Trip Introduction: Himlung Expedition is a newly opened expedition that takes you to Mt. Himlung (7126 m). It is located near the Tibetan border between Manaslu and Annapurna ranges, in a secluded area. The expedition journey takes you through a small village of Koto towards an interesting Tibetan village of  Phu. The trekking route from Manang to Phu village is remote and untouched as very few tourists have explored this part of Nepal. The landscape is mostly composed of high peaks, passes, glaciers, narrow gullies, forests, and ancient villages. While trekking, we also come across some Buddhist monasteries and have a chance to experience a unique culture and traditional lifestyle of the local people. In addition, we also enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Gangapurna, and many…

Trip Introduction: Annapurna I Expedition (8091m) is the tenth highest mountain in the world. It is located east of a Kali Gandaki Gorge where Kali Gandaki river flows through. The mountain has glaciers on its western and northwest slopes which subsequently drain into this river. The name Annapurna supposedly means “Goddess of the Harvests.” Annapurna I  is known as the world's most dangerous mountains to climb because it is prone to avalanches. It has a high fatality rate. Maurice Herzong and Louis Lachenal, of a French expedition, first climbed this 8,091m peak on June 3, 1950. Similarly, Chris Bonington along with alpinist Ian Clough led the British expedition in 1970. They were the first to climb the south face of Annapurna. Ian Clough, sadly perished on the descent when a…

Trip Introduction: Dhaulagiri Expedition to this 8167 m Himalayan massif is the seventh highest mountain in the world. It is located in north central part of Nepal. The crest of the mountain stretches some thirty miles giving structure to an otherwise tangled topography of twisting ridges, glaciers and icefall. Along the main crest, several pyramid-shaped peaks rise. All four of these peaks each rises 7000m over the Kali Gandaki gorge to the southeast within about 30km. The Kali Gandaki gorge lies between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. This creates a face-off of two eight-thousander giants over the deep Kali Gandaki valley. Dhaulagiri Expedition: an unforgettable climb Although the British surveyors in India first sighted Mt Dhaulagiri in the early 1800s, the mountain remained unknown. A Swiss aerial survey in 1949 truly brought…

Trip Introduction: Expedition to Putha Hiunchuli (7246m), one of the most beautiful mountains over 7000m in Nepal. It is the extension peak of the Dhaulagiri range referred to as Dhaulagiri VII. The landscape of the Dhaulagiri region is enchanting being a snow-capped mountain range with high cliffs and deep canyons. Expedition to Putha Hiunchuli Legendary climber Jimmy Roberts and Ang Nyima first climbed Putha Hinchuli from the northeast route in the year 1954. Climbing Putha Hiunchuli is indeed challenging but technically not so difficult. It is an ideal mountain for those who want to climb high but on moderate terrain. It is an alternative climb to Baruntse peak which is also over 7,000m. Putha Hiunchuli is most accessible from the Kaya Khola, a side-stream of the Barbung Khola which flows…

Trip Introduction: Lhotse Expedition to the fourth highest mountain in the world is a very rewarding experience. It is located opposite of Mt Everest’s South Face in the Everest region, Nepal. The South Col actually connects Mt Everest and Lhotse with each other. Expeditions follow the same route across the Khumbu Ice Fall and the Western Crown to camp 3 at the Lhotse face. On the way to Everest's Camp 4, just above the Yellow Band, the Lhotse route takes another direction. Some very strong climbers have even climbed Lhotse and Mt Everest in one, long expedition. But for most of us, Lhotse is a great, single very high mountain to climb, very close to Everest. Many climbers agree that Lhotse is more difficult to climb than Everest due to…