| Trip code | NET-TR-SRBG1 |
| Package name | Saribung Peak Climbing |
| Duration | 27 |
| Max. elevation | 6346 m |
| Level | ADVANCE |
| Transportation | Land & Flight |
| Accomodation | 2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accomodation during Climbing |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 0 per person |
Depending on the time of your arrival, our representative from Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition will welcome you at the airport and drive you to your hotel. You can visit our office after hotel check-in.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Our tour guide will visit you at your hotel and take you on a day long sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. You will visit four world heritage monuments, Swoyambhu, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After early breakfast, you will start your journey to Pokhara. It will take at least 7 hours to reach Pokhara as you follow the famous Ptirhivi Highway with scenic views of rivers and green hills. Pokhara is a beautiful city of lakes, caves, waterfalls, museum and superb views of Himalayan peaks.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Take an early morning flight to Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang district. You will start your trek from Jomsom along the Kali Gandaki River. In one hour or so you will arrive at Kagbeni, home of Thakali people known for the trades and hospitality. You can already catch splendid views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri mountains.
Stay overnight at lodge in Kagbeni.
Today the trail continues to follow the Kali Gandaki River northwards. En route you will trek past the villages of Tangbe and Chhusang surrounded by barley and apple trees along with a few mani walls and gompas. The second half of the trail is a bit uphill until you reach Tsaile, which offers first views of Nilgiri Himal.
Stay overnight at lodge in Tsaile.
The trek from Tsaile to Ghiling will take at least 6 hours. There are no settlements in between except for Samar village and Syangmochen Village. It will be another 2 hours from here before you reach Chungsi cave monastery and Rangbyung monastery where Padmasambhava is believed to have meditated. Ghiling is a small settlement with one big gompa.
Stay overnight at lodge in Ghiling.
One of the highest passes of this trek will be crossed today. Nyi-La Pass at 4,020m offers beautiful views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peaks. Once you cross the pass it is all downhill until Ghami village ahead of which lies a colorful maniwall. It is another hour before you reach the village of Tsarang, distinctly visible by a huge Dzong and a gompa.
Stay overnight at lodge in Tsarang.
You are in for some great treat today. First of all you will be be crossing Chogo-La pass at 4230m as well as visiting 8th century Lo-Gyakar-Ghar Gompa, a cultural jewel of Upper Mustang, believed to have been built by Guru Padmasambhava.
By afternoon, you will have reached Lo-Manthang, walled city of Upper Mustang. The white painted walls, courtyards and Buddhist architecture are just a marvelous retreat for your eyes. The kingdom was once part of Tibet and lies at the northern edge of Mustang district close to Nepal-Tibet border.
Stay overnight at lodge in Lo-Manthang.
Today you will take a rest at Lo Manthang. You can explore the palace of Mustang King, circumabulate the Lom Manthang visit Chhoser Village or nearby Namgyal Monastery and the oldest Lo Gekar monastery.
Stay overnight at lodge in Lo-Manthang.
The trail further ahead of Lo Manthang passes through Dhi Village crossing a small stream and climbing up to Yara Village.
Stay overnight in camp.
The day awaits you for more exploration. The village of Luri features Luri Gompa, 15th century Luri Cave Monastery.
Stay overnight in camp.
Leaving the Luri village, the trail offers you an alpine landscape of pastures and plateaus. You will have to cross a pass of 4940m which offers superb views of Mt Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna. The trail gradually descends to the village of Ghuma Thanti.
Stay overnight in camp.
Today you will make a crossing of the highest pass on this trail. The trek will climb steeply for the first part until you reach the pass at 5,490 meters from where you can enjoy magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Damodar and Annapurna. Once you come down from this pass, the trail heads towards Damodar Lake, a Himalayan wetland regarded as a holy site by Buddhists and Hindus.
Stay overnight in camp.
Most of today’s trail passes through barren landscape with beautiful views of Saribung Mountain.
Stay overnight in camp at Saribung Base Camp at 4950m.
Spend the day acclimatizing with the altitude. You can take a hike to Saribung Base Camp and take in the wonders of natural landscape.
Stay overnight at Base Camp.
You will reach a height of around 5500m while enjoying beautiful views of Damodar, Saribung and Khumjunggar Himal. The trail is full of moraines, glacier and snows.
Stay overnight at Camp I.
Today you will climb the Saribung Peak. It will take at least 7 hours to reach the peak from Saribung Base Camp and return. Our climbing guide will lead the climb which will start from early morning The climb is a bit technical and passes through snow ridge. The top of Saribung peak commands spectacular views of surrounding peaks such as Dhaulaigir, Damodar, Gyajikang, Himlung, Bhrikuti, etc.
Stay overnight at Base Camp.
After an adventurous climbing day, you will now pave your way towards Nagaru, a small l settlement about 2000m below. In order to reach the village, you will have to cross Saribung pass at a whopping 6042m. Today you will stop at the nomadic village of Nagoru.
Stay overnight in camp at Nagoru.
Your return journey begins from Nagoru. The trail passes through isolated landscape that often resembles Tibet. The people here follow Buddhist religion and are akin to Tibetan language and lifestyles. The visit to Tashi Lakhang Monastery will be interesting where you can know about the culture and history of local people.
Stay overnight at Phu Gaon in camp.
You will almost make a descent of 500m today to reach the village of Meta. Enroute you will find random settlement such as Kyang and Chyakhu, all of which falls within the Annapurna Area Conservation territory. The views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal will greet you during the entire sojourn.
Stay overnight at Meta in camp.
A 1000m descent from Meta to Koto village will involve climbing down a steep trail. Occasionally you will pass through streams and rhododendron forests.
Stay overnight at Koto in camp.
The trail continues to descend through pine forests and small villages. You will be able to catch Mt Manaslu and other snowy peaks en route.
Stay overnight at lodge in Dharapani.
After morning breakfast, you will continue the trek along Marsyangdi River passing through villages of Tal and Chyamje. It will be another hour before you reach the beautiful village of Jagat.
Stay overnight at lodge in Jagat.
Trek from Jagat to Bhulbhule is about 5 hours of easy downhill. The path passes through forests and crosses Marshyangdi River at a couple of points.
Stay overnight at lodge in Bhulbhule.
After early morning breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu.
Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Today is a free day for you to explore and shop in Kathmandu. Thamel is a great place to spend time shopping for gifts or eating out at restaurants. Enjoy farewell dinner in the evening.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
According to your flight time, our office representative will transfer you at Kathmandu International Airport.