Putha Hiunchuli Expedition - 32 Days
Putha Hiunchuli Expedition
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Trip Code HTA-36
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Duration: 32 Days
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Trip Grade Moderate
Trip Highlights
- Technically easy seven-thousands to begin with for mountaineers.
- An adventurous walk in the “Wild West” of Nepal.
- A perfect preparation for over 8000s or even Mount Everest, the highest.
- Experience the beautiful site of nature, smiling people and traditional lifestyles in the remote part of Nepal.
- Ideal choice for Alpine Climbing.
About Trip:
“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” -Jack Kerouac
Standing at the altitude of 7246 meters, Putha Hiunchuli lies in the western end of Dhaulagiri II range and is also known as Dhaulagiri VII. This 95th highest mountain in the World was first summited by a J.O.M. Roberts from Great Britain and Ang Nyima Sherpa from Nepal. Putha Hiunchuli is a rising choice for mountaineer looking for a technically easy mountain to climb at the beginning.
Putha Hiunchuli is located in Dolpa popularly as the “Wild West” of Nepal. It’s denoted in the famous book “Snow Leopard” by Peter Matthiessen. This region of Nepal is rarely visited and also remote on various aspects. Putha Hiunchuli Expedition is technically an easy trail, but is also interesting journey and gives mountaineer a beautiful view of high Himalayas and sight of mother-nature.
Putha Hiunchuli expedition is an adventurous journey through the hills, villages and natural vegetation. We can see the smiling faces of locals and get to know their gratitude and respect for tourists. They make us feel like it’s our own home. Buddhists shrines in some places as pilgrim sites for locals are some amazing sites to visit. As it lies in quite remote part of our country, we mostly do camping and teahouses are not of high standards, but friendly.
Putha Hiunchuli Expedition take basically 3 camps, the highest at the altitude of 6,500 meters. This a technically an easy mountain for mountaineers who would love to start with an easy seven-thousands and it’s a perfect preparation for over 8000 meters as well. We, the Himalayan Traverse Adventure have designed this amazing expedition for climbers who have a goal to climb much higher Himalayas and want to gain experience in seven-thousands for it.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu and a brief discussion on trip (1,300m/4,264 ft.)
Day 02 : Preparation for Expedition, etc.
Day 03 : Drive to Nepalgunj
Day 04 : Flight to Juphal, trek to Dunai (2,850m/9,348 ft.):2-3 hrs walk
Day 05 : Trek to Tarakot (2,543m/8,341 ft.)
Day 06 : Trek to Musi Khola (2,875m/9,432 ft.)
Day 07 : Trek to Kakkot (3,210m/10,532 ft.)
Day 08-10 : Acclimatization day at Kakkot
Day 11-12 : Trek to Pangi Camp (4,480m/14,698 ft.)
Day 13 : Move to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp (4,950m/16,240 ft.)
Day 14-25 : Climb Putha Hiunchuli (7,246 m/23,773 ft.)
Day 26-28 : Trek back to Juphal
Day 29 : Fly back to Nepalgunj
Day 30 : Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 31 : At Leisure in Kathmandu
Day 32 : Fly home
Cost Includes:
- International & domestic airport transfers from and to Hotel
- Flight services between Jhupal and Nepalgunj
- All ground transportations in tourist vehicles as per itinerary
- Accommodation in star level hotel with bed and breakfast facility in Kathmandu as per itinerary
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while trekking and expedition as indicated by the itinerary.
- Accommodation in single basis tents on base camp and local lodges/guesthouses below base camp
- All necessary paperwork and trekking, expedition related permits and fees like National Park Permit, TIMS, Putha Hiunchuli climbing permit, special permit, etc.
- Professional, government licensed, helpful and experienced guides with necessary porters or donkeys.
- North face or similar high quality tents; above base camp twin-sharing basis
- Group climbing gears: ropes, ice-screw, snow-bar, etc.
