A first 7,000 m summit through the hidden Nar Phu valley
Overview
Himlung is one of the most accessible 7,000 m peaks in Nepal, near the Tibetan border. The climb is mostly snow slopes and glacier, with a few steeper sections on fixed ropes.
Drive to Koto and trek up the narrow Nar Phu gorge to the medieval village of Phu, with a rest day there. Set up base camp at 4,850 m, then climb via Camp 1 (5,400 m), Camp 2 (6,100 m) and Camp 3 (6,350 m) to the summit. Walk back to Koto and drive to Kathmandu.
Climbers with at least one 6,000 m peak behind them who want to step up to 7,000 m without the technical difficulty of Ama Dablam or Baruntse.
Why book with us: Experienced climbing Sherpas, a Spanish-speaking guide on the approach, and road access only, so no Lukla flight delays.
Remote, very high terrain. For fit and experienced trekkers.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Thamel.
Expedition briefing and a full check of your climbing gear while we finalise the restricted area permit.
Long drive via Besisahar and up the Marsyangdi valley to Koto, where the Nar Phu trail begins. 9–10 hours.
Enter the restricted area and follow the Soti Khola gorge through forest and past waterfalls to Meta. 6–7 hours.
Pass chortens and old winter settlements to Kyang. 5 hours.
Walk through a dramatic gorge and the old gate into Phu, a stone village of about 30 houses. 4 hours.
Visit Tashi Lhakhang Gompa and hike above the village to help acclimatise.
Climb out of the valley over moraine to base camp. 5–6 hours.
Puja ceremony, rest and a refresher on fixed ropes, crampons and glacier travel.
Rotations to Camp 1 (5,400 m) and Camp 2 (6,100 m), then the summit push via Camp 3 (6,350 m) to the top at 7,126 m. Spare days are kept for weather.
Clean up base camp and descend through Phu and Kyang to Meta. 7–8 hours.
Follow the gorge back down to Koto. 5–6 hours.
Long drive back to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner in the evening. 9–10 hours.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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Best Time To Go
Recommended: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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My trekking experience in Nepal was absolutely incredible. From arriving in Kathmandu to the mountains of the Himalaya, everything was perfectly organised. The guides were professional, attentive and very knowledgeable about the region. I felt safe at all times, even travelling alone. Without a doubt, I recommend this...
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