Tukuche Peak Climbing
Tukuche peak 6920m / 22703FT lies in Gandaki Pradesh, Dhaulagiri mountain range, Mustang and Myagdi District, Thasang/Dhawalagiri village.
The caravan route of Tukuche peak flight or drive to Pokhara continues to drive or flight to Jomsom then heading to Shang Marpha then Tukuche Larjung base camp. From Jomsom it is 20.3 KM which takes two days trekking. From the base camp we fix Camp I, Camp II then push the summit. The Climbing length is 7.3KM. The total duration of the trip is 30 days.
Tukuche first ascent on 30/04/1970 AD or 17/01/2027 BS by Hirosuke Kikuchi, Eiho Otani, Takao Yonemoto.
The climbers who have technical climbing and physical fitness and want to summit the Tukuche peak, Asian Hiking Team organize the Tukuche climbing as their interest.
Trip Highlights
- Trip Duration 20 Days
- Climbing Duration 10-15 Days
- First Ascent Tukuche first ascent on 30/04/1970 AD or 17/01/2027 BS by Hirosuke Kikuchi, Eiho Otani, Takao Yonemoto.
- Climbing Route North West ridge
- Difficulty Grade VI
- Altitude 6920m
- Location Gandaki Pradesh, Dhaulagiri mountain range, Mustang and Myagdi District, Thasang/Dhawalagiri village.
- Accommodation Hotel and Camping
- Transportation By land and flight
- Group Size Min. 2 persons
- Activity Trekking||Mountaineering
- Best Time Spring is the best
Fixed Departure
Trip Itinerary
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Day 1: Kathmandu 1340m:
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
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Day 2: Kathmandu:
Expedition briefing - free day in Kathmandu.
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Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara:
Kathmandu to Pokhara - Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus/Car/Van 6 hours’ drive, overnight in Hotel.
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Day 4: Pokhara to Jomsom to Marpha 2640m:
Pokhara to Jomsom to Marpha 2640m- Pokhara to Jomsom 2740m half an hour flight and trekking to Marpha 1/2 hours, overnight Lodge.
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Day 5: Marpha to Yak Kharka (3,680m):
Trek from Marpha to Yak Kharka (3,680m), overnight at camp.
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Day 6: Acclimatisation at Yak Kharka (rest day):
Acclimatisation at Yak Kharka (rest day), overnight at camp.
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Day 7: Yak Kharka to Tukuche Basecamp (5,150m):
Trek from Yak Kharka to Tukuche Basecamp (5,150m), overnight at camp.
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Day 8-15: Climbing Period [Basecamp - Summit (6,920m) - Basecamp]:
Day 08 - Day 15: Climbing Period [Basecamp - Summit (6,920m) - Basecamp].
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Day 16: Basecamp to Marpha (2,670m):
Trek from Basecamp to Marpha (2,670m), overnight at hotel.
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Day 17: Marpha to Pokhara:
Drive from Marpha to Pokhara & Transfer to the Hotel.
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Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus, 5-6 hours, or by flight:
Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu or drive to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel.
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Day 19: Leisure day in Kathmandu / Expedition Debriefing.
Leisure day in Kathmandu / Expedition Debriefing.
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Day 20: Transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure.
Transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport for final departure.
Cost Includes
- All arrival and departure airport transfers with Asian Hiking Team Assistance.
- Hotel in Kathmandu as itinerary with breakfast (3/4 star hotel on request).
- Transport to/from trekking/trip starting and ending point (as itinerary by Domestic flight or by Land KTM to KTM).
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Guest house / Hotel as itinerary.
- North face Tented Camp during the climbing/mountaineering as itinerary.
- Major Meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) by Guest house /Hotel menus.
- Camping / Upper camps’ meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with hot drinks.
- North face Dom Tent for clients, Kitchen/Dinning/Toilet Tents, mates, all kitchen camping equipment.
- Camping staffs; cook, kitchen staff, Sherpa, necessary porters.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English Speaking trekking guide.
- A First Aid and Eco trained, Advance/Basic climbing trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped Climbing/Mountaineering guide.
- One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25-30 Kg).
- Trekkers’ Information Management System “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- National Park / Conservations fees or permission.
- Peak Climbing Permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- Group Climbing equipment such as ropes, Ice tool, Ice screws, Ice Bar, Carabineers, Locking carabineers, Short-5- millimeter accessory cords, Slings etc.
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team all staffs.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes/ service charges.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- International airfare from / to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Hotel accommodation beyond 4 nights (as per itinerary) stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing gear above Base Camp.
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage.
- Expenses of a personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, email, internet etc.
- Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all personal expedition goods arriving in Nepal by air/road as cargo.
- Personal solar pack (if any) for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera, batteries, etc.).
- Summit bonus / Tips/ Donation.
- Gifts, souvenirs.
- Any other item not mentioned in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.