The Land of Giants! Gangapurna is situated between Annapurna III (7555m) and Tarke Kang (7193 m) Base Camp, also known as Glacier Dome towering over the Manang Valley. At the summit, you can expect an adrenalin rush as you stare out over Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m) and Annapurna IV (7525m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tilicho Peak (7134m), and Manaslu (8156m).
Climbing Gangapurna requires you are fit and an experienced climber. It is considered a difficult and challenging climb with snow and ice to traverse along with several technical sections. You should be familiar with the use of crampons, ice axes, harness, grappling ropes and other alpine climbing techniques.
The trekking component takes you from Chame Village through the Marsyangdi Valley passing several traditional Tibetan Buddhist Manang villages. The villages exhibit numerous symbols of their faith that include monasteries (Gompa), prayer flags, and Mani stones (engraved with Tibetan symbols). Along the trail, you will have some fantastic views of several soaring peaks, such as Manaslu, Gangapurna, Lamjung, Annapurna II, IV, and other snow-covered peaks. At lower altitudes, you will pass through pine, fir and rhododendron forests prior to ascending to higher altitudes where the terrain is sparsely vegetated, arid and of rocky terrain (moraines).
Itinerary
Apr12/Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu Airporty & transfer to hotel(1350m)
Apr13/Day 02-03:Rest and prepare day for assignment & briefing.
Apr14/Day 04:Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m.) which takes about six hours over night in lodge.
Apr15/Day 05:Trek from Beshi shahar to Bahundanda (1305m), which takes about five hours. Over night in lodge.
Apr16/Day 06:Trek from Bahundanda to Chyamche (1430m.) which takes about six hours.
Apr17/Day 07:Trek from Chyamche (1410m.) to Dharapani (1860m.) and it takes about five hours.
Apr18/Day 08:Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670m.) which takes about five and half-hours.
Apr19/Day 09:Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m.), which takes about five hours.
Apr20/Day 10:Trek from Pisang to Manang (3440m.) and it takes about five and half hours.
Apr21/Day 11:Rest day at Manang for acclimatization and hang in and around town.
Apr22/Day 12:Trek from Manang to Gangapurna Base Camp (4600m) and Prepare base camp.
Apr23/Day 12-34:Climbing Period (Gangapurna Summit 7455m)
May15/Day 35 :Preparation to returning(Clean Base Camp) and trek to Manang(3440m) Which takes about four hours.
May16/Day 36:Trek from Manang ot Thorong Phedi (4420m.) which takes about six and half hours.
May17/Day 37:Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La (5416m) Pass and it takes about seven hours.
May18/Day 38:Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom via Kagbeni (2895 m.) and it takes about five hours.
May19/Day 39:Early in the morning Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara, which takes about 20 minutes. Then Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours.
May20/Day 40:Full Day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (DurbarSquare, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath) and Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner in the evening.
May21/Day41:Final departure ,or alternative Join other activities
Inclusion
All arrival and departure transfer services to and from KTM international airport with other necessary transport as per itinerary
Assistance at KTM international airport by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking during your arrival and departure.
4-night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis
One night hotel accommodation in Pokhara. B/B plan
Experienced and government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period
The appropriate number of porters during the trekking period
Land transportation from Kathmandu-Beshisahar and Pokhara to Kathmandu for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff
All Sherpa Expedition and Trekking kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp
Common climbing equipment such as Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar
3 meals a day: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee
Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking/climbing period
All camping accommodation for members and staff during the trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member
All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the climbing period
50kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters/mules
Exclusions
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and internet expenses.
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
Transportation services include only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance traveled will be appropriately charged.
Any additional staff other than specified.
Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
Walkie-talkies
Filming permit (if you have a special camera).
Personal climbing gear.
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.
Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
Airfare of international flights.
Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $30 USD for 15-day, $50 USD for 30 Days, and $125 USD for 90 Days visa.
