Mr. Ryszard Gajewski and Maciej Pawlikowski from the beautiful country Poland are the first successful summiteer of Mt. Dr. Harka Gurung Peak (official Peak ID HARK) / Nagdi Chuli (7,871M/25,823 FT) in 1979. Mr. Ryszard Gajewski was born in 05th October 1954 in Zakopane is a best polish mountaineer who also is the first winter ascent of Mt. Manasalu 8,163M/ on January 12, 1984. Mr. Maciej Pawlikowski was born in 19 February 1951 also is the best Polish mountaineer who did first winter ascent of Mt. Cho Oyu 8, 253 M/ together with Maciej Berbeka also from Poland.
Dr. Harka Grurng Peak, Ngadi Chuli also known as Peak 29, Dakura, Dunapurna, Dakum, Gurkha Massif. Dr. Harka Gurung is a very great geographer in Nepal died in Helicopter crash at Gunsa on the lap of Mt. Kanchunjunga. To honor his contribution to the Nation Nepal, Nagdi Chuli renamed with “Mt. Dr Harka Gurung Peak”. Dr. Harka Gurung peak is the 20th highest peak in the world and highest 7000ers peak in the Mansiri or the Manaslu Himal range. This comparatively technical mountain and harder to climb. Dr. harka Gurung Peak is Located in the Mansiri Himal (Manasalu Himal) to the norther side and Himalchuli known as Himchuli to the southern border.
A team of Japanese Climbers explored this mountain in 1961. They continue attempted and able to reach up to 7,350M on their third time attempt in 1969. The first climbed might be by Japanese team of Hiroshi Watanabe and Lhakpa Tsering Sherpa in the year 1970 from the East ridge to the summit of Nagdi Chuli however they lost their life due to treacherous snow storm when they coming down. They had made camp V at the height of 7,500M to make successful summit and had left the last camp to summit but they disappeared out of sight from approximately 70M bellow of the summit at 13:15 for two and half hour. Descending through an Ice difficult of snow ridge from the height of 7,600M to Camp IV at 6, 900M, their climbing partners observed their fatal fall. In the history of Nagdi Chuli climbing attempt, three Japanese climbers died in the year 1978 during the seventh attempt during their mission to make proof the first summit of Mr.Watanabe and Mr.Lhakpa Tsiring.
The three more Japanese expedition team were operated in the year 1974, 1978 and 1982 to achieve a confirmed summit of Watanabe, however neither got any record in films of his Camera nor in the Ice-Axe watanabe used. All those attempt could not found any evidence of the successful summit and all the attempt got vain.
An Expedition team of British “Army Mountaineering Association” attempted Peak 29 in the post-monsoon of the year 1982 however reach only 6,100M said because of the Falklands war, lack of logistical problem and adverse weather. So the proved and confirmed successful summit took place officially in the year of 2005 in the Name of Mr. Ryszard Gajewski and Maciej Pawlikowski of their 1979 successful ascent. Surprisingly as of 2014, there was none of any attempt have been made to climb Mt. Nagdi Chuli since the last Japanese Expedition had done in the year 198d2. It is believed that Nagdi Chuli/ Dr. Harka Gurung Peak/ Dunapurna/ Dakum/ Gorkha Massif/ Dakura or Paek 29 has only climbed once or might be twice and this beautiful Mountain is awaiting the professional and enthusiast mountaineer to summit it.
Timeline of Dr.Harka Gurung Peak (7,871M/25,823 FT),
1961:- First detail researched by a Japanese Climbers Team.
1969:- Third Japanese Expedition team attempt reached up to 7,350m.
1970:- The first ascent of Watanabe and Lhakpa might be summit through east-ridge face.
1978:- During 7th Japanese attempt three Japanese climber collapsed due to avalanche and treacherous snow storm.
1979:- The official confirmed First summit by Polish Expedition team of Mr. Ryszard Gajewski and Mr. Maciej Pawlikowski.
1982:- The last attempt by a British “Army Mountaineering Association”.
