Tukuche Peak Expedition (6920m)

Tukuche Peak Expedition (6920m)

Mt. Tukuche Peak is one of the striking peaks that towers in Annapurna region in front of gigantic 8000m Dhaulagiri peak. Ascending Tukuche Peak regarded as less dangerous and technical way. It was first summated in 1969 by a Swiss team. Exploring old monasteries, Thakali village and Apple orchards, witnessing mountain desert (Mustang) etc. are the major highlights of the peak.

Similarly, great panorama opens up from the French Pass and you will be able to notice Tashi Kang (6386 m.), Mukut Himal (6328 m), and Sita Chuchura (6611 m. To the south lies Tukche Peak (6920 m.) and ahead of is the enormous peak of Dhaulagiri I. We will be setting our base camp at an elevation of 4740m over the Chhonbardan glacier beneath the rocky lump. To the west are the mountains of Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III (7715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 m). Tukuche Peak ascend will be followed after setting up Advance Base Camp (5100), After that we will set our Camp I at an elevation of 5600m for which our Sherpa guides will lend hand. Moving further, we will reach Camp II at an altitude of 6100 and then the most significant day will be experienced as soon as we reach at the summit of the Tukuche peak.

This 34-days Tukuche Peak designed by Unique Adventure Trek will let you have the best experience ever. The best season to go for the expedition is spring and autumn. Although comparatively less visited, Tukuche is one of most striking peaks climbing in Nepal. In spite of being a demanding ascends, it's nevertheless a favorite choice for 8,000m peak mountaineers.

The conditions stated in the itinerary are applicable for the visitors who prefer full package programme. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the staff depends on your need and financial procurement. We have options for any partial visit as per your requirement and financial condition.

Necessary Gears

Main rope, Down Sleeping, Bag, Down Jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, Trouser, Climbing boots, Trekking boot, ICE-axe with Ice hammer, Rucksack, Crampon, Stick, Harness, Get up (Boot clover), Snow Glass, ICE Screws, snow Shavel, Carbine Lock & unlock, Head Lights, Wind Proof Jacket & trouser, Down Trouser, Wind Proof Trouser, Water Bottle, Woolen Gloves, Bag Cover, Wind mask for climbing, Climbing gloves, Socks for climbing, Personal Medicine, Eight figure, Knife

Note: You can bring the necessary gears from your own country or can buy or hire from the stores of Kathmandu.

 

Itinerary Accuracy

Unique Adventure International always efforts to operate the itinerary as per the negotiation made. Not always, but extreme adventure activities being operated in remote mountain regions, bears high risk and needs to be flexible. Unpredictable incidents, accident, weather conditions or flight schedule may be the reason that forces us to make slight changes in our scheduled programs. We expect your patience and cooperation in such circumstances.

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel

Soon after we land at Kathmandu International Airport, we meet our Nepali representatives who will clarify us about the tour. After the short description by our representatives, we are sent to our Hotels where we will be staying overnight.

Day 02 : Stay at Kathmandu for the official procedure

You will rest in Kathmandu today. You will be described about your trek and then complete some official procedure. Also, make all the preparations essential for trek. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Drive to Beni; starting point of course, overnight at lodge

After breakfast, we will drive to Beni taking about 4 hours and enjoying good scenery. It is the district headquarters with a police check post, registration certificate of trekkers is checked here. Beni lies at union of the Kali Gandaki and Myagdi Khola (river). Overnight at the Camp.

Day 04 : Trek to Babiyachaur, overnight at lodge

Today we will all along the Kali Gandaki River leaving Beni. After that we will continue along the road through the way passing via past lush green rice fields, different colored butterflies and more. Then, we will pass by the settlements of Singa, Mangalghat and Tatopani. Sing acrossTara Khet, ascend over a small edge to reach Babiyachaur. Overnight at lodge.

Day 05 : Trek to Phedi, overnight at lodge

You will pass through Lumle and Naudanda, and you can glimpse the breathtaking view of Manaslu and Annapurna range. Phedi is a little town and is the entrance to the Annapurna area. Overnight at lodge.

