Putha Hiunchuli Expedition - 7246m/23,766ft

Trip duration 28 Days
Trip GradeModerate + Hard
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Putha Hiunchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) is a mountain in Nepal and part of the Dhaulagiri Range. It lies at the west end of the Dhaulagiri IIchain and is 7246m/23,766ft high, making it the 95th highest mountain in the world Dhaulagiri Range and an expedition to it is an adventure in the true sense of the word. With no significant technical climbing, the mountain also represents an attractive opportunity for those who want to climb putha hiunchuli, but on moderate terrain. However, it is still a serious undertaking and provides excellent training for those who want to attempt over 8,000m peaks. Overall it is probably the 'easiest' 7,000m peak in Nepal.

Putha Hiunchuli is located in Dolpa or the "Wild West" of Nepal, made famous by book The Snow Leopard. This is a remote and seldom-visited area, so just getting to base camp is an expedition in itself. The team flies to Kathmandu and then onwards to Juphal via Nepalgunj, where the trek into base camp begins., which is located at 4,950m. From here you will use three camps on the mountain, with the highest at 6,500m. Though the route is technically easy, there are long distances between camps, so you can expect it to be very hard work. Mountaineers with previous experience on 7,000m peaks graded 2B or above could consider this climb if they are looking for a full-blown expedition experience.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu (1,350 M/4,429ft) to Nepaljung (150 M/492ft), (Hotel + B-L-D),
Day 02: Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal (2,475 M/8,120ft) and trek to Dunai (2,140 M/7,020ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 03: Trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2,537 M/8,323ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 04: Trek from Tarakot to Khani Gaon (2,950 M/9,678ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 05: Trek from Khani Gaon to Musi Khola (4,629 M/15,187ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 06: Trek from Musi Khola to Kagkot, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 07: Trek from Kagkot to Panzi, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 08: Trek from Panzi to German Base Camp, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 09: Trek from German Base Camp to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 10: Climbing period of Putha Hiunchuli (5,679 M/18,631ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 21: Trek back from Base Camp to German Base Camp, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 22: Trek from German Base Camp to Kagkot, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 23: Trek from Kagkot to Mushi Khola (4,629 M/15,187ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 24: Trek from Mushi Khola to Khani Gaon (2,950 M/9,678ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 25: Trek from Khani Gaon to Tarakot (2,537 M/8,323ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 26: Trek from Tarakot to Dunai (2,140 M/7,020ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 27: Trek from Dunai to Juphal (2475 M), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 28: Flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj (150 M/492ft) and connecting flight to Kathmandu (1,350 M/4,429ft), (Hotel + B).

Cost Includes:

Arrival & Departure Airport transfers,
Kathmandu & Nepalgunj Hotel (3* or 4* or 5*) accommodation,
Flight from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Juphal-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu,
Expedition Cargo from Kathmandu-Juphal-Kathmandu,
Putha Hiunchuli Expedition permit,
TIMS Permit (Trekker’s Information Management System),
Garbage deposit fees,
Three meals a day up to Base Camp: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner for member staffs,
One Government Liaison,
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa,
Camp II cook / Base Camp cook & Base Camp kitchen helpers,
Porters each member going up to Base Camp,
Porters each member return back from Base Camp,
Above mentioned porters to carry members bags and food equipments,
All Nepali staffs’ insurance, wages, transportation & equipment allowance,
Meals & Teahouse accommodations to Base Camp regarding the program,
40 KG per member for personal equipments,
Foam Mattresses, Dinning / Kitchen / Toilet / Store / Hot Shower Tents,
All necessary cooking gears, tables-chairs, one gas heater,
One solar panel for light, battery charge at Base Camp,
High Altitude tents for members & Sherpa,
High Altitude food for member staffs,
Epi gas / High Altitude cooking pot stove,
Oxygen with mask regulator (each member & Sherpa),
All necessary climbing route equipments,
International Air Cargo clearance,
Farewell dinner at typical Nepali cultural restaurant,
All kind of rescue arrangements,
All kind of local and government TAX/VAT etc.

Cost Excludes:

Meals (Lunch & Dinner) whilst in Kathmandu,
Insurance for Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuation,
International airfare,
Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected),
Sherpa summit & climbing bonus,
All kind of alcoholic,
Personal shopping, laundry, trekking & expedition equipments,
Nepal Entry Visa fee,
Cost raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness which are not under our control,
Any others expanses which are not mentioned “Trip Includes” section.

Detail Itineraries

Day 01Flight from Kathmandu (1,350 M/4,429ft) to Nepaljung (150 M/492ft), (Hotel + B-L-D),
Day 02 Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal (2,475 M/8,120ft) and trek to Dunai (2,140 M/7,020ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 03Trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2,537 M/8,323ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 04 Trek from Tarakot to Khani Gaon (2,950 M/9,678ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 05Trek from Khani Gaon to Musi Khola (4,629 M/15,187ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 06Trek from Musi Khola to Kagkot, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 07Trek from Kagkot to Panzi, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 08 Trek from Panzi to German Base Camp, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 09Trek from German Base Camp to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 10Climbing period of Putha Hiunchuli (5,679 M/18,631ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 21 Trek back from Base Camp to German Base Camp, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 22 Trek from German Base Camp to Kagkot, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 23 Trek from Kagkot to Mushi Khola (4,629 M/15,187ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 24 Trek from Mushi Khola to Khani Gaon (2,950 M/9,678ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 25Trek from Khani Gaon to Tarakot (2,537 M/8,323ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 26 Trek from Tarakot to Dunai (2,140 M/7,020ft), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 27 Trek from Dunai to Juphal (2475 M), (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 28 Flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj (150 M/492ft) and connecting flight to Kathmandu (1,350 M/4,429ft), (Hotel + B).

Trip Note

The departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, festivals, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches, public strikes etc.

We have got other additional programs like: Mt. Flight, Bungee jumping, Paragliding, Helicopter tour, Film shooting, Rock climbing, Ultra light, Sightseeing, Jungle safari etc. We can include you these programs on your recent trip on your request.

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