Haba Snow Mountain is located about 2.5 hours away from LiJiang. Standing at 5,396m, the Haba Snow Mountain is covered from snow all year around.Although it is considered slightly strenuous, its forgiving slopes and well-established climbing routes makes it an ideal climb for novice climbers.This main highlight of this itinerary is to experience the process of climbing a snow mountain. HaBa Snow Mountain is located about 2hr from LiJiang, YunNan China. Standing at 5396m, HaBa is just above the snow-line and is covered with snow all year round. Due to the forgiving slopes & well-established climbing routes, it is an ideal climb for beginners who wish to experience climbing a 5000+m snow mountain.After the climb, you can relax and immerse in the hustle bustle of the ancient town of LiJiang or opt for more trekking. Other highlights include: the ancient town of LiJiang & trekking in Tiger Leaping Gorge along the JinSha (Upper Yangtze) river.
Haba Snow Mountain
LiJiang Old Town
Tiger Leaping Gorge
INFORMATION
VERTICAL ASCEND : 2300m
DURATION : 09 days
PRICE : From USD1,400Includes:
01. Returned domestic airfare KunMing-LiJiang-KunMing + taxes
02. All accommodation (guesthouses; tents during climb)
03. All land transfer; chartered jeep; airport transfers
04. 14 meals as stated in itinerary
05. All necessary climbing equipment (crampons, ice-axes, safety ropes, ascenders, & tents)
06. Oxygen bottles & basic 1st aid kit
07. Experienced local guides, & horses for baggage/equipment to base camp
08. Base camp services
09 . Entrance fees to Tiger Leaping Gorge, trekking fees & HaBa Reserve
10. Pre-Departure briefing
ITINERARY
Day01: Arrive KunMing / LiJiang
• Arrival to KunMing with connecting flight to LiJiang
• Overnight in LiJiang Old Town (twin-sharing, with attached shower)Day02: LiJiang / Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Drive 3hr to Tiger Leaping Gorge
• After lunch, short trek and sight-seeing at the middle leaping gorge
• Overnight in Tiger Leaping Gorge (twin-sharing, with attached shower)Day03: Tiger Leaping Gorge / HaBa village / Yak Shed at 3400m (L, D)
• Drive 1hr to HaBa village
• Start your trek to yak shed (est. 3hr trek)
• Overnight at yak shed (tents) Day04: Yak Shed / Base Camp 4100m (B, L, D)
• Trek along the trail through woods & forests to base camp (est. 3-4hr trek).
• Rest and acclimatize
• Overnight in base camp (tents)Day05: Base camp (additional acclimatization) (B, L, D)
• Continue your acclimatization at base camp. Go for acclimatization climb up to 4500m.
• Sit back, relax and enjoy the cool air and the pristine surroundings.
• Overnight in base camp (tents) Day06: 1st summit attempt 5396m / Base Camp (B, D)
• Summit push today! Move out from base camp at 3.30am (est. 6-7hr to summit)
• Overnight in base camp (tents)
Day07: Spare day for 2nd summit attempt (B, D)
Day08: Base Camp / LiJiang (B, L)
• Trek down all the way back to HaBa village; After lunch, drive back to LiJiang
• Relax, free and easy to explore this UNESCO heritage site
• Overnight in LiJiang (twin-sharing, with attached shower)
Day09: LiJiang / KunMing / Depart KunMing
• Fly back to KunMing in the morning; Depending on schedule, depart KunMing
Day01: Arrive KunMing / LiJiang
