The Mount Gurla Mandhata Expedition (Namo Nani /7694m) is the neighboring mountain lies in northern Himalaya range in West Tibet Nagri region, which is situated near by the sacred mountain Kailash & holy Lake Mansarovar. In local language it is well known as “Namo Nani” means the “Fairy’s Peak” and it is made of with six ridges. The west ridge is like the Fan shaped and East Ridge is with very much steeper cliffs. Towards its North the holy lake Manasarovar and Langatse are situated. Gurla Mandhata base camp is situated on the on the glacier at 5600m. Gurla Mandhata Mountain 25,242 ft was first climbed by Sino-Japanese expedition in 1985.
After that only 5 ascent up there have been made till to date to this mountain. Presently according to the recent data, a French expedition team has climbed this mountain. The way to the ascent goes via Zalonpa glacier from the Northern slope. From the top of the Gurla Mandhata, you can see the beautiful sparkling lakes Mansarovar and Rakchays (Demon lake); and then the mountain Kailash peak can see along with this on its background. The ascent can start from the Zalunpa glacier.
ITINERARY:
DAY01: Arrival Kathmandu Transfer to hotel
DAY02: Kathmandu (Tibet visa procedure & Sightseeing tour)
DAY03: Kathmandu (Expedition preparation).
DAY04: Drive to Syabrubesi. Overnight in hotel
DAY05: Drive to Kyirong. Overnight in hotel
DAY06: Drive To Saga. Overnight at Hotel
DAY07: Rest day at Saga
DAY08: Drive to Darchen
DAY 09: Trek to Dirapuk Gompa Overnight in camp.
DAY10: Trek over Drolma Pass to Zuthulphuk, Overnight in camp
DAY11: rek to Darche and drive to Mansarovar, Overnight in camp
DAY12: Drive to Gurla Mandhata Base Camp
DAY13-33: Climbing Period Gurla Mandhata ( 25242 FT)
DAY34: Garbage settlement (Free day)
DAY35: Drive to Paryang Overnight in camp
DAY36: Drive to Saga. Overnight in camp
DAY37: Drive to Kyirong
DAY38: Drive to Kathmandu
DAY39: Kathmandu
DAY40: Departure
COST INCLUDE:
- Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis (4 star hotel) as per program
- All Meals in Trekking & Base Camp
- Guest House accommodation in Tibet till base camp
- Mount Gurla Mandhata Expedition permit fees
- Experience Guide, cook, helper & porters as per program
- Tibetan guide & Tibet Travel permit
- Equipments & Daily allowance for Trekking & Climbing staffs
- Insurance of all staffs from Nepali Insurance company
- Extra tents for climbing period (If necessary)
- All transportation as per program
- Mt. Kailash Kora as per program
- Member Tent, Dining tent, Toilet tent, Shower tent, Table , Chair & store tent for base camp
- Oxygen Cylinders, Mask & regulator (If necessary)
- Welcome / Farewell Dinner
- First aid & Medicine kit (Normal)
- Kathmandu – Border – Kathmandu transportation by tourist bus
- All applicable Government tax
COST EXCLUDE :
- Lunch & Dinner at Kathmandu
- Essential Personal Equipments for climbing & trekking
- Emergency Rescue evacuation (If necessary)
- Climbing meals, Gas , stove etc for climbing period (Above Base camp)
- Personal communication equipments/ permits for any extra personal equipments
- Extra Oxygen & Mask regulator
- Personal insurance & all types of personal nature cost
- All types of Beverages & Drinks
- Garbage Deposit fees
- Personal Tips/bonus to trekking & Expedition staffs
- Any extra cost due to extension of program, delay arrival, sickness or other unavoidable circumstances.
- Extra cargo charge if any.