Hiuchuli Peak Expedition
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Mountain Hiking & Trekking Pvt.Ltd
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Hiunchuli forms a massive south-facing wall together with Annapurna South. Its eastern face overlooks the Modi Khola and guards the entrance to the Annapurna Sanctuary. An American Peace Corps Expedition, via the southeast face, first climbed Hiunchuli in October 1971. The mountain is not technically difficult to climb but is vulnerable to rock falls, and route finding can be difficult as the avalanches swipe the old trail every season. Even though it offers major new route potentials, it has received little attention from mountaineers.
The memorable moments
Spectacular Scenery: The Hiunchuli climb offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, lush forests, and charming villages. The stunning landscape makes the trek to the base camp and the climb itself an awe-inspiring experience. Technical Challenge: Hiunchuli Peak is known for its technical challenges, making it an ideal choice for experienced mountaineers looking to test their skills. The climb involves steep and icy sections, requiring proficiency in various mountaineering techniques. Acclimatization: The expedition includes gradual acclimatization to higher altitudes, which is essential for your safety and success in the climb. Acclimatization stops at various villages and base camps help you adapt to thinner air. Cultural Immersion: As you trek to the base camp, you'll have the opportunity to interact with local communities and experience the culture of the Annapurna region. This includes exploring Gurung and Magar villages, tasting traditional cuisine, and learning about their way of life. Base Camp Experience: The Hiunchuli Base Camp is where you'll prepare for the summit push. It's a unique experience, and you'll have a team of support staff to assist with setting up camps and ensuring your safety. Summit Achievement: Reaching the summit of Hiunchuli Peak at 6441 meters is a significant accomplishment. The panoramic views from the summit are stunning and make all the effort worthwhile. Return to Civilization: After your climb, you'll return to the vibrant city of Pokhara, where you can relax and celebrate your success. This contrast between the remote mountains and a bustling city adds depth to your adventure. Safe and Guided Expedition: It's crucial to undertake this expedition with a reputable trekking agency and experienced guides who prioritize safety and have the knowledge to navigate the challenging terrain.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu (Arrival & Transfer to Hotel) - Hotel — Kathmandu (Arrival & Transfer to Hotel) - Hotel
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Day 2: Half Day sightseeing Preparing Climbing Permits and Briefing — Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.
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Day 3: Drive to Pokhara and Hotel Check-In — Drive to Pokhara and Hotel Check-In
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Day 4: Drive to Phedi and Trek to Pothana — Breakfast: Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 5: Trek from Pothana to New Bridge — On the fifth day of your Hiunchuli climbing expedition, you'll continue your trek from Pothana to New Bridge. Here's your itinerary for the day:
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Day 7: Trek from Khuldighar to Himalayan Hotel (Altitude: 2950 m — Breakfast: Start your day with a nourishing breakfast at the teahouse in Khuldighar.
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Day 8: Himalayan Hotel to Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC) at 3800 m. — Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at the Himalayan Hotel teahouse.
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Day 9: Trek to Hiunchuli Base Camp (Climbing Training) - Tented Camp (B/L/D) — Trek to Hiunchuli Base Camp (Climbing Training) - Tented Camp (B/L/D)
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Day 10: Hiunchuli Base Camp to High Camp at 5500 m — Breakfast: Begin your day with a nutritious breakfast at the Hiunchuli Base Camp.
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Day 11Hiunchuli Summit Day and Return to Base Camp — Early Start: Begin your day in the early hours before dawn. Prepare for the summit push, ensuring you have all necessary gear and equipment. Eat a high-energy breakfast to fuel your climb.
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Day 12Hiunchuli Base Camp to Himalayan Hotel — Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at the Hiunchuli Base Camp.
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Day 13Himalayan Hotel to Chomorong (Altitude: 2100 m. — Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at the Himalayan Hotel.
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Day 14Chomorong to Ghandruk 1950 meters. — Breakfast: Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the teahouse in Chomorong.
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Day 15: Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara — Breakfast: Begin your day with breakfast at the teahouse in Ghandruk.
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Day 16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu — Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 17: Departure to Airport and Fly Back to Home. (B) — Departure to Airport and Fly Back to Home. (B)
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What's included in your experience
Included
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast 3 star hotel
- 2 Nights hotel in Pokhara bed & breakfast 2 star hotel
- Climbing Permit for Hiunchuli peak
- All meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner ) during the trek / climbing
- 1 Climbing guide, base camp cook & 1 climber get 1 porter (carry 25kg)
- Annapurna conservation permit
- Base Camp food, climbing food, Base Camp & climbing tent
- Drive from Kathmandu – Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus
- Life & medical insurance for Guide, Cook & Porter
- All accommodation best available hotel/guest houses
- Airport -hotel- airport transfer in Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner with Nepali songs & dance
- Our service charge
Not included
- Personal equipment for climbing
- Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Personal expenses
- Mineral water during the trek
- Tipping (Tips) guide & porter
- Bar & beverage bills
Essential trip information
Before you go
Travel insurance Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness. It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic. Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company. Suggested Travel Insurance Companies: https://www.travelguard.com https://www.worldnomads.com https://www.mondial-assistance.ca https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/ https://www.travelex-insurance.com/ https://www.travelite.com/ https://www.tugo.com https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance
Accommodation
Tea house & camping
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
What to bring
- The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for treks and climbs in Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.
- For Head
- Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Upper Body
- T-shirts (2)
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
- For Hands
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
- Lower Body
- Underwear (4)
- Hiking shorts (2)
- Lightweight cotton long pants
- Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
- Fleece or wool pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
- For Feet
- Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
- Gaiters (Optional)
- Accessories
- Sleeping bag rated -10C. to -20C (Depending on trekking region)
- Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
- Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
- Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
- Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bags
- Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
- Thermarest sleeping pad (Only Camping Trek)
- Water bottles (2)
- Toiletries
- Small wash towel
- Optional items
Cancellation terms
We encourage you to read the terms and conditions carefully before booking any trips with us, by submitting the booking form you are agreeing to be bound by the conditions of the terms and please go through the following Terms and Conditions that govern the relationship between you (client) and Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd) (hereinafter referred as "The Company"), Registered Company Number 74068/066/067, both parties agree to these Terms and Conditions to resolve any legal or other disputes that may arise during the trip. Trip Booking: A 'trip' refers to any product itinerary or activities that are listed in our official website www.himalayaguide.com that you buy from us including Trekking, Tours, Expeditions, and/or other adventure and tour programs. A booking is accepted and becomes definite only from the date when the Company sends a confirmation email then the contract between the Company and the Client comes into existence. Before your booking is confirmed and a contract comes into force, the Company reserves the right to increase or decrease prices. Please note that the company would not be liable to any warranty, collateral agreement, prior agreement, description of services, or conditions, other than as expressed herein. Deposit Requirement For Booking Trip: I) Nepal Trips: For Nepal Trips, you will have to make a deposit of 25% of trip cost at the time of booking. The Deposit amount is nonrefundable. the remaining 75% amount is payable upon your arrival in Kathmandu and before the trip departure from Kathmandu. The deposit should be sent to the Company, The Tailor Made trips may require a higher deposit or full payment at the time of booking so, if deposit is different from that outlined in this clause, you will be advised by the company at the time of booking. II) Tibet/ Bhutan Trips: For the Booking of Tibet and Bhutan Trips, you will make 35% of the trip cost at the time of Booking. The Deposit amount is nonrefundable. and the remaining 60% is payable upon arrival in Kathmandu and before the trip departure. Method of Payment Booking deposit can be made by bank transfer, by Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard) and western union: Booking paying by any credit card is Free of charge http://www.himalayaguide.com/payment.html if you want to pay by credit card we are 100% online secure payment systems Payment via Wire/Bank Transfer: Our Bank Details for wire Transfer: Name of the Account Holder: - Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. LTD Account Number: - 00207405260011 Account Type: - Current Paying Bank- Himalayan Bank LTD. Bank Address:- Thamel, Kathamandu, Nepal Post Box No: - 14444 Swift Code: - HIMANPKA Note: Bank service charge should be paid by the clients themselves at the time of deposit. Please note that we are not liable of any delay or loss during the transfer process, If in case due to use of mediator bank or any other reasons if the money received by us is less than the amount sent, you are requested upon arrival to pay accordingly so that the total is equivalent to the product cost. E-mail us the bank reference number or remittance slipserence number/remittance slips and sender details, and it will be easy for us to check. after you initiate the transfer, sometimes bank forwards the money with different name; if we have ref Final Payment: (a) Nepal Trips: Final payment on trekking, tours, climbing, expedition or any kind of trips in Nepal can be made upon arrival in Nepal and before the trip departure; final payment can be made by bank transfer, cash or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card) and there is 0% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to final balances and trip extension only. b) Tibet and Bhutan Trips: Final payment of Tibet and Bhutan Trips should be made before the 30 days prior of the tour date and final payment can be made by bank transfer, or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card) and there is 0% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to deposits, final balances and trip extension only Trip Cancellation By The Client Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and acknowledged by the Company, the date on which the request to cancel is received by the Company, will determine the cancellation charge Cancellation of Nepal,Bhutan and Tibet Trips deposit amount is ( Non- Refundable) But you can use That deposit anytime when you come to nepal. a) The Client is strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of making the booking. b) No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has start on,No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized. c) If you want to change the date of the tour, it is possible to change within our tour date (subject to availability) which may occur some additional cost for you. d) We will take last minute booking till 5 day prior of tour date for Nepal trips and till 20 days prior for Bhutan and Tibet trips and you need to make full payment to book the tour in these cases. Cancellation Of A Tour By The Company: Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd reserves the right to cancel any trip, including a guaranteed trip, prior to departure due to reasons beyond our control (due to natural disasters, flight cancellation, , industrial action, Mountain sickness, weather conditions and Early back to kathamandu from Trek or any Tour in nepal,bhutan and Tibet trip. In such a case, Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd will not refund any money Passport And Visas: All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date, Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Embassies or Consulate in your country or arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Please visit our Nepal Visa for the detail info. Complaints: If you have complaints about the trip, you can tell to operator/leader/guide at the earliest opportunity then he will take the appropriate action. Acceptance Of Risk: We are committed to provide the best services by performing our duties honestly & seriously to make your journey very smooth & successful. However, Mountain Hiking & Trekking P. Ltd and its related organization shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstance beyond our control such as govt. restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident and The nature of some of our trips is adventurous and risky as well, therefore may involve a personal risk. We would like to inform you that you have to take all risk on yourself such as damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks.
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