Trip Overview
Putha Hiunchuli (7,246m/23,772ft) the last 7000m peak marking the end of the snow-capped range is the westernmost peak of the Dhaulagiri range. First ascended in 1954 by a British team and the last ascent was made on 23 May 2007 by a Swish team. Lies to the west of Annapurna South and Ganesh Himal. Putha Hiunchuli is often referred to as Dhaulagiri VI. The expedition route was followed by a flight from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Dolpa, Juphal. (The Capital of Snow Leopard) by flight and trek to Duna...
Putha Hiunchuli (7,246m/23,772ft) the last 7000m peak marking the end of the snow-capped range is the westernmost peak of the Dhaulagiri range. First ascended in 1954 by a British team and the last ascent was made on 23 May 2007 by a Swish team. Lies to the west of Annapurna South and Ganesh Himal. Putha Hiunchuli is often referred to as Dhaulagiri VI. The expedition route was followed by a flight from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Dolpa, Juphal. (The Capital of Snow Leopard) by flight and trek to Dunai, Tarakot, Musi Khola Kagkot- Yak Kharka, and then will reach the Base camp of Mount Putha Hiunchuli.
From the base camp to Camp-1, lying on the moraine, put up cairns for a path as it is a little difficult to find it. Normally put up C1 at the beginning of the glacier. As there are not as many crevasses from C1 to B.C it is possible to use Ski. This route is quite clear, so you can set up camp on a rock band. On summit day from 5,700m, we leave early in the morning about 4 A.M. and the weather should be clear. The climbing route is long from camp. Only a false summit can be seen from the route. Base Camp 4,800m, Camp I -5,300m, Camp II -5,900m, Camp III 6,300m and make a straight push Summit from C3. NOTE: You can also make a straight summit push from C2 but Depending on physical and weather conditions.
Who can join or climb the Putha 7,246m Hiunchuli Expedition?
Since climbing Mt. Putha Hiunchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) 7,246m ranked as non-technical easy climbing, it is still a high-altitude mountaineering activity demanding a high level of stamina and strength. So not just a Putha, those who wish to apply any climbing above 6000m must have sound physical fitness and endurance ability to go on any expedition including Mt. Putha Hiunchuli. Hence, prepare yourself mentally and train your body physically before planning to go on an Expedition.
- Climbing any mountain especially 7000m and 8000m above is tough but highly rewarding as well. So, do prepare yourself Psychologically and Physically to withstand all possible hazards that may come across your path during the mountaineering journey.
- The expedition is EXTREMELY Challenging but worth it. Before the summit push, we will have enough time at the Base Camp where our supremely talented climbing Sherpa guide will train you very well to be in the Himalayas by providing you with all technical know-how and techniques.
- The summit lies at a higher altitude and can cause altitude sickness to anyone attempting the summit push. But proper acclimatization, reserved Oxygen which will be carried or transferred already at higher camps for emergency use, and support/assistance by our high altitude climbing Sherpa Guide will help you go through to reach the summit of your dream mountain. Above the higher camps, we will always have extra bottles of oxygen in case of emergencies. This is why one must go on an expedition to any of the 6 thousand before heading to any 7000m. This will not only help you gain experience in the high altitude but also familiarize you with all the gears and equipment while handling extremely cold temperatures, gaining great crampon skills on and on the rock, snow, ice, rappelling with a pack on, and using ascenders and jumars on a fixed-line. Along with tolerance at a high altitude, you need strength, endurance, and strong cardiovascular conditioning.
NOTE: Prioritize your training efforts with the following techniques assuming you are in good health and injury-free;
01. Climbing Conditioning: Uphill climbing with a backpack, walking, and staircase climbing
02. Strength training for lower body and core
03. Cardiovascular Training: Include both aerobic and anaerobic workouts with and without pack-weight
04. Flexibility Training: Include stretches for overall body
Trip Facts
- Country / Airport: Nepal / Kathmandu (KTM)
- Highest Access / First Ascent: 7,246m/23,772ft. / 1954. By Ang Nyima Sherpa, Jimmy Roberts
- Coordinates: 28°44′50″N-83°08′55″E
- Departure From / Location: Kathmandu (KTM) / Dhaulagiri Himal range
- Grade / Climbing route: Peu Difficile (Easy) / North face
- Accommodation / Meals: Tourist standard to five stars as requested / B/B plan in Kathmandu & B, L,D in during Driving and climbing period
- Transportation: Car, Jeep, Flight
- Major Activity / Best Season: Trekking/Mountaineering/Skiing! Spring: April-May and Autumn: Sept-Oct-Nov (Recommended) Due to 99% summit Ratio.
