Mt. Saipal Expedition in West Nepal

Overview

Mt. Saipal, an impressive 7,031 meter height from the sea level, located in Western Nepal is an unexplored summit of Nepal. Mt. Saipal 7031m is the second highest peak in located in Western Nepal. Mt. Saipal Expedition is a rare opportunity to immerse in to less known, remote, off the beaten, exotic scenery, scenic of many snowcapped peaks of Western Nepal.

In this expedition we access to Simikot by 55 minutes flight from Nepalgunj, a hub city of western Nepal. Then following the Humla Karnali river gorges, we trek through Thakuris, and Bhotia villages, (Dharapori, Kermi, and Yalbang) by witnessing their rhythm of life. From Yalbang the trail switches north to Chala and to Karan Khola valley- Northern Saipal Base Camp. This adventure expedition passes through the rocky cliff, fortified villages and herders camp, jungles, with great insightful of heavenly feelings of Himalaya.

After reaching at Saipal Base Camp we acclimatize for few days, practice expedition and summit on Mt. Saipal. After successful ascent to summit we back to Base Camp and resume trek to Simikot.

Itinerary Overview

Day 01: Arriving in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

Day 02-03: Preparations days in Kathmandu, official briefing by Nepal Tourism Department, check equipment etc.

Day 04: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj flight, overnight Nepaljung 150m, hotel.

Day 05: Nepaljung to Simikot flight 2818m

Day 06: Trekking Simikot to Dharapani 2360m

Day 07: Trekking Dharapani to Yuwang (Yalbang) 3860m

Day 08: Trekking to Choila/chala

Day 09: Follow the Karangkhola to go North base camp

Day 10: Kairang to Saipal Base Camp 4800m

Day 11: to Day 22 Climbing period of Saipal Himal 7031m

Day 23: Saipal Base camp to trek to Labuk Depsa

Day 24: Trek to Chala Village or Yalbang

Day 25: Trek to Kermi

Day 26: Trek to Maj gaun

Day 27: Trek to Simikot,

Day 28: Flight to Nepalgung and to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 29: free day - rest and relax

Day 30: Departure from Nepal

Our services include

Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 4 night's hotel (3-star category) in Kathmandu on BB plan sharing basis (Twin Bed Room).
Hotel in Nepalgunj: 1 night hotel (3- star category) in Nepalgunj on full board plan.
Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staffs.
Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Saipal, Restriction area permit, conservation area entry permits & fee.
Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.
Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition.
Trekking and Expedition map.
Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs.
Member Luggage: Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porter or Yak.
Food and Lodging: 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs.
Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Juphal & Porters return from Base camp to Juphal.
All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek.
Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, equipment, food & clothing.
Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual Yak Mountain or Breathless tent in Base Camp.
Base Camp equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
Solar/Generator/Light:1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 veteran and Government Licensed Sherpa per member. (1 Member:1 Sherpa).
Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance: Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothes.
Oxygen Bottle (O2): Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (with appropriate charge).
Oxygen Mask & Regulator: Sets of Summit Oxygen mask & regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
High camp service: High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for member, High food for member, Sherpa, all climbing staffs in (C1) (C2) and (C3). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
Rope Fixing: Experienced team of Sherpa will fix the rope to the summit.
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
Permit: Satellite Phone / Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs.
Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
Comprehensive Medical kit.
Certificate: Putha Hiuchuli climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Putha Hiuchuli successfully).

Our services exclude

International flight airfare and Nepal entry Visa fee
Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Kathmandu
Travel and high-altitude insurance & Rescue Evacuation (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs).
Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will soft drinks for members at base camp).
Personal Equipment: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
Toiletries: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
Internet Service: Not included during the trek.
Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 900 USD.
Tips: Calculate some tips for Basecamp staffs.
Any other item not listed in “Cost Includes” section.