Dhampus Peak Climbing

• Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

After your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) from your respective home countries, you are received by our staff and guided. They transfer you to the respective hotels of Kathmandu, where you can get refreshed from a hangover. It's better if you join the rest of the travel members. Our guide briefs you about the travel details like the food, route, accommodations, and many more.

Enjoy your evening with the taste of typical Nepali food in traditional as well as aesthetic Nepali restaurants. Have fun camping in the nice lodge and take a good nap. Dream of a beautiful Dhampus trip that’s on the way from the next day.

• Kathmandu elevation: 1,400 meters/ 4,600 feet
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

The next day, you can have an optional tour at the places of your interest in Kathmandu. You can explore the beauty of Kathmandu and visit its world heritage sites. After a few hours of visit, you get back to your hotel.

You can prepare for the upcoming trek in the Annapurna region and take precautions for the Dhampus climb. While preparing for the upcoming trek, you can visualize yourself on the hike and note the feeling you get from that imagination. Other essential preparations like a hiking pack, footwear, plenty of food and water, a first-aid kit, navigation tools, etc. should be carried.

• Pokhara elevation: 822 meters/ 2,697 feet
• Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara

The next morning starts with a lovely drive in the vehicle that relies on the number of people involved in the journey. Generally, we take a bus. The drive drives you out of the Kathmandu Valley to more cooler places that comes up with views of the Himalayas.

The drive starting from the busy roads of Kathmandu, goes through the farm villages, ultimately reaching Pokhara city. A 6-8 hours trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus is fascinating. The road trip carries the greater experience of witnessing a beautiful outside scenario.

• Beni elevation: 836 meters/ 2949 feet
• Tatopani elevation: 1,190 meters / 3,904 feet
• Marpha elevation: 2,670 meters / 8,760 feet

Having a nice stay in Pokhara, the journey continues forward. Beyond the valley towards West, we come to reach at Beni. The distance between Beni and Mrapha is 50.7km. We reach Marpha following the route of Tatopani. It takes around 6-7 hours, to cover a travel distance. The road conditions are primarily revised for better and smooth travel.

Tatopani is known for the natural hot springs as tatopani implies hot water in Nepali. We drive past the world’s deepest gorge, i.e. the Kali-Gandaki river and make our way out towards the Marpha valley. Finally, after an hours of drive, we arrive Marpha, a beautiful village in Mustang at an altitude of 2670m. It is a place where heritage and modernity coexist, where the locals preserve the heritage while the visitors invite modernity. The village is famous for apple production, having widely spread apple orchards.

• Yak Kharka elevation: 4,000 meters / 13,123 feet
• Overnight: Yak Kharka

Kharka generally refers to the grazing pastures for Yak. We follow the path of the Annapurna circuit, looking at the stunning mountain views and diverse landscapes of the Annapurna region. The trek involves ascending from the Marpha valley and passing through the Tukuche and Larjung villages.

Yak Kharka is a stopover before embarking in our onward journey. Yak Kharka is reached by crossing the dense, steep forests and finally reaching the wide open space. This is where we can spend quality time watching over the busty Yak grazing on the Kharka. When the moon comes out, you can enjoy the evening view of the area. At this open, wide space, we set out our tent and spend a cozy night camping. This is the first night we sleep in a tent with warm sleeping bags.

• Dhampus Pass elevation:5,250meters / 17,224 feet
• Hidden Valley elevation: 4,900 meters / 16,076 feet

The journey is expanding from following the route from Marpha to Yak Kharka and beyond to the hidden valley via Dhampus Pass. This signifies the segment of the Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal. Once we pass through this high mountain pass, the Dhampus Pass, then we gradually descend into the Hidden Valley.

Hidden Valley is an amazing place surrounded by the white mountain Peaks. The trek provides a breathtaking view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. It has a very difficult topography consisting of high-altitude land structures. Likewise, the weather here varies, for which we have had preparations. We can also take other necessary information about the trek from local guides.

• Preparation Day to Climb Dhampus Peak

In order to ensure safe and entertaining climb, climbing Dhampus Peak needs to be taken into varities of considerations. As we already have the trekking and climbing permit, there is no any problem to it. Moreover, we have our support staff who can assist with the navigation and safety of the climb. Cardiovascular training is given prior to the climb of Dhampus Peak.