Day 06 : Trek to Phalai Gaon, overnight at lodge

Leaving Phedi, we will begin to scale on an edge on the opposite shore. You will follow the tenderly rising peaks path to Dharapani which is a deeply populated village. Then you will you come down a peak path past Takum where cultivated pastures expands over the wide peak flank. From Sibang you will pass through woods, and continue passing Mattims where Mt Dhaulagiri is visible. Move down to the Ggatti River then kilt around the edge to Phalai Gaon (1810m.). Here we will set our camp for overnight.

Day 07 : Trek to Jugapani, overnight at lodge

After departing from Phalai Gaon, we will enter the terraced pasture to the right, and traverse the Dhara Khola on a suspension bridge. The main path climb the edge from the suspension bridge, then passes through the village of Dhara, and goes via a settlement to an uneven mountain trail. After that, walk on the mountain trail and go round the edge. The peak path continues, twisting up hill and where you can witness Gurja Himal (7193m.) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m.). You will walk through the large community of Muri where Magar clans live. We will move down a path among terraced pasture to the Dhora River. Going across the river and ascend to the right up to Ghorban Dhara. The sight from the pass is excellent. And you can observe Ghustung south (6465m.). Moving down to the Myagdi River, advancing all along the right shore you will reach at camp in the nearby fields. The community of Jugapani is on the peak path over the house. Overnight at lodge.

Day 08 : Trek to Bagar, overnight at camp

We will take a path that going across the steep, grass enclosed hill. The Myagdi River assumes a vertical v- shape walk as we pass through end and a high zigzag path is well – made with a great figure of crisscross stony paths. Then, the long ascend ends and you will enter a traverse to the right side. Soon you move down through a wooded area, rising to an edge muzzle where Bagar (2080m.) comes into our view. Moving down through terraced pastures to this peak village, we will set our camp.

Day 09 : Trek to Lapche Kharka, overnight at camp

A high, zigzag trail follows the community; cross a pebbly area piled elevated with stones, then a grass enclosed traverse, descending a vertical stone path to the river's ridge. Ascend a peak path and traverse a river with an elevated waterfall to reach Kharka. Follow a tenderly sloping peak path to Lipshe. The mountain trail moves through a wooded area with many uneven paths. Both parts of the Myagdi Khola are still vertical, and a pumping up stream turns out to be a waterfall. Go on walking along a grassy area bounded by trees, Lapche Kharka. Overnight at camp.

Day 10 : Trek to Chartare, overnight at camp

We will begin crossing a wooden bridge above the Konabon River and we will once again come in a wooded area, and when the climb becomes a drop, you will see the wall of Dhaulagiri I between cracks in the trees. Soon the Myagdi River becomes observable. After that we will descend to the stream and traverse a wooden edge. The leftshore path passes all the way through a forested area also, but it moves upto the Pakite River. Crossing the stream you will soon arrive at Chartare (2820m.). Overnight at camp.

Day 11 : Trek to Pakoban, overnight at camp

We will go up the mountainside from the stream, and continue a gentle ascend to the Choriban River. Then crossing the stream the white outline of Manapati (6380m) becomes visible. After traversing the steep hill the trail, climb a moderate incline all the way through woods to Puchhar, a small green area. Traverse a glacier and move down to a glacier and go up the opposite shore to a wide verdant area in a low ablation valley, Pakabon (3585m.). We will set our camp in Pakoban to stay overnight.

Day 12 : Trek to Dhaulagiri base camp, overnight at camp

Today, we will be reaching at Dhaulagiri Base Camp leaving Pakoban. We will be setting our base camp at an elevation of 4740m over the Chhonbardan glacier beneath the rocky lump. To the west are the mountains of Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Dhaulagiri III (7715 m) and Dhaulagiri V (7618 m). Overnight at tented camp.

