Hiunchuli 6,441meter / 21,131 feet
Hiunchuli is the fourth highest peak among the many trekking peaks of Nepal and is one of the least technically difficult summits to be climbed. Discovered and subsequently named by Col. Jimmy Roberts, Hiunchuli, with Annapurna South, forms the massive south facing wall, well seen during the trek north from Pokhara. There are different approaches to this summit, mainly the South -East face Route which although, not technically extreme, is exposed to rock fall and dangers. The second one is the North -West face Route which has been attempted by only few climbers and not always successfully. The approach is from the Annapurna Base Camp in the Sanctuary. 2 camps may be necessary to complete this not so well known ascent.
South-east Face Route
Base camp route begins from Hinku Cave on the Annapurna Sanctuary trail. After establishing the first camp somewhere above the valley floor, two camps are established further to make it to the top. Trekkers on this route can become victim of rock fall and dangers.
North-West Face Route
This route commences from Pokhara valley and proceeds slowly towards Annapurna Base camp located at the height of 4300m. It is followed by a day kept for acclimatization. Annapurna Base camp is also known as the Hiunchuli Base camp. Three to four days are kept for the ascent of this peak. After this trekkers can move to Pokhara valley.
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Location: |
Annapurna region of Nepal |
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Latitude: 28o30'36" |
Longitude: 83o51'00" |
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Best season for climbing: |
March – May and Sept - Nov |
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Year First Climbed: |
1971 |
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First Climber (s): |
American Peace Corps Expedition under the leadership of Craig Anderson |
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Convenient Center (s): |
Pokhara |
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Nearest Major Airport: |
Kathmandu (Minor Pokhara) |
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Itinerary type: |
Fixed / Customized |
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Accommodations: |
Lodge / Camping |
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Trek grade: |
Moderate & Strenuous |
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Total days: |
18+4 = 22 days |
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel and welcome dinner in the evening
Day 02: Half day City sightseeing and preparation for the trip
Day-03: Drive west to Pokhara (200Km. / 8 hours) by bus or fly to Pokhara 35
minutes transfer to the Hotel in Pokhara
Day-04: Drive to new bridge 1½ hours and commence trek to Ulleri (2073m.) - 5½.
Day-05: Climb up to Ghorepani (2855m) through the rhododendron forest - 6 hours.
Day-06: In the early morning ascent to Poon Hill (3200m) – 45 minutes for the
beautiful sun rise and majestic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.
After breakfast proceed to Tadapani (2700m) - 6 hours.
Day-07: Climb down to Chhumrung (1900m) – 6 hours.
Day-08: Chhumrung - Dovan (2600m)- 6 hours.
Day-09: Dovan – Machhapuchhre Base camp (4000m) - 5 hours.
Day 10: Machhapuchhre Base camp – Annapurna Base camp (4300m)-2½ & rest
Day 11: Explore around the Annapurna Base camp and rest for the acclimatization
Day 12-15: Climb to & from Hiunchuli Peak
Day-16: Annapurna Base camp - Dovan - 5 hours.
Day-17: Dovan – Jhinudanda (1600m) - 6 hours, visit hot spring.
Day-18: Jhinudanda – Ghandruk (1950m) - 4 hours, visit ACAP headquarter and Gurung
culture museum.
Day-19: Ghandruk – Pokhara –7 Hours.
Day-20: Drive east to Kathmandu (200km/8 hrs) by bus or fly to Kathmandu - 35 minutes.
Day-21: ½ days sightseeing in ancient and historical city of Bhaktapur.
Day-22: Depart. From hotel and transfer to Airport.
- Airport pick up & drop
- Trekking and climbing guide
- Cook, Assistant cook, other trek crews & porters
- Insurance, lodging, food & allowance to your trek crews
- Tents & mattress
- All meals as per itinerary
- Land transportation as per itinerary
- Room in cities as per itinerary
- Trek permit, national park fee & peak permit fee
- Domestic flight ticket as per itinerary.
- International airfares
- The cost of personal items like laundry & all kind of soft & hard drinks
- Optional excursions
- Cost of visas, insurance charges & passports where is necessary
- Gratuities for services provided on a personal basis
- The single supplement payable on all bookings where only one person is traveling
- All others except committed to provide in ‘cost included’ section above.
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Climbing Royalty: |
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Group size |
Rate in US$ |
Additional P/P in US$ |
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1- 4 persons |
350.00 only |
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5 -8 persons |
350.00 plus |
40.00 per person |
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9- 12 persons |
510.00 plus |
25.00 per person |
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Climbing Guides fee: |
US $ 300 will be divided for all participants |
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Airfare: |
US $ 184 for round trip flight |
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Air rescue: |
US $ 1200.00 per hour if necessary |
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Garbage deposit: |
US $ 250.00 is refundable |
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For more details about the program, itinerary and price, please contact: info@expeditionnepal.com |
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