Hiunchuli Peak Climbing (6,441m) - Spring 2012
Hiunchuli Peak (6,441m) together with Annapurna South form a massive south-facing wall. Hiunchuli has large South Shoulder extending along the Modi Khola River Valley and 3 ridges radiating from the summit towards West, Northeast and South. From the technical climbing aspect it is considered as one of the easiest peaks for an expedition climb, however it has a considerable objective dander of falling rocks and maybe difficult for route finding on its Southeast Face climb, the standard route. Its Northeast Ridge forms a shoulder guarding the entrance to the Annapurna Sanctuary with the Base Camp of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) located at its base. Hiunchuli was first climbed via its southeast face in October 1971 by expedition from American Peace Corps lead by Craig Anderson.
Hiunchuli offers major new route potentials; however it has received little attention from mountaineers and is rarely climbed. It was first reported by Jimmy Roberts, who also named Annapurna Sanctuary, because local inhabitants considered the area sacred. There are 3 major trekking peaks accessible from Annapurna Sanctuary: Tent Peak, Fluted Peak and Hiunchuli.
Our Hiunchuli Climbing Services
In the Base Camp: Snowy Horizon Treks & Expedition provides very professional, helpful and friendly service from Kathmandu to the ABC as well as during the climb. Our objective is to provide a good quality, helpful, safe, friendly, stress free and comprehensive service to maximize summit opportunity.
In the Base camp our cooks and helpers will prepare and serve three delicious freshly cooked and plentiful meals a day and will ensure that hot and cold drinks are available 24hrs a day. In the Base Camp we provide spacious expedition quality personal tents for all our clients both with full board or base-camp service only. In the base camp we also provide dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet facilities and portable shower facilities and tent accommodation for our staff.
In the Base Camp we provide access to communication including satellite telephone and internet access, solar panels to charge your batteries and UHF/VHF hand held radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.
Our Leader and camp manager as well as climbing Sherpas have an extensive experience of multiple Everest climbs. They will ensure cooperation with other companies and Base Camp organization. The Base Camp is a cooperative to ensure contribution from all operators to the task of route fixing and to ensure the safety of climbers from ABC to the summit.
Full Board: For our full board climbers we set up intermediate facility at camp 2 (6750m); this will include personal tents for full board clients, kitchen and dining tents and the toilet facility. We provide a personal climbing Sherpa guide to help the clients to reach the summit. Personal climbing Sherpa will set up camp 1, 2 o three as necessary including food provisions, fuel and oxygen and will guide and assist the client on the summit day. We provide the climbing Sherpa with appropriate radio communication to the climbing route.
Southeast Face Route:
This is route of the first ascent and it is considered as the standard route. The route starts from Hinko Cave Base Camp (3400m; 28°29'50.03"N 83°53'52.60"E) on the Annapurna Sanctuary trail about 33km from the trailhead and 4km from the Machhapuchhre Base Camp located at the base of Hiunchuli Northeast shoulder. The base Camp is located very low so with 3000m climbing route it may be necessary to establish 2 high camps. Although technically not difficult scrambling on a mixed snow-ice-rock route with average slope of 45deg, the route is exposed to rock fall and somewhat complicated with route-finding on the lower rock scrambling section.
Northwest Face Route:
The ascent by the North-West Face was attempted only by a very few climbers and not always successfully. The approach is from the Annapurna South Base Camp in the Sanctuary and a further 2 camps may be necessary to complete this not so well known ascent. First 1200m has only inclination of 30deg. The following 1000m is at inclination of 60deg.
Climbing Normal Route:
We take 7 day trek to Annapurna South Base Camp (4130m; 28°31'46"N 83°52'29"E) at Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorapeni; We hike to Poon Hill for acclimatization purposes and the world class view on Annapurna massif and Dhaulagiri.
At Annapurna Sanctuary we scramble to 30deg section of Northwest route to 5300m at the base of the Northwest Face. This will be equivalent to walking to Camp 1 on Southeast Face.
We will move to Hinku Cave (3400m; 28°29'50.03"N 83°53'52.60"E), the Base Camp for Southeast route. We take one day to scramble to the High Camp (5900m) on the Southeast route, and make 500m push for the summit the following morning. We will return from the summit to the Base Camp and start our 4 days return trek to the trailhead in Nayapool
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Hiunchuli Peak Trek and Climbing Map
Itinerary A 24 March Departure Scheduel
Mar24/Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and Hotel transfer;
Mar25/Day 02: We meet all other expedition members and the leader, conduct initial briefing and preparations and we will have an opportunity to do last minute shopping in Kathmandu
Mar26/Day 03: We take 6hrs a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m). Alternatively you can take a 25mins flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Hotel accommodation
Mar27/Day 04: We take 90mins drive from Pokhara to the trailhead in Nayapool (1050m) and trek 4hrs from Nayapul to Tikhedunga (1577m) via Birethanti (1065m); lodge accommodation or camping
Mar28/Day 05: We trek 6hrs from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2675m); lodge accommodation or camping
Mar29/Day 06: After enjoying early morning hike to Poon Hill (3180m) for sunrise view we trek 5hrs to Tadapani (2675m). From Poon Hill we will view the sunrise over Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machapuchere (6993m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other numerous snow-capped mountain peaks; lodge accommodation or camping
Mar30/Day 07: We trek 4hrs from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2040m); lodge accommodation or camping
Mar31/Day 08: We trek 5hrs from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2340m); lodge accommodation or camping
Apr01/Day 09: We trek 5hrs from Bamboo to Deurali (3230m) ascending gently through bamboo forests with varieties of rhododendron and oak trees; lodge accommodation or camping
Apr02/Day 10: We trek 5hrs from Deurali to Annapurna South Base Camp (4130m) via Machhapuchhere Base Camp (3820m); camping.
