Putha Hiunchuli Climbing

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you can rest or explore nearby areas like Thamel. In the evening, there will be a short briefing about the Putha Hiunchuli Expedition. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Free day in Kathmandu for trek and climb preparations, as well options for exciting tour around places of historical and cultural sites. Rest of the day getting ready for the adventure to Putha Hiunchuli around Dolpo.

Transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport, as per the flight schedule for Nepalgunj city airport. A panoramic flight of 50 minutes facing tremendous views of mid to Far Western Himalaya with full range of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain range, as plane lands at Nepalgunj airport. Located Nepal Far South West within sub-tropical climate. From the airport a short transfer to the hotel, with time to browse the streets of Nepalgunj city, very different to rest of Nepal where cultures are of strong Indian influence due to its close border with India.

Early breakfast, and depart from the hotel for short scenic flight to Jhupal at Dolpo, on arrival at Jhupal small airstrip received by our trekking and camping Staff, who have traveled overland a week ahead. From Jhupal a short drive through farm areas and villages, as temperatures gets cooler on reaching at Dunai. The headquarter and administrative town of Dolpo district, overnight in a local nice lodge from here on tented camping.

On leaving Dunai on winding trails following the Thuli Bheri River past number of scattered villages and terraced farms. The walk on gradual wide path through patch of forested areas, and then heading for a short climb uphill to Tarakot, a lovely large village with an old history. Which was fortress in early 14th to 17th Centaury during the Malla Kingdom, who ruled most part of Western Nepal and as well the Kathmandu valley. Enjoy and explore this nice Tarakot village and its famous old Sandul Gomba located at the junction of Barbung Khola and Tarap Chu River, where our first tented overnight camping is set.

Leaving the large main village of Tarakot, route leads along the right bank of a Barbung Khola / stream. Walk leads towards another nice village of Lesicap and then following a high trail towards a scenic valley at Musi Khola / stream. Overnight camp in a small forested area with some spread out farm huts of cattle Herder.

From here onwards towards remote terrain, as walk leads to cross a bridge over a small fast running stream. As path heads to a wide level field and then a slow pleasant downhill to overnight camp at Kagkot Gaon / village, close near the monastery. Enjoy rest of the day exploring the isolated village and an old Gompa of great cultural and religious interest.

Altitude gains slowly, as walk heads further higher ground, acclimatization is necessary as important precautionary measures. Kagkot village an ideal spot for rest to support acclimatization.

After a pleasant rest, adventure continues towards Panjing, the last human settlement before the climb of Putha Hiunchuli. Walk follows with slow gradual climb through forested areas, offering grand views of surrounding snow peaks then reaching at remote and isolated Panjing village for overnight camp.

From here onwards into complete wilderness towards mountainous terrains, as tree lines and lush vegetation slowly disappears. Walk continues to cross two high ridges and pass, then a long descend to a small valley where German Expeditions had establish a base camp for Putha Hiunchuli climb in earlier days. Overnight camping at Trek to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp Phedi 4, 500 m-05 hrs enjoy the grand views of snow mountain range.

An exciting day to reach our major overnight camp at the base of Putha Hiunchuli Peak, climb starts following a steep slope. Quite challenging pass of above 5,000 m in snow condition, as walk leads to a rocky path. As altitude gains gradually on reaching a flat possible level ground to set up our base camp.

Reserved two full weeks for the climb and return to base camp as well a day for packing and collecting garbage. During two weeks period, members and climbing staff and guides will ferry the equipment to higher Camps. Climbing and descending certainly supports a good acclimatization and exercise, as well checking the route for the final ascent.

After setting three camps at 5,450 m, 6,150 m and 6,500 m near the summit top, choosing the right day. As well checking the forecast, then from Camp III as the weather allows head for the summit bid.

Putha Hiunchuli or Dhaulagiri VII peak is seldom dared by few adventurers and climbers, the peak with two distinct faces. Options to choose from a technical side of a ridges with was attempted by a Japanese climber in early 1970’s. The easier and straight forward climb leads to a snowy slope up towards the northern flank. An average vertical climb is up to 35°, where our guide have maintained the route with fixed ropes. To make the climb safe and much accessible as well for descent, on top Putha Hiunchuli peak or Dhaulagiri-VII summit. Enjoy the spectacular panorama of all Western Himalaya range of peaks, from Dhaulagiri massif, Annapurna group of peaks. Including mountains of Dolpo as far towards Mustang Himal with dramatic views of unique country landscapes. Feeling in high spirits on top of the world, descent to Camp-I or towards base camp, after a great triumph.

On this day all staff, members and guides should be at base camp for packing all the climbing gear, as well cleaning the camp back to its natural pristine form.

Return journey on the same exciting and scenic route towards the pastureland of yak grazing areas to Kagkot village for overnight camping. After a long day crossing few high ridges with long downhill walks.

From Kagkot heading back to human civilization, as route follows the Barbung Khola stream around the wide valley and then reaching back into forested areas towards Tarakot after walking past Lashicap village for overnight camp on the same spot near the Samdu monastery, by the river side.

Enjoy the last day trek from Tarakot to Dunai, starts with short climb towards the village, and then downhill. As walk proceeds through many farm areas and scattered hamlets and small rural village following the Thuli Bheri River to Dunai. From Dunai, taking an interesting jeep ride past farm villages to Jhupal for last overnight stop in the comfort of a nice simple lodge.

Early morning as per the time of flight to Nepalgunj city airport, transfer towards small airstrip of Jhupal. On boarding in a small aircraft the flying high over the hills facing views of snow peaks, as it land at Nepalgunj airport for connecting flight in a bigger plane to Kathmandu. A scenic flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, on arrival at Kathmandu domestic air terminal transfer back to the hotel.

A full day in Kathmandu for relaxation, after a long epic adventure to Putha Hiunchuli or Dhaulagiri-VII peaks. Options for tour around places of great cultural and historical interest. Spend the day for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

Depart from the hotel, as per your international flight time our staff will accompany to the airport, for your final departure homeward bound or to respective countries. After mesmerizing adventure of a life time experience on Putha Hiunchuli / Dhaulagiri VII peak climbing.