Day 13 : Trek to French Pass; enter to hidden valley, overnight at camp

Today, leaving Dhaulagiri Base Camp, we will reach the French Pass (5100 m.). A great panorama opens up from the French Pass and you will be able to notice Tashi Kang (6386 m.), Mukut Himal (6328 m), and Sita Chuchura (6611 m). To the south lies Tukche Peak (6920 m.) and ahead of is the enormous peak of Dhaulagiri I. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 14 : Trek to Hidden valley, overnight at camp

Leaving French Pass, we will ascend to the Hidden Valley Camp lying at an altitude of 5000m where you can enjoy surrounding white peaks. Overnight at tented camp in Hidden Valley.

Day 15 : Trek to Yak Kharka, overnight at camp

Today we will walk further ahead traversing left to Kali Gandaki valley. There is a very long walk on snow typically taking about 4 hours before beginning the steep drop to Yak Kharka. Overnight in Yak Kharka.

Day 16 : Trek to Tukuche peak base camp

From Yak Kharka, we will stroll along narrow Kali Gandaki River valley to arrive at Khobang village. We will head straight way to the Tukuche and set our base camp here. Overnight at tented camp in Tukuche.

Day 17 - 27 : Climbing period, overnight at camp

We will have 10 days long climbing period. Leaving the Tukuche Base Camp, the climb will be followed with set up Advance Base Camp (5100).After that we will set our Camp I at an elevation of 5600m for which our Sherpa guides will lend hand. Moving further, we will reach Camp II at an altitude of 6100 and then the most significant day will be experienced as soon as we reach at the summit of the Tukuche peak.

Day 28 : Cleaning base camp, overnight at camp

We will return back to the base camp and we have a cleaning day there. Overnight at base camp again.

Day 29 : Trek to Marpha, overnight at lodge

Today, we will come across stoned orchards and a stone gateway marks the entry to Marpha. Here, the local apple brandy is famous. Overnight at lodge in Marpha.

Day 30 : Trek to Jomsom, overnight at lodge

Today, as the track continues to Jomsom, the scenery becomes more and more arid and remarkable with its combination of browns and grey environment with the snow topped peaks of Nilgiri and Tilicho. The stiff winds start on to speed up on our way to Jomsom in the afternoon. Overnight stay at Lodge in Jomsom.

Day 31 : Fly back to Pokhara, overnight at hotel

Taking about twenty minutes, we fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. The major fascinations of Pokhara are natural as well as cultural sites such as lakes, temples of Hindus and Buddhist, caves, mountain views. You can view the north region across the hill, Phewa lake to the snow peaks of the Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri ranges. We set off from Pokhara and travel for 6 hours to return back to Kathmandu. Overnight at lodge in Kathmandu.

Day 32 : Drive back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel

Today, we can go around Kathmandu valley, if some important places have been missed according to your choices. After the hectic schedules of trek, today you can either go for shopping or have a day rest before departing from Nepal.

Day 33 : Rest at Kathmandu, overnight at hotel

Today you have a rest day in Kathmandu. Or, alternatively explore around Kathmandu valley which includes visit around historical and spiritual attractions; including Durbar Square, Bauddhanath; one of the largest stupas in Nepal, Swayambhunath; top on the hill in the city knows as the Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath; Hindus holy place. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 34 : Departure on your own destination

This is your final day, our airport representative will drop you to the airport and you will depart from Nepal.

What is included?

  • Airport transfers (domestic and international both).
  •  Press conference arrangement.
  •  4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast & 1 night hotel in Pokhara with breakfast.
  • Climbing Permit fee of Tukuche Peak expedition and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit fee.
  • Food & Fuel during the trek and expedition period.
  • Expert climbing Guide and porter.
  • North Face or similar quality high altitude tent for higher camps.
  • Single tent for each member, staffs, climbing Sherpa at the base camp.
  • 4/4 bottles of oxygen per member and guide with mask & regulator.
  • Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper.
  • Porters/Yaks to and from base camp.
  • One high altitude Sherpa for one climber (1:1) who assist you whilst on climbing and summit attempt as well as carries food and gears to high camps.
  • Government liaison officer, his insurance, daily allowance, equipment allowance and flight fares.
  • Ground transportation: Kathmandu - Beni and Pokhara - Kathmandu.
  • Flight fare for member and staff (Jomsom - Pokhara).
  • Insurance, equipment allowance, wages and daily allowance for expedition staffs.
  •  All camping equipments: sleeping tents, mattress, dining tent, toilet tent, mess tent, store tent, table & chairs and other necessary kitchen utensils whilst on trekking and expedition.
  • Group climbing equipment such as necessary fixed rope, ice screws, ice bars etc.
  • First Aid kit bag and trekking map & duffel bag.
  • Solar panel at the base camp.
  • Restop toilet bag.
  • Satalite phone (Pay Call).
  • Walkie Talkie for each staff and member.
  • Mountain cans cleaning at high camps.
  • Cargo transportation to supply the food and gears to beni and back from Jomsom.
  •  All ground transportation
  • Necessary documentation and governmental official paper works.
  • All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations.

