Overview

Hiunchuli Peak, at a height of 6,441 meters, 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 may also be a problem. Even though it offers major new route potentials, it has received little attention from mountaineers and is rarely climbed.
This trip sets out from Pokhara valley. From Pokhara valley, the trail leads up slowly towards Annapurna Base camp situated at an altitude of 4300m. One day rest will be set to explore the Annapurna Base camp and for the acclimatization. Annapurna Base camp is considered as the Hiunchuli Base camp 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.

Short Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu airport- transfer hotel
Day 02 : Peak permit Preparation and official formalities
( You can use this day for rock climbing course or sightseeing )
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.)
Day 04 : Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m)
Day 05 : Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.)
Day 06 : Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.)
Day 07 : Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.)
Day 08 : Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2040 m.)
Day 09 : Chhomrong to Bamboo (2340m.)
Day 10 : Bamboo to Deurali (3230m.)
Day 11 : Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m.) via Machhapuchhare Base
Day 12 : Annapurna Base Camp to Annapurna South Base Camp
Day 13 : Annapurna South Base Camp to Hiunchuli High Camp
Day 14 : Hiunchuli Camp I
Day 17 : Down to Annapurna South Base Camp
Day 18 : Annapurna South Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 19 : Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan (2630m.)
Day 20 : Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m.)
Day 21 : Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m.)
Day 22 : Pothana to Dhampus Phedi
Day 23 : Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 24 : Free day in kathamandu
Day 25 : international departure

Cost

Lodge Trek with Hiunchuli Peak climbing

1 Person: GBP £2099
2 - 4 Persons: Per Person GBP £1888
4 - 6 Persons: Per Person GBP £1699
6 Persons or more: Per Person GBP £1555 

Trip Facts

Cost Includes

Hotel in Kathmandu bed & breakfast tourist standard

Hotel in Pokhara bed & breakfast tourist standard

Climbing Permit fee of Hiunchuli peak

All meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner )during the trek best available hotel/lodges or teahouse

1 Trekking guide & climbing Guide & 1 porter for carrying personal equipments for climbers  

Park fees for Annapurna Region

Climbing food, climbing tent as well as base camp tent

Food for base camp

Drive – Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus

Life & Medical Insurance for guide & Porter

All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses

Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer

Farewell dinner 

Cost Excludes

International flights

Personal equipment for trekking & climbing

Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal

Climbing food

Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara

Emergency Rescue evacuation if required

Personal expenses

Tipping (Tips)

Bar bills & beverage

Mineral water