Mt. Thapa Peak (6012m.) Climbing

Spring
Fixed Departure: April 10, 2018


Location: Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range: Dhaulagiri Himal
Height: 6012m. - (19,724 ft.)
Latitude: 28°47'53" N
Longitude: 83°36'31" E
Trip Duration: 21, 17 Days
Normal Ascent Route: West Ridge
First Ascent:
Easiest Route: Rock/Snow climb
Grade: Strenuous High
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Beni Bazaar - Marpha - Yak Kharka - Thapa Peak Base Camp - Marpha - Pokhara - Kathmandu

Thapa Peak Climbing is one of the most challenging and adventurous peak climbing as route is extremely wild and remote and its require trekking experience and physical fitness. In low altitude, there are villages and valleys. Our trek takes us across the kali Gandaki River and then north into the heart of the massif; from the base camp we come to the high point of our trek, the traverse of French Pass (5,240m.), the hidden Valley and Dhampus Pass (5182m.), a high level route which brings us back to the upper Kali Gandaki Valley via Batase Danda (windy Hill) to Jomsom Bazaar. From here we, either, fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara or we can continue from Jomsom till Beni to Pokhara.

Expedition Itinerary: A
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
21 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Pokhara and 15 Nights Lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring and Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free Day, Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Beni Bazaar 820m. then transfer to teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Beni Bazaar – Babiyachaur.
Day 06: Babiyachaur – Darbang Bazaar 1113m.
Day 07: Darbang Bazaar – Dharapani 1180m.
Day 08: Dharapani – Muri Village 1850m.
Day 09: Muri Village – Bagar 2520m.
Day 10: Bagar – Dovan 2520m.
Day 11: Dovan – Italian Base Camp 3660m.
Day 12: Italian Base Camp – Dhaulagiri Base Camp 4700m.
Day 13: Dhaulagiri Base Camp – Thapa Peak Base Camp
Day 14: Thapa Peak Climbing Preparation.
Day 15-16: Climbing period of Thapa Peak 6012m. Summit.
Day 17: Clean up Base Camp and trek back to Yak Kharka 3680m.
Day 18: Yak Kharka – Jomsom Bazaar then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 19: Fly to Pokhara and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu free day.
Day 21: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Optional: Expedition Itinerary: B
Hotel/Lodges Tented Camping
17 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Night PKR and 11 Nights Lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring, Autumn and Winter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 915m.  then transfer to Hotel.
Day 04: Flight Pokhara - Jomsom (2700m.) Overnight at a Lodge.
Day 05: Jomsom - Yak Kharka (3900m.) Tented Camp
Day 06: Trek to the Hidden Valley Base Camp 4515m.
Day 07: Set up camp  and acclimatization at Thapa Peak Base Camp
Day 08: Preparation for climbing.
Day 09: Thapa Peak Climbing Preparation.
Day 10-11: Climbing period of Thapa Peak 6032m. Summit.
Day 12: Clean up Base Camp and trek back to Yak Kharka 3680m.
Day 13: Reserve Day.
Day 14: Yak Kharka – Jomsom Bazaar then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 15: Fly to Pokhara and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 16: Kathmandu free day.
Day 17: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

  1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
  2. If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

  • We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
  • Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
  • Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 1900. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc.

Expedition Cost: Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: Itinerary - A, Via French Pass
USD 3600 Per Person. (If 2 Persons in group)
USD 3250 Per Person. (If 3-4 Persons in group)
USD 3000 Per Person. (If 5-8 Persons in group)
USD 2930 Per Person. (If 9-12 Persons in group)
USD 2800 Per Person. (If 13-15 Persons in group)

Expedition Cost: Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: Itinerary - B, Via Jomsom Side
USD 3222 Per Person. (If 2 Persons in group)
USD 3110 Per Person. (If 3 - 4 Persons in group)
USD 3010 Per Person. (If 5 - 8 Persons in group)
USD 2800 Per Person. (If 9 - 12 Persons in group)
USD 2675 Per Person. (If 13 -15 Persons in group)

Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1900 for group sharing basis.

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Cultural Treks & Expedition offers personal equipment rentals for climber, who have limited cargo allowance with their airfare or, do not wish to purchase expensive expedition grade gear but rent it instead. Climber purchasing Base Camp Services only may choose to hire or, purchase high camp equipment. Please let us know in advance prior to your arrival so that we can meet your needs. The quoted cost are for the duration of the expedition and we provide original North Face, Marmot or, Ozark company brand tent only.

Equipment Rental or Purchase Price List:

Item Rentle Cost in USD Purchase Cost in USD
Expedition Tent USD 150.00 USD 300.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Small) USD 50.00 USD 150.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Large) USD 100.00 USD 300.00
Gas Stove USD 25.00 USD 100.00
Oxygen Bottle USD 350.00 USD 500.00
Oxygen mask and Regulator USD 250.00 USD 900.00
Sleeping Bag USD 100.00 USD 400.00
Down Jacket USD 100.00 USD 300.00
High Camp Goose Down Jacket USD 200.00 USD 500.00

Climbing Sherpa Fee: Per H. A. Sherpa USD 1900 (if required by client for advance base camp service user)