Mount Gangapurna Expedition
Overview
Mount Gangapurna Expedition
It is close to Manang district. Mount Gangapurna was first climbed by a German team in 1965. It offers a wonderful viwe of many Himalayan like Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Mt. Manaslu 8163m, Pisang Peak, Tilicho Peak, Chulu west and Chulu east peak etc. It is full of Technical Mountain and with lots of ice and snowy route. You will also have a chance to visit the famous temple Muktinath on the way.
- DAY 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu
- DAY 02-03 – Document application, briefing and preparation
- DAY 04 – Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar. (830m) 7 hrs
- DAY 05 – Drive Besisahar to Syange (1100m), Trek to Chamje (1700m).5 hrs
- DAY 06 – Chamje to Baggarchaap (2160m). 5.5 hrs
- DAY 07 – Baggarchaap to Chame (2670m). 6 HRS
- DAY 08 – Chame to Upper Pisang (3300m). 4 hrs
- DAY 09 – Upper Pisang to Manang. 6 hrs
- DAY 10 – Rest and acclimatization in Manang.
- DAY 11 : Trek to Gangapurna Base camp
- DAY 12-28 : CLIMBING PERIOD FOR MT. GANGAPURNA 7455M
- DAY 29 : Trek to Manang
- DAY 30 : Trek to Pisang
- DAY 31: Trek to Bagarchap
- DAY 32 : Trek to Chamche drive to Besisahar
- DAY 33 : Drive to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
- DAY 34 : Resting day at Kathmandu
- DAY 35 : Expedition ends, farewell and departure
- DAY 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu
- DAY 02-03 – Document application, briefing and preparation
- DAY 04 – Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar. (830m) 7 hrs
- DAY 05 – Drive Besisahar to Syange (1100m), Trek to Chamje (1700m).5 hrs
- DAY 06 – Chamje to Baggarchaap (2160m). 5.5 hrs
- DAY 07 – Baggarchaap to Chame (2670m). 6 HRS
- DAY 08 – Chame to Upper Pisang (3300m). 4 hrs
- DAY 09 – Upper Pisang to Manang. 6 hrs
- DAY 10 – Rest and acclimatization in Manang.
- DAY 11 : Trek to Gangapurna Base camp
- DAY 12-28 : CLIMBING PERIOD FOR MT. GANGAPURNA 7455M
- DAY 29 : Trek to Manang
- DAY 30 : Trek to Pisang
- DAY 31: Trek to Bagarchap
- DAY 32 : Trek to Chamche drive to Besisahar
- DAY 33 : Drive to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
- DAY 34 : Resting day at Kathmandu
- DAY 35 : Expedition ends, farewell and departure
EXPEDITION COST INCLUDES
- All airport/hotel/airport transfers
- 5 nights hotel (3 star) in Kathmandu, bb plan
- Gangapurna expedition permit, Annapurna Conservation fee and necessary permit fee.
- 35 kg weight per climber is allowed for expedition
- Necessary porters or mules for carrying equipment & loads
- Twin sharing accommodation in available lodge/teahouse while trekking
- 3 times meals per day, teas & coffees in trekking & base camp days
- Common climbing equipment like necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws etc
- 1 tent per climber of North face or similar for Base Camp
- Dining, Kitchen, Store tent, mattress and all camping facilities needed in BC
- Experienced and professional staff at BC : Base camp manager, cook, kitchen boy
- Government liaisons officer
- Equipment allowance, wages, life, medical & life, medical & rescue insurance for all Nepali members.
- Emergency oxygen, mask & regulator at ABC (Use and pay)
- Immediate Rescue co-ordination (covered by client travel insurance)
- Generator or solar panel for charging & lighting in Base camp
- Satellite phone on pay call basis (1 min : $3)
- Welcome Dinner at typical Nepali Restaurant
- Our service charge
EXPEDITION COST EXCLUDES
- International flight ticket, taxes and visas (visa charge USD 40 and 4 passport photographs for the visa).
- Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara (allow US$ 15 – US$ 20 per day. )
- Personal trekking & climbing equipment
- Excess baggage transport
- All expenses of personal nature like bar bills, laundry, telephone etc.
- Insurance for travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost baggage.
- Applicable permit fee & custom fee for SAT phone, filming camera, communications – equipment (if brought)
- Climbing Bonus & summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (if you use Sherpa), Tips for Base Camp Staff
- All not mentioned in cost include part
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Mount Gangapurna Expedition
Mount Gangapurna(7455m) is regarded as the most beautiful Himalaya located in the Annapurna region. This peak is situated between Annapurana III and Tilicho Peak. It is close to Manang district. Mount Gangapurna was first climbed by a German team in 1965. It offers a wonderful viwe of many Himalayan like Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Mt. Manaslu 8163m, Pisang Peak, Tilicho Peak, Chulu west and Chulu east peak etc. The Gangapurna expedition starts from Besisahar (start point of famous Annapurna Circuit Trek) followed by the Marshyandi River passing through beautiful village named Tal, chame, Pisang and Manang and finally to the base camp. It is full of Technical Mountain and with lots of ice and snowy route. You will also have a chance to visit the famous temple Muktinath on the way.
