Mt. Thamserku

About Mt. Thamserku
Trip Overview

Thamserku (6608 m / 21681 ft) is a mountain in the Himalaya of eastern Nepal. The mountain is connected by a ridge leading eastward to Kangtega. Thamserku is a prominent mountain to the southwest of Namche Bazaar and lies just north of Kusum Kangguru. It is magnificent Mountain in Everest region. Mount Thamserku is Snow Saddle beautiful mountain, which rises majestically to a saddle shaped summit from Khumbu and Hinku valley and sits next to another prominent mountain Kangtega to the south. Mt. Thamserku is rated as difficult, challenging and Technical Mountain for climbing but most mountaineers /Adventure seekers would like to explore it to face the challenge of nature. Mount Thamserku Expedition offer stunning Himalayan views of Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8463m , Mt.Cho Oyu 8201m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Kangchung 6063m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m, Mt.Kongde 6011m, Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m, Island peak 6179m, Tibetan sherpa culture, lush valleys and beautiful landscapeof Khumbu region.

This highest mountain lies at position of: Latitude: 27° 47′ 25″ & Longitude: 86° 47′ 15″
Normal Ascent Route: Normal route
Caravan Route: KTM–Lukla-Namche- Manjo or, Phuguthanga-BC

Mt. Thamserku expedition commence from Lukla after 30 minutes spectacular scheduled flight from Kathmandu on a small aircraft will take you to the gateway to the Everest region then commence trek to Phakding and we continue to classical route to Namche Bazzar. We will spend two nights at Namche Bazzar for acclimatization. From Namche we take through Khumjung to Phunki Tenga then head towards Thamserku base camp. We spend couple of day at base camp for climbing training such as; how to use Oxygen, mask and regulator. Generally, three camps are set in the approach above the Thamserku base camp (4,750m), however, only two camps are used to spend the night. The climb from Base Camp to camp one is considered one the difficult days of the Mt. Thamserku expedition. We follow old grassy moraine ridges passing through a saddle and then turning to north climbing up rocky ground and through rock to the ridge where camp 1 is set up. From Camp I (5100m) your first real camp is only one and half hours walk above Yak camp. This section is marked by rock cairns and involves boulder hopping and some easy scrambling. Camp II (5600m), now for the hardest snow and ice pitches of the route. Camp III (6200m), a cold and exposed position is the start of your summit push. The Sherpas will often use a full climbing rope to tie our tents down as the natural shape of the mountain can at times unfortunately funnel the wind to this location. It is however the only safe flat piece of real estate within range of the summit. Since Thamserku expedition has been open numerous mountaineers climbed with our professional climbing guide with life time experience!

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel
Day 02-03: Prepared Expedition & Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 04: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding {2640m} Lodge /Camp
Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar {3446m} Lodge /Camp
Day 06: Namche {3446m} & Acclimatization Lodge/Camp
Day 07: Namche – Phuguthanga Camp
Day 08: Phuguthanga – Thamserku camp
Day 11-28: Climbing Period for Thamserku
Day 29: Thamserku Base camp – Khumjung {Lodge/Camp}
Day 30: Khumjung – Phakding {Lodge/Camp}
Day 31: Phakdung – Lukla {lodge/Camp}
Day 32: Fly Lukla – Kathmandu Hotel
Day 33-34: Kathmandu
Day 35: Kathmandu Departure

Cost Includes
Cost Excludes

Airport transfers (domestic both way)
Press conference arrangement.
Accommodation with breakfast.
Climbing Permit fee for Mt. Lhotse and Sagarmatha National Park fee.
Food & Fuel during the trek and expedition period.
North Face or similar quality high altitude tent for higher camps
Single tent for each member, staffs, climbing Sherpa at the base camp.
5/5 bottles of oxygen per member and guide with mask and regulator.
Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper.
Porters/Yaks to and from base camp.
One high altitude Sherpa for one climber (1:1) who assist you whilst on climbing and summit attempt as well as carries food and gears to high camps.
Government liaison officer, his insurance, daily allowance, equipment allowance and flight fares.
Flight fare for member and staff (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu).
Insurance, equipment allowance, wages and daily allowance for expedition staffs.
All camping equipment: sleeping tents, mattress, dining tent, toilet tent, mess tent, store tent, table & chairs and other necessary
kitchen utensils whilst on trekking and expedition.
Group climbing equipment
First Aid kit bag, trekking map & duffel bag.
Solar panel at the base camp.
Restop toilet bag.
Satellite phone (Pay Call).
Mountain cans cleaning at high camps.
Cargo transportation to supply the food and gears to Lukla and back
All ground transportation
Necessary documentation and governmental official paper works.
All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations.

Personal climbing gears.
Extra hotels in Kathmandu (after 4 nights).
Personal climbing insurance which covers travel, medical, accident, evacuation etc.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter.
Applicable permit fees and custom charges for using communication equipment, commercial filming, satellite phone, radio etc.
Carrying bonus + Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, e-mail, etc.
Bar and beverage bills.
Custom clearances in Kathmandu International airport.
Gratitude (tip) for the staff etc.
All others expenses not mentioned on price includes section.