Putha Himchuli Expedition
Joint Putha Himchuli Expedition Fixed Departure
April 07, 2013
Height: 7246m.
Latitude: 28° 44′ 56″
Longitude: 83° 08′ 55″
Trip Duration: 37 Days
Normal Ascent Route: South
Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: KTM – Pokhara - Beni Bazaar - Gurja Gaon - Budzunge Kharka - Putha BC
The Dhaulagiri range is blessed with some of the most impressive peaks and Putha Himchuli is one of them at the far west from the Dhaulagiri. Putha Hiunchuli offers many possible routes that can be explored and the climbing is technically challenging. It is said that the difficulty level of the climbing is comparable to any classic route of the French Alps. Putha Hiuchuli's south slopes offers different summit's base camps but the ascent route is technically difficult.
Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, as well advice and assistance as per needed during the expedition.
Putha Himchuli Expedition Itinerary:
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
32 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 32 Nights Lodges/Camping
Season: Putha Himchuli Expedition 2012 Spring
07 - April 2012 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer
08 - April 2012 Day 02 - 03: Official formalities & expedition preparation
09 - April 2012 Day 04: Drive to Darbang
10 - April 2012 Day 05: Trek to Takum
11 - April 2012 Day 06: Trek to Lamsang
12 - April 2012 Day 07: Trek to Gurja Gaon
13 - April 2012 Day 08: Trek to Darsinge Kharka
14 - April 2012 Day 09: Trek to Budzunge Kharka
15 - April 2012 Day 10: Trek to Putha Hiunchuli B. C.
16 - April – 04 May 2012 Day 11 - 29: Climbing periode for Putha Hiunchuli
05 - May 2012 Day Day 30: Retrace to Budzunge Kharka
06 - May 2012 Day Day 31: Trek to Gurja Gaon
07 - May 2012 Day Day 32: Trek to Lurang
08 - May 2012 Day Day 33: Trek to Takum
09 - May 2012 Day Day 34: Trek to Darbang
10 - May 2012 Day Day 35: Drive back to Kathmandu
11 - May 2012 Day Day 36: Free day in Kathmandu
12 - May 2012 Day Day 37: Airport transfer for international flight.
Tentative Expedition Cost:
US $ 5360. per person for the group of 4 – 6 pax
US $ 3800. per person for the group of 7 – 12 pax
The Cost Includes:
1. Equipment allowance, daily allowance & insurance for base camp staff
(Sirdar, cook, kitchen boy and liaison officer)
2. Food and fuel at the base camp
3. All camping equipment at the base camp such as, member tent, dining tent,
kitchen tent, chairs, tables.
4. Trek support for climbing members from Darbang - base camp - Darbang
5. Porters to carry loads from Darbang - base camp - Darbang
6. Royalty and peak permit
7. Kathmandu – Darbang – Kathmandu land transportation
8. Airport arrival and departure
9. Accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels in Kathmandu before and after the
expedition on BB plan.
Cost Excludes:
1. High altitude food and fuel above base camp.
2. Climbing equipment, tents and personal equipment above base camp
3. Personal accident insurance and emergency rescue operation.
