Putha Himchuli (Hiunchuli) Expedition

Putha Himchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) Expedition is one of the popular trekking peak climbing experience in the Dhaulagiri region of Western Nepal

  • Package price

    USD 9500

  • Trip Code

    MKA-Putha

  • No of days

    32

  • Group Size

    min 2 person

  • Challenge level

    Strenuous

  • MEALS

    Included B, L & D

  • TRANSPORTATION

    Private Vehicle & Flight

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Hotel & Guest House

  • MAX ALTITUTE

    7,246 mtrs / 23,773 ft

  • BEST SEASON

    Mar-May / Sep-Dec

  • START POINT

    Kathmandu, Nepal

  • END POINT

    Kathmandu, Nepal

  • SUITABLE FOR

    16 to 79 years old

  • WALK PER DAY

    5-6 Hrs

  • GUIDING METHOD

    Live Guide/Instructor

Highlights of 32 Days Putha Himchuli (Hiunchuli) Expedition

  • Mt. Putha Hiunchuli Expedition Summit lies at 7,246 meters
  • Trek and explore the world’s best and isolated Dolpo region with chances to encounter endangered Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, and Himalayan Thar.
  • Mt. Putha Hiunchuli / Dhaulagiri VII is technically straightforward.
  • Putha Hiunchuli is a safe peak to climb over 7000 m.

Trip Overview

Mount Putha Himchuli is one of the popular climbing peaks situated at an altitude of 7246m in the western region of Nepal. Putha Hiunchuli is often called Putha Himchuli is the westernmost peak of the Dhaulagiri range. Mount Putha Himchuli is the last 7000 m mountain marking the end of the snow-capped range. It is a very popular trekking peak climbing in the Dhaulagiri region. There are many possible climbing routes for Putha Himchuli Expedition and the climbing routes are technically challenging. Climbing Putha Himchuli / Dhaulagiri VII is challenging but technically not difficult. Jimmy Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa were the first persons to summit Mt. Putha Himchuli via North Ridge in 1954


Putha-Hiunchuli Expedition Cost

Mt. Putha Himchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) Expedition costs from USD 9,500 for Full Board Service. Mt. Dhaulagiri VII (Putha Himhuli) Expedition can be done both in Autumn and Spring, however, we recommend you to ascend during the Spring season. The cost covers all the transportation, meals, services to Base Camp and High Camp, Expedition Equipment, and High Standard Tents at Base Camps [mentioned in Includes]. However, if you have a big group willing to climb Mt. Makalu Expedition, please contact us, we can offer you Group Discounts too.

Mount Putha Hiunchuli Expedition Route

Putha Hiunchuli Expedition starts with the flight from Kathmandu to Nepaljung and Dolpo(Juphal) by flight and trek to Dunai. We then trek to Tarakot, Musikhola, Kagkot, Yak Kharka and Putha Himchuli Base Camp. Trek from The Base camp to Camp 1. It is possible to use Ski from Camp1 to Camp 2. On the summit day, we head to the summit early in the morning at about 4 A.M. The climbing route is long from the Base camp and if the weather is clear, the ascent of Putha Himchuli. During the summit, mountaineers can see only a false summit from the route.


DETAILED Itinerary

  • Day 01
    Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

    Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Makalu Adventure staff will pick you up from the Airport. You will then be transferred to the hotel at Thamel Eco Resort.

    After Dinner, Short briefing regarding the next day program.

    Accommodation: Thamel Eco Resort 

    Meals: Welcome Dinner in an excellent restaurant in town

    Altitude at the stay: 1350 meters

  • Day 02
    Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparation

    Accommodation: Thamel Eco Resort 

    Meals: Welcome Dinner in an excellent restaurant in town

    Altitude at the stay: 1350 meters

  • Day 03
    Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

    After breakfast, we drive to Airport from Hotel. Then we fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Nepalgunj.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Acclimatization: 160 meters

  • Day 04
    Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal. Then, hike to Dunai.

    Today we fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal. Then, we start our hike to Dunai. Here we will set up our camp.

    Walking hours: 3 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 2185 meters

  • Day 05
    Trek from Dunai to Tarakot.

    Walking hours: 6 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 2850 meters

  • Day 06
    Tarakot to Khani Goan.

    Walking hours: 6 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 2870 meters

  • Day 07
    Khani Goan to Kakot .
    Walking hours: 3 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 3250 meters
  • Day 08
    Kakot, Porter arrangment.

    Walking hours: 4 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 3250 meters

  • Day 09
    Kakot to German Base Camp.

    Walking hours: 6 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 4400 meters

  • Day 10
    German BC to Putha Base Camp.

    Walking hours: 3 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 4919 meters

  • Day 11-24
    Climbing Period (13 days).

    Climbing Period (13 days). You will climb Camp I, Camp II, and Camp III to the summit (7246 m.).

    Stay all nights in camp.

  • Day 25
    Clean Base Camp

    Clean Base Camp not to leave any pollution in the mountain.

    Stay overnight in camp.

  • Day 26
    Descend down to Kagkot.

    Walking hours: 6 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 3250 meters

  • Day 27
    Kagkot to Khani Goan.

    Walking hours: 5-6 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 2870 meters

  • Day 28
    Khani Goan to Dunai.

    Walking hours: 6 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 2140 meters

  • Day 29
    Dunai to Juphal.

    Walking hours: 3 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Accommodation: Stay overnight in camp.
    Altitude at Stay: 2475 meters

  • Day 30
    Flight to Nepalgunj then to Kathmandu.

    Flight to Nepalgunj and same-day connecting flight to Kathmandu.

    Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. 

  • Day 31
    Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.

    Today is your free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. You can roam around the Thamel in the evening. 

    Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Day 32
    Departure from Kathmandu.
    As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Cost Includes

  • Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
  • 4 nights’ accommodation at hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
  • Fly from Kathmandu – Nepalgunj– 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 Tumlingtar

Cost 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 ‘included’ 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 – (USD 1000 recommended)

 info@makalu-adventure.com
 makaluadventures@gmail.com
 +977-9851037083

ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION

To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".

Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 25 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

Client Reviews

EXCELLENT : (5 / 5.0 ) 3

100% recommend this Package.
Score Breakdown
  • Michael
    -

    Wonderful Experience and thanks to Makalu Adventure for organizing trip

  • Sean James
    United Kingdom

    Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

    I've known and worked with Mohan and Makalu Adventure for nearly 15 years. In that time I've led many treks and high altitude expeditions to Nepal (15 expeditions over 8000m and counting). His company provides an excellent service and a welcome that I look forward to every season. The Thamel Eco Resort is a center of tranquility in Kathmandu and the perfect place to start and finish the Himalayan Adventure. The staffs are now like family and I hope to return for many years with the guarantee of safety and security that he offers in the mountains.
  • Roy Francis
    France

    I have been working as my country-agent for Makalu Adventure since last 20 years and recommend them most highly.

    “I have used Makalu Adventure as my in-county agent for the last twenty years and recommend them most highly. The staff are knowledgeable, well trained and go that extra mile to make sure all is well. These are just some of the trips I have done with Makalu Adventure: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - Phapulu to Everest Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Annapurna - Circuit of Dhaulagiri - Circuit of Manaslu - Rolwaling to Everest - Humla to Mt. Kailash - Everest ABC Tibet - Makalu Base Camp - Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek - Kangchenjunga Base Camp - Langtang Valley - Parchamo Peak - Dolpo - Mera Peak.
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