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Purkung Overview

Peak ID

PURK

Peak Name

Purkung

Other Name

Purkhung, Purkhang

Elevation

6126 M / 20098 FT

Himalaya Range

Below 6500 Mt. Peaks

Status

6126 M / 20098 FT

Maor Ethnic Group

Sherpa, Rai and Limbu

Group Size

1++

Normal Duration

18 Days

First Climbed By:

Y.Ishihara, S.Endo,H. Hatsushiya, T.Kubo,T. Iwasaki, H.Yumoto, AngKami,Da Chhemba,Gelu,LhakpaTenzi,PemaTenji,Wongchu Sherpas

Geographical Position

Latitude:

28.8147

Longitude

83.9928

Zone

Gandaki

District

Rural Municipality

Location

Overview

Itinenary Outline

  • From Kathmandu: By flight to Pokhara and Jomsom or by drive to Jomsom
  • Caravan Route: Besisahar-Chame-Manang-Thorang Phedi-BC
  • Caravan Route Length: 31KM through Jomsom, 44.8KM through Chame
  • Climbing Route Length: 5.1KM
  • Duration Approximate: 18 Days

Government Royalty Fees

  • Foreigners (USD): 250 (Spring)
  • Nepalese (Rs): 4,000 (Spring)
  • Foreigners (USD): 125 (Autumn)
  • Nepalese (Rs): 2,000 (Autumn)
  • Foreigners (USD): 70 (Winter and Summer)
  • Nepalese (Rs): 1,000 (Winter and Summer)