The Dhampus Peak Climbing is a prominent trekking peak in Nepal, situated in the northern part of the Annapurna region. Thapa Peak is another name for it. The peak is located northeast of Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest mountain. Kurt Diemberger, an Austrian mountaineer, was the first to ascend it in 1960.
The Dhampus peak Climbing has developed a reputation as one of the Annapurna Range’s easiest trekking peaks. It is one of Nepal’s non-technical peaks. The climbing expedition includes a variety of activities, ranging from a walk through Mustang’s difficult terrain to a summit ascent of Dhampus Peak.
Dhampus Peak Climbing provides a spectacular perspective of the surrounding High Mountain ranges, including Dhaulagiri, Sita Chuchura, Nilgiri, Tukche Peak, Tilicho Peak, Thorong Peak, and others. The journey also provides an opportunity to learn about the flora and animals of the Annapurna Conservation Area’s subalpine and temperate highlands. In addition, observing the distinctive culture and tradition of the indigenous Thakali and Tibetan Buddhist communities living in historic Mustang is an unforgettable experience.
Dhampus Peak climbing begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It allows climbing enthusiasts to explore the less traveled off-trail sections of the Dhaulagiri Circuit. The hiking track leads to the base camp through rhododendron trees and pasture meadows. The trek to the summit of Dhampus Peak progresses with good training and acclimatization. From the summit, the views of the mountains are stunning. The expedition concludes with a drive back to Kathmandu shortly after the successful attempt.
Thamel Marga Central Thamel Kathmandu (Google Map)
Maximum Altitude: 1,400 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Take a beautiful flight with a view of the snow-capped Himalayan mountains before landing at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. When you arrive at the airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Nepal Mountain Adventure. Your hotel will be escorted to you. Once you’ve confirmed into your hotel room, you can unwind. In the evening, take a stroll through Thamel’s lively streets.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Trip Duration: 7-8 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 1,400 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
The day commences with a sightseeing trip in the Kathmandu valley. There will be outings to Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath which are enlisted in the world heritage sites.
You’ll discover about the path, the trekking route, and the trail’s regular development in addition to the sights. Any inquiries you may have concerning the excursion can be directed to your guide.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Drive Duration: 7 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 820 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast,
The journey to Pokhara initiates with a bus ride after an early breakfast. The route goes through the Trisuli River for 2 or 3 hours. The trail continues till it reaches the Prithivi Highway. The distance between Kathmandu and Pokhara is around 200 kilometers. After a 7-hour drive, you enter Pokhara in the evening.
Check into the booked hotel and get some rest. Afterward, take a walk along the lakeside of Phewa Lake to take in the vibrant atmosphere.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Drive Duration: 6-7 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 2,670 m
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today the quest advances to Marpha. After an early breakfast, you’ll get on a drive that passes through the lovely small villages, lush hills, and plenty others. The road goes via Tatopani, Ghasa, and Kalopani which ultimately leads to Marpha.
Overnight in Marpha.
Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 4,930 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today, the trail leads to some of the most well-known sites in the Mustang district. You’ll pass through lush woodlands with spectacular vistas.
Yak Kharka literally translates to “alpine pastures” where Yaks can graze. During the lush pasture season, locals bring their yaks to feed. While the location is deserted during the dry season. As you climb higher, the winds will become stronger. The staff has set up tents at Yak Kharka so that you may settle down and enjoy food and hot beverages.
Overnight in Yak Kharka.
Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 5,150 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today is among the most difficult days of the journey. Because there is a 1,000-meter difference in height, you must walk more slowly. As a result, you’ll need to get up early in the morning to prepare for the lengthy journey.
Due to the freezing temperature, you will see some tall waterfalls generating icy blocks along the path. It’s fantastic to walk on the snow-covered route with diverse views of Mt. Hongde, the Dhaulagiri group of mountains, and Gurja Himal all around you. The winds have been fierce in the past, and crossing it is difficult, but the vistas are worth it. Finally, you arrive at Dhampus Base Camp.
Overnight in the Base Camp.
Maximum Altitude: 5,150 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Our climbing guide will provide you with pre-climb coaching on this day. You’ll be instructed about how to reach the summit of a mountain. You’ll also learn to use climbing gear like an ice axe, crampons, harness, and ascender appropriately. Aside from this, you will master using ropes while climbing and descending.
Overnight in the Base Camp.
Trek Duration: 8-9 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 6,012 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today, the day has arrived that you have been longing for from day one. To prevent being caught in the day’s high winds, get up early in the morning before sunrise. The plan for today is to reach the summit around lunchtime and then return to the base camp. Because the ropes will have been placed out by the team, you must be equipped with the necessary climbing gear. You’ll make your way up the steep icy route with little stairs.
