Thapa Peak

Thapa Peak climbing is one of most difficult, adventurous and very interesting climbing peaks in Nepal Himalaya. This trek is wildest, most remote and breathtaking. It requires a good trekking experience and a good physical form. In low altitude there are villages and valleys. The trek route passes through dense forest of rhododendron, oak, deciduous trees and juniper. The trek trail crosses Myagdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French pass to hidden snowy valley then after Thapa or Dhampus pass towards Jomsom and Muktinath. Thapa/Dhampus peak expedition is another attraction. Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest in the world) separates the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range. Sceneries from this trek route are the massive of Daulagiri and Annapurnas.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu International airport will well come you & transfer you to Hotel. O/N in Kathmandu (1,000m/3,280ft).

Day 02: Kathmandu:
Half-day guided city tours with Home language tour guide (tour includes Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambunath Stupa, Pashupati Nath Temple – Hindu Temple & Buddha Nath – The biggest Buddha Stupa in ancient Kathmandu). In the Afternoon pre-trip.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Beni which takes about eleven hours.
As you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant weather, Pokhara is tourist’s paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The drive from here goes through uphill into zigzag road all the way to Naudanda. It then descends through zigzag road up to Nayapul with views of Annapurna South, Fish tail, green hills, terraces and villages. To reach Beni, your drive moves along the bank of Mardi river. This is one of the picturesque road journeys.

Day 04: Trek from Beni to Maldhunga (1300m.) which takes about six hours.
Start Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice of the white part of the glacier. You climb steadily to the rough and chilling but spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 05: Trek from Maldhunga to Darbang and it takes about five and half hours.
This day you trek gently ascend for early one hour passing through jungles with varieties of oaks, rhododendron and so on. You can hear the chirping of the local birds then your trails follow quite flat land passing through stream at one place. The way you trek is muddy road crossing villages at some of the places. Darbang is a small village mainly inhabited by Magar and Limbus. There is a beautiful camping site. You can find small local shops with minimal supply.

Day 06: Trek from Darbang to Takum which takes about 5 hours.
This day also you trek ascend through narrow path for early one hour. Now you go along the flat land passing through jungle with varieties of rhododendrons, oaks and Christmas trees at some distance. After you cross a small stream, your trails suddenly begin to follow ascend path until you reach Takum. There is a government school before you enter Takum, a small village. Here you camp behind the school located in central Takum. You find a Hindu temple where the villagers go to submit their offerings.

Day 07: Trek from Takum to Muri and it takes about 6 hours.
You start trekking to descend trails for early one hour passing through jungle. Then you follow steeply ascent path and before you approach Muri you pass along the flat land until you reach Muri. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurung and Rai, one of the ethnic communities of Nepal. There are situated beautiful hotel offering attractive services to tourists guests who visit this particular area. You are here quite captivated by a Buddhist monastery.

Day 08: Trek from Muri to Baghar(2080m.).
Descend a gentle slope, and cross a rocky stream descend a path amid terraced fields to Dhora khola. Cross the river and climb to the right up the mountainside to Ghorban dhara. The view from this pass is fine, for the first time you can see Ghustung south (6465m). Follow the right bank path past Naura where you begin to ascend the mountainside. After climbing for a short while, take a path that traverses the steep grass-covered hill. The Myagdi khola assumes a steep-walled V-shape as the traverse ends and a high, winding path climbs the steep, grassy slope. The steep slope will not tolerate any missteps but the path is well-constructed with a great number of zigzag stone step paths. At last the long climb ends, and you enter a traverse to the right-here you must also beware of falling into the gorge of the Myagdi khola. Soon you descend through a forested area, emerging to a ridge snout where bagara (2080) is visible. Descend through terraced fields to this mountain village where you camp in people’s yards or the terraced fields.

Day 09: Trek Baghar to Dobang (2520m.). Here you leave the villages behind and the trial becomes increasingly challenging.

Day 10: Trek from Dovan to Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp) which takes about 6 hours.
Passing through the beautiful forest you rapidly gain altitude and mountains burst out all around.

Day 11: Rest day for acclimatization.

Day 12: Trek from Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) to Glacier Camp and it takes about 4 hours.
After crossing the first glacier, probably using a rope in a couple of tricky spots, you climb onto the main glacier. The surroundings are spectacular which makes up for the rough and dangerous trail. we may also use a rope on this section. This is a particularly tough day. you camp on the glacier rubble.

Day 13: Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp which takes about 5 hours.
Soon the rough rubble gives way to the smooth ice of the white part of the glacier. You climb steadily to the rough and chilling but spectacular Dhaulagiri Base Camp.

Day 14: Trek from Dhaulagiri base camp to French Col (5010m.)
Hidden valley which takes about four hours. You trek along trail covered with ice and soft snow. The stunning views of Dhaulagiri range completely enchant you.

Day 15: Trek from French Col to Thapa pass (5015m) and it takes about five hours.
The views are same as earlier day. This day you trek along flat path covered with ice and snow.

Day 16: Rest at Thapa Peak Base Camp.
This is an acclimatization day and you can make necessary preparation for Thapa peak summit.

Day 17: Climb Thapa peak and back to Base Camp which takes about ten hours.
At the summit you will be enclosed by the views of Dhaulagiri I, Nilgiri, and Annapurna and so on.

Day 18: Trek from Thapa Peak Base Camp to Yak Kharka and it takes about five hours.
To reach your destination you trek leveled trail all the way. En route you pass Battase Danda. The views of Tukuche peak, Thapa peak, Annapurna range mesmerize you.

Day 19: Trek from Yak Kharka to Marpha (2670m.) which takes about five hours.
This day the trail moves downhill till Marpha. On the way you pass small forests of juniper and other local vegetation. You will be accompanied by the splendid views of Nilgiri, Annapurna and rocky hills.

Day 20: Trek from Marpha to Jomsom (2810m.)
Today trek from Marpha to Jomsom it will take about 1:30 hrs. Then you will have leisure time in Jomsom. You cold have shower and celebreat of success full Thapa Peak climb. Our professional trekking leader will arrange for your next day flight ticket from Jomsom to Pokhara.

Day 21: Early morning fly back to Pokhara by twin-water small aircraft.
It will take about 30:00 an hour. Then you will have free time in Pokhara you could go for walk around Phewa lake and do shoping. Pokhra lake side is beautiful city.

Day 22: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist that takes about seven hours.
While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where the Nepal’s first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city. Or you can fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu and it takes about 25 minutes.