Star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
Tented camp in Island Peak Base Camp
All meals (B,H,D) during the trek and climb
Welcome and farewell dinner
All the ground transportation as per itinerary
Two Way Flight (Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu)
An English speaking, experienced and well-trained trekking guide (leader), climbing guide and assistant guides
Porter (2 climbers: 1 porter)
All the staff salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
Down Jacket (to be returned after the trip)
All the necessary formalities and paper work
All the trekking permits and Thapa Peak climbing permit
Camping stuffs – tents and kitchen
Medial Kit (carried by your trek leader)
All the government and local taxes