Gaurishankar, also known as Jomo Tseringma, is a majestic mountain peak nestled in the Rolwaling range of the Himalayas. Located in the Dolakha district of Bagmati Pradesh province in Nepal, it stands tall at an impressive elevation of 7,135 meters (23,406 feet). The geographical coordinates for Gaurishankar are 27° 57' 54" latitude and 86° 20' 16" longitude. This awe-inspiring peak was first conquered on May 8, 1979, by John Roskelley and Dorje Sherpa.
In case of emergencies during your expedition, nearby help centers along the caravan route include Charikot police post (55.6KM), Gongar army post (20.7KM), and Simigaun health center (18.2KM). The closest settlement to the basecamp is Ramding.
When planning your climb, keep in mind that royalty fees for Gaurishankar depend on both the season and your nationality. For Nepalese climbers, the fees are NRs 6,000 in spring, NRs 3,000 in autumn, and NRs 1,500 in winter/summer. For foreign climbers, fees are set at USD 500 in spring, USD 250 in autumn, and USD 125 in winter/summer.
To start your adventure to Gaurishankar's summit, you can drive from Kathmandu to Dolakha's Charikot. From there on, you have the choice of two caravan routes: Dolakha-Charikot-Simigaon-Beding leading to the basecamp or taking the Lamabagar-Lapche route to reach the basecamp. The Charikot-centered caravan route covers a distance of 55.6KM with a climbing route length of 7.6KM. Expect your exhilarating Gaurishankar expedition to last approximately 50 days in total.