Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal

About Dhampus Peak Climbing

Dhampus Peak Climbing is the famous peak climbing in the Annapurna region, which stands at an altitude of 6012m from sea level. This peak is also known as Thapa peak climbing, which is located northeast of the big Dhaulagiri massif. The peak climbing is ideal for those climbers who are seeking thrilling and adventure. It is perfect for those climbers who are mountain lovers. This peak climbing is an easier peak climbing in Nepal, but you must be physically fit and have climbing experience to summit this peak. It offers a trek on the off-the-beaten trail, which offers an all-encompassing perspective of more than 30 more than 6000m.

Along the way to Dhampus peak climbing, you will be amazed with mesmerizing views of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, II, III, and IV, south, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Lamjung Himal, and other peak. It offers adventurous Himalayan trekking, scenic mountain views, and mixed culture with beautiful landscapes. On this peak climbing, you will get an opportunity to get into Gurung village with a terraced field encircled by views of the Dhaulagiri Mountain range. In this peak climbing, you will closely encounter jaw-dropping views of various mountains with beautiful natural scenery. It offers an exhilarating adventure with breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

Dhampus Peak Climbing offers an unforgettable experience through diverse landscapes, remote villages, and pristine natural beauty. It is one of the most popular peaks for climbing, and it is very close to the 7th highest mountain in the world, Mt. Dhaulagiri. During this peak climb, you will experience glorious memories lasting for a lifetime through this astonishing climb. This peak climbing is an adventure in itself, with natural beauty and cultural experience. To climb this peak, you need to obtain at least 3 trekking permits, TIMs, Annapurna conservation area permit, and climbing permits. Without a permit, you are not allowed to summit this peak.

Dhampus Peak Climbing difficulty

This peak climbing is considered a moderately challenging climb. It is an easier peak climbing in Nepal, but you must be physically fit and have climbing experience to summit this peak. This peak climbing is suitable for climbers with basic mountaineering experience and trekking at high altitude. The climbing does not involve many technical difficulties, but the climate and altitude can still serve as some challenges. Sometimes, while trekking at high altitude, trekkers suffer from altitude sickness. It is just because we are ascending too rapidly, which does not allow the body enough time to adjust to reduce oxygen and changes in air pressure. Altitude sickness can be life-threatening. So if you are suffering from altitude sickness, treks descend towards lower altitude as fast as you can.

Dhampus Peak Climbing Routes

To start, Dhampus Peak Climbing, firstly, we will take a flight or a drive towards Pokhara from Kathmandu. If we go on a flight, it is just 35 minutes. And by road, it is 7 to 8 hours of drive with beautiful natural scenery, mountains, and small cities. After reaching Pokhara, you can also explore this beautiful city, which is surrounded by a lake. From Pokhara, we will take a drive towards Marpha and spend the night here. From Marpha, our walking trekking starts. We will start our first walking trek towards Yak Kharka. On the way to Dhampus Peak, we will get an opportunity to enter the beautiful villages of the Annapurna Region. The Dhampus peak climbing starts from Marpha and ends with Jomsom. On the way to Dhampus Peak, you will pass through several cultural villages, rhododendron forest, and numerous numbers of stunning views of the Himalaya.

Highlights

  • Stands at an altitude of 6012m from sea level
  • It is known as Thapa peak climbing, located at northeast of the big Dhaulagiri massif
  • Ideal for those climbers who are seeking a thrilling adventure
  • Perfect for those climbers who are mountain lovers
  • Mesmerizing views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, south, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Lamjung Himal and other peaks
  • Offers an unforgettable experience through diverse landscapes, remote villages, and pristine natural beauty
  • Explore Annapurna conservation area
  • Trek in the off-the-beaten trail
  • It is closely glimpsed of the 7th highest mountain Mt Dhaulagiri

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2Preparation Day in Kathmandu
  • Day 3Drive or Flight to Pokhara
  • Day 4Drive to Marpha
  • Day 5Acclimatization Day at Marpha
  • Day 6Trek to Yak Kharka
  • Day 7Acclimatization Day at Yak Kharka
  • Day 8Trek to Dhampus Peak Base Camp
  • Day 9Preparation Day at Dhampus Peak Base Camp
  • Day 10Climb Dhampus peak and back to Base Camp
  • Day 11Extra day for Peak Climbing
  • Day 12Trek to Yak Kharka
  • Day 13Trek to Marpha
  • Day 14Drive to Pokhara
  • Day 15Drive or fly to Kathmandu
  • Day 16Departure day
Day to day details itinerary

Useful Information

Accommodation and Food

Accommodation

On these 16 days of Dhampus peak climbing, we will spend 3 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara. In the cities, accommodation is not a problem; you will easily get whatever range of hotels you want. But while trekking in the high Himalayan, you have to spend overnight at a lodge or tea house. The lodge and the tea house are a simple small room with two beds, blankets, pillows, mattresses, and basic furniture. On this peak climbing, we will spend 10 days in the high Himalayan, where we will spend 6 nights at a lodge and 4 nights in a tent at the base camp. You are highly requested to bring a sleeping bag with you because in the high Himalayan, the weather is so unpredictable, and the blanket offered by the lodge is not enough for you. So it is better to bring a sleeping bag with you.

Food

In the lower altitude, you can easily get all the cuisine. As you trek higher, the menu and the food also serve less. It is because, as you trek higher, the cost of food also increases.

Best time to climb Dhampus Peak

While trekking in the high Himalayan land, it is better to know when the best time for trekking is. The best time to climb Dhampus peak is in autumn and spring. While trekking in the autumn and spring seasons, the weather and temperature are pleasant. The scenery is clear, and these seasons offer stable conditions and favorable climbing conditions. In these seasons, you have an opportunity to see mesmerizing views of the mountains with greenery everywhere. These seasons are perfect to do adventurous activities in Nepal.

It is better to avoid peak climbing during the winter and rainy seasons. It is because, in the winter, the weather is freezing cold, and the scenery is not clear due to fog everywhere. In the rainy season, there will be rain everywhere, and the road is full of mud and slippery.

Essential equipment for Dhampus Peak Climbing

For successful climbing, you have to carry the right gear with you. Carrying the right gear makes your journey more memorable and enjoyable. Some of the most useful gear which is needed while trekking in the high Himalayan land is:

  • Climbing boots
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet, ropes and carabineers
  • Trekking trouser and shorts
  • Extra pair of t-shirt
  • Down and windproof jacket
  • Gloves, sleeping bag, woolen socks
  • Headlamp, sunglasses and backpack
  • Water bottle, camera, and extra batteries of camera
  • First-aids kits
  • Trekking pole and other essential things like lip balm, sunscreen, and a multi-tool.

The climber also requested to carry extra passport-sized photos and a photocopy of your passport.