Our Company representative will be standing in front of arrival gate to meets you at Tribhuban International Airport, Kathmandu holding a board of our company SNOWPAL TREK AND EXPEDITION Pvt. Ltd. along with your Name and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Hotel on BB Basis
After Breakfast, first we do all type of equipment details review, if missing some of clothing and equipment or any type of goods, gears we make a list. Visit to Department of Tourism for orientation briefing class then sightseeing along with last hour shopping as per our list. We will have dinner together in a delicious restaurant since tomorrow we will be in remote area for couple of weeks. Group will be introduced if there will be other unknown accompany member in the team for this Expedition.
Overnight in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis
60km drive along the Kathmandu–Pokhara Highway to lead to Malekhu and 19km secondary tarred road heads to north by the bank of Thopal Khola to Dhading Besi. 35km dirt road drives northwest through Gola Bhanjyang where you can have panoramic views of Ganesh himal, Manasalu and Buddha himal to reach our destination to Soti Khola in approximately 9 hours from Kathmandu for 129km in total. As soon arrived Arighat Bazar (620m/2,034ft) the nest settlement and a second main bazaar of the region in route, we head north, following the Budhi Gandaki. In the low region rice paddies and picturesque hamlets surround us. The river Soti Khola (730m/ 2,395ft) the tributary of Dundare Khola. Then continue drive to Machhakhola (9,30m/3051ft) and overnight in Machhakhola.
Accommodation in a Mountain Lodge,
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
It will be quite a longer day considerable exposure. From Machha Khola- Fish Stream to the tiny village of Kholra Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The valley sides are steeping until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where we stay for the night.
Accommodation in a Mountain Lodge,
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After descending a long series of stone steps to the river, we climb a terraced hill to Saguleri, from where we can see the impressive Sringi Himal, 7187m. Crossing the river again, at Gata Khola, the path splits with the right –hand branch heading off towards the Ganesh Himal. Our route continues upstream, through a gorge section with towering walls. We cross the river three more times in the next two hours to avoid difficult valley sides and then climb up over a further steep spur to reach the village of Deng (four houses), where we camp. Today is a longer day of around 8 hours trekking.
Accommodation in a Mountain Lodge,
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
The valley is still steep-sided and most impressive. We cross to the village of Lana and start to see mani stones (prayers etched onto wayside rocks), a sure sign that we are entering a the high country Buddhist regions. After only about four hours we reach our camping place at the village of Ghap, which straddles the river. We have entered the Tibetan areas and the cultural change is obvious and the climate is also obvious the trekking is pleasantly cool now, as we start to gain the altitude.
Accommodation in a Mountain Lodge,
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We gain altitude to take us into alpine territory and increasing mountain views. There are more Mani wall and 3 more crossing of the Budhi Gandaki on our route to Namrung, where our special permit is checked again. Above this village the valley opens out and there are extensive pastures. We get our first incredible views of the Manalu Himalaya range and then of Manaslu main ahead. Looking back Ganesh I is visible.
Accommodation in a Mountain Lodge,
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
All the accommodation, food will be in Tended camp after Limi gaoun to Nagdi Chuli Base Camp. Reach to Nagdi Chuli Base Camp (4,263M/13, 986FT) Acclimatize your body in thin air. Practice to climb. Set the high altitude camp gradually from Camp I to Camp V. Make the successful summit with the help of our professional crew, Cook and Sherpa. Return back to Ligaon.
Accommodation: Tended Camp throughout the Expedition period.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation in a Mountain Lodge,
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation in a Mountain Lodge,
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation in a Mountain Lodge,
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation in a Boutique hotel on BB Basis
Accommodation in a Boutique hotel on BB Basis
Meal: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner in a Typical Nepalese Restaurant with culture shows of Nepali ethnic groups
The mentioned itinerary is supposed today is the end day of your adventure to Nepal for this time. Our company representative will take you to the international airport on your flight time from hotel to board onward journey flight approximately 2:30 hour before of your schedule flight. Or you may combine with other trip like white water rafting or safari tour at Chitwan Park or another trek/climb in your choice. The cost would be extra for any another trekking, rafting and safari.