The location of Saipal 7031m is Karnali Province, in Humla/Bajhang district, Namkra / Kanda Municipality.
First ascend 21/10/1963 AD (04/07/2020 BS) by Katsuotoshi Hirabayashi, Pasang Phutar Sherpa. A Japanese Expedition made the first ascent of Saipal in 1963. Katsutoshi Hirabayashi and Pasang Phutar reached the summit from the south side on October 21st. More summits were reported in 1985, when members of a Spanish expedition climbed the mountain from two routes, West ridge and Southwest face. After failed Austrian and Swiss attempts in 1987 and 1988, two teams made the first ascent of Saipal via NE ridge in 1990. Frenchman Jacques Montaz and Tendi Sherpa reached the summit on October 26. Two days later, Austrian Kroll, German Matthias Mross and Ang Choppel Sherpa also made it to the top.
Also, starting from 2014, the saipal expedition is a scientific initiative focused on studying the unique habitat found in the saipal mountain range. This remote and rugged region lies deep within Nepal and is home to diverse wildlife, including rare plant species and endangered species of birds, butterflies, and mammals. By shedding light on this little-explored ecosystem, the saipal expedition hopes to raise awareness about this unique corner of our planet and inspire conservation efforts for generations to come.
Asian Hiking Team itinerary brings you from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj flight and continues to Simikot flight. We started trekking from Simikot to Saipal base camp 42.50 KM through the dharapani – Yuwang – Chala – Kairang. We have fixed Camp 1 and Camp 2 upper camps. After we summit, the Saipal return the same way to Kathmandu.
Oct 12, 2024 Available |
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April 14, 2024 Available |
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Arriving in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, evening group meeting, overnight in Kathmandu hotel.
Preparations days in Kathmandu, official briefing by Nepal Tourism Department, check equipment etc.
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj flight, overnight Nepaljung 150m, hotel.
Nepaljung to Simikot flight 2818m, overnight at hotel.
Trekking Simikot to Dharapani 2360m, overnight at hotel/Lodge.
Trekking Dharapani to Yuwang (Yalbang) 3860m, overnight at hotel/Lodge.
Trekking to Choila/chala, overnight at camp or basic lodge.
Follow the Karangkhola to go North base camp, Trek to Kairang overnight at camping.
Kairang to Saipal Base Camp 4800m, overnight at camp.
Climbing period of Saipal Himal 7031m, overnight at camps and upper camps.
Saipal Base camp to trek to Labuk Depsa, overnight at camp.
Trek to Chala Village or Yalbang, Overnight at lodge/Hotel.
Trek to Kermi, overnight at hotel.
Trek to Maj gaun, overnight at hotel.
Trek to Simikot, overnight at hotel.
Flight to Nepalgung and to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel, overnight at hotel.
free day - rest and relax, overnight at hotel.
Departure from Nepal or next trip or rest in Kathmandu as your schedule.