What is not included?

  • Personal climbing gears.
  • Extra hotels in Kathmandu (after 4 nights) and in Pokhara (after 1 night).
  • Personal climbing insurance which covers travel, medical, accident, evacuation etc.
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Visa Fee for Nepal.
  • Applicable permit fees and custom charges for using communication equipment, commercial filming, satellite phone, radio etc.
  • Carrying bonus + Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, e-mail, etc.
  • Bar and beverage bills..
  • Gratitute (tip) for the staff etc.

Why us? Is a conscientious question that requires an honest answer of integrity and devotion of the highest standards.  

We are what we were from the very beginning: Read on to know us the way we are…

At Unique Adventure International, We do not pretend to be what we are not, ours is a simple ethic, hospitality straight from the heart. When doing trips with us, you will soon find out excellence with us is not just a norm, it’s more a habit. 

We have walked the length and breadth of the Himalaya across Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan for over two decades…and still counting, we have enjoyed all of it so much; right to the hilt. We love our mountains and enjoy it so much when we tread its trails with our trekking guests, who also love these mountains as much as us or maybe even more. We have much knowledge of the land and meticulously plan things so our guests get the utmost from their sojourns with us; we know how chaotic it can be for our guests when they organise holidays so far from home…keeping this in mind, we sort out for the long haul and ensure our guests do not only have fun on the way but also get value for money with purposeful journeys. We know and understand that this may probably be a once in a lifetime holiday where you will explore a world not too familiar and its binding for us to make doubly sure you are completely safe throughout the whole course of your expedition when you are in Nepal. With each trip we do with you, we are constantly searching for ways to improve our services so that your expectations of us are met beyond what you could have ever expected on all fronts. We want that you go home with a happy heart and unforgettable memories of an odyssey well done. With Unique Adventure, this is central to all our thoughts when we meet you.  

A small business with big ideals…    

We are a small outfit with big ideas and we know how complex human nature can be; its only but human to understand your weaknesses and respect your strengths, both of which will be put to the test on the punishing trails of Nepal, but it’s always our mission to understand you and make your journey as calm as possible. 

This is the whole reason why we get repeat clients who never seem to get drained with the Himalayas and enjoy the way we guide them throughout the trip…

We know how worrisome it can be when you choose to live life on the edge… so we go the mile to make sure your holidays become more purposeful, more significant… 

We do not push you, no matter what the circumstances…

We know you want it slow and easy the moment your plane hits the tarmac in Kathmandu. We understand your instinctive curiosities and ensure you are left alone with enough space to do what we have planned for you – ‘your way’’.  You call the shots – it’s your trip – and we provide you enough freedom to make your own decisions in harmony with your group. We help you to become friends and bridge gaps; it’s a matter of pride for us to mention here that we created some of the best friendships where some morphed into lifetime partnerships and this is how things shape out with us when you assemble in our country. And when we are out with you in the country at high elevations, we ensure that our crew leads you in ways comfortable to your body and physical needs.

Our ‘True-to-Life’ practical itineraries…

Our itineraries are meticulously planned and based on the way you see it when your trip commences. Our themes are hands-on and we take you to some difficult but extraordinary places where some would likely pass by. We know you thirst for the unknown and interesting; your search for things that will ignite your emotions and imaginations, seeking for the ‘whys’, how’s and when’s’ into the mountain culture, lifestyles and traditions that you witness in territory you have never been familiar with. We put in a lot of effort to create astonishing one-off experiences which would make great notes for memorable stories to pass down to the coming generations. Each trip we design opens up new avenues to a whole new world that you are not familiar with…and when you discover the answers, it could be a life changing experience you would have never expected. 

Trips to match your time frames…

We are flexible in the way we operate our trips based on your exclusive needs. We understand the kind of pressure ridden world you hail from and know you have worked hard for your dream holidays. Our programs are typically designed to give you the most and the best based on your time limitations without any blemishes on the joys that come with your venture. 

You could be planning a budget trek or a luxury tour, maybe even a trekking peak; whatever the choice, we give you an extension combo so you have a scintillating mix of history, the outdoors and even jell in a jungle safari into the potpourri so you have varied experiences within the timeframe you’ve chosen. Our website is programmed to give you a host of options to make you smile…  

Accommodation: They say Home is where the Hearth is…and yes, the Pillow!!

We are extra wary when arranging your accommodation before you enter our country. We know we’ve got to give you something that’s closest to home. After consulting with you and being twice as sure about what you’re expecting when it comes down to that most important part of life: resting your body and mind at night, we make sure we give you the best accommodating facilities available at a hotel that’s not only comfortable but also a place that is spanking clean with fresh linen and staff who understand your needs and go the length in making sure you feel at home, no matter what the length of your stay with us.

This also includes the sanitized conditions of the food you are served. Even when on the trails, we go the mile to make sure you find a cosy teahouse with no dampness and enough ventilation to keep you healthy and warm with food that’s organic and clean. We know how important the hearth is wherever you stay. With us, be sure that all your personal needs are taken care of well. Ours is the kind of hospitality that comes straight from the heart… 

Safety and Security: This is mandatory and imperative…

Our safety and security arrangements for all our inbound guests cross all boundaries; from the moment your jet hits the tarmac at the airport in Kathmandu. This is a process that begins prior to your arrival in Kathmandu, when we design your itinerary based on the program you have chosen. It begins with choosing the right team for you, especially if it’s a trek. We make sure your crew is primed for any contingency when at altitude. We believe in following firm standards with focus on risk assessment knowing mountain climbing is always a risky business despite the excitement it offers. All the planning is done prior to your arrival so you have a carefree, footloose and fancy free journey, without any hassles.  

We always advise our guests to go through medical routines in their home countries before embarking on trips above 3000m. We also encourage our guests to get insured before coming to Nepal. 

Your entire stay in Nepal is monitored from day one, especially when you are on the mountains. We take nothing for granted, nature can be a monster when least expected. When booking your trip throughUnique Adventure, you are not just a client – you are more than all that - you are a parent, a brother/sister, a close colleague – in a word – ‘family’; and all our safety precautions and personalized services are purely based on this relationship.

We Respect and Care for the local folks and Love the Environment we operate in…

We are conscious in the importance of preserving the natural beauty and culture of Nepal, so that future visitors can also enjoy the wonders of this beautiful but fragile environment. We are sensitive and devoted to responsible travel with minimum impact on the environment and local communities. The planet is large enough for everyone to explore and it’s the curiosity of human nature to explore and discover the unknown. We are always careful about the ecosystems that surround us when we are on the mountains, but we don’t let this spoil the spirit for adventure. We seek to enjoy in ways beneficial to others and wish to respect this beauty that God created for us to appreciate; and we want to keep it that way. Equally important, we instruct our crew and travellers to be aware of the values of responsible travel, by: respecting people, cultures and local environments, in creating goodwill; with cross-cultural sharing and experiences; and helping make sustainable development practical, where we put in efforts to give back more than we take.    

Our Trekking crews are Principal to the Company…we’re Family… 

One paramount issue for trekking companies in Nepal are employees directly connected to guests when trekking in the Himalayas and this is key to any trip conducted anywhere on the Himalayas. Our staffs in general receive fixed monthly salaries and our trekking crews get special rates as defined by the Ministry of Labour in consultation with the Ministry of Tourism - Government of Nepal. 

