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Api Himal Expedition
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Overview The API Himal Expedition Trip is a thrilling and unforgettable adventure for daring explorers seeking to conquer the majestic heights of the Himalayas. Spanning over several weeks, this expedition also carefully crafted to provide an all-encompassing experience of the world's most iconic mountain range. The journey begins in the picturesque town of Kathmandu, Nepal, where participants gather and undergo comprehensive orientation and preparation. Led by a team of seasoned and expert guides, the trek also follows legendary trails, passing through lush forests, charming villages, and breathtaking valleys. As the group gains altitude, the landscapes transform, offering awe-inspiring views of…
Overview
The API Himal Expedition Trip is a thrilling and unforgettable adventure for daring explorers seeking to conquer the majestic heights of the Himalayas. Spanning over several weeks, this expedition also carefully crafted to provide an all-encompassing experience of the world’s most iconic mountain range.
The journey begins in the picturesque town of Kathmandu, Nepal, where participants gather and undergo comprehensive orientation and preparation. Led by a team of seasoned and expert guides, the trek also follows legendary trails, passing through lush forests, charming villages, and breathtaking valleys. As the group gains altitude, the landscapes transform, offering awe-inspiring views of snow-capped peaks and cascading glaciers.
The heart of the API Himal Expedition lies in summiting one of the iconic Himalayan peaks, such as Everest, Lhotse, or Cho Oyu, depending on the chosen itinerary. Climbers will face intense challenges, navigating through crevasses and icefalls, while relying on technical skills and mental resilience. Safety is a top priority, and climbers are equipped with state-of-the-art gear and undergo rigorous training beforehand.
Himalayan Heritage Trek: Embracing Nature and Culture
Beyond the physical demands, the trip offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. Interactions with friendly locals provide insight into their unique way of life, and visits to ancient monasteries offer spiritual moments of reflection amidst the grandeur of nature.
The API Himal Expedition prides itself on sustainable and responsible tourism. Environmental conservation and supporting local communities are integral to the journey’s ethos. Participants leave with not only a sense of personal achievement but also a profound respect for the delicate balance between humans and nature in this ecologically fragile region.
The trek culminates in a grand celebration of success and camaraderie, where participants share their triumphs and experiences, forming bonds that will last a lifetime. The memories of this life-changing adventure will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who embark on this epic journey into the heart of the Himalayas.
Conclusion and Summary
Overall, the API Himal Expedition is an unparalleled opportunity to challenge oneself physically and mentally, embrace the wonders of nature, and immerse in the spiritual essence of the Himalayas, leaving participants with an indelible mark of courage, humility, and a profound connection to the world’s highest mountains.
Trip Highlights
- Summit of Api Himal Expedition / Api Himal is at 7,132 meters – Highest Mountain in Western Nepal.
- Opportunity to explore the less-visited and remote region of Nepal that offers views of beautiful mountain landscapes and pristine wilderness.
- Technically challenging and straightforward Himalaya
- Excursion of the Holy lake – Kali Dhunga (approximately 2 hrs walking distance from the Base Camp)
- Gain climbing experience over 7000m altitude mountain
Api Himal 7132 meters is the highest mountain in western Nepal. The attractive mountain of Api Himal Expedition rises between the Indian sub-continent and frozen plains of Tibetan Plateau in Humla District of Nepal. Api Himal Expedition is technically straightforward with several challenges before reaching the main summit. Hence, previous experience of technical peak climbing with good physical fitness is highly recommended for those wanting to conquer the summit of Api Himal.
Doshisha Alpine Society of Japanese Expedition Team has made the first successful ascent of Api Himal Expedition in 1960. Through the Northwest route. Later on December 24, 1983 – Tadeusz Piotrowski and Andrzej Bielun from Poland made the first winter ascent of Api Himal. From the summit of Api Himal, we can see stunning views of Mt Nandadevi 7817m.
Mt. Nandadevi lies in Uttar Pradesh, India. we can also see the Rajamba Peak 6537m, Kappa Chuli Peak 6850m, and other surrounding peaks. Apart from the expedition experience, one gets to explore the less beaten and remote region of Nepal. The remoteness of the region is bejewelled with the cultural diversity, beautiful mountain landscapes, and serene wilderness.
Itinerary
30 min Drive Hotel/Resort
Our representative from Everest Expeditions Nepal will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will then be transferred to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Our staff will assist you until the check-in procedure ends at the Hotel. You can either have a rest at the Hotel or visit EEN office for gathering information about the expedition. In the evening, please join our welcome dinner program organized by Everest Expeditions Nepal.
