• Duration: 31 Days

Trip Facts

  • Difficulty Level
    Challenging
  • Trip Area
    Dharchula
  • Maximum Altitude
    7132 m
  • Best Season
    Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
  • Accommodation
    Hotel, Teahouses, Tent
  • Transportation
    Air, Land

Highlights

  1. Preparation: Expedition teams require meticulous planning and preparation to navigate this remote and less-visited mountain. It often involves acquiring permits, assembling a team of experienced mountaineers, and arranging logistics.
  2. Remote Location: Api Himal is located in the far-western region of Nepal, making it one of the more isolated and less commercialized peaks. This remoteness adds to the adventure and provides a unique experience.
  3. High Altitude Climbing: Climbing Api Himal is a physically demanding and technically challenging endeavor due to the high altitude and unpredictable mountain conditions. Climbers need to acclimatize carefully and be well-equipped.
  4. Stunning Scenery: The journey offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan landscape, including pristine glaciers, rugged terrain, and panoramic vistas. It’s an opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the region.
  5. Adventure and Exploration: Expeditions to Api Himal are often chosen by adventurers and mountaineers seeking a more unexplored and authentic experience in the Himalayas. It provides a sense of discovery and exploration.
  6. Cultural Experience: The expedition also offers opportunities to interact with local communities and experience the unique culture of the far-western region of Nepal.
  7. Commitment to Safety: Safety is paramount in high-altitude mountaineering. Experienced guides and proper equipment are crucial to managing the risks associated with such expeditions.

Trip Overview

An expedition to Api Himal in Nepal represents a challenging and awe-inspiring journey into the heart of the Himalayas. Api Himal, standing at 7,132 meters (23,390 feet), is one of the lesser-known but incredibly beautiful peaks in the region. An expedition to Api Himal in Nepal is an adventure of a lifetime, offering the chance to conquer a challenging peak in a remote and pristine part of the Himalayas. It's an experience that combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and the thrill of high-altitude mountaineering.


After breakfast, we pack our gears and get ready for an hours’ scenic flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip of Dhangadi. Dhangadi is the city in western Nepal near to Indian border. It is the main administrative centre and headquarters of Kailali District. After landing at Dhangadi, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest or explore around the crowdy market streets of Dhangadi. A huge number of people from every corner of the country gather here for trade purpose.

  • Tented Camp
  • 210m 688ft

We pack our gears and continue to follow our trail that is gradual uphill trekking through dense forest areas. Our trek continues as we head towards Simar for the overnight camping. Around here, the exclusive and expensive natural herb known as Yarsagumba is found in plenty during summer. People from nearby villages leave their jobs and schools in search of the herb.

  • Tented Camp
  • 3,680m 12,070ft