Mt. Hiunchuli

Mt. Hiunchuli

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Mt. Hiunchuli 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. Though not much of a technically difficult, the climb however, is vulnerable to rack 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

Elevation :  6,411m Range/Region :  Annapurna Himal/Gandaki
Latitude :  28o31'00" Longitude :  83o53'00"
Royalty Group :  B Trip duration :  23 days
Trip Grade :  PD Starts :  Birethanti/Pokhara

Hiunchuli, at a height of 6,441 meters, forms a formidable south-facing wall together with Annapurna South. It has a reputation for being prone to avalanche and rock fall as well as the difficulty of route finding – there is no obvious ‘standard’ line up and is best tackled in true expedition style.

Even though it offers major new route potential, it has received little attention from mountaineers and is rarely climbed. The most common approaches are via the Southeast Face or Northwest Face though the latter is seldom attempted.

Hiunchuli‘s eastern face overlooks the Modi Khola and guards the entrance to the Annapurna Sanctuary. An American Peace Corps Expedition first climbed Hiunchuli in October 1971 via the Southeast Face.

As access is easy and altitude limited, the climb can be attempted with an itinerary of just less than three weeks.

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Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley, welcome dinner in the evening.

Day 03: Drive or flight to Pokhara (850m)/ Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: Drive to Birethanti & trek to Tirkhedhunga (1577m)

Day 05: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m)

Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3200m) and trek to Tadapani

Day 07: Tadapani (2595m) to Chomorung (1950m)

Day 08: Chomorong to Dovan (2720m)

Day 09:    Dovan to Machapuchre Base camp (3700m)

Day 10: Machhapuuchre Base Camp to Annapurna Base camp (4130m)

Day 11: Acclimatization in Annapurna Base camp

Day 12: Annapurna Base Camp to Hiunchuli Base Camp (4350m)

Day 13: Base Camp to High Camp (4900m)

Day 14: High Camp to Higher camp (5500m)

Day 15: Higher Camp to Summit (6501m) and return to Base Camp

Day 16: Base Camp to Machhapuchre B.C (3700m)

Day 17: Machhapuchre B.C to Dovan (2720m)

Day 18: Dovan to Jhinu Dada (1600m)

Day 19: Jhinu to Pothana (1900m)

Day 20: Pothana to Phedi, Drive to Pokhara

Day 21: Drive or fly to Kathmandu (1350m) transfer to Hotel

Day 22: Free day for shopping or relax, farewell dinner in the evening

Day 23: Final departