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Overview

  • Trip Type: expeditions
  • Trip Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 29 Day(s)
  • Max Alt.: 7,246m / 23,773ft
  • Group Size: 1-8
  • Arrival On: Kathmandu Nepal
  • Departure From: Kathmandu Nepal

Mt. Putha HiunchuliI Expedition (7246M) – Dhaulagiri VII

Mt. Putha Hiunchuli is one of the most beautiful mountains compared to the other 7000m. high peaks of Nepal lie at the westernmost peak of the Dhaulagiri range and are sometimes referred to as Dhaulagiri VII. It was first climbed in 1954 by Jimmy Roberts, a legendary explorer, and climber. The Mt. Dhaulagiri range is made up of some of the world’s most impressive peaks. In this range, to the west of Annapurna South of Ganesh Himal, lies a long ridge at the end of which stands the serene Putha Hiunchuli. This mountain is the last 7000m. marking the end of the snow-capped range. Our trek begins from Juphal -Dunai, which is about a week’s walk away from the German Base Camp situated at an altitude of 4,525m. The landscape during the approach walk is as enchanting as it is unique a mineral world made of high cliffs and deep canyons.

According to the book ‘High Asia’, Jimmy Roberts did a reconnaissance of the Dhaulagiri massif in 1954. During the trip, he and Ang Nyima climbed Putha Hinchuli 7246m. (alias Dhaulagiri VII) via its northeast face. It appeared from the map that this face is most accessible from the Kaya Khola, a side-stream of the Barbung Khola which is direct across the valley from Kakkot. This mountain offers those climbers who like to climb 7000m. Mountain in Nepal to have experience technically and physically to get over 8000m. Mountains summit in the day to come.

 

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Day at Kathmandu (1,400m)

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan airport Himalayan Windhorse representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. Upon arrival at hotel, our tour manager will brief you about trekking information and other necessary information. And then you’ll free time to explore Kathmandu.

Day 2: Sightseeing and trek preparation at Kathmandu

Today you’ll visit around Kathmandu at the same time Trekking Experts will be preparing for climbing. One of you who will randomly picked as the Team Leader in the group needs to visit Department of Tourism for permit formalities. It will be just for about an hour only. Rest of the members can rest and prepare for the trip like buying missing climbing gears or visit around Kathmandu.

Day 3: Kathmandu-Nepalgunj

After breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu, as per the flight schedule for Nepalgunj you’ll be transferred to the domestic airport for one and half hour scenic flight to Nepalgunj. Upon arrival at Nepalgunj you’ll be again transferred to hotel and you’ll have time in the late afternoon or evening to have a look around the town which is situated on the southern Nepal border with India. Here it is quite hot and tropical in character.

Day 4: Nepalgunj-Dunai

After earlier morning breakfast at Nepalgunj, you’ll be transferred to airport for the 45 minute flight to Juphal over the Himalayan foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks to the north. On arriving at Juphal our trekking staffs will receive you, who have walked all the way from Nepalgunj with the camping gear and food supply taking 5-6 days. Here at Juphal a short 2-3 hrs walk from the airstrip leads to our overnight camp at Dunai village. Our first day adventure begins with an hour downhill walk through the village below the airstrip, then leading through the terraced fields to the Bheri River and the narrow gorge taking 2-3 hours to camp at Dunai. This is a much larger village or small township, with a new hospital and it is administrate headquarter of the Dolpo region. Here we have ample time for leisure walk around the village.

Day 5: Dunai-Tarakot

After breakfast at Dunai camp, your trek for today will lead through many small streams and follow the Bheri and Barbung river in a tremendous gorge with pine trees and an ingenious path built about seven meter above the river, after a good walk coming to Tarakot where colorful terraced fields greets us. Tarakot is an old fortress town built by the local people as Dzong or fort. Tarakot was a capital before Gorkha dynasty. The famed Sandul Gompa lies farther east from Tarakot and at the junction of Barbung khola and Tarup chu (river). The village stands on a hillock to the south of Bheri River at one time supervised collection of tolls for the trading caravans. Overnight camp is made by the river about 150 m below the village near the police post or we climb a steep ridge for an hour to the village on a spur, where there are chorten in a Gompa on the edge of grassy plateau, with a solitary tree. We settle camp for overnight.

Day 6: Tarakot-Khani Gaon

After pleasant breakfast at camp, you’ll start trek to Khani Gaoin route following the Tarap Chu river upstream, crossing by bridge and crossing the same river twice. The path leads through the farm terraces and rural villages of Sahartera and winding gradually towards a small settlement of Kola after 3-4 hrs of good morning walk. From this place descend with few ups to reach our overnight camp at Khani Gaun with another 2 hrs of trek and overnight camp near by the village backyard.

Day 7: Khani Gaon-Mushi khola

After breakfast at camp, you’ll trek to Mushi Khola. From Tarakot, first of you’ll cross a bride and then you’ll head to a little in the Valley Barbung Khola. After decent short there in small lodges and before crossing the bride on the left bank of the Barbung River Where Musi Khola houses were destroyed.

Day 8: Mushi khola-Kagkot

After breakfast at camp, your today’s trail continues to blank above the gorge to a very old wooden bridge, then stiff back across to join the bench with trees until the valley widens into floodplain (two houses in a pasture on the left handle). The trail is right back to the village. In the curve of the valley stops can take a spur (high water). The village is pressed against a cliff, very protected from the wind, a little above the Barbung Khola.

Day 9: Kagkot-Pangzi

As always, after breakfast at camp, you’ll continue our trekking. Today’s trek start from by crossing the river (bridge) and reach the plateau cultivated in front of the village. Ascend the ridge of the forest with multiple felt to pastures over the last trees. And then continue along the ridge to reach the last birch. At the height of the edge notch spot a well-defined trail that crosses the entire face amount slightly grassy. And you’ll reach Pangzi where we shall set up today’s camp.

Day 10: Pangzi-Germany Base Camp

Today, you will follow the rising trail heading towards the base camp which is closed off by deep and impassable ravines that can only be reached after crossing two high altitude passes. We will follow the trail that heads for the crossing of first pass at 4,160 meters. From there we will continue our trek to reach our campsite near German Base Camp at 4,650 meters. Our crew will set up the camp as soon as we reach the campsite. Resting after a long day’s trek is surely worth.

Day 11: Germany Base camp-Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp

After breakfast, you’ll leave German Base Camp and will follow the trail that is a steep ascend over the second and much more challenging pass. The climbing of Putha Hiunchuli is considered much less technical, however, the ascending trail to reach the base camp is considered much more difficult. Trekking in higher altitude can be very tiring so resting every now and then helps in restoring energy much needed for a fruitful trekking. Our base camp will be set over moraine plateau at 4,915 meters. Our crew will make necessary preparations for climbing Putha Hiunchuli.

Day 12-22: Putha Hiunchuli climbing period

After one night stay at Putha Hinchuli Base Camp, you’ll spend several days doing climbing training practices with adequate days for acclimatization. And you will follow the footsteps and instructions given by our experienced climbing experts. Overcoming several technical climbing sections and taking weather conditions into consideration we climb towards the summit of Putha Hiunchuli. Once at the top we are rewarded with breathtaking views of high valleys and peaks within Dolpo region. You will spend short quality time at the summit and descend back to base camp following the same route.

Day 23: Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp-Germany Base Camp

After successful summit of Putha Hinchuli (7246 meters), you’ll back to German base camp. After cleaning up the base camp, you will retrace our steps on the same trail that passes through crossing a pass to reach our campsite at German Base Camp. On your way back you will explore the beautiful landscapes of Dolpo region.

Day 24: Germany Base Camp - Kagkot

After breakfast, you will pack your gears and leave our camp at the German Base Camp. You’ll continue to retrace our steps that head back for the crossing of another pass. The trail after crossing the pass is a pleasant walk as you descend to reach back to Kagkot for our overnight camping.

