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Ratna Chuli (7,128m/23,345ft) was officially open for mountaineering expeditions ever since the first opening of the Nar Phu region of western Nepal in 2000, there has been very few mountaineering expedition teams to this mountain that lies between the border of Nepal and Tibet in north of the Annapurna and Manaslu, majestically situated above the Tibetan village of Phu in the western region of Nepal.

Ratna Chuli Expedition starts from Beshishar after approx 6 hours drive from Kathmandu, and then trek through the classic Annapurna circuit route till Koto and then leaves towards the route Dharmasala, then to Tibetan village, Kyang, Phugaon where we spend one day extra for proper acclimatization and local exploration, soon reach to the Ratna Chuli Base Camp. After setting up the Base Camp our strong team of staffs set up various camps, members have the chance to going up and down for proper acclimatization and we attempt summit on a favorable day for everyone.

Ratna Chuli Expedition 2023/2024

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Cost includes:

• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on single bed & breakfast basis,
• Airport-hotel-airport transports,
• Ratna Chuli climbing permit fee & all other applicable permits,
• Cargo clearance & duties fees,
• Professional High altitudeclimbing Sherpa depending on number of members in group, 1 Government liaison officer backed by full BC cook, kitchen helpers,
• Equipment allowance, daily wages, insurance, food and shelter for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer,
• All food, fuel and accommodation for member and Sherpa staffs throughout the expedition period at Base Camp & while approaching to/from Base Camp,
• Complete Base Camp camping equipments,
• Garbage shipped off charges from Base Camp,
• All  overland transfers,
• Agency service charge and related administrative fees,
• Complete camping & group equipments above Base camp: tents, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, shovel, ice-screws etc…
• Food & fuel above Base camp for member & climbing Sherpas,
• 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use,
• Solar panel for power supply,
• Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,

Cost excludes:

• Air travel to/from Nepal,
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
• Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, tips, all items of personal nature,
• Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed,
• Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
• Emergency rescue evacuations,
• Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
• Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion.

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Day 1:    Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 2:    Kathmandu at leisure/official formality
Day 3:    Drive to Besisahar & Bhulbhule
Day 4:    Trek to Shyange (1136m).
Day 5:    Trek to Dharapani (1870m).
Day 6:    Trek to Koto (2628m / 8,620ft.).
Day 7:    Trek to Dharmasala (3164m / 10,380ft.).
Day 8:    Trek to Kyang (3,886m / 12746ft.).
Day 9:    Trek to Phugaon (4131m / 13550ft.).
Day 10:    At rest and acclimatization.
Day 11:    Trek to Yak Kharka.
Day 12:    Trek to Ratna Chuli Base Camp (4,842m / 1582ft.).
Day 13-26:    Ascent of Mt. Ratna Chuli.
Day 27:    Trek down to Phugaon.
Day 28:    Trek to Kyang.
Day 29:   Trek to Dharmasala.
Day 30:    Trek to Koto.
Day 31:   Trek to Tal.
Day 32:    Trek to Shyange.
Day 33:    Trek to Beshisahar.
Day 34:    Drive Beshishar/Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.
Day 35:    Kathmandu at leisure.
Day 36:    International departure.

• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing bed & breakfast basic,

•    Air travel to/from Nepal,
•    Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
•    Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, tips, all items of personal nature,
•    Departure tax at Kathmandu int'l airport,
•    Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed,
•    Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
•    Emergency rescue evacuations,
•    Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
•    Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion.