The locally very Popular in Tibet Mt. Gurla Mandhata, the local inhabitants call it the Namo Nanyi meaning "Fairy's Peak" massif makes up part of the western section on the Himalayan lying in the Burang Country of Tibet. It’s a close neighbour to the sacred holy Mountain in Tibet the Mt Kailash, which lies to its north. Mt Gurla Mandhata is made up of six ridges. The west ridge is shaped like a fan and stretched across from north to south, while the eroded east ridge forms extremely steep cliffs. Also to the north lies the holy lake Manasorover and Langatso.
Mt Gurla Mandhata was first climbed in 1985 by a Sino Japanese expedition. Until now there were just 5 successful ascent have been made & according to the recent date available a French expedition team has made the successful summit of the Mt Gurla Mandata. This is rather amazing given the fact that the mountain was attempted as early as 1902.
The ascent takes place on the northern slope through the Zalompa glacier. Gurla Mandhata's base camp is situated on the glacier of 5600m. high. The way to the ascent goes via Zalonpa glacier from the Northern slope. From Top of the Gurla Mandata we can see the beautiful of sparking lakes Manasarovar and Rakchays (Demon) tal can be seen along with mountain Kailash on it's back ground. The climbing is relatively safe with the route crossing the left side of the glacier to reach a plateau under the summit's ridge.
Climbing Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu; transfer to hotel; rest day
Day 02: Half day sightseeing; Afternoon preparation for trip and briefing
Day 03: Early morning drive to Kodari border by bus (5hours) cross the Friendship Bridge to meet our crew from Tibet side and continue the trip by landcruisers to Nyalam, o/n at local guesthouse.
Day 04: One day free at Nyalam for acclimatization.
Day 05: Drive about 325Km to Saga o/n. Guest House
Day 06: Drive 260Km to Paryang o/n. Guest House
Day 07: Drive 265Km to Mansarovar, Camping
Day 08: Rest Mansarovar, Camping
Day 09: Drive to BC
Day 10 -11: Trek to ABC with Yaks
Day 12/13: Preparation for the climbing
Day 14-30: Climbing period
Day 31: Trek down to BC & rest
Day 32: Drive to paryang
Day 33: Drive to Saga
Day 34: Drive to Zangmu
Day 35: Cross the border & drive to KTM
Day 36: Free day in KTM
