The Jugal Himal: The Nearest Wilderness, the Newest Frontier

From a single Base Camp in the Jugal Range, climbers can access severalsurrounding peaks, each requiring its own high camp. The mountains arelocated close to one another, allowing multiple summit attempts within thesame expedition. This makes the area efficient, adventurous, and ideal forclimbing different peaks from one central base.Several peaks remain unclimbed:Jugal II (6,518 m),Jugal III (6,184 m)Jugal IV (5,936 m).Easiest peak: Jugal IV (5,922 m).

JUGAL V (5922M)

Trek to High Camp (5200M)

Ascent: 400 M

Descent: 40 M

Time: 3 hours trekking

Distance: 2 KM

From Basecamp there is an easy route, and you have to walk along a rocky path.

Summit and Return to Basecamp

Accommodation: Camping

Ascent: 722 M

Descent: 1222 M

Time: 5–6 hours climbing and 3 hours descent

Distance: 4 KM

This is the easiest peak, with no overhangs, no icefalls, and no crevasses.

JUGAL I (6591M) AND II (6518M)

Trip Overview

Trip Grade: Difficult and Technical

Record: Jugal II Unclimbed

Climbing Route: East Face

Trek to High Camp (5200M)

Ascent: 400 M

Descent: 0 M

Time: 4 hours trekking

Distance: 2 KM

From Base Camp, an easy route leads through the Jugal Glacier.

Summit and Return to Basecamp

Accommodation: Camping

Ascent: 722 M

Descent: 1222 M

Time: 5–6 hours climbing and 3 hours descent

Distance: 4 KM

Summit (6–7 hours one way) back to High Camp. It is recommended to summit before 10 AM to enjoy a clear 360° view of the Jugal Range.

GYALZEN PEAK (6151M.)

Trek to High Camp (5200M)

Accommodation: Camping

Ascent: 400 M

Descent: 0 M

Time: 4 hours trekking

Distance: 2.5 KM

From Basecamp, there is an easy route, and you walk through the Jugal Glacier.

Summit and Return to Basecamp

Ascent: 722 M

Descent: 1222 M

Time: 5–6 hours climbing and 3 hours descent

Distance: 4 KM

JUGAL III(6184M.)

Trip Overview

Trip Grade: Technical

Record: Unclimbed

Climbing Route: East Face

Trek to High Camp (5300M)

Ascent: 400 M

Descent: 0 M

Time: 4 hours trekking

Distance: 2 KM

From Base Camp, an easy route leads through the Jugal Glacier.

Summit and Return to Basecamp

Ascent: 884 M

Descent: 1250 M

Time: 6–7 hours climbing and 3 hours descent

Distance: 4 KM

JUGAL IV(5936M.)

Trip Overview

Trip Grade: Technical

Record: Unclimbed

Climbing Route: East Face

Trek to High Camp (5200M)

Ascent: 400 M

Descent: 0 M

Time: 4 hours trekking

Distance: 2 KM

Jugal Mountain Range: north east from Kathmandu Valley. It is one of the shortest remotetrekking destinations at a distance of 145 kilometers from Kathmandu. There are a total of 14Peaks (majority of them are unclimbed) of above 6,000m in the Jugal Mountain Range.The trekking trail offers you a panoramic view of Phurbaghechyu 6,637m., JugalYangri Peak6,535 m, Gyalzen Peak 6,151 m, DorjeLakpa 6,966 m, GumbaChuli, Langpogang West 6,979m, Bhairav Takura 6,799 m, Jugal 1, Jugal 2, Jugal 3, Jugal 4 and Jugal 5 in Jugal Range. The trek takes you through lush green fields, dense forests, winding roads, water falls, alongsidethe running Balefi river of Sindhupalchok district.

You will trek through quaint villagesuntouched by the modern world. Residents of these villages comprise of people from the Tamang, Sherpa, Newar, Gurung, Brahmin and Chettri communities.This trek offers you the experience of Nature, Culture and Adventure that best befits Nepal. Onecan also explore the caves in Ne-Pemachhal3,500m. where Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) isbelieved to have meditated in the 8th century by the Buddhists and the locals alike. Interestingly,you can use the same base camp as the gateway to reach 6 other Peaks of above 6,000 m

Jugal Mountain Range: north east from Kathmandu Valley. It is one of the shortest remote trekking destinations at a distance of 145 kilometers from Kathmandu. There are a total of 14 Peaks (majority of them are unclimbed) of above 6,000m in the Jugal Mountain Range.  

The trekking trail offers you a panoramic view of Phurbaghechyu 6,637m., JugalYangri Peak 6,535 m, Gyalzen Peak 6,151 m, DorjeLakpa 6,966 m,  GumbaChuli, Langpogang West 6,979  m, Bhairav Takura 6,799 m, Jugal 1, Jugal 2, Jugal 3, Jugal 4 and Jugal 5 in Jugal Range.  

The trek takes you through lush green fields, dense forests, winding roads, water falls, alongside the running Balefi river of Sindhupalchok district. You will trek through quaint villages untouched by the modern world. Residents of these villages comprise of people from the Tamang, Sherpa, Newar, Gurung, Brahmin and Chettri communities.  

This trek offers you the experience of Nature, Culture and Adventure that best befits Nepal. One can also explore the caves in Ne-Pemachhal3,500m. where Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) is believed to have meditated in the 8th century by the Buddhists and the locals alike. Interestingly, you can use the same base camp as the gateway to reach 6 other Peaks of above 6,000 m!