A remote classic in the Annapurna Himalaya
Mt. Himlung, 7,126 metres, rises above Nar Phu in the Annapurna region a peak only recently opened to climbers. The approach to base camp takes just over a week, threading through some of the remotest corners of Nepal via the picturesque villages of Koto and stone-walled Phu, close to the Tibetan border. It is a journey as rich in culture as it is in scenery.
Himlung is one of the most frequently climbed 7,000-meter peaks in Nepal and is not technically demanding, making it an excellent introduction for climbers with ambitions on the 8,000-meter giants. The trip begins in Kathmandu and drives to Besisahar, following the Annapurna trail for acclimatisation before crossing the Kangla Pass at 5,306 metres into Nar Phu, taking in the most celebrated sections of the Annapurna Circuit before venturing into truly untouched territory.
