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Kathmandu
Min Age : 12
Max People : 12
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Tour Details
Overview
Trip Facts

Tukuche peak (6920m/22,703ft) is located in the western part of Nepal, which is located in Himalayas between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges. Although less explored, Tukuche is one of most popular mountain climbing and trekking in Nepal. Despite being a technical climb, it’s nonetheless a favorite training mountain even among the prospective 8,000er climbers. The peak lies north of the Hidden Valley. The summit of Tukuche Peak also offers great vistas of the surrounding Himalayas including the Annapurna Ranges, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri range and the nearby villages such as Marpha and Jomsom.

The Tukuche peak lies in the lap of the Annapurna Region and Dhaulagiri mountains. On the way healthy forests of rhododendron, fir, oka, blue,pine,birch And wild animals. In additional things, the region is also popular for alpine plants. The valley is mostly dominated by the Tibetan origin Tamang and Sherpa community. You can discover about local culture, different festivals and really local life style of people.

The Tukuche peak is not so difficult but techniqcally knowledge, physical fit for climbing. And our professional guide led you to reach on the top the peak.

Highest access: (6,920m/22,6801ft)
First Ascent: Swiss Team in the year 1969 by Hugh Merrick
Duration: 26 Days typically
Co-ordinates: 28°35’13
Location: Dhaulagiri Region
Country: Nepal
Airport: Kathmandu Airport
Departure From: Kathmandu
Grade: Moderate Climb (PD++)

Meals: Full board during climbing
Transportation: Flight, Car, Jeep
Best season: Spring (April, May) and autumn (October, November)
Major Activity: Trekking and climbing
Include Activity: Trekking
Culture: Hindu, Tibeten
Mode of Travel: Tea house on trek and Camping during climbing
Climbing route: Northwest Ridge
Himalayan sights: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Putha Hunchuli

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • Experienced and government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period.
  • Land transportation from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Marpha-Pokhara-Kathmandu for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff in mini bus and public jeep.
  • All facilities including: Kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp.
  • Common climbing equipment such as: Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar.
  • 3 meals a day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
  • Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking period.
  • All camping accommodation for members and staff during trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member.
  • All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the climbing period.
  • 40kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters/mules.
  • Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington based company.
  • Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advance base camp.
  • Trekking Permit (Annapurna Conservation Park entry fee).
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • Expedition Royalty and permit from Nepal government to climb Mt. Tukuche peak.
  • Nepalese government royalty.
  • One experienced, trained, government licensed and 2 time summiteers climbing guide (Sherpa) per person.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurances for all involved staff during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff.
  • Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at base camp.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpa’s, cooks, kitchen assistant and government liaison officer.
  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
  • Satellite phone carried by guide for communication.
  • Appropriate high altitude food for all clients and staff at base camp and above as required.
  • Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period.
  • Heater will be provided at base camp for the dining tent.
  • Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of client with requirement appropriate charge.
  • Each client will have an individual tent available in the Tukuche peak advanced base camp.
  • Solar panels for light and electronics charging.
  • All tents for camp I, II and III. Ice fall charges.
  • Gamow Bags (Portable hyperbaric chambers) for high altitude sickness.
  • We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing and insurance.
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
  • EPI cooking gas and stove will be provided above base camp for cooking food.
  • Generator will be providing to back-up the lighting in base camp.
  • Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules.
  • Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
  • Complete pre-departure information.
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services.
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.

Price Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet.
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
  • Transportation services includes only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance traveled will be appropriately charged.
  • Any additional staff other than specified.
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
  • Walkie-talkies & Filming permit (if you have a special camera).
  • Personal climbing gear.
  • Summit bonus $700.00 USD minimum for each climbing Sherpa guide.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
  • Airfare of international flights.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa is easy to acquire upon arrival).
  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.

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Itinerary

27 April/Day 01Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m/3,116ft) 6hrs. Lodge
accommodation.

28 April/Day 02: Trek or Drive from Pokhara to Tatopani

Trek or Drive from Pokhara to Tatopani (1110m/3,641ft) 5 hrs.Lodge
accommodation.

29 April/Day 03:Drive from from Tatopani and Marpha

Drive from from Tatopani and Marpha (2670m/8,760ft) 4 hrs. Lodge
accommodation.

30 April/Day 04: Rest and acclimatization at Marpha

Rest and acclimatization at Marpha (2670m/8,760ft)

01 May/Day 05: Trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka

Trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka(4500/14764ft) 5hrs.Camping
accommodation.

02 May/Day 06: Trek from Yak Kharka to Tukuche base camp

Trek from Yak Kharka to Tukuche base camp (Hidden Valley) (5200m/17,060ft) 5hrs. Camping accommodation.

03-17May/Day 07-21: Climb Tukuche peak

Climb Tukuche peak (6920m/22,7043ft)

18 May/Day 22: Trek from Tukuche base camp

Trek from Tukuche base camp (5200m/17,060ft) to Yak kharka
(4500m/14764ft) 5hrs. Camping accommodation.

19 May/ Day 23: Trek from Yak kharka

Trek from Yak kharka (4500m/14,764ft) to Marpha(2670m/8,760ft) 5hrs. Then drive to Tatopani(1160m/3,805ft). Lodge accommodation.

20 May/ Day 24: Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara

Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara (915m/3002ft) 5 hrs.

21 May/ Day 25: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. 7 hrs by tourist bus or 25 mins by flight. Overnight at hotel. Farewell dinner with cultural program in the evening.

22 May/Day 26:Final departure.

After having Breakfast, Drop to airport for final departure.

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