Mt. Saribung Expedition – 6,346M
| Starts from : Flight : - Pokhara - Jomsom | Grade : Moderate to Difficult | Price: N/A
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| End at : Syange | Duration : 26 Days |
Mt. Saribung (6346m) lies very close to the Tibetan border in a remote part of the Mustang district. The trek starts from Mustang’s District Headquarters Jomsom which is a 23 minute flight from Pokhara. From Jomsom you will follow the trail to upper Mustang and finally reach the base camp of Mt.Saribung.
Technically, this peak is not very difficult to climb but physical fitness of climbers is important, as there are some high ice passes. On returning from the summit of Mt. Saribung you will continue trekking to Nar Phu, make your way to Besisahar and finally come back to Kathmandu.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Kathmandu is where we spend the day, strolling across the city streets and collecting the last pieces of equipments that our trek requires. |
| Day 3 | Drive to Pokhara. O/N in Hotel. Today we drive to Pokhara, a seven hour ride or take a flight (optional at additional charge). As we reach Pokhara late in the afternoon we get to stroll around the lake city on foot or on a hired bicycle. |
| Day 4 | Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom (2700m). O/N in Kagbeni (2810m). An early morning flight from Pokhara takes us to the airstrip in Jomsom. From Jomsom we head north to the village of Kagbeni where we camp over night. |
| Day 5 | Trek to Chaile (3150m). O/N in Chaile. A 7 hrs trek from Kagbeni takes us to Chaile through a trail with many ups and downs and steep climbs. |
| Day 6 | Trek to Geling (3570m). O/N in Gelling. Today, we trek to the ancient settlement of Gelling passing through painted Chhortens, Mani walls and alpine meadows. |
| Day 7 | Trek to Chharang (3500m). O/N in Chharang. Today, an early morning start after breakfast takes us to the villages of Ghami and Tsrang, past the old Royal palace and Tsarang Gompa before we stop in Chharang. |
| Day 8 | Trek to Lomanthang (3809m). O/N in Lomanthang. The medieval walled village of Lo Manthang is inhabited by around 1000 people. The village is popular for its high mud walls, Gompas and the Royal Palace. Lo Manthang also serves as the capital to the Kingdom of Mustang. |
| Day 9 | Explore Lomanthang. O/N in Lomanthang. |
| Day 10 | Explore Lomanthang. O/N in Lomanthang. |
| Day 11 | Trek to Dhi Gaon(3360m). O/N in Dhi Gaon |
| Day 12 | Trek to Lury Gompa (3,500m). O/N in Lury Gompa. |
| Day 13 | Trek to Ghuma Tanthi (4,856m). O/N in Ghuma Tanthi. |
| Day 14 | Trek to Namta Khola (4,200m). O/N in Namta Khola. |
| Day 15 | Trek to Saribung Base Camp(5,240m). O/N in Base Camp. |
| Day 16 | Rest day in Saribung Base Camp. O/N in Base Camp. |
| Day 17 | Trek to Saribung High Camp (5,600m). O/N in High Camp. |
| Day 18 | Climb to the summit of Saribung Peak (6,346m) and return back to Base Camp. |
| Day 19 | Trek to Nogaru (4,300m). O/N in Norgaru. |
| Day 20 | Trek to Phu (4,100m). O/N in Phu. |
| Day 21 | Rest day in Phu. O/N in Phu. |
| Day 22 | Trek to Meta (3,500m). O/N in Meta. |
| Day 23 | Trek to Koto (2,600m). O/N in Koto. |
| Day 24 | Trek to Taal (1,860m). O/N in Taal. |
| Day 25 | Trek to Syange (1,265m). O/N in Syange. |
| Day 26 | Drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to the International Airport |
Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel, one night stay at the Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation), airport taxes, accommodation during the trek, emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff.
All meals in Kathmandu, Tips to guides and support staff, Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies), Internal flight tickets, Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc), Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
*Spring : March-May
*Summer: June-August
*Autumn: September-November
*Winter: December-February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
