Monterosa Treks &  Expedition
Putha Hiunchuli 7246m. Expedition Spring 2008
West of Churen Himal, Route. North-East Ridge

Route detail

Putha ChuliMount Putha Hiunchuli 7246m. First ascent was in 1954 by British team and last ascent was 23 May 2007 by Swish team. The route fallows from Kathmandu – Nepalgunja – Dolpa (Jufhal) by flight and trek to Dunai, Tarakot, Musikhola, Kagkot, Yak khark and Base camp of Putha Hiunchuli base camp.

Base camp to Camp 1 on moraine, Put up cairns for path as it is little difficult to find it. Normally put up C1 at beginning of glacier.  From Camp1 to Camp 2, it is possible to use ski, nice ramp not many crevasses. Route quite clear, set up camp on rock band.

On summit day from 5,700m, they leave early in the morning about 4 A.M. And weather should be clear. Climbing route is long from camp. Only false summit can be seen from route.

Base Camp 4,800m
Camp I -5,300m
Camp II -6,700m- and make Summit from camp 2.

Itinerary

28 April 2008 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu 8:10 Transfer to hotel
29 April 2008 Day 02: Kathmandu
30 April 2008 Day 03: Kathmandu - Nepalgunja flight & hotel
01 May 2008  Day 04: flight Nepalgunja - Dolpo (Juphal) trek to Dunai
02 May 2008  Day 05: Trek Dunai –Tarakot2008
03 May 2008  Day 06: Trek Tarakot - Musikhola
04 May 2008  Day 07: Trek Musikhola - Kagkot
05 May 2008  Day 08: Trek Kagkot - Yak Kharka
06 May 2008  Day 09: Trek Yak Kharka - Phedi
07 May 2008  Day 10: Trek Phedi - Putha Hiumchuli Base camp
08 May 2008  Day 11: Base camp
09 -23 May 2008  Day 12-27 Climbing period
24 May 2008 Day 28: Trek Putha Hiunmculi - Yak kharka
25 May 2008 Day 29: Trek Yak Kharka - Ser goan (village)
26 May 2008 Day 30: Trek Ser village - Chharka Village
27 May 2008 Day 31: Trek Chharka village - Kharayo Chaur
28 May 2008 Day 32: Trek Kharayo Chaur - Saldang Phedi
29 May 2008 Day 33: Trek Saldan Phedi - Smal Saldang village
30 May 2008 Day 34: Trek Smal Saldang - Phalek village
31 May 2008 Day 35: Trek Phalek village to Jomsom
01 June 2008 Day 36: Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu flight
02 June 2008 Day 37: Final Departure

Climbing Equipment List

Cost:

1 Person Euro 10,000.00
2 Persons, Per Person Euro 8000.00
3 Persons, Per Person Euro 7000.00
4 Persons, Per Person Euro 5500.00
5 Persons, Per Person Euro 5000.0
6 Persons, Per Person Euro 4500.00
7-8 Persons, Per Person Euro 4200.00
9-10 Persons, Per Person Euro 4000.00
11-12 Person, Per Person Euro 3600.00

 Cost includes:

  1. 5 Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (3 star hotel)
  2. 1 Accommodation in Nepalgunja with bed & breakfast (2 star hotel)
  3. Kathmandu – Nepalgunj-Dolpa - Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu flight ticket
  4. Expert professional Nepalese expedition crews like Cook, Kitchen boy, Base camp
    guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews
    get all expedition facilities from our office itself.
  5. Base Camp - 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
  6. Dining tent, Table, Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent & Kitchen tent – Base camp
  7. Per person (50 KG) Load is carried till Hiunchuli Base Camp
  8. Per person's (30 KG) Load is carried  the way to Jomsom
  9. Peak permit for Putha Hiunchuli 7246m
  10. Dolpo Visa & Trekking permit
  11. Nepalese crew' insurance
  12. Base camp- Emergency Oxygen, Mask & regulator for emergency
  13. Satellite phone (Pay call)
  14. Expedition T-shirts with Expedition label
  15. Welcome dinner

Cost not includes:

  1. Personal climbing equipments
  2. Bar bills and beverage
  3. Nepal entry visa
  4. Tips for expedition crews
  5. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  6. Emergency helicopter rescue incase needed during trekking and expedition
  7. Climbing Sherpa guide
  8. International airport tax Euro 20 Per Person
  9. any extra activities
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