HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING 1997

March / April and October / November

Group size: Minimum 4

After the success of several peak summits, we are offering quality instruction in the art of rock and ice climbing throughout the Himalaya! We offer expeditions to summit the following peaks with our highly accomplished sherpa teams.

Name of Peak Height Region

  1. Glacier Dome (7193 m.) Annapurna-Gandaki
  2. Amadablam (6812 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  3. Choyu (6440 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  4. Pumori (7161 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  5. Langtang Lirung (7234 m.) Langtang- Bagmati
  6. Gangapurna (7455 m.) Annapurna-Gandaki
  7. Barun Tse ( 7129 m.) Barun-Koshi
  8. Annapurna-III (7555 m.) Annapurna-Gandaki

TREKKING PEAK:

March / April and October / November

Group size: Minimum 2

Name of Peak Height Region

  1. Mera Peak (6654 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  2. Kusum Kangru (6367 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  3. Island peak (6160 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  4. Lobuche peak (6119 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  5. Kwangde peak (6011 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  6. Hiunchuli peak (6441 m.) Annapurna-Gandaki
  7. Singuchuli(Fluted peak) (6501 m.) Annapurna-Gandaki
  8. Chulu East (6584 m.) Annapurna-Manang
  9. Chulu West (6419 m.) Annapurna-Manang
  10. Pisang peak (6091 m.) Annapurna-Manang
  11. Pharchemo peak (6187 m.) Rolwaling-Janakpur
  12. Ramdung peak (5925 m.) Rolwaling-Janakpur
  13. Paldor peak (5896 m.) Langtang-Bagmati
  14. Ganjala Chuli peak (5844 m.) Langtang-Bagmati
  15. Tent peak (5663 m.) Annapurna-Gandaki
  16. Mardi Himal (5587 m.) Annapurna-Gundakil
  17. Mehra peak (5849 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha
  18. Pokhalde peak (5806 m.) Khumbu-Sagarmatha

SEASONS

Trekking is possible at any time of the year depending on where you are going. The most popular seasons are spring (February-May) and autumn (September-November). Winter is very cold above 3500 m. and high mountain passes may be snowbound, but it is good for trekking at lower altitudes. During the monsoon season (June-August), you can trek in the rain shadow areas north of Himalaya like Mustang and Dolpo. These places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon.

Our trips are scheduled at the best times of the year. The most popular trekking season in Nepal is from late September through to the end of November, when the days are warm and the skies are generally clear. December through to the end of February also generally provides clear skies but the air can be cold, particularly at high altitude. The advantage of winter trekking is that there are fewer trekkers in Nepal. Spring trekking, from March through to early May, presents a floral spectacular with the blossoming of the giant rhododendrons. The days are warm although clouds will often develop during the heat of the day. Nepal experiences monsoons in the summer from late May through to August, which makes it unsuitable for trekking in Nepal. However, this is the ideal time for trekking in India and Bhutan.


PRICES & PARTIES:

We specialize in tours for universities, schools, clubs and private groups to Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet. Our prices depend on the size of group, age of participants, length of trip, season, region of visiting and types of services provided. We are also more than happy to provide services for individual travellers. Discounts are available for all. Please contact us for further information.


GRADES OF TRIPS:

Grade 1: Easy- at altitudes of less than 3000 m. but involving considerable up and down-hill walking on mountain trails for 5-6 hours a day.

Grade 2: Moderate- at altitudes of between 3000 m. to 4500 m. with brief excursions or pass crossings over 5000 m.

Grade 3: Strenuous- at altitudes of between 4000 m. to 5500 m. with glacier excursions or pass crossings over 5500 m.

Grade 4: Rigorous- at altitudes predominantly above 5500 m. with excursions, pass crossings or summits over 6500 m.


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