This also includes the provision of Social Security for mountain workers as per government directives. In addition to this, we also provide climbing training to new comers listed on our payroll. All our seasoned guides are well trained in the use and application of First Aid in the event of any unexpected injuries that may occur in the course of the journey when at altitude. 

Field Employees are constantly upgraded for personal development, delivered via courses in English, about nature, history, and ongoing training as mountain guides with techniques based on safety precautions...along with this, our mountain crews are insured and covered against any eventualities. The insurance package covers the cost of health care if injured or sick and provides a lifetime gratuity if any employee is physically disabled. We treat our employees as valuable assets. We know their security and happiness is vital to ensure yours throughout your stay in Nepal… 

Innovation: We are constantly juggling new Products…   

Ours is a constant search for new trails in the great wilderness. We’re always innovating new areas for travel within and around the city limits and out on the mountains. Nepal has so much to offer in her ancient heritage cities and within the vast expanse of her Himalayas. We ceaselessly research new products in order to give our old clients new thrills; this has always been part of our company’s policies for giving more value for money. We know that many of our guests rarely get time to travel and when they do, they’d sure like to make the best of it; besides Nepal, we even cut across borders giving our guests unbelievable historical and cultural highlights of Tibet, Bhutan and India. We even design divine spiritual tours for the holy who’d sure like to hike down footsteps of ancient ancestors along the Mount Kailash Mountains so that they could come face-to-face with the gods. You even get opportunities to stroll down the cobbled stone Squares of Patan and Bhaktapur and slip into the Forbidden Temple of Pashupatinath. Beyond the spiritual of Kailash in Tibet, our programs take you to the highest region on earth, at an elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft). Very much noted as the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet is symbolic of a mesmerizing culture seeped in spirituality and nature. From superb temples and tranquil monasteries to the Yangtze River and adorable Pandas, our products are molded in a way that  ensures you experience a whole new world of amazing discoveries that tells you about God’s gift of a wonderful planet we all live in.

‘Please visit our highly informative website for some of the most extensive information on some of the most stimulating holidays ever conceived’. Get friendly with us on: www.uniquetreks.com

We give you Mountain Yoga 

The Mountain Yoga we offer on the trail is an earthy, friendly and unassuming space, dedicated to healing and transformation as your mind battles the vagaries of nature while on your journey in the wild. When you decide to holiday on the mountains; it’s like a calling into the high and wild to experience Mother Nature at a higher level and to explore her true beauty. But there’s another calling that wants you to find release from your inner demons. It might be seen as the feeling that there has to be more to life than our day-to-day routines in the machine of modern day society. As you go higher above the tree-lines, our certified yoga guides give you the kind of alignment helpful to your body’s needs when adjusting to the thin air at altitude. They are compassionate, knowledgeable and guide you with postures and breathing exercises that promote physical fitness at higher elevations, keeping the mind calmer, making your self-awareness more acute, and help you get more balanced, while preventing you from having any problems with altitude mountain sickness. Yoga is an ancient practice known for thousands of years to clean out even the deepest mental grooves and rigid mindsets which may hamper your trip and spoil the fun on your trek.

We are the only adventure company in Nepal offering our guests mountain yoga which enhances hassle free trips and keeps our guests safe from common altitude problems. 

Our Success Ratio…

We’ve been through it all – the ups and downs have been full and plenty. The series of earthquakes of 2015 affected us bitterly; however, we kept the faith. We knew this was nature at its best and worst. We do not take anything for granted when it’s a tryst with Mother Nature, especially in the wilderness above the tree-lines. We knew we would still need these mountains more than they need us...These mountains teach us so much about life. It was Almighty God that created these mountains with all its stark beauty, but then a natural calamity can be lurking somewhere around the bend, and we must always be aware of the environment - and this comes with respect, consciousness and faith. 

Despite the hurdles and hiccups, our Success Ratio has been over 98%, why? Because experience has taught us the hard way to Love God, respect the mountains, to learn from our mistakes, and to always, at all times, be Honest with our Guests…and let God do the rest.     

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