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Gurla Mandata Expedition spring 2005

August 22 2004 at 1:10 AM
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Gurla Mandata (Tibet)

The Mount Gurlamandata is the neighboring mountain, which is situated very close by the sacred mountain Kailash. The local peoples call it the Namo Nanyi means the "Fairy's Peak" it is made of with sixth ridge. The west ridge is like the Fan shaped and East Ridge is very much steep cliffs. Toward it's North the holy lake Manasarovar and Langatse are situated. Gurla Mandata's base camp is situated on the glacier of 5600m. high.

Gural Mandata mountain was first climbed by Sino-Japanese expedition in 1985. After that only 5 ascent up there have been made until now to this mountain. Presently according to the recent data, French expedition team has climbed this mountain.

The way to the ascent goes via Zalonpa glacier from the Northern slope. From Top of the Gurla Mandata we can see the beautiful of sparking lakes Manasarovar and Rakchays (Demon) tal can be seen along with mountain Kailash on it's back ground.

Itinerary

01 April 05 Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
02 April 05 Day 2 Stay in Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure
03 April 05 Day 3 Stay in Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure
04 April 05 Day 4 Drive to Zangmu (235cm). Overnight in hotel.
05 April 05 Day 5 Drive to Nyalam. (3750m). Overnight in hotel
06 April 05 Day 6 Nyalam, rest day and acclimatization
07 April 05 Day 7 Trek to Lake Paiko Tso. Overnight in camp
08 April 05 Day 8 Drive to saga. Overnight in camp
09 April 05 Day 9 Drive to Pariyang. Overnight in camp
10 April 05 Day 10 Drive to Darehen. Overnight in camp.
11 April 05 Day 11 Trek to Dhiraphuk Gompa Overnight in camp.
12 April 05 Day 12 Trek over Drolma Pass to Zutulphuk. Overnight in camp
13 April 05 Day 13 Trek to Darche and drive to Mansarovar, Overnight in camp
14 April 05 Day 14 Drive to Gurla Mandara Base Camp

15 April - 07 May 2005 Day 15-37 Climbing Period

08 May 05 Day 38 Cleaning up Base Camp
09 May 05 Day 39 Drive to Pariyang Overnight in camp
10 May 05 Day 40 Drive to Saga. Overnight in camp
11 May 05 Day 41 Drive to Paiko Tso. Overnight in camp
12 May 05 Day 42 Drive to Nyalan Overnight in hotel
13 May 05 Day 43 Drive to Kathmandu Transfer to hotel
14 May 05 Day 44 Kathmandu Rest day.
15 May 05 Day 45 Departure from Kathmandu

Cost: Group joining basis

Per Person US$ 4500.00
Climbing Sherpa, Per Sherpa is US$ 2800.00

Cost includes:

5 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast

Expedition Nepalese crews: Professional Expedition Cook, Kitchen boy, at BC - ABC. Equipment) allowances, daily ways, expedition insurance for ABC crews, lodging en-route, visa for Tibet

Full board hotel in route Tibet side (bed & breakfast, Lunch, dinner)

Chinese Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person, Dining tent, Table and Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, expedition crew tent

3 Yaks Base Camp to ABC 50 Kg. per member - after sharing camping Food & Equipments

2 Yaks ABC to Base Camp 40 Kg. Per member - after sharing camping Food & Equipments

Kathmandu - Zhangmu - BC & back all transfer by Bus Nepal side & Jeep & Truck in Tibet side.

Peak permit for Gurla Mandata 7728 m

Tibet Visa

Travel permit

Liaison officer & Interpreter

Road maintenance Tibet side

Nepalese crew' insurance

High way & conservation charges

Our service charge

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Air travel to and from Kathmandu.

Assistance for Custom clearance (per person USD 100)

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.

Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.

Entry visa into Nepal. This can be obtained at the airport upon arrival, Re-entry visa for Nepal.

Departure tax at Kathmandu airport for international flight.

Personal travels, medical and rescue insurance.

Climbing equipment, high altitude food & fuel above ABC.

Bar bills, Gas, Oxygen & regulator, Gamo Bag,

Rescue Jeep.

Land slides charges in Nepal side

Extra night hotel in Kathmandu

Note:
If the expedition will be finished earlier than the estimated itinerary or cancelled the expedition due to any reason, the expedition package cost will not be refundable. The package cost includes Kathmandu – Border – Chinese Base camp and then back to Kathmandu with group travel.

Incase if some of the member are fallen sick during the expedition tenure and return to Kathmandu personally, they should bear all of the travel expenses to Kathmandu by them self. The company will be responsible for there sickness and cancelled expenses.

Member are allowed to carry only up to 50KG climbing gears and food along with them and the which includes in the package cost, but if the members climbing gears are more than 50 KG than they should pay extra USD 100.00 for per yak’s load by them selves.

Thanks for participant with us !!

http://www.monterosa-nepal.com


 

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