The clouds are smoking high in the mountains, and you’ll be going through the mist. As you gain altitude, the views get better and better. Because the climb is steep, take frequent breaks to collect your breath. Following along the steps of your climbing instructor, you will ultimately reach the Dhampus Peak’s steep wall and ascend to the summit.
Buddhist prayer flags floating in the fierce gusts adorn the peak. Take a minute to bask in the glory of your heroic ascent to the summit. Dhaulagiri, Thorong Peak, Mukut Himal, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Sita Chuchura, Tukuche Peak, and many other peaks may be seen from the summit of Dhampus Peak.
You’ll descend to base camp through the same trail after enjoying the ascent. The descent is definitely easier and more rapid than the ascent.
Overnight in the Base Camp.
Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 2,670 m
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Depart from the base camp and retrace the path to Marpha. After breakfast, follow the same pathways to the Yak Kharka. Once again you’ll be blessed by the majestic mountain vistas. On continuing the trek, you arrive at Marpha.
Overnight in Marpha.
Drive Duration: 6 hrs
Maximum Altitude: 2,530 m
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Take a drive from Marpha to Tatopani. You arrive to a waterfall while pursuing the subtropical greenery along the quickly flowing Kali Gandaki. As you return to Tatopani, take in the amazing views of natural waterfalls.
When you arrive in Tatopani, you can rest in the hot springs to ease your tired muscles.
Overnight in Tatopani.
Maximum Altitude: 820 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, you will take a drive to a charming city surrounded by magnificent lakes. As you reach Pokhara, you’ll pass through many communities, verdant hills, rivers, and a plethora of other sights.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Maximum Altitude: 1,400 m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
After a delicious breakfast, head to Kathmandu early in the morning. The Prithivi Highway is accessible by this road, which features stunning green hills and valleys, small villages, rivers, and other natural treasures. You’ll reach Kathmandu ultimately.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
A Nepal Mountain Adventure staff member will bring you to the airport today. You’ll board on the flight after heading out of the hotel to your home country.
Dhampus Peak Climbing takes 16 to 19 days with Nepal Mountain Adventure, approaching through the Annapurna region to reach the Dhampus Peak summit at 5,963 m above the Modi Khola valley near the Annapurna Base Camp area.
Dhampus Peak Climbing with Nepal Mountain Adventure starts from USD 1,699 per person including the climbing permit, licensed guide, porter, base camp camping equipment, all meals, ACAP permit, TIMS card, and all accommodation throughout the approach.
Dhampus Peak at 5,963 m is rated strenuous with a technical upper section requiring crampons and ice axe use on steep snow and some mixed terrain below the summit. Prior experience above 5,000 m and basic glacier travel skills are recommended before attempting this peak.
Three permits are required which are the Dhampus Peak Climbing Permit (USD 250 spring, USD 125 autumn) from the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP, USD 30), and the TIMS card (USD 20).
Spring (April to May) and autumn (October to November) are the best seasons. The peak sits within the Annapurna Sanctuary approach which receives heavy monsoon precipitation making June to September completely unsuitable for climbing attempts.
The Dhampus Peak summit at 5,963 m delivers outstanding close up views of Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), and Gangapurna (7,455 m) from a higher elevation than the Annapurna Base Camp offering a genuinely aerial Sanctuary perspective.
Yes and this is NMA’s recommended approach. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek provides the ideal acclimatization through Ghandruk, Chhomrong, and the Sanctuary approach before the Dhampus Peak summit attempt. Combining both gives trekkers both the ABC experience at 4,130 m and a 5,963 m climbing summit in one trip.
Dhampus Peak Base Camp sits at approximately 4,600 m with High Camp established at around 5,200 m for the summit day push to 5,963 m. Nepal Mountain Adventure provides full camping support at both camps with a dedicated cook and all expedition infrastructure.
The Dhampus Peak summit day starts at midnight from High Camp (5,200 m) with a 5 to 7 hour ascent on mixed snow and rock terrain with fixed rope sections on the steeper upper face. The sunrise from the summit with the Annapurna Sanctuary walls surrounding you is consistently described as one of the most extraordinary high altitude experiences available in Nepal.
Dhampus Peak at 5,963 m is higher and more technically demanding than Tent Peak at 5,663 m. Both peaks are in the Annapurna Sanctuary region and Nepal Mountain Adventure can design combined itineraries that summit both peaks on the same approach trip for climbers seeking multiple Annapurna region summit achievements.
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