Gurla Mandata

Mt. Gurlamandata, otherwise known as Namo Nyani (The Fairy’s Peak) is the near neighbour of sacred Mount Kailash, lying in the western Himalayas in the Burang region of Tibet.

At an elevation of 7720 metres, it is composed of six ridges, the westernmost being fan-shaped while the eastern ridge has much steeper cliffs.

Lake Manasarovar and Langatse are situated to the north of Gurlamandata, between it and Mount Kailash. The mountain’s base camp, situated on a glacier, is at 5600 metres.

Gurlamandata was first climbed by a joint Chinese/Japanese expedition in 1985 and has only been summitted a handful of times since.

The ascent is via the Zalompa glacier, from the northern slope. Once the summit is reached, there are wonderful views of the sparkling waters of Lakes Manasarovar and Rakas, with the holy peak of Kailash beyond.

Climbing Sherpa for Himalayan:
We facilitate the provision of highly professional, well-trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for your expeditions. Some climbers try to avoid using Sherpa guides, but they inevitably encounter problems en route. Sherpas are highly recommended because they can provide all the practical and psychological support you need for your climb – and their assistance will help you conserve your valuable energy. The success rate of groups who climb with Sherpas is considerably higher than that of those who attempt the summits without their aid.

Itinerary:

Day 01: On your arrival in Kathmandu, we transport you to your hotel.
Day 02: Climbing preparation
Day 03: Climbing preparation
Day 04: Drive from Kathmandu to Zangmu (2350 metres)
Day 05: Drive, Zhang-Mu to Nyalam (3750m); overnight at guest house
Day 06: Nyalam, rest day and acclimatization
Day 07: Jeep tour: Nyalam to saga; overnight camping
Day 08: Jeep tour: Saga to Paryang; overnight camping
Day 09: Jeep tour: Paryang to Darchen; overnight camping
Day 10: Trek to Dhiraphuk Gompa; overnight camping
Day 11: Trek over Drolma Pass and continue trek to Zutulphuk; overnight camping
Day 12: Trek, Zuthulphuk Gomba to Lake Manasarovar
Day 13: Drive to Gurla Mandhata Base Camp
Day 14: Trekking to advance Base Camp
Day 15: Acclimatization at advance Base Camp
Day (16 – 34) : Namo Nani climbing (total climbing days: 19)
Day 35: Trek down to Namo Nani Base Camp
Day 36: Jeep tour: Lake Manasarovar to Paryang; overnight camping
Day 37: Jeep tour: Pryang to Saga; overnight camping
Day 38: Jeep tour: Peiko Tso to Nyalam camp
Day 39: Overland tour, Nyalan to Kathmandu via Zhang-Mu & Kodari
Day 40: Free time in Kathmandu
Day 41: Departure