PUTHA HIMCHULI (HIUNCHULI) EXPEDITION
Mount Putha Himchuli, also known as Putha Hiunchuli, is a famous climbing peak located at an altitude of 7246 m in the western part of Nepal. It is considered the westernmost peak of the Dhaulagiri range and serves as the last 7000m mountain in the snow-capped range. This peak is a popular choice for trekking and climbing in the Dhaulagiri region and offers various challenging routes for expeditions. The first successful summit of Mt. Putha Himchuli was reached via the North Ridge by Jimmy Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa in 1954.
KEY VALUES 32 DAY PUTHA HIMCHULI (HIUNCHULI) EXPEDITION
- The highlight of the expedition Mt. Putha Hiunchuli lies at an altitude of 7,246 meters
- Embark on a journey to explore the world's best and most isolated Dolpo region with the chance to encounter the endangered Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep and Himalayan Tharas.
- Mt. Putha Hiunchuli / Dhaulagiri VII is technically straightforward.
- Putha Hiunchuli is a safe peak to climb over 7000m.
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Itinerary
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1
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu, Makalu Adventure representative will pick you up and transfer you to Hotel. Take some rest and in the evening we will offer you a Welcome Dinner at Thamel.
2Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparation
After breakfast, we set out for an extensive guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valleyâs cultural, historical, religious and world heritage sites. During the course, we visit the famous Pashupatinath temple of Lord Shiva situated at the holy bank of River Bagmati where we will also observe the Hindu cremation ritual. We then proceed to the Boudhanath Stupa, a major pilgrimage centre for the Buddhist faith which also is the largest of its kind in the world. We then have a short break for lunch followed by a visit to Swoyambhunath stupa also known as the Monkey Temple from where we can have a birdâs eye view of the whole of Kathmandu valley. Following this, we then proceed for a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the oldest royal palace of Kathmandu and a UNESCO world heritage site. The whole is of Kathmandu Durbar Square is dotted with numerous fascinating Nepalese architect dating back many centuries. The site is also the home of Nepalâs living Goddess â Kumari, where we will also have the opportunity to experience firsthand this unique Nepali tradition. Preparation for trip is also a part of this day.
3Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
A short flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and whole night stay at Lodge
4Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal. Then, hike to Dunai
Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal and then will hike for Dunai.
5Trek from Dunai to Tarakot
On this day, we will trek from Dunai to Tarakot, overnight stay.
6Trek from Tarakot to Khani Goan
Trek from Tarakot to Khani Gaon and overnight stay.
7Trek from Khani Goan to Kagkot
Trek from Khanigaon to Kagkot and overnight stay
8Kagkot, Porter arrangement
Porter arrangement day in Kagkot. Visit localities.
9Trek from Kagkot to German Base Camp
Trek from Kagkot to German Base Camp, overnight stay.
10Trek from German BC to Putha Base Camp
Trek from German Base Camp to Putha Base Camp, overnight stay
11Climbing Period (13 days)
From day 11 to 24, it is the climbing period for Putha Himchuli. Just enjoy your climbing period and grab the beautiful sceneries on the way with your camera
25Clean Base Camp
On this day, we will be preparing to move from Putha Base Camp and clean the traces from Base Camp
26Descend down to Kagkot
Trek descend down to Kagkot from Putha Base Camp
27Trek from Kagkot to Khani Goan
Trek from Kagkot to Khani Gaon, overnight stay
28Trek from Khani Goan to Dunai
Trek from Khanigaon to Dunai, overnight stay
29Trek from Dunai to Juphal
Trek from Dunai to Juphal, overnight stay
30Flight to Nepalgunj then to Kathmandu
Flight to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu, overnight stay at hotel
31Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation
Leisure day in Kathmandu for purchase of souvenirs and others
32Departure from Kathmandu
Final Departure from Kathmandu towards your destination
Services
Cost Includes Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
4 nightsâ accommodation at hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
Fly from Kathmandu â Nepalgunjâ Kathmandu and all your luggage to Base camp and back.
Putha Himchuli Expedition Government Royalty
All camping facilities and meals during the expedition including tent (one member = one tent) at Base camp.
Kitchen and Dinning equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc.
Twin sharing HA tents Mountain Hardware T3 on Camp 1, Camp 2 and Camp 3. Triple sharing HA tents Mountain Hardware T3 on Camp 4.
All porter wages costs from Nepalgunj to Putha Himchuli camp and back to Nepalgunj.
All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters)
Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, flight, meals and insurance
Expedition handling fees
Garbage deposit for Ministry of Tourism
HA food till Camp 4 and summit
EPI Gas and HA (High Altitude ) cooking stoves above Base Camp till Camp 4
Brand new Oxygen - 6 bottles per client, Mask and Regulator and extra Mask and Regulator for emergency
Oxygen bottles, Mask and Regulator for climbing Sherpa (per climbing Sherpa 4 bottles)
High altitude sleeping mat above Base Camp till Camp IV
Garbage fee / Environmental Fee
All our base camp staffs , porters, Climbing Sherpas and Camp 1 staff wages, insurance and their daily wages and their equipment allowance.
Heaters in the mess tent at BC.
Tables, back rest chairs, mattress, kitchen equipments and all cutleries.
All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from Nepalgunj to Putha Himchuli Base Camp, till Camp 4 and till back to Tumlingtar and Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Putha Himchuli Base camp and back (all luggage and extra baggage carrying wages for the clients)
Generator and Solar Panel at Base Camp
Dhaulagiri National Park Fee
Climbing Sherpa, his daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc
Climbing Rope Fixing fee for Expedition operators Association of Nepal
Carrying wages for Climbing Sherpa above base camp (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3 and Camp 4 and back to Base Camp)
One client one private climbing Sherpa
Satellite phone for Emergency use
Radio sets for members and climbing Sherpa
GAMO bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot water for shower from Tumlingtar to Putha Himchuli Base Camp and while on the expedition and back to TumlingtarCost Excludes International flights and airport taxes.
Visa fees.
Bar bills and laundry.
Travel insurance.
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
Tips for driver, guide, porter, BC staff and climbing Sherpas
Any other expenses incurred except mentioned in above âincludedâ items.
Ice axe, Crampons and Climbing boots
Four season sleeping bag for base camp use and above
Harness
Jumar/ascender
3 x tape slings
2 x screw-gate karabiners
Descender/abseil device
Prussic loops
Plastic mountaineering boots and Neoprene over boots
Globes, Sun glasses, Snow glacess, Down suit or duvet/salopette combination, warm wolloen socks, well broken in trekking shoes, trekking poles etc.
Successful Climbing Bonus for the Sherpa â (USD 1000 recommended)Equipments
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