Upper Mustang -Mt. Saribung (6328mtr) Trekking and Climbing
Saribung pass trip combined with trekking in upper Mustang is one of the unique adventure trips you can experience in the Nepal Himalaya. The pass connects two very exhilarating but less traveled areas of Nepal Himalaya namely – Upper Mustang and Naar Phu valley. Upper Mustang once an independent kingdom fully guided by spiritual system of Tibetan Buddhism is still considered as one of the most important centers of observing Tibetan or Himalayan culture and life. Naar Phu valley in the other hand is even more primitive Buddhist area which was opened for tourists only in recent times. Saribung pass situated on the base of Mt. Saribung (6238 mtr) which connects these two areas offer breath taking trekking expereince as we trek at least 10 days without any permanent settlement into the wilderness full of high altitude desert, glaciated lakes, age old glaciers and bases of mountains in Bhrikuti Himalaya range. This trek is for only experienced and demanding adventurers. Three Jewels Adventures is pleased to offer this trip with our experienced guides who have led this trek successfully in the past. Itinerary given below consists only the trekking part but we can also extend (need maximum only two days) climbing of Mt. Saribung which is an easy to mild level ice climbing which become an opportunity to experience climbing in the Himalayan peak.
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Upper Mustang- Mt. Saribung Climbing itinerary:
Days: Places Day 01 Kathmandu Day 02 Kathmandu for meeting staff, permit process Day 03 Drive to Pokhara (8hrs) or flight (25 minutes) Day 04 Fly to Jomsom (20 min) or drive by jeep 9 hours and short trek to Kagbeni. Day 05 Trekking to Chaile Day 06 Trekking to Syangmochen Day 07 Trekking to Tsarang Day 08 Trekking to Lomanthang Days 09-10 Rest and exploration days Day 11 Trekking to Yara Day 12 Rest and visit Luri Gompa Day 13 Trekking to Ghuma Day 14 Trekking to Damodar Kunda Day 15 Trekking to Japanese camp or lower base camp Day 16 Trekking to higher base camp before the Saribung Pass Day 17 Trekking over Saribung Pass (5900 mtr) and arrive in east side base camp Day 18 Trekking to nomadic camp / Kharka Day 19 Trekking to Phu Village and rest for half day Day 20 Trekking to Naar Phedi Day 21 Trekking to Naar Village half day rest Day 22 Trekking back to Naar Phedi and continue to Naar Phu Khola Camp site Day 23 Trekking to Bagarchhap (road head. Day 24 Catch the jeep to Kathmandu Day 25 Trip concludes, return home or plan extra trips |
 Upper Mustang to Mt. Saribung Trekking and Climbing |
