Tukche Expedition 2011
6920m, NEPAL
Tukche is a mountain in
Dhaulagiri range. The expedition route goes through one
of the most remote parts in Nepal. The expedition will
be in two phases; phase one is the acclimatization trek
around Annapurna the aim being to top up fitness and
acclimatize members to high altitude (HA). Phase two
will be the ascent of Tukuche Peak by the North West
(NW) ridge.
The mountain was first climbed
in 1969 by Swiss team.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu,
Transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Kathmandu sightseeing tour & preparation for
Expedition
Welcome dinner in the evening
Day 03 By road to Besisahar (760m), Camp
Day
04 Bahundanda (1310m)
Day 05 Chamje (1430m)
Day 06 Dharapani (1860m)
Day 07 Chame (2670m)
Day 08 Pisang (3200m)
Day 09 Manang (3540m)
Day 10 Rest/Acclimatization Day
Day 11 Yak Kharka (4018m)
Day 12 Thorung Phedi (4450m)
Day 13 Cross Thorung La (5416m)
and descend to Muktinath (3800m)
Day 14 Kagbeni (2800m)
Day 15 Marpha
(2670m)
Day 16 Yak Kharka (3680m)
Day 17 Cross Dhampus Pass
(5258m) and descend to Tukche Base Camp (5150m)
Day 18 Establish the BC (5150m)
Day 19 - 24 Climbing Period
(Summit & back to Base Camp)
Day 25 Base Camp to Yak Kharka
Day 26 Jomsom (m)
Day 27 Spare Day
Day 28 Fly Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu,
Transfer to Hotel
Day 29 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 30 Fly back
Excellent Support Team
The expedition will be led by
very experienced leader from Makalu Adventure. Our
climbing Sherpa guides have climbed Tukche several
times. To their aid will be a team of cook and friendly
helpers.
World Class Equipment
We import original products
from Mountain Hardware & North Face. The tents and whole
set of camping equipment are of world class.
Safety
We provide emergency oxygen,
satellite phone, portable altitude chamber and first-aid
with medicines. There is always a backup team should
climbers require emergency support, descent or
evacuation. The office in Kathmandu can manage to send a
helicopter within hours on favourable weather
conditions.
Tukche Expedition Details
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Trek around Dhaulagiri
It is also possible to trek around the
Dhaulagiri massif. The trek
is challenging but rewards magnificent views &
goes deep into the wild terrain.
Experience Counts
Makalu Adventure has a very experienced team
going in this region.
