Tilcho Peak (7,134 m) Expedition
Fixed Departure: 05 October 2008
 

Tilicho Peak is towers at the height of 7,134m. Mountaineers rate this as a technical climb, and not so easy. There are two ways to reach up to Base Camp; our expedition starts up with a drive Besi Shahar, followed by several days trekking to Base Camp as well as another way is can fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and start further. But we choose the first idea as this allows enough time for acclimatization and less difficulties for taking all the logistics. The views on the routes are breath taking; anything that can surpass your imagination. What you see is Tilicho Peak and the azure and peaceful Tilicho Lake below. It is a glacial lake and unfriendly to marine life. People say they often find marine fossils (shells) that probably support the fact that the Himalayas were once beneath the sea.

We set up the base camp near the lake some of days will be rest celebrating the Puja by Buddhist priest. Tilicho stands as a daunting task above the camp which is on a moraine. From the base camp (around 4400m) we set out for our final goal – Tilicho 7,134m. Tilicho (7,135m) as seen from near the Base Camp.

• Base Camp to Camp (i) - Climbing route is straight steep 70º / 90º
• Camp (i) to Camp (ii) - Climbing route is strait steep 90º with ice vertical.
• Camp (ii) to Camp (iii) Climbing route is steep to get summit 40º/ 60º or Max. 70º

Expedition Itinerary: A
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
33 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara, 32 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Previous Expedition

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Preparation for Expedition & briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu to Besi Sahar by Bus and transfer to Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp.
Day 05: Besi Shahar – Nagdi. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 06: Nagdi – Jagat. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 07: Jagat – Tal. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 08: Tal – Chame. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 09: Chame – Pisang. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 10: Pisang – Manang. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 11: Manang – Gompa (after Khansar). Tented Camp
Day 12: Gompa (after Khansar)  – Tilicho Lake Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 13: Tilicho Lake Base Camp – Above Lake Camp (Way to Mesokanto Pass). Tented Camp
Day 14: Way to Mesokanto Pass – Tilicho Peak Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 15 – 30: Climbing Period of Tilicho Peak 7135m. Tented Camp
Day 31: Tilicho Peak Base Camp – Tilicho Lake Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 32: Tilicho Lake Base Camp – Khangsar. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 33: Khangsar – Thorong Phedi. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 34: Thorong Phedi – Thorong La Pass 5416m. – Muktinath. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 35: Muktinath – Jomsom and transfer to. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 36: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight then transfer to Hotel Lake View Resort.
Day 37: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 38: Kathmandu free.
Day 39: Kathmandu free.
Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Option for make your trip 2 days shorter than above:
Day 31: Tilicho Peak Base Camp – Mesokanto Pass (5315m.) – Nama Phu Kharka. Tented Camp
Day 32: Nama Phu Kharka – Jomsom. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 33: Jomsom Rest.
Day 34: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight then transfer to Hotel Lake View Resort.
Day 35: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 36: Kathmandu free.
Day 37: Kathmandu free.
Day 38: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Itinerary: B
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
29 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara, 28 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Preparation for Expedition & briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Beni by Bus then transfer to. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 05: Beni – Tatopani. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa Village. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 07: Ghasa – Larjung. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 08: Larjung – Jomsom. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 09: Jomsom – Langpoghyum Khola. Tented Camp
Day 10: Langpoghyum Khola – Nama Phu Kharka. Tented Camp
Day 11: Nama Phu Kharka – Tilicho Peak Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 12- 28: Climbing Period of Tilicho Peak 7135m. Tented Camp
Day 29: Base Camp Prepare to back to Ktm. Tented Camp
Day 30: Base Camp – Nama Phu Kharka. Tented Camp
Day 31: Nama Phu Kharka – Jomsom. Tea-house Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 32: Jomsom – Pokhara by flight and transfer to Hotel Lake View Resort.
Day 33: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 34: Kathmandu free.
Day 35: Kathmandu free.
Day 36: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ 2,700 Per Person.
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1500 (if required by climber)

Tea-house Lodge & Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, 1 night in Pokhara with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• 3 Meals; B/L/D and accommodation during the treks at best available Teahouses Lodge till Base Camp and back.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil while in Base Camp as well as provide hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Tilicho Peak Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Beni or Pokhara from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara with domestic airport tax and cargo fees.
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Fully Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, 1 night in Pokhara with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil as well as provide hot hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D during the trip till Base Camp.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Tilicho Peak Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Beni or Pokhara from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Cover:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees (Can be obtained at the airport on upon arrival).
• International airport departure tax.
• Personal local transportation in Kathmandu except above mentioned programs.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• High altitude food, fuel Gas & stove above base camp.
• Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• All Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
• Personal nature expenses.
• Oxygen, Mask & regulator.
• Climbing Sherpa.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road. Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
• Walkie-Talkie. permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit,
• Extra Porter or Yak: Per Porter US $ 10 and US $ 14 per Yak's will be charged if luggage is over 40 KG.
• Summit bonus US $ 500 for climbing guide (Sherpa). (if required by climbers)
• Tips for Nepalese crews, etc.

Note: Garbage Deposit: US $ 2000 (sharing with all total of the expedition climbers) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the climbers don’t take back their garbage to BC.

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