Been looking into Himlung Himal as a slightly quieter alternative to the usual 8000m crowd routes — it's in the Manaslu region, technically non-8000m but a solid training peak for bigger objectives like Manaslu or beyond.
A few things I found useful while researching:
If anyone's climbed it recently, would love to hear about current route conditions and camp setups. I came across a detailed itinerary breakdown here that helped me understand the logistics: https://www.namasadventure.com/himlung-himal-expedition — happy to compare notes if others are looking at the same window
A few things I found useful while researching:
- Best climbing window is spring (April–May) and autumn (Sept–Oct)
- Approach goes through the Nar-Phu valley, which is a restricted area, so permits take longer to arrange than standard trekking permits
- Route is technically moderate — good for climbers wanting 7000m altitude experience without extreme technical difficulty
- Acclimatization matters a lot here since access is remote compared to Everest/Annapurna regions
If anyone's climbed it recently, would love to hear about current route conditions and camp setups. I came across a detailed itinerary breakdown here that helped me understand the logistics: https://www.namasadventure.com/himlung-himal-expedition — happy to compare notes if others are looking at the same window