Monterosa Treks &  Expedition

International Tukche Peak 6,920m. Expedition Spring 2010

Tukche Peak

Mount Tukuche 6920m. peak situated in the Dhaulagiri range is becoming one of the popular peaks in the area. This is a technical peak however may need to be acclimatized before you try to ascend it. Before ascending the peak, a trek to from Pokhara, Beni, Tatopani, Kalopani, Marpha and gets base camp of Tukuche peak which situated in Dhaulagiri region.

It is also possible From Pokhara, you may take a flight to Jomsom (2800m. m.) trek to Marpha, Yak Kharka, Hidden valley and Tuckche peak base camp. It is also enough acclimatization for climbing expedition team and Monterosa proposed for your expedition as using this itinerary.
TUKUCHE (Dhaulagiri Himal - North East of Dhaulagiri) First ascent was 1969 by Swiss team.
Total 38 expeditions till to date and 19 teams had successes including 72 people summited. Last successful expedition was in autumn 2003 from France on North West Ridge.

Base Camp  5,100m
Camp I  5,600m
Camp 2 – 6,100m.

North West ridge, Most of Group using only camp 1 and camp 2 and finally make summit from camp 2 -6,100m, to make summit.

Itinerary:

20 April 2010 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & Transfer Hotel
21 April 2010 Day 02: Preparing Expedition Permit, Briefing in Ministry
22 April 2010 Day 03: Drive to Pokhara
23 April 2010 Day 04: Flight Pokhara - Jomsom & trek to Marpha
24 April 2010 Day 05: Marpha - Yak Khark
25 April 2010 Day 06: Yak Khark - Hiden valley
26 April 2010 Day 07: Heden Valley - Tukuche peak Base Camp

27 April – 12 May  2010 Day 08 - 25: climbing period 

13 May 2010 Day 26: Tukche peak BC- Yak Khark or Marpha
14 May 2010 Day 27: Yak Khark/Marpha - Jomsom
15 May 2010 Day 28: Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu flight
16 May 2010 Day 29: Kathmandu
17 May 2010 Day 30: Final Departures.

Climbing Equipment List

Cost:
4-7 Persons: per person Euro 5000.00
8-12 Persons: per person Euro 4500.00
13-15 Persons: per person Euro 4000.00

Booking Open

Cost includes:

  1. 5 night hotel in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast at 3 Star Hotel in down town of Tourist 
  2. 1 night hotel in Pokhara with bed and breakfast
  3. Permit fee of Tukuche Peak  autumn 2008
  4. Food & Fuel during the trek and base camp during the expedition period 
  5. Expedition crew: 1 Base camp Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Cook helper 
  6. All cargo from Pokhara - Jomsom & Porter carry from Jomsom - Tukuche Base Camp - Jomsom
  7. Kathmandu - Pokhara by bus & Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandi by flight 
  8. Equipment allowance, daily allowance for officer from Nepal Government, expedition crew
  9. Expedition insurance for Nepalese crew  and officer
  10. 1 tent for 1 climber, Mattresses, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chair, shower tent 
  11. Liaison officer from Government for Tukuche peak
  12. Airport - Hotel - Airport transfer 
  13. Agency Service Charge 
  14. Well come dinner with typical Nepali restaurant with dance, Nepali songs Cost

Cost does not include:

  1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing 
  2. Personal Insurance of climber 
  3. Climbing food, Gas & stove, rope  
  4. Lunch, dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  5. Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter  incase needed
  6. Personal expenses 
  7. Bar Bills  and beverage
  8. Tips for expedition crew 

Garbage deposit Euro 1400.00 and after expedition Ministry of tourism will give back but summit garbage in Katmandu Municipality office.

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