- Include Activity: Scenic flight To / From KTM-Nepalgunj-Juphal
- Mode of Travel /Culture: Tea House/Camping / Tibetan and Sherpa
- Duration: 33 Days (KTM-Mountain-KTM)
- Group Size: 02-10 People per group
- Climbing Ratio: 1+1 (1 Member 1 Climbing Sherpa Guide)
Trip Highlights
- Summit and Ski Mount Putha Hiunchuli at 7,246 meters
- There are few objective dangers compared to other popular 7,000m mountains
- Trekking in the world’s isolated Himalayan region – Dolpo, chance to encounter endangered wild animals such as Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, and Himalayan Thar.
- technically straightforward and safe peak climb
- Scenic Flight: Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Jhupal-Kathmandu
- Extraordinary experience of wilderness expedition for those looking for adventure in the truest form
Putha Hiunchuli (Dhaulagiri VII), climbing camps details used typically:
Base Camp
- Location: The Base Camp is usually set up at around 4,800 meters, on a flat area near the glacier.
- Facilities: The base camp is equipped with tents for sleeping, a dining tent, a kitchen tent, and sometimes communication facilities such as satellite phones.
- Activities: Acclimatization hikes in the surrounding area, equipment checks, and preparation for higher camps.
Camp I
- Location: Camp I is generally established at around 5,500 meters.
- Facilities: Tents for sleeping and a small kitchen setup. Facilities are basic due to the altitude.
- Activities: Climbers use Camp I for acclimatization and as a staging point for moving to higher camps. Rest and preparation for the climb to Camp II.
Camp II
- Location: Camp II is typically set up at around 6,200 meters.
- Facilities: Basic camping setup with tents for sleeping and minimal kitchen facilities. Essential gear and supplies are stored here.
- Activities: Further acclimatization and preparation for the summit push. Climbers ensure all gear is ready and rest to conserve energy for the final ascent.
Summit Push
- Route: The final ascent to the summit involves climbing on snow and ice, with some sections of mixed climbing. The route may include traversing crevasses and negotiating ice slopes.
- Timing: Climbers usually start the summit push early in the morning, around midnight or 1 AM, to reach the summit by early morning and descend to lower camps by afternoon.
- Descent: After reaching the summit, climbers descend back to Camp II or Camp I for rest and recovery.
Additional Notes
- Weather: Weather conditions in the Dhaulagiri range can be highly variable and unpredictable. Expeditions must be flexible with their schedules and prepared for sudden changes in weather.
- Permits: Climbing Putha Hiunchuli requires permits from the Department of Tourism (DoT) and other relevant authorities. Ensure all necessary permits are secured before the expedition.
- Guides and Support: Hiring experienced guides and porters is highly recommended for navigation, carrying equipment, and ensuring safety during the climb.
- Logistics: Due to the remote location, logistics such as transportation, food supplies, and emergency evacuation plans must be carefully planned and coordinated.
Expeditions to Putha Hiunchuli are demanding and require thorough preparation, including physical training, acclimatization, and ensuring all necessary gear and provisions are ready for the high-altitude climb.
Itinerary
Cost includes
In Full board service:
Xtreme Climbers offers Full Board Service for our entire range of flagship mountaineering expeditions to all 7000m peaks. Full Board service means that we will provide a Trekking service, base camp service and high camp service executed by your Sherpa climbing guide. All of our full-board clients will have a Technically / Highly Experienced personal Sherpa Climbing Guide exclusively dedicated to the client for the duration of the climb.
Our climbing Sherpa guide team will establish and secure climbing routes in collaboration with other climbing teams participating on the route. Establish all high camps with camping equipment, provisions, and oxygen and prepare high-altitude food for the client. Full board also indistinguishable clients on the route while ensuring their safety and well-being. We move at the client's preferred pace and ensure total commitment to the client in case of emergency with the client's safety and well-being being the overriding priority. High camp service for the Full Board Service will consist of all of the equipment necessary to fix the route, all camping equipment, fuel and food for high camps.
Full Board Service Cost Includes:
- Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 3 nights 4*Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis-Twin bed Room.
- Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit from Nepal government to Climb / Ski Mt. Putha Hiunchuli and other necessary special restricted and conservation permits.
- Member transportation [Domestic Plane Flight Air Transportation]
- 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.
- Climbing Sherpa: Higley experienced Climbing Sherpa Guide (Mt. Everest Summiteers 2 Member 1 Climbing Sherpa)
- Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
- Garbage Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
- Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Xtreme Climbers staff during the trek and expedition.
- Oxygen Bootele (O2): 3-4 Bottles of Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp or camp above for emergency use.
- Mask & Regulator: Sets of Summit Oxygen masks & regulators will be in base camp and camps above for emergency use.
- 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: An experienced team of Sherpa will fix the rope to the summit. (No extra cost for members).
- Ropes: Fixed and dynamic Ropes as necessary with shearing all teams.
- Trekking Route Map: Trekking Route MAP will be provided
- Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staff 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 40.Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by a porter or Yak.
NOTE: baggage is more than 40.Kg p/p will be charged an additional cost. - Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags / Sun Hat: 120.litre Duffle Bags for each Expedition Member and for the Trekkers 90. liter Duffel bags and Sun Hat will be provided. NOTE: Used Duffel bags need to be returned after Trek or Expedition.
- Lodging & Fooding: Food 3 meals a day (BDL, 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 & Staff.
- Equipment: All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek and required (necessary fixed and dynamic main rope, ice bars, ice screws, snow bar etc) during the climbing Ski expedition period.
- Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
- Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff & porters' daily wages, salaries, equipment, foods & clothing.
- Base Camp Equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillows per member, Dining, Kitchen, Dome Tet (for members), Toilet & Shower, staff tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gear.
- Heater: A heater for base camp will be provided if necessary if the number of climbers are above 4.pax
- Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
- Base Camp and Camp Above: Each member will have an individual North-Face VE-25 tent in Base Camp. Base Camp Above: C1, C2 and C3 High Altitude Tent (Sharing Basis), for both members and Sherpa. Necessary cooking EPI gas, Cooking Zetbowl Pot Set, High food for a member and Sherpa, all climbing staff in (C1) (C2) and (C3). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
- Communication: Radio Walkie-Talkie to communicate Base camp-Mountain-Base camp.
- SAT Phone: carried by Climbing Sherpa for emergency use only. For members (With an additional charge of $.5 per minute).
- Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
- Comprehensive Medical kit: A Comprehensive Medical kit will be provided for basic use only.
- SUMMIT CERTIFICATE: Mt. Putha Hiuchuli climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after successful ascent over Putha Hiunchuli).
- Farewell Dinner: Farewell Dinner in a Tourist standard restaurant organized by Xtreme Climbers.
Base Camp Service Cost Includes:
- All arrival and departure transfer services to and from Airport both Domestic and International with other necessary surface transport as per itinerary.
- Assistance at the International airport by Xtreme Climbers representative while arriving and departing.
- 4 nights 4****star Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on B/B basis.
- Necessary staff including experienced guides and porters during the trekking and climbing.
- All trekking and camping equipment like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining and Toilet tents, guest tents, etc.
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinners with tea or coffee) along with available accommodation at a Hotel/Lodge/Guest Houses or tents for members and staff during trek and climbing in twin sharing basis.
- Trekking Permit (National Park entry fee)and TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
- Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Putha 7246m
- Nepalese Government Royalty;
- Per person 30 kg baggage allowance during trekking-up carried by porter or Yak and 20kg baggage allowance while returning from Base Camp after climbing the Mountain.
- All wages, equipment, medical, and accidental Insurance for all involved staff.
- First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staff.
- Thuraya SAT Phone (Emergency use only) Carrying by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US.$ 4 per minute call.
- Appropriate food for high altitude and kitchen crew up to base camp.
- All necessary paperwork, office Service charges, and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
- Free assistance service for Cargo clearance and Duties.
- Our service charge and Government Taxes are levied in Nepal.
- Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
- Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a domestic culture show in Kathmandu before departure.
NOTE: Above Base Camp Xtreme Climbers services will be “ZERO”
Cost Excludes
- Airfare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee USD 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD 120). Please scroll below for the VISA application before or upon arrival link.
- Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of an earlier return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
- Extra: Extra nights accommodation in Kathmandu/Nepalgunj In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. Items of a personal nature, laundry expenses, tips. Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
Extra transportation is then displayed in the itinerary program. Any additional staff other than specified. - Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in base camp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
- Internet Service: Internet services are not included in this cost.
- Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa $.1500 minimum (If the company offers Full Board Services).
- Tips: Tips: minimum 10% of the total trip amount as TIPS for Base camp and supporting staff.
- Extra: Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, Personal climbing gears or any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Base Camp Service Cost Exclude:
- Airfare: Airfare of international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee: Nepal Visa fee USD 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD 120). Please scroll below for the VISA application before or upon arrival link.
- Nepal Custom Duty of Import Equipments: Nepal custom duty for the import of expedition equipment
- Extra (Air/Land) Transportation Services: Transportation services include only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance traveled will be appropriately charged
- Climbing Sherpa Guide /Additional Staff: Climbing Sherpa Guide Or any additional staff other than those specified if the company provides BC service only.
- Personal Climbing gear, high camp meals, and equipment: Any personal Climbing gear and high Camp meals and equipment required during climbing above Base Camp.
- Member’s Medical / Heli Insurance: Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization, and emergency rescue evacuation expenses
- Medical or Emergency Heli Rescue Insurance: Travel/ Medical or any emergency Heli Rescue evacuation insurance.
- Filming / Drone permit: Filming or Drone permit (if you have a special camera)
- Internet Service: Internet services are not included in this cost.
- Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in base camp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
- Summit Bonus: Summit bonus minimum USD 1500.00. per climbing Sherpa guide
- Extra Night and Meals: Any extra Night and Meals during your stay in Kathmandu or during the trip than the scheduled itinerary Or any other expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and internet expenses, Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear Or any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates.
- Tips: Calculate a minimum of 10% of the total trip amount for Supporting staff and Base camp staff.
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary Or any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section
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