Apr03/Day 11: Acclimatization rest at Annapurna Base Camp (4130m). We will scramble along Northwest route on 30deg inclination to the base of the Northwest Face (5300m).
Apr04/Day 12: We trek 6hrs from Annapurna Base Camp to Hinko Cave Base Camp (3400m); camping
Apr05/Day 13: We climb 5hrs from Hinko Cave to High Camp (5900m).
Apr06/Day 14: We will summit Hiunchuli (6,441m) and then return to Hinko Cave Base Camp; camping
Apr07/Day 15: We trek 5hrs from Base Camp to Dobhan (2630m); lodge accommodation or camping
Apr08/Day 16: We trek 6hrs from Dobhan to Jhinudanda (1750m) descending through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants; lodge accommodation or camping
Apr09/Day 17: We trek 5hrs from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m).
Apr10/Day 18: We trek 3hrs from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi and take a 30mins drive from Phedi to Pokhara.
Apr11/Day 19: We take 6hrs a scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Alternatively you can take a 25mins flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Hotel accommodation
Apr12/Day 20: Leisure day and shopping in Kathmandu. This is our climbing contingency day.
Oct05/Day 21: Full Day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath); Farewell-Celebration dinner in the evening.
Oct06/Day 22: Transfer to the airport for final departure or alternatively join other activities
Spring 2012: Fixed Departure Date
| Day | Itinerary Activities | Itinerary "B" | Itinerary "C" | Itinerary "D" |
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| 01: | Arrival/Hotel Transfer | APR 04 | APR 20 | APR 29 |
| 02: | Briefings, Preparations | APR 05 | APR 21 | APR 30 |
| 03-18: | Trek/Climbing Period | APR 06 -APR 22 | APR 22 - MAY 08 | MAY 01- 17 |
| 19: | Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu | APR 23 | MAY 09 | MAY 18 |
| 20-21: | Sightseeing/Leisure KTM | APR 24-25 | MAY 10-11 | MAY 19-20 |
| 22: | Final departure | APR 26 | MAY 12 | MAY 21 |
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Note:
- The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern, which we provide you. This Climbing/Expedition itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements.
- The Itinerary may be changed after understanding by both agency and client. Additional activities could be added or reduce as per client's request before confirming the trip. Price for reduced activities (service) could be deducted and additional activities (service) could be added as per mutual understanding.
- Please Read Our Conditions: How to Book Hiunchuli Peak Climbing?
Price For the Trip:
- The cost of the peak/mountain Expedition depend group size, Category of the trip (full board / base camp Service), your desire (budget), Duration of the trip, categories of Hotel accommodation (budget to 5 star) in Capital city and parts of mountain, Climbing service above the base camp, the number of climbing guides and porters, kitchen crew, mode of transport you prefer will direct affect and same peak/ mountain climbing expedition can be higher and lower prices.
- For those reason Please mail us for up to date prices for Hiunchuli Peak Climbing
Cost Include
- All arrival and departure transfer services to and from Airport both Domestic and International with other necessary surface transport as per itinerary.
- Assistance at the International airport by Snowy Horizon’s representative while arriving and departing.
- 4 Nights accommodations at 3/4 Star hotels in Kathmandu on B/B basis.
- 2 Nights accommodations at 3/4 Star hotels in Pokhara on B/B basis.
- One day sightseeing in Kathmandu (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhnath and Durbar Square).
- Local English-speaking Guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Necessary staffs including experienced guides and porters during the trekking and climbing.
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Private Tourist vehicles will be available for transportation as per Itinerary.
- All trekking and camping equipments like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, etc.
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) along with available accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Guest Houses or tents for members and staffs during trek and climbing in twin sharing basis.
- Per person 30kg baggage allowance during trekking-up carrying by porter or Yak and 20kg baggage allowance while returning from Base Camp after climbing the peak.
- Trekking Permit (National Park entry fee) and TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Climbing permit for Hiunchuli peak (6,441m).
- Required Experienced, Trained and Government Licensed Climbing Guide(s) during Climbing Period as per the size of group.
- All wages, equipments, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staffs.
- First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
- Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call.
- Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required.
- Required fixed and dynamic rope during climbing period.
- Emergency Oxygen and mask regulator.
- All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal
- Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
- Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with domestic culture show in Kathmandu before departure.
- Snowy Horizon Special Gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina etc.)
- Our service Charges
Cost Exclude
- Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars
- Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips
- Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phones And Internet expenses
- Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears
- Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations,
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
- Oxygen Cylinders, Masks, Hoses and Regulators. Though Snowy will provide the same, usage of Oxygen Cylinders, Masks, Hoses and Regulators will be charged extra
- Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Airfare of international flights.
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival)
- Ice fall Garbage Deposit fees (Sharing with other member) if applicable.
- Wake talkies & Filming permit.
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
- Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” SECTION
