10 Day Jugal Himal Base Camp Trek

• Warm welcome upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu by an Om Holidays Tour & Trek representative.

• Private transfer by car/van to your standard hotel accommodation to check in, unpack, and refresh.

• Free time to relax or take a stroll through the lively artisan shops, cafes, and outdoor gear stores of Thamel.

• Evening meeting with your lead wilderness trekking guide for comprehensive equipment checks, distribution of expedition rental gear (down jacket and winter sleeping bag), permit checks, and route orientation.

• Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

• Wholesome breakfast before boarding a private 4WD jeep for the journey northeast out of Kathmandu Valley.

• Travel along the Araniko Highway corridor, winding past emerald river gorges (Sun Koshi and Indrawati), terraced agricultural slopes, and rural hill settlements.

• Ascend deep into the Sindhupalchok foothills to reach the chosen roadhead and expedition starting point.

• Meet your local trekking porters, mountain cooks, and camp support crew; organize equipment and camping loads.

• Enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere, hot tea, freshly prepared dinner, and first overnight stay in tented camping or a rustic village lodge.

• Early morning wake-up with warm wash water and a hearty camp breakfast prepared by your trekking chef.

• Begin the foot trek along traditional mountain paths winding through stone-terraced farmlands and forested valleys.

• Pass through authentic Tamang and Hyolmo settlements, observing traditional farming lifestyles, mud-stone architecture, and water-driven prayer wheels.

• Follow trails flanking rushing mountain rivers, crossing suspension bridges and ascending through sub-tropical riverine woods into dense oak and bamboo groves.

• Arrive at the scenic river camp/hamlet (such as Chhendang/Kami Kharka).

• Wholesome dinner, hot drinks around the camp, and overnight stay in tented wilderness camp.

• Energizing camp breakfast before starting the gradual ascent toward the higher Himalayan zones.

• Hike through ancient forests of moss-draped oak, juniper, and blooming rhododendron where native Himalayan wildlife and vibrant bird species thrive.

• Transition above the tree line onto open mountain slopes, rocky ridges, and cascading glacial streams.

• Arrive at the sacred alpine pasture of Ne-Pemasal (3,500 m), revered locally as a secluded meditation sanctuary used by Guru Rinpoche.

• Set up wilderness camp amidst panoramic views of rugged cliff faces and surrounding glaciated peaks.

• Hydrate well, enjoy a hot-cooked dinner, and rest overnight in tented camps under a clear mountain sky.

• Early morning alpine start, ascending gradual moraines, scree slopes, and high pastures (Palmothang) toward the base of the massif.

• Reach Jugal Himal Base Camp at 4,700 m (15,420 ft), the pinnacle high point of the entire expedition.

• Stand in awe before dramatic close-up views of Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Phurbi Chyachu (6,637 m), and the rugged crests dividing Nepal from the Tibetan plateau.

• Explore the surrounding glacial moraines, capture panoramic mountain photographs, and soak in the raw solitude of this seldom-visited sanctuary.

• Carefully descend back to the sheltered high-altitude camp area (Palmothang / Ne-Pemasal).

• Hearty celebratory camp dinner and overnight stay in tented camp.

• Wake up to morning mountain light illuminating the snow-covered peaks surrounding the valley.

• Wholesome camp breakfast followed by dedicated time to explore side valleys, high ridges, or secluded glacial tarns.

• Observe high-altitude flora, alpine scrub, and traces of local fauna such as blue sheep, musk deer, and Himalayan tahr.

• Maintain a steady, flexible trekking rhythm tailored to group pace, fitness, and current weather conditions.

• Evening leisure around the camp, warm tea, storytelling with the Sherpa crew, dinner, and peaceful overnight tented rest.

• Nutritious camp breakfast before breaking down the high camp and commencing the downward journey.

Follow descending trails along rocky switchbacks, moving from rugged alpine scree back into dense rhododendron and pine woodlands.

Enjoy the sensation of denser oxygen and warmer mountain air as elevation drops steadily.

Pass tranquil yak kharkas (grazing pastures) and clear glacial streams.

Arrive at an intermediate forested riverside campsite (such as Chhendang or Tembathang).

Delicious hot dinner and relaxing overnight stay in tented wilderness camp.

• Final morning on foot, traversing terraced farmland, traditional hillside orchards, and peaceful Tamang settlements.

• Interact with local villagers and experience the authentic, warm mountain hospitality of rural Sindhupalchok.

• Complete the trek upon reaching the designated roadhead where our private 4WD jeep awaits.

• Gather with your trekking guide, cooks, and porters for a celebratory closing camp dinner to commemorate your successful wilderness journey.

• Overnight stay in a local lodge or tented camp near the roadhead.

• Morning breakfast with the mountain crew before boarding your private 4WD jeep.

• Enjoy the scenic return drive along the winding mid-hill highway, following river valleys back into the Kathmandu Valley.

• Arrive in Kathmandu and check into your standard hotel accommodation.

• Unwind and soothe tired muscles with a complimentary 1-hour traditional Ayurvedic herbal oil massage.

• Free afternoon for souvenir shopping, exploring the bazaars of Thamel, or relaxing at local cafes.

• Evening farewell dinner featuring authentic Nepali cuisine, followed by an overnight hotel stay.

• Wholesome breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu.

• Room check-out and final packing.

• Scheduled private transfer by car/van to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for your onward international flight.

• Depart Nepal with memories of the untouched Jugal Himal wilderness, organized by Om Holidays Tour & Trek.