Day 25: Kagkot- Khani Gaun

After breakfast, you’ll trek to Khani Gaon.

Day 26: Khani Gaun - Dunai

After breakfast, you’ll trek to Tarakot. And will continue trek to Dunai.

Day 27: Juphal-Kathmandu

After earlier breakfast at Juphal, you’ll take early morning 30 minutes sweeping wonderful flight to Nepalgunj over the Himalayan foothills, overlooking stunning views of the snow capped peaks. On arrival at Nepalgunj depending upon the connecting flight schedule to Kathmandu. If it’s in the afternoon you will have time, you can spend some time in Nepalgunj. Then you’ll connect with flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you’ll be transferred to hotel.

Day 28: Kathmandu

Today is your last day in Nepal so prepare for departure, packing and returning gear. A massage is highly recommended to relax your tired muscles before your long haul flight home. Tour leader of the trip visits Department of Tourism for some Government formalities after the trip as De-Briefing. In the evening you’ll have farewell dinner at local Nepalese restaurant with typical cultured dances.

Day 29: Departure from kathmandu

Depending on your flight time, you’ll be transfer to airport before 3 hrs of flight time.

Cost Includes

  • AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP : Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
  • ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 4 nights hotel (3-star category) in Kathmandu on a BB plan sharing basis (Twin Bed Room).
  • ACCOMMODATION IN NEPALGUNJ : 2 nights hotel (3 – star category) in Nepalgunj on full board plan.
  • WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
  • CARGO CLEARANCE : Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Custom Department, clearance cost is subject to a charge. *before the expedition.
  • PERMIT : Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Putha Hiunchuli, Restriction area permit, conservation area entry permits & fee.
  • LIAISON OFFICER : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
  • GARBAGE DEPOSIT : Garbage Deposit fees.
  • STAFF INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
  • MAP : Trekking and Expedition map.
  • MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : Air Transportation: Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Nepaljung and another flight from Nepaljung to Juphal Airport. While returning: Flight from Juphal - Nepaljung - to Kathmandu, as per Itinerary.
  • EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION : Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Kathmandu to Juphal (by jeep) and Base camp (by Porters/donkey) – While returning: Base camp to Juphal (by porters/donkey) and Kathmandu (by Jeep).
  • MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 60 Kg of personal baggage per member during the trek carried by porter or Yak.
  • FOODS & LODGING : 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staffs.
  • PORTER : Porters per member up to Base camp from Juphal & Porters return from Base camp to Juphal.
  • CAMPING EQUIPMENT : All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek.
  • BASE CAMP STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
  • STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, equipment, food & clothing.
  • BASE CAMP TENT : Each member will have an individual Yak Mountain or Breathless tent in Base Camp.
  • BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT : At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
  • HEATER : Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
  • SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 veteran and Government Licensed Sherpa per member. (1 Member:1 Sherpa).
  • CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothes.
  • OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (with appropriate charge).
  • OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : Sets of Summit Oxygen mask & regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
  • HIGH CAMP SERVICE : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for a member, High food for a member, Sherpa, all climbing staff in (C1) (C2) and (C3). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • ROPE FIXING : Experienced team of Sherpa will fix the rope to the summit. (No extra cost for members).
  • SATELLITE PHONE : Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
  • WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • WALKIE-TALKIE PEMIT : Satellite Phone / Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  • WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
  • MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit.
  • SUMMIT CERTIFICATE : Mt. Putha Hiuchuli climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Putha Hiuchuli successfully).
  • DUFFLE BAG: A duffle bag of Himalayan Windhorse Adventure

Cost Excludes

  • INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • NEPAL VISA FEES : Nepali Visa fee is $60 USD per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days is $120 USD).
  • LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • INSURANCE : Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, Helicopter medical & emergency evacuation. *Mandatory
  • RESCUECUE EVACUATION : Medical and emergency rescue evacuation costs if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs).
  • PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will soft drinks for members at base camp).
  • PERSONAL EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
  • TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
  • FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
  • SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 900 USD.
  • TIPS : Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff.

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