Hiunchuli Peak Expedition - 6441m - 23 Days
Hiunchuli (6441m.) is the fourth highest peak among the
‘trekking Peaks’ and considered one of the least difficult by expeditions. It
was first summited in October 1971 by an American Peace Corps Expedition under
the leadership of Craig Anderson.
Hiunchuli is part of the Annapurna range and was discovered
by Jimmy Roberts, the father of commercial trekking. It is connected to the
east face of Annapurna South. There are three major trekking peaks within the
Annapurna Sanctuary, so named by Roberts, as the local inhabitants held the
area sacred. They are Tent Peak, Fluted Peak and Hiunchuli.
This trip sets out from Pokhara valley. From Pokhara valley,
the trail leads up slowly towards Annapurna Basecamp situated at an altitude of
4300m. One day rest will be set to explore the Annapurna Basecamp and for the
acclimatization. Annapurna Basecamp is considered as the Hiunchuli Basecamp
too. Three to four days are set aside for the ascent of this peak and then you
will return ahead to Pokhara valley followed by same route as in the ‘Annapurna
Sanctuary’ trek.
To attempt the mountain you will need some mountaineering
skill and is relatively easy to get the climbing permission. The formidable
front wall of the sanctuary has a fearsome reputation and there is no
'standard' route up. Any route is a challenging technical climb with devilish
route finding, and is best tackled in true expedition style.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel 1350m.
Day 02: Prepared Permit & briefing
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 5-6 hrs.
Day 04: Drive to Suikhet 950m. & Trek to Pothana 1700m.
Day 05: Pothana – New bridge
Day 06: New Bridge – Khuldighar 2380m.
Day 07: Khuldighar – Himalayan hotel 2950m.
Day 08: Himalayan - Machapuchhere Base camp 3800m.
Day 09: Machapuchhere Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp
Day 10: Annapurna Base camp – Hiunchuli Base camp 4600m.
Day 11: Hiunchuli Base camp - High camp 5500m.
Day 12: Hiun Chuli 6441m. Summit & back to Base Camp
Day 13: Base Camp – Himalayan hotel
Day 14: Himalayan Hotel - Chomorong 2100m.
Day 15: Chomorong - Tadapani 2700m.
Day 16: Tadapani - Ghorepani 2850m.
Day 17: Ghorepani - Birethati 1189m.
Day 18: Birethati – Pokhara 900m.
Day 19: Drive to Kathmandu 1350m.
Day 20: Kathmandu
Day 21: Final Departure
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