Overview
SARIBUNG PEAK CLIMBING:
‘an adventure around remote corners of Far North West Nepal Himalayas’
Highlights:
“An adventure exploring the remote pockets of Far North West Himalayas.
Enjoy the exciting climb of Saribung Peak around least unknown country.
Fabulous views, captivating scenery to north east areas of Upper Mustang.
Trekking on off the beaten tracks seldom ventured by few group of adventurers.
Explore the lovely villages festooned with ancient heritage culture of Buddhism.”
Trip Short Profile:
Trip Mode: In best lodges where available and camping till Phu.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: PD ‘Per Difficult’ (French / Swiss Alpine Climbing
Classification).
Trekking Area: Upper Mustang to Phu, Manang via Saribung-La Pass.
Mode of Transport: Flights to Jomsom-Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu.
Trek / Climb duration: 24 Nights / 25 Days with drive and flights.
Total Trip: 29 Nights / 30 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Saribung Peak Climb:
The best time for this wonderful adventure is in the spring and autumn seasons, from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much more lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia, and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes around higher areas, above 3,000 m. Autumn/fall is another best time for this trek and climbs with fine clear days for views and climbs. But days are shorter with limited sunlight hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop.
But with the bright starry night sky and chances of snow on trails as well on passes.
Religion, Culture and Geography:
Far North Mid-West Nepal, around Mustang and Manang districts populated by Bhotias and Mustang mountain tribes. The native around high Mustang and Phu of Upper Manang follows a strong Buddhist religion and culture. Similar to the Tibetan predecessors, this treks with time to explore traditionally built houses.
The houses are adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments. Beyond Jomsom Town and Kagbeni village, will come across rows of prayer walls, spinning and spinning wheels. Includes Buddhist stupas, walking clockwise will be the right way around the prayer walls. Which is a gesture of respect to the local culture, as well being as a Responsible Tourist. On the journey around Upper Mustang and Phu village, trekkers will have the opportunity to visit interesting monasteries.
The Upper Mustang with dry landscapes, an extension of Tibet’s South West plateau. The areas around Upper Mustang are similar to Tibetan barren terrains, as well as the people. Who migrated to Mustang around the 6th Century during the time of the first king of Mustang Ame Pal. Although in a dry country, only a few trees survive like the willow, poplars, and junipers. The locals harvest barley, mustard, and buckwheat as the main crops, with livestock of yaks, sheep, and goats.
Overviews:
Saribung Peak Climb and traverse to Phu, trekking from remote corners of Upper Mustang, leads to unique adventures to experience.
The trek takes you around the far end of the Upper Mustang and Manang areas amidst sheer mountain wilderness.
The route from Upper Mustang, after the former walled kingdom of Lo-Manthang, takes you windswept dry country. The walk follows the pilgrimage path to Damodar Kunda, a glacial pond revered as holy by the Hindu followers.
Adventure towards the far end of Upper Mustang, where only a few groups of trekkers and climbers seldom venture around this wild country. After Saribung Peak Climb, the return journey lead to crossing over the pass to reach Upper Manang at Phu.
Saribung Peak is at 6,328 m / 20, 882 feet high, the least known trekking peaks four outside visitors. Stand hidden around the Far North East of Upper Mustang and west of Nar-Phu villages. The climbing grade ‘PD’ or “Per Difficult”, the climb is straightforward with few technical sections to tackle.
From the Saribung Peak summit, enjoy the grand vista of the high scenic plateau of Mustang and views of Manang areas. Include a towering range of Far Western Himalayas with Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri’s, and Bhrikuti Himal with some mountains of Tibet side.
The adventure for Saribung Peak Climb and traverse to Phu around Upper Manang starts from Jomsom Town. The journey then heads towards Upper Mustang after Kagbeni village, enjoyable walks between high canyons and windblown cliffs. Exploring lovely villages of Chele, Ghami, and Charang, then enter the former walled kingdom of Lo Manthang.
After spending a wonderful time at Lo-Manthang, the adventure leads to remote and isolated corners of Upper Mustang.
The journey continues towards windswept, rugged country away from villages, then reaching Saribung Peak base camp.
Before reaching Saribung Peak base camp, having time around the holy Damodar Kund (pond), the climb is undertaken after good preparation. The climbing leads close to the pass and then heads higher to reach top of Saribung Peak.
On achieving the main goal and highlight of the adventures and climb towards the high pass of Saribung Peak. The Saribung pass is about 300 m less than the summit to reach the far western pockets of Upper Manang. Where Phu village located, enjoying time at Phu, the adventure joins on the main trail of Annapurna Circuit. Slowly, the trek then comes to an end at Dharapani village for a long and exciting drive back to Kathmandu. To complete the adventure of a great memorable experience on Saribung Peak Climbing Adventures.
Please Note:
The itinerary is a guide line, how this adventure days looks for the trek and climb of Saribung Peak. Includes crossing over a high pass to reach Phu village around Upper Manang areas. This adventure is more of an exploration, than normal trekking days. Where altitude, walking hours can differ, from Lo-Manthang adventure leads to least explored country. Hardly ventured region of eastern Upper Mustang, a long adventurous journey around the hidden pockets of Far Western Himalaya. The trek and climb takes you around untouched, unspoiled amidst pristine wilderness.
This will be a perfect trek and climb for interested adventurer seeking complete wilderness away from mainstream trekking trails.
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