Talung, a majestic mountain peak nestled in Nepal, proudly stands at a remarkable height of 7,349 meters or 24,111 feet. You can find it at the geographical coordinates of 27° 39' 17" latitude and 88° 08' 01" longitude. Currently, the peak welcomes climbers who seek adventure.
On May 19, 1964, Franz Lindner and Tenzing Nanda Sherpa etched their names in history as the first successful climbers to conquer Talung. This impressive mountain lies within Province 1 of Nepal and forms part of the Kanchenjunga mountain range.
The closest support centers along the basecamp route are Taplejung Armed police post and Taplejung Army post, both about 67.2 kilometers away. Meanwhile, Tellok offers the nearest health center (44.1 kilometers), and Yamphudin serves as the closest settlement just 25.6 kilometers away.
Climbers must pay royalty fees based on their nationality and the season they choose to ascend Talung. For Nepalese climbers, the fees are as follows: NPR 6,000 in Spring, NPR 3,000 in Autumn, and NPR 1,500 in Winter/Summer. For foreign climbers, the rates are USD 500 in Spring, USD 250 in Autumn, and USD 125 in Winter/Summer.
To commence their Talung climbing adventure, travelers can fly from Kathmandu to either Biratnagar or Bhadrapur and then continue on to Taplejung by car. The caravan route passes through Taplejung-Yamphudin-Ramachaur-BC and spans approximately 67.2 kilometers via Yamphudin. The actual climbing route covers a distance of roughly 16.8 kilometers with the entire expedition estimated to take approximately 40 days.