Chamar, sometimes referred to as Shringi Himal or Peak 23, is a notable mountain situated in Nepal. With an impressive height of 7,187 meters or 23,494 feet, its geographic coordinates are 28° 32' 48" latitude and 84° 57' 02" longitude. The peak is currently available for climbers to explore.
The first successful climb of Chamar took place on June 5th, 1953, by Maurice Bishop and Nyamgel Sherpa. Boasting its title as the tallest peak in the Shringi Himal, this sub-range belongs to the Nepalese Himalayas. Nestled in Nepal's North Central Region, Chamar is located just south of the Tibetan border, sitting between the Shyar Khola on the east and the Tom Khola-Trisuli Gandaki Valley on the west. The peak is roughly 90 km northwest of Kathmandu and about 25 km east of Manslu – its nearest eight-thousander neighbor. Additionally, it's situated approximately 26 km from Ganesh Himal and a short 32 km from Himchuli peak.
You can find Chamar in Gandaki Pradesh province of Nepal, which is part of the Shringi mountain range. Its location spans across the Gorkha district. Fortunately for climbers, the Philim police post at the basecamp also serves as a help center during their ascent. The closest settlement to Chamar is Tumje.
For those looking to climb this beautiful peak, royalty fees are as follows: For Nepalese citizens, Spring costs NPRs 6000, Autumn NPRs 3000, and Winter/Summer NPRs 1500. Meanwhile, foreigners will need to pay USD 500 in Spring, USD 250 in Autumn, and USD 125 in Winter/Summer.
To get to Chamar from Kathmandu, you can take a 4-hour public bus ride to Arughat. The caravan route, which goes through Arughat-Jagat-Tsum Valley-Basecamp, spans across 101 kilometers in total. The climbing route itself is 14 kilometers long, but the entire expedition's duration is not specified.