Thapa Peak (6012m), also known as Dhampus Peak is a trekking peak located in Kaski district of north-central Nepal. The peak lies in the famous Annapurna trekking circuit and is clearly visible from Dhampus Village. In fact, Dhampus peak is part of the Dhaulagiri Range. From the summit climbers can catch a majestic glimpse of tallest Himalayan peaks including Annapurna, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri I, Mt. Fishtail among others.
The approach to Thapa peak starts from Tukuche, a popular starting point for many Annapurna treks and passes through the Kali Gandaki Valley drained by Kali Gandaki River. The region is famous for Thakali community and their hospitality, milestones and rare wildlife and the temple of Chumig Gyatsa or Muktinath.
Climbing Thapa peak (Dhampus) is technically easier, so anyone inspiring to taste the Himalayan climbing can opt for this mountain. Crossing the Dhampus Pass (5200m), one of the highest passes in the Himalayas, is a major highlight of Dhampus peak climbing. The entire ordeal takes about two weeks.
An your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
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Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
You follow the Marshyangdi gently up through heavily terraced fields and small hill towns to the Seti River that takes you directly into Pokhara. Pokhara is tourist's paradise with lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with beautiful mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal D from here goes uphill all the way to Naudanda. It then descends to Nayapul with views of Annapurna South, Fish tail, green hills, terraces and villages. To reach Beni, your drive moves along the bank of the Mardi River. This is one of the most picturesque road journeys.
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This day your trek ascends through a narrow path for early one hour. Next, 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 trail follows an ascending path until you reach Takum. Here, you camp behind the school located in central Takum. Here you will also find a Hindu temple where the villagers go to submit their offerings.
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You start trekking on a descending trail for an early one hour passing through jungle. Then you follow an ascending path and before you approach Muri you pass along flat land until you reach Muri. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurung and Rai, one of the ethnic communities of Nepal.
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Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Naura to Bagar (2080m.). Soon you descend through a forested area, emerging to a ridge snout where Bagar (2080) is visible. Descend through terraced fields to this mountain village where you camp in people's yards or the terraced fields.
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Here, you leave the villages behind and the trial becomes increasingly challenging.
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Trek from Dovan to Chaur Bag Khola (3445 m.) takes about 5 hours. It is also known as Sallaghari.
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Passing through the beautiful forest you rapidly gain altitude and mountains burst out all around.
You camp for the night.
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.
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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.
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You trek along trail covered with ice and soft snow. The stunning views of the Dhaulagiri range completely enchant you.
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The views are the same as earlier in the day. This day you trek along a flat path covered with ice and snow.
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At the summit you will be enclosed by the views of Dhaulagiri I, Nilgiri, and Annapurna and so on.
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To reach your destination you trek leveled path all the way. En route you pass Battase Danda. The views of Tukuche peak, Thapa peak, Annapurna range mesmerize you.
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This day the trail moves downhill until Marpha then ascending to Jomsom. 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.
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The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during and after and frequent change of the weather prevents the flight being landed and taken off in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
fter breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
b) Trekking
Mountaineering Equipments
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender) , Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)
Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle
Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents
Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight
Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,
Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)
Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter
