Nepal · Peak Climbing
Hiuchuli Peak Climbing
Trip Highlights
Trip Overview
The route to Hiunchuli Peak
The climbing journey begins from Kathmandu and continues along with the 'City of Lakes', Pokhara to lead to Nayapul. The trek commences as we head to Poonhill to behold the splendid sunrise over the towering mountains in the Annapurna region. We will ascend Hiunchuli Peak from the North-West Face. The trail mostly ascends through the icy rocks, glaciers, and steep slopes which requires an excellent level of fitness and prior climbing experience. The beautiful views of the mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Lamjung Himal (6983m) can be seen.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and meet your Himalayan Social Journey's Guide. Arrival in Kathmandu airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Himalayan suite hotel. (B)
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Kathmandu sightseeing (Swoyambunath Stupa, Pashupati Nath Temple, Bouddhanath and Patan Durbar Square). Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel. (B)
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Walking Hours: 1/2 hours
Meals: Breakfast
After early breakfast, you will take an early bus to Pokhara. The drive is scenic and about 5-6 hours. Overnight at Hotel Dandelion or Hotel Lake Star in Pokhara. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Dandelion or Hotel Lake Star
Driving Hours: 5-6 hours hours
Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 820m
On reaching Pokhara, we will drive to Nayapul. It will take approximately one and a half hours from Pokhara to reach Nayapul. From Nayapul, we will start our trek to Ghandruk.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Duration: Drive-1.30hrs and 4-5hrs trek
Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 2012m
From Ghandruk, the trail descends steeply to the suspension bridge over the Kimrung Khola. The trail ascends up to Chhomrong which the gateway for all Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The main inhabitants of Chhomrong are Gurung who is the major ethnic group of Nepal. Overnight at Chhomrong.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Duration: 3-4hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 2170m
Trek descends to Chhomrong Khola on a pierced staircase and then climbs out of the side valley. The walk passes in bamboo, rhododendron, and oak trees the remote village of Tilicho. Keep a peek at the stinging nettles if you proceed down a rocky road to Sinuwa (2350 m). To Kuldi (2520 m) ascend the rhododendron trees. You will normally spot snow in the winter from here. It then reaches Bamboo Lodge.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Duration: 5-6hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 2340m
In the beginning, it is a hike through bamboo forests with rhododendrons and oak trees. The first town that we enter is Dovan (2630 m) with some lodges and campgrounds. You now walk along a sandy slope well over the water. The loss of avalanches can be observed here. Trekking to Deorali it takes about 5/6 hours.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Duration: 5-6hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 3230m
The trek via the Machhapuchhre Base Camp takes 4/5 hours to Annapurna Base Camp. (4170 m). Today, all is uphill, but it's less steep. The Base Camp Annapurna (4170 m) provides a 360 degree view on different peaks of the Himalayas.
Accommodation: Camp
Duration: 4-5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 4170m
We will rise early and start our series of mountain exploration that will go on through the other stages. Our day of climbing begins very early, maybe early in the morning and early afternoon in the camps. Trekking is today on the rugged path of the glacier. Enjoy the way the views of Annapurna, Chuli Singhu, Annapurna I, Fish Tail, etc. Please enjoy the ride.
Accommodation: Camp
Duration: 5-6 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Max Altitude: 4600m
From Annapurna South Base Camp to Hiunchuli High Camp for approximately five hours. The rough trail leads directly to the high camp. On your way to Annapurna I, Fish Tail, Singu Chuli, and Tent Top, you will have a beautiful view as the day before.
Accommodation: Camp
Duration: 4-5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
A fine day! A big day! It takes a lot of time and energy to climb 850 + meters at this altitude. We just have to do our best to get there. After the summit, we will descend to the valley as far as we can, enjoying the breathtaking mountain views from the top.
Accommodation: Camp
Duration: 6-7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
You'll be going to the Annapurna South Base Camp from Hiunchuli Camp II today. The path is much easier to descend than to ascend.
Accommodation: Camp
Duration: 6-7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 4170m
From Annapurna South Base Camp, you continue along the trail to the Annapurna Base Camp.
Accommodation: Camp
Duration: 6-7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 4170m
We 're going downhill and down to the Dovan through the dense jungle. Along the banks of the rivers and rivers, the trail starts from Dovan. We are going to cross a large number of rivers and go down steeply in the oak and rhododendron forests to Bamboo. The downhill trail takes us from here to Sinuwa. Lodge in Sinuwa for overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge
Duration: 6 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 2360m
It takes about six hours to trek to Jhinudanda. The route descends to Bamboo through woods with a rhododendron, oak and bamboo variety. Then walk steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and then for a little while the path is very clear. You have to climb a steep staircase for almost an hour in order to enter Chhomrong slowly descending towards Chhomrong Khola. Today the last section of the trail descends steeply to Jhinudanda. You can relax at the Hot Spring for some time.
Accommodation: Lodge
Duration: 6 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 1700 m
This is the last day of this tour. We start a walk down to a river, climb a bit and continue on a very gentle path. before you continue. We pass the New Bridge, Kyumi and finally arrive in Birethanti to visit the conservation area Annapurna. We go to Nayapul even. We are going to a vehicle to take us to Pokhara. We are going to return to the beautiful city civilization of Pokhara after around an hour and a half.
Accommodation: Lodge
Duration: 6 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 1010 m
We go back to Kathmandu by bus early in the morning after breakfast. We 're back to Kathmandu for about seven hours of overland travel. We will visit the hotel once we are in Kathmandu and have fun all day alone. You will keep busy for the day by seeking relaxation massages, healthy food, memory shopping, and hiking around.
