Friday, June 26, 2009

Tukuche peak expedition

       Tukuche Peak Expedition



Tukuche peak expedition cost, permit, Tukuche Peak climbing Guide & details


Tukuche peak (6920m.) is a beautiful mountain located in Annapurna Region in front of Dhaulagiri 1st and its range. It is at the northern side one of the wildest valley of Nepal (Hidden Valley) and along with Kaligandaki River flows its bottom. The trekking route follows through Annapurna classic trek and divert from Marpha village to the West, Yak Kharka and Tukuche Base Camp. It takes about 4/5 days acclimatization and preparation in the Base Camp to get the summit of this mountain via North East Ridge. First Tukuche ascent was 1969 by Swiss team and total 38 expeditions were tried to climb till 2007 and there are 19 team got successes including 72 climbers. The latest successful expedition team was in autumn 2003 from France on North West ridge as well.
A magnificent mountain views and valley will be seen during the trek and expedition. After ascent up to Tukuche peak you can see plenty of mountain ranges such as Annapurna Ranges, Tilicho peak, Nilgiri and also beautiful Thakali villages of Marpha, Tukuche, Syang and Jomsom. The journey came to end at Jomsom and then fly back to Pokhara and Kathmandu. This expedition is considered to be low risky but technical expedition. So, usually most of climber make their own way using only camp 1 and camp 2 (6,100m.) via North West ridge to get the summit.
Advance Base Camp 5,100m.
Camp I – 5,600m.
Camp 2 – 6,100m.
Expedition Itinerary:
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping25 Days Trek/ClimbingGrade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & PokharaAccommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 24 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive by Bus 830m. to Beni and Overnight
.Day 05: Beni – Tatopani 1189m.
 Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa 2012m. 
Day 07: Ghasa – Marpha 2667m. 
Day 08: Marpha – Yak Kharka 3680m. 
Day 09: Yak Kharka – Hidden Valley.
Day 10: Hidden Valley – Tukuche peak Base Camp.
Day 11 – 25: Climbing period for Tukuche Peak 6920m.
Day 26: Clean up Tukuche peak Base Camp – Yak Kharka.Day 27: Yak Kharka – Jomsom Bazaar 2713m.
Day 28: Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 29: Kathmandu Free
Day 30: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Expedition Cost in group joining basis;
US $ / Euro Per PersonClimbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 2000 (if required by climber)
Service includes:
All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itineraries.
Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
Peak permits fee.
Full board basis during the trekking.
All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
Base camp tents for members and staff.
Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
National Park Conservation Fee.
Air Ticket: Jomsom /PKR/KTM with domestic airport tax & cargo fees.
Visa extension.
Satellite phone (Pay calls).
Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
Agency service charges.

Service does not include:
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Airfare from / to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Service above Base Camp.
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
Climbing guide (Sherpa).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
Tips and climbing bonus.
Garbage deposit US $ 2000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.

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