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner
Today we will spend most of our day sightseeing around some of the world heritage sites of UNESCO inside Kathmandu valley. Most importantly we will complete all the necessary paper works and make other preparations required for Api Himal Expedition with NGT.
Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.
Meals: BB Plan
1 hour Flight Lodge
After breakfast, we pack our gears and get ready for an hours’ scenic flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip of Dhangadi. Dhangadi is the city in western Nepal near to Indian border. It is the main administrative centre and headquarters of Kailali District. After landing at Dhangadi, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest or explore around the crowdy market streets of Dhangadi. A huge number of people from every corner of the country gather here for trade purpose.
Meals: BB Plan
6-7 hrs Drive Lodge
Today we take a drive from Dhangadi and drive towards Baitadi and further towards Gokuleshwor which is the starting point of the trek. Our drive goes over Mahakali Highway for about six to seven hours passing through Baitadi we drive towards Gokuleshwor. During our drive journey, we will have chance to see the drastic changes of the landscapes as we drive from the flat plains of Dhangadi all the way up to the hilly zigzag roads of Baitadi and Gokuleshwor.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3-4 hrs Trek Tented Camp
The first day of our trek starts from Gokuleshwor, as we trek we are confronted with great views of surrounding mountains. It is a short day of trekking, so we will enjoy every moment of the amazing scenery and nature while trekking. Our trek continues until we reach a good campsite near Karkale.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Tented Camp
After breakfast, we leave our campsite at Karkale and follow an ascending trail that gradually climbs through terraced farmlands and beautiful villages. Local people are always happy to greet foreigners as the trail is off the beaten, less popular but offers true adventure for trekkers. Our trail crosses several suspension bridges and heads towards Chiureni. Chiureni is famous for its butter trees. We will camp along with butter trees surrounding us in the pristine vicinity.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6-7 hrs Trek Tented Camp
After breakfast, we leave Chiureni and follow the trail that goes along Chamliya Khola. Soon our trail goes along some of the narrowest parts of the whole trek. Our trail ascends and descends for a few hours through dense forest areas and passing along several villages. We continue our trek until we arrive at Makarighat where there is a good campsite.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Tented Camp
All set to go, we leave our campsite at Makarighat and start trekking on the trail that is a steep uphill climb. Our trek passes through several small villages and with great views of snow-capped mountains as we hear towards Seti for the overnight camping
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Tented Camp
After breakfast, we leave our campsite and trek on the trail that heads towards Lwathi -the last village settlement during the trek. After crossing Lwathi our trail climbs steeply through dense forest areas to reach Bayaligad which is also known and called as Saheb Bazaar. We make a stop here at Bayaligad and prepare for our overnight camping.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Tented Camp
We pack our gears and continue to follow our trail that is gradual uphill trekking through dense forest areas. Our trek continues as we head towards Simar for the overnight camping. Around here, the exclusive and expensive natural herb known as Yarsagumba is found in plenty during summer. People from nearby villages leave their jobs and schools in search of the herb.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs Trek Tented Camp
From Simar, we continue our trek on a rising trail that goes along an additional forest and with great views of snow-capped mountains. After a few hours of trekking, we will arrive at a good campsite near Dhaulo Odar. Odar in the Nepali language means ‘Cave’. In the past people used to live here in the cave, there is scientific evidence of people’s existence in the cave. We will make a short excursion to the cave once we arrive at Dhaulo Odar for the overnight camping.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3-4 hrs Trek Tented Camp
Today is a short day of trekking as we trek higher up to reach the Base camp. After breakfast, we leave our campsite at Dhaulo Odar and follow the trail that is gradual uphill trekking all the way to a good campsite at 4190 meters. Our Sherpa crew will set up the base camp and make necessary preparations for setting up additional camps at higher altitudes and checking all the climbing gears before attempting the main summit of Api Himal. We can hike up to the Holy Lake – Kali Dhunga which takes about two hours from the base camp.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
16 days climbing toward Api Himal Tented Camp
We will spend several days doing climbing training practices between the camps for the best acclimatization. Taking weather conditions into consideration, we will follow the guidance and footsteps of our experienced climbing experts. Our Sherpa crew will do all the hard works of carrying and setting up camps, provide healthy meals and find an accessible route to the summit. Overcoming several technical climbing sections we head towards the summit. Once at the top we are rewarded with stunning views of Mt Nandadevi that rises beyond the Indian border in Uttar Pradesh, Rajamba Peak, Kappa Chuli Peak and other surrounding high peaks. We will spend short quality time at the summit and then descend following the same route back to base camp.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6-7 hrs Trek Tented Camp
