Dhampus Peak Climbing

Trip Overview

Dhampus Peak Climbing involves one of the shortest yet most classic treks in Nepal as it passes through country inhabited by a wide diversity of people. It offers spectacular mountain scenery and takes you north of the Annapurna and Machhapuchare (Fishtail) mountains. This region is heavily settled and farmed. Sarankot which is situated northwest of Pokhara is an ideal vantage point from which you can view not only Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake but also the sunrise and sunset within the majestic Himalayan range. You will have magnificent views of the Annapurna range.

This popular trek passes through beautiful countryside inhabited by highly diversified communities of people. The Dhampus Peak region is heavily settled by the mid-hills tribe the Gurungs. Gurungs are the famous Gurkha soldiers of the British, Indian and Nepalese armies. This trek offers excellent scenery in the western Himalayan Range to give an encompassing taste of trekking in Nepal.

The 3500 meter ascent from Tukuche is where our climb starts. The normal route to Dhampus Peak follows the west-ridge, which connects Dhampus Pass(5200m), where our highest camp is placed, with the summit. For acclimatized people, we have a 6-day schedule starting from the High Plains Inn in Tukuche. For unacclimatized individuals, we offer various acclimatization programs, with each takin an additional 4 days. An ideal combination is the trek over the 5400 meter high Thorung Pass. Though this expedition exceeds the 6000 meter frontier, no technical climbing skills are required. The use of crampons depends on snow conditions. This means any experience in walking on snow/ice is advisable. As there are no steep pitches and no glacier traverses at all, we won’t be roped together. Hence knowledge about knots and rescue operations are also not required. Though, good physical health and mental perseverance is necessary.