Putha Hiunchuli Expedition 2025

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Altitude

7246 m.

Transportation

Bus / Jeep

Group Size

One or more

Best Season

Spring & Autumn

Duration

33

Duration

33 Days

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Putha Hiunchuli, also popular as Dhaulagiri VII, is a 7246 meters tall mountain located in the far West of Massive Dhaulagiri Range. Dhaulagiri Range consists some of the most gorgeous peaks, and Putha Hiunchuli is among these impressive peaks. It is a great peak with snow-covered over 2 km long ridge. The conditions are usually great for high altitude skiing. Putha Hiunchuli can also be compared with Muztagh Ata peak in China for the perfect slope and snow conditions to have a skiing experience at 7000 meters. Climbing permit for Putha Hiunchuli is issued by Ministry of Tourism. Separate permit is required for a group interested in skiing.

Comparing to other mountains of similar height, Putha Hiinchuli is considered as one of the most challenging peaks. Climbers often compare this peak to any classical route of French Alps in terms of difficulties. The Sooth slopes of Putha Hiunchuli offer the different summit’s Base Camps. However, the ascent route is the most technical because of the presence of number of serac on its route. It is first climbed in 1954 by Jimmy Roberts, a British explorer and a renowned mountaineer.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition proposes a Northeast ridge which is not too technical and consists of setting three camps (Camp I, II and III) before the final summit. Camp I is set at an altitude of 5337m, Camp II at 5940m and Camp III at 6475m. It takes approximately 17 days to summit and return back to Base Camp. The whole program is designed to complete the expedition in 33 days though the itinerary is possible to customize according to timeframe of participants. Our team consists of highly experienced climbing Sherpa, high altitude porters and professional cooks who ensure you with hygienic and delicious meals throughout the trip. September, October and November in autumn season and March, April and May in spring season are best time for exploring Putha Hiunchuli Mountain.

Itinerary Expand All Close All

Day 1 : Kathmandu arrival

Food

Welcome Drink

Accomodation

Hotel

Receiving you at Kathmandu International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : City tour and trip preparation

Food

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Today you will go for Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur sightseeing. Later after sightseeing, you will go engage in climbing preparation.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Free day for preparation

Food

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Today, you will make sure everything is okay for Putha Hiunchuli expedition.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 4 : Kathmandu – Pokhara

Food

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 6 hours.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 5 : Pokhara - Beni - Darbang - Takam

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Drive from Pokhara to to Darbang takes about 6 hrs and then trek to Takam (1600m.) for 2.30 hrs.
Stay overnight in camp.

Day 6 : Takam – Lamsung

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Takam to Lamsung (2200m.) takes about 5-6 hours.
Stay overnight in camp.

Day 7 : Lamsung - Ghurjghat

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Lamsung to Ghurjaghat (3020m.) takes about 5-6 hours.
Stay overnight in camp.

Day 8 : Ghurjghat – Darsing Kharka

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Ghurjghat to Darsing Kharka takes about 6-7 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 9 : Darsing Kharka – Budzunge Kharka

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Darsing Kharka to Budzunge Kharka takes about 5 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 10 : Budzunge Kharka - Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Budzunge Kharka to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp (4800 m) takes about 5 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 11-24 : Summit Hiunchuli peak (7246 m)

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Elevation

7246

You will climb Camp I, Camp II, and Camp III to summit Hiunchuli Mountain that takes about 13 days.
Stay all nights in camp.

Day 25 : Base Camp clean up

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Clean Base Camp not to leave any garbage in mountain.
Stay overnight in camp.

Day 26 : Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp - Budzunge Kharka

Food

BLD

Accomodation

camp

Trek from Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp to Budzunge Kharka takes about 4 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 27 : Budzunge Kharka - Ghurjghat

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Budzunge Kharka to Ghurjghat takes about 6 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 28 : Ghurjghat – Lurang village

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Ghurjghat to Lurang village takes about 5 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 29 : Lurang village – Takum

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Camp

Trek from Lurang village to Takum takes about 4 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 30 : Takum –Darbang- Beni

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek from Lurang village to Darbang takes about 4 hours. Same day you will drive to Beni.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 31 : Beni – Kathmandu

Food

Breakfast & Lunch

Accomodation

Hotel

Drive from Beni to Kathmandu takes about 10 hours.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 32 : Free day

Food

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Today is a free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 33 : Departure

Food

Breakfast

Transfer to Kathmandu airport for your final departure.

What Is Included ?

The Price Includes The Following Services:

a) Kathmandu

Pick-up and drop-off service

All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle

Accommodation in Kathmandu

5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees

Farewell Dinner

Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

Souvenir

b) Climbing and trekking

Pokhara Hotel

1 night hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel

All permits

Expedition royalty and permit from Government of Nepal to climb Putha Hiunchuli Mountain, entry permit for Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, and TIMS card

Liaison Officer

1 Government Liaison officer with full equipments, salary, accommodation, transportation and insurance as per government rule

Garbage Management Fee

Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees

Insurance

Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule

Member Transportation

Kathmandu - Pokhara – Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus, Pokhara-Darbang and Darbang- Beni by private jeep and Beni- Kathmandu by public bus

Expedition Stuffs Transportation

All necessary equipments transportation from Kathmandu to Darbang and Darbang to Kathmandu by bus and jeep

Member Luggage

Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters /yaks

Food

3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp, appropriate foods for high altitude to all climbing crews at Base Camp and above

Lodging

Lodge and tent (camp) based accommodation as per the itinerary

Porters

Porter per member from Darbang to Base Camp and Base Camp to Durbang

Base Camp Staffs

Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size

Staff Salary and allowance

All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing

Base Camp Tent

Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp

Base Camp equipments

Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.