Having achieved our target – the summit of Api Himal, we will make a relaxed start. After breakfast, we engage in cleaning the base camp and then prepare for the return trekking. We start to retrace our steps back on the same trail that descends passing through Dhaulo Odar and heads back towards Simar. From there, our trail descends passing through dense forest areas all the way to Bayaligad.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Tented Camp
After breakfast, we leave Bayalighad and follow the trail that descends through dense forest areas to reach Lwathi. From there, our trail passes through Seti as we head back to reach Makarighat for our overnight camping. Magnificent sceneries of picturesque villages with snow-capped mountains on background truly add flavour to our return trek today.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Tented Camp
From Makarighat we continue to retrace our steps on the same trail that passes through several villages with ups and downs. After some hours of trekking, we will arrive at the plain grounds of Bitule Chaur – which offers good camping grounds for the overnight camping.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs Trek Lodge
The last day of our trek starts from Bitule Chaur as we trek passing through several picturesque villages. Our trail is a fairly moderate trek all the way back to Gokuleshwor. We will celebrate the evening with our climbing crew and have some good time.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Drive Lodge
After breakfast, we take a drive from Gokuleshwor back to Dhangadi which takes approximately about 6 hours drive journey. Once we reach Dhangadi, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest at the hotel or take an evening’s walk around the bust market streets of Dhangadi.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today we will take a flight from Dhangadi and fly back to Kathmandu. After landing at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest at Hotel or pay a visit to attraction destination (world heritage sites of UNESCO) sites that weren’t possible to visit on the second day of the trip. Walking around the busy streets of Thamel can be worth spending a good time. We will celebrate the completion of API Himal Expedition and have a final meal together in the evening.
Meals: All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Our representative will drop you at the International Airport as per your flight schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
- Airport Arrival Departure transfer as per mentioned in Itinerary
- 4 Nights stay in Kathmandu with BB Plan
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu with an experienced city guide, all entrance fees and private vehicle
- Kathmandu – Dhangadi – Kathmandu flight
- All essential ground transportation by Private Vehicle – as mentioned in Itinerary
- Climbing permit for Api Himal Expedition
- All essential Trekking permits and National Park fees
- Tea House and Camping accommodation during Trekking and Climbing
- All meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking and climbing period
- Trekking Guide and well-experienced climbing guide Team
- Required number of porters, and kitchen staff for camping
- All essential camping equipment – Dining tent, toilet tent, store tent, table – chair for an expedition
- Liaison officer
- All staffs salary, foods, clothing and insurance
- All essential climbing gears
- Emergency oxygen-mask & regulator (need to pay as per usages)
- Solar panel for batteries charging & lighting in base camp
- Satellite Phone (Need to pay as per usages per minute)
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- All applicable TAX, VAT and necessary paperwork
What's Excluded
- 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 (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival).
- Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not included in the cost includes section.
Trip Information
Api Himal 7132m highest mountain at the western Nepal. Mount Api is famous but area still remote and untouched and also, very few tourists have visited this area. This area has got extremely beautiful mountain landscape with Virgin Nature, off beaten path, Mysterious culture and panoramic mountain’s view of Nandadevi, Rajramba, Api Himal, Kappa Chuli Peak and many more. This is an area of extreme geographical conditions with the elevation fluctuating between 1524m, 7337m, and an approximate population of 45,000. The natives still speak an archaic dialect of Tibetan and Nepali languages. Summer in Humla is pleasant while the winner is harsh and cold, leaving the region isolated and mostly snowbound.
OUTLNE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] & transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu & Climbing Preparations
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Dhangadi [210m/688ft]
Day 04: Drive to Baitadi-Gokuleshwor
Day 05: Trek from Gokuleshwor to Karkale [968m/3175ft]
Day 06: Trek from Karkale to Chiureni [1120m/3673ft]
Day 07: Trek from Chiureni to Makarighat [1800m/5904ft]
Day 08: Trek from Makarighat to Seti [2980m/9774ft]
Day 09: Trek from Seti to Bayaligad [3400m/11152ft]
Day 10: Trek from Bayaligad to Simar [3680m/12070ft]
Day 11: Trek from Simar to Dhaulo Odar [3860m/12660ft]
Day 12: Trek from Dhaulo Odar to Api Himal Base Camp [4190m/13743ft]
Day 13-28: Climbing Api Himal [7132m/23392ft] and descend back to base camp
Day 29: Trek from Base Camp to Bayaligad
Day 30: Trek from Bayalighad to Makarighat
Day 31: Trek from Makarighat to Bitule Chaur [1200m/3936ft]
Day 32: Trek from Bitule Chaur to Gokuleshwor
Day 33: Drive from Gokuleshwor to Dhangadi
Day 34: Fly to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 35: Transfer to airport for final departure
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