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Duration: 8-9 hours
Meals: Breakfast
On the final day of the trip, we drive you to the airport for your scheduled flight homebound or other destination. You will first have breakfast and before 3 hours of your flight, we will drop you to the airport.
Meal: Breakfast
What's Included
Trek Route
Recommended Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time for climbing is during the months of April, May, September, and October in November.
The temperature is favorable during these months. The night is less windy and the days sunny. The weather is not very cold as in winter and no big plumes as in Monsoon.
You will be trekking for 5-7 hours a day depending upon the landscape and destination.
You need physical and technical training before you start your journey. A mountaineer should be well aware of the entire journey.
On this climb, you bring the mountain equipment like ropes, crampons, harness, etc. These gears are critical for fast and safe climbing.
You will camp to adapt to the camping life and, if possible, to use the facilities. This helps to increase the understanding of how to deal with them.
You should do some physical activity before climbing. For example, walking, swimming, cycling, etc.
You reach the summit without hesitation with proper preparation and acclimatization schedules.
You will need to arrange both the Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) permit and the Sagarmatha National Park Permit. You will need special permits for peak climbing and expedition which is not included in the total trip cost HSJ will arrange for your trekking permits.
These will need to be checked at different checkpoints along the trek.
Make sure you also bring a minimum of 4 passport photos for your trekking permit!
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PERMIT FEE (USD) |
250 PP |
125 PP |
70 PP |
70 PP |
Garbage deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks
And the amount of US$ 250.00 should be deposited to NMA as garbage deposited to get a permit to all 33 NMA peaks.
The refund shall be made as per the provisions made by NMA
Travel insurance & rescue when travelling to a remote destination like Nepal is strongly advised. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour. Your insurance policy must cover all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as helicopter rescue, cancellation, air ambulance, injury, death, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment, and cover repatriation and personal expenses. If a client becomes ill, all hospital expenses, doctors’ fees, and repatriation costs are the client’s responsibility. For reliable travel insurance, we have the suggestion of some of the best insurance companies: Cover more or Europe assistance or Travel Direct- TID. We have an agreement with the Helicopter Company to do the payment of Helicopter evacuation after we collect the payment with you once you have been rescued. And the reimbursement responsibility from your insurance company will go up to you. Be sure your policy specifically covers helicopter evacuation and does not exclude mountaineering or alpinism
The insurance of the guide and porter is covered by the company. All our guides and porters are properly insured.
Your baggage ought not to be in excess of 15 kg and will be carried by the porters. Porters and Yaks will just go with us until they leave our gear with us at the base camp and leave us for a couple of days during the climbing time frame. You will be liable for your own gear during the ascension. Travelers will bring a backpack or duffel bag to carry water, cameras, bathroom tissue, and comfortable garments and climbing gears. During the ascension, climbers must carry their own gears and are suggested to keep any unnecessary or access stuff at your lodgings, and you can get it back after the journey.
You need to train your body and brace yourself for 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions, to walk on a rugged terrain of 8-20 km. You're going to walk both below and above the average altitude of Nepal. Trekking under the hot sun and the chilly cold nights is also likely.
Training makes the journey less complicated, safer, and more pleasant. So before you go on a trekking experience, you need to spend longer and more effort training. The best way is to get to the top stairs that take one or two minutes. Till you puff, you can do 10 sets. By putting on a backpack from 5 Kg to 20 Kg, you can add strength. Your heart and lungs will become healthy by doing so. One thing you have to remember is that before you start the training program you still have to warm up and stretch. Cycling running, jogging or hill climbing may be another aerobic exercise. Or you can choose any exercise in the aerobic range (70% of your maximum heart rate).Aerobic activity protects the heart and reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. It also strengthens your lungs. It enhances breathing, endocrine, muscle tones, and strengthens bones.
On the trek, we'll be staying at simple lodges run by Nepali families. During the trek, the bathrooms are outside the rooms and hot water is dependent on solar panels so don't count on many warm showers.
Most teahouses (lodges) in Annapurna region trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal Bhat (rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season), and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat some every day. In many villages, you may find some meat items on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps.
During the camping season, our catering staff prepares hygienic food to serve you when on Base Camp and High Camp.
Yes, All required Climbing gears, tents, plastic climbing boot, crampons, climbing rope, ice- ax, zoomer, harness, the figure of eight, carabineer, etc will be provided by the company which you have to return back after the end of the trip.
Extra time:
It is easier to add extra time while preparing your journey to Peak Climbing. The climatic conditions in the mountains you will never know about. Your flights could be delayed or canceled due to bad weather. Also, you may have to rest a few days at lower altitudes when you suffer from high altitude sickness.
Schedule for Acclimatization
It will be difficult to reach an altitude above 6000 m, so the right amount of acclimatization is important. Air-conditioning is performed to allow the body to respond strongly to the surroundings. Before you climb up, you need to give your body proper rest.
Adequate preparation
Before you begin this journey, your mind and body should be well prepared. A great deal of energy is required as the steep paths are ascending. The last steep ascent through the headwall is the most exciting part. You can conquer them by preparing properly.
Verify your equipment
In guaranteeing your health, gear plays a key part. To hit the top, you will need numerous mountain gears and kits. You can rent in Kathmandu, but it can be average. You must also properly test your equipment such as they don't break on storm and snowfall.
Research on weather, risks, and also check on some surviving tactics and techniques in extreme conditions.
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