- High foods above base camp and high cooking pots, EP gas, and other necessaries
- First Aid Medical Kit box during the trip
- Liaison officer by government with his equipment, wages, insurance, and all his facilities
- All costs of Nepalese staffs including their wages, insurance, food and accommodation, domestic flights, transportation and other related costs.
- Himalayan Traverse Adventure duffel bags and T-shirts
- Government and local taxes as per itinerary, etc.
Cost Excludes:
- International airfares to and from Nepal.
- Lunch and Dinner while in Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa fees
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Extra expenses by member like Laundry fees, drinks, phone calls, etc.
- All foods and beverages other than on the itinerary.
- Personal gears and equipment of members.
- Credit facility
- Services more than included in “Trip Includes” section.
- Summit bonus 500$ per Sherpa and good tips for Nepalese staffs
Trip Map
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu and a brief discussion on trip (1,300m/4,264 ft.)
Welcome to Nepal, the Land of Himalayas! Upon your arrival our representative from Himalayan Traverse will welcome to you at the airport and take you to your respective hotel. As it is the first day, we will make you brief introduction on your trip and your guide/s too. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
-Bed and Breakfast
Day 02 : Preparation for Expedition, etc.
Today we relax, get ourselves both physically and mentally ready for the trip, and all the remaining preparations. We re-check and make sure we are ready for the expedition. If we have anything lacking, shopping for those items are also to be done this day. At the evening we will host a welcome dinner offering typical Nepalese cuisine in one of the finest Nepalese Restaurants in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel.
-Bed and Breakfast, Dinner
Day 03 : Drive to Nepalgunj: 7-8 hrs drive
Today we Drive to Nepalgunj, which is a Sub-Metropolitan Municipality in Banke District of Nepal. It spreads on the Terai plains near the southern border with Bahraich district. The drive may take around 7 hours. The natural scenery seen outside the window pane makes our drive an interesting one. Overnight at Nepalgunj.
-Bed, Breakfast, Dinner
Day 04 : Flight to Juphal, trek to Dunai (2,850m/9,348 ft.):2-3 hrs walk
Early in the morning, we take flight for Juphal, a beautiful town in Dopla. We can see the marvelous views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna from here. From Jhupal, we officially begin our walking adventures as we trek to Dunai, the administrative headquarters for Dolpo region. Overnight at Dunai.
-Bed, Breakfast, Dinner
Day 05 : Trek to Tarakot (2,543m/8,341 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
After having our breakfast, we begin our further journey with Thulo Bheri river flowing by our side. The trail is easy and interesting as well. We can see deep gorges, suspension bridges and isolated villages on our way to Tarakot. After a straight walk of around 6 hours we finally reach Tarakot, a beautiful village with terraced fields and traditional houses. Overnight at Tarakot.
-Bed, Breakfast, Dinner
Day 06 : Trek to Musi Khola (2,875m/9,432 ft.)
Today we trek towards Musi Khola. Passing though hills, ups and downs, through easy trails, we reach Musi Khola.
Day 07 : Trek to Kakkot (3,210m/10,532 ft.)
Day 08-10 : Acclimatization day at Kakkot
Day 11-12 : Trek to Pangi Camp (4,480m/14,698 ft.)
Day 13 : Move to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp (4,950m/16,240 ft.)
Day 14-25 : Climb Putha Hiunchuli (7,246 m/23,773 ft.)
Day 26-28 : Trek back to Juphal
Day 29 : Fly back to Nepalgunj
Day 30 : Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 31 : At Leisure in Kathmandu
This is our last in Nepal. So, we may buy ourselves some souvenirs to get take to our homeland or rest for the day. We, the Himalayan Traverse Adventure will be organizing a small dinner for us, on the occasion of successful completion of our amazing trip.
-Bed and Breakfast, Dinner
Day 32 : Final Departure
Today we will be biding you farewell. We will be hoping that you will come back to Nepal again for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport some hours before the scheduled flight and finally you will depart back for your homeland!
-Breakfast
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