We make sure that all the climbing equipment, like helmets, harnesses, appropriate clothing, and climbing gear, are in the best condition. We provide you with basic mountaineering skills, and you need to familiarize yourself with the rope work and dealing with the ice and snow. You need to be aware of the proper gear, like the helmet, ice axe, harness, and proper clothing.

We plan our camping locations with sufficient supplies of food and water. We finalize our preparations here and review the safety of procedures taken so far and those that will be taken in the future. We ensure that everyone is ready for the summit push.

• Dhampus peak elevation: 6,012 meters / 19,724 feet
• Overnight: High Camp on tent

We’ll trek to Dhampus Base Camp, which is the starting point to climb to the Dhampus Peak. We need to spend some time accommodating at the Dhampus base camp to adjust our body at the higher altitude.

Establishing a high camp for the Thapa Peak involves proper planning and contingencies. We set out our high camp at a suitable location, considering the safety of the climber’s unit and the accessibility of resources. You can capture the beauty of the high camp and enjoy the surrounding views of peaks. The lighting during sunrise and sunset can be mesmerizing.

Camp at high altitude with clear skies makes it best for stargazing. You can take time to unwind and enjoy the tranquility. Meditate in nature or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the high camp. You can share your so far experiences with fellow climbers, exchanging stories, tips, and hurdles, as such, you can make new friends.

• The day to Climb Dhampus Peak

The climb from Dhampus base to the Dhampus peak involves elevated structures. The ascent requires the mountaineering equipment like ropes, ice axes etc. While climbing the Dhampus Peak at an altitude of around 6,012 meters (19721) feet, proper accommodation is required to avoid the risk of altitude-related problems. Our guide will help you find the route and assist in other safety measures, so peacefully carry on the ascend.

Once you reach the summit, you will be blessed with a wide-ranged view of Himalayan peaks. The Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges as seen from the top of Dhampus Peak, is mind-blowing. The remote site of Dhampus Peak takes you away from the hustle and provides with the sense of peace. You can connect your heart with those snow-capped mountains.

• Contingency day

Reserving a day for bad weather must be considered while trekking or mountaineering. The weather at the higher altitudes is rather unpredictable. Such weather conditions can affect the expedition plan. The contingency day is added as a strategic plan that is preferable near the summit or either in the critical situation faced at the climb.

If the weather allows us to proceed further, then we go for it but if not, having a spare day enables us to wait and continue in a better environment to climb. In case, the weather doesn’t improve, we may need to adjust our route, descend to lower altitudes, or even modify the overall expedition plan.

• Trek to Marpha
• Overnight: Marpha

The trek to Marpha back from Yak Kharka is to retrace the steps Along the circuit of the Annapurna trail. We need to descend from Hidden Valley back to Yak Kharka at first. The same route is taken while returning back. You can enjoy the scenery in reverse as you descend.

As you had to climb up the steep hills while ascending toward the Hidden Valley, now you have to walk down through the inverted hills of green forests and rhododendrons blooming all around. Following the steep and narrow downward mountain routes, you ultimately reach Marpha Village. Stay in the Marpha village is the last overnight stay in the high altitudes of the Himalayan zone.

• Jomsom elevation: 2,743 meters / 8,999 feet
• Overnight: Jomsom

The drive from Marpha to Jomsom can involve crossing through the Kali Gandaki Gorge. The beautiful drive along the charming nature of Mustang Valley can sometimes be windy. Such weather conditions and roads may affect the travel time. Along the way, we pass through white hues mountains and traditional villages. The drive is at a significant altitude of the Himalayas, so you need to be hydrated and properly accommodated.

• Drive to Kathmandu

The mode of transportation to come back from Jomsom to Kathmandu depends on your preferences and availability. You can take a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and enjoy the Himalayan views. You can drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara for around 6-8 hours, owing to road conditions. Alternatively, you can also have a direct road trip from Jomsom to Kathmandu, which takes around 14-16 hours, owing to route and road conditions.

Once you reach Kathmandu, we arrange transportation from the drop-off point to your hotel. Check in to your hotel room, be refreshed, and have a good rest.

• Final Departure

Climbing Dhampus Peak could have been the most satisfying, rewarding and memorable adventure ever. After overcoming the entire physical and mental challenges while climbing Dhampus Peak, it's finally time to bid farewell to the land of the Himalayas, i.e. Nepal.

How’s your final day in Nepal feels like after such proud accomplishment? Undoubtedly, it must have felt great. Our staff will transfer you to TIA for your flight back to home. With a joy and pride-filled heart, enjoy a safe and comfortable way back to your native land.