Tents for High Camps

All tents for Camp 1, 2, and 3

Heater

Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp

Solar/Generator

1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp

High Altitude Climbing Sherpa

Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)

Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance

Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide

Bonus

Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges

Oxygen (O2) Bottle as Back up Sets

Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge) at Base Camp

High Camp Services

High Altitude Tents, EPI gas, cooking pots, High altitude food for member, Sherpa and other crews at (C1), (C2), and (C3)

Ropes

All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing

Rope Fixing Team

The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route in Putha Hiunchuli (no extra charge will be applied to members)

Satellite Phone

Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge

Walkie-Talkie

Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp

Permits

Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits

First Aid Kit

Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs

Certificate

Certificate (Putha Hiunchuli climbing certificate issued by Tourism Ministry after successfully climbing Putha Hiunchuli peak)

Tax and VAT

Tax, VAT and our service charge

What Is Excluded?

The Price Does Not Include:

Lunch & Dinner

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)

Extra night in Kathmandu

Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Travel Insurance

Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required

Rescue Evacuation

Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost 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 (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)

Personal Equipments

Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears

Toiletries

Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean

Filming

Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone

Internet

Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp

Summit Bonus

Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa

Tips

Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs

Service above Base Camp

If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp

Rope Fixing

The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to Base Camp service users

Extra services

Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary

Putha Hiunchuli Expedition Altitude Profile

FAQs

Climbing Putha Hiunchuli is considered moderately technical but extremely demanding in terms of physical endurance and high-altitude tolerance. The climb mostly involves snow and ice slopes with some steep sections that require fixed ropes and knowledge of crampon and ice axe techniques. Although not highly technical compared to other Himalayan giants, its remote location, long duration, and high altitude make it a serious endeavor. It’s often used by climbers training for Everest and other 8000ers.

A typical Putha Hiunchuli expedition takes about 30 to 40 days, including travel, acclimatization, climbing rotations, rest days, and weather contingencies. The journey starts with a flight to Nepalgunj and then to Juphal, followed by several days of trekking to reach base camp. Summit push and return add about 2–3 weeks. Flexibility is key due to unpredictable mountain weather.

The best seasons are:

Spring (late April to early June)
Autumn (September to mid-November)

These periods offer stable weather, minimal snowfall, and excellent visibility. Spring brings slightly warmer temperatures, while autumn provides clearer skies. Winter and monsoon seasons are too harsh and risky due to snow accumulation and poor visibility.

Yes, many climbers consider it one of the most accessible 7000m. peaks for first-timers. It’s not overly technical and doesn’t require complex ice or rock climbing, making it a great introduction to high-altitude mountaineering. However, prior experience on a 6000-meter peak is highly recommended, along with good fitness and basic climbing skills.

The most commonly used route is via the North Face, which offers relatively straightforward snow and glacier terrain:

Base Camp (4800m.)
Camp I (5400m.)
Camp II (6200m.)
Camp III (6600m.) (optional depending on strategy)
Summit (7246m.)

The summit day involves steep snow slopes, often on fixed lines, and can take 10–14 hours round trip from the final camp. Weather windows are narrow, so summit decisions are made carefully.

Due to the remoteness, altitude, and logistics, climbing Putha Hiunchuli independently is not advised. A licensed expedition operator with experienced high-altitude guides, Sherpas, and support staff is essential for safety and success. The approach trek is also rugged and requires local support for navigation, gear transport, and cultural liaison in remote villages.

Training for Putha Hiunchuli should begin at least 4–6 months before the expedition. Your plan should include:

Cardio: Long hikes, running, biking, or stair climbing with a weighted pack
Strength: Focus on legs, back, and core
Altitude prep: Pre-expedition hikes to 4,000–5,000m if possible
Technical practice: Ice climbing, fixed rope skills, crampon work

Your body must be ready for long days at altitude carrying gear, dealing with cold, and working in oxygen-depleted air.

Yes, altitude sickness is a major risk on any peak over 7,000 meters. Symptoms can include headache, nausea, dizziness, and loss of appetite. In serious cases, HAPE or HACE can develop. To reduce risk:

Follow a gradual acclimatization plan
Stay hydrated
Take rest days when needed
Use medication like Diamox if prescribed
Watch for symptoms and never ignore them

Expeditions usually build in extra days for acclimatization and weather to keep climbers safe.

The following permits are required:

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Permit
Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit
TIMS Card
Liaison officer fees (mandatory for peaks above 6500m.)

Most of these are arranged by your expedition agency. Fees vary depending on the season and group size, with spring being the most expensive.

The cost typically ranges from $7,000 to $11,000 USD, depending on the level of service:

Full-service expeditions: Include guides, porters, tents, food, permits, and oxygen (optional)
Logistics-only packages: Cost less but require more self-sufficiency

Extras may include gear rental, travel insurance, satellite communication, personal porter, and tips for staff. Budget at least $1,000 extra for incidentals and emergencies.

Putha Hiunchuli offers a rare combination of attributes:

A true 7,000m Himalayan experience
Relatively low technical difficulty
Low traffic, so no queues or crowded base camps
Stunning scenery in the wild Dolpo region
An excellent training peak for 8000ers
A chance to explore authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture

If you're looking for an epic adventure that’s off the mainstream mountaineering grid, Putha Hiunchuli delivers in full.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition ensures you to provide a well planned itinerary for Putha Hiunchuli expedition. An experienced and highly professional climbing guide will be assigned to each climbing member. All necessary logistics will be taken care from our side. However, we expect to maintain good health and physical condition as well as well good mental preparation from your side.

Additional Information

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Gear

Mountaineering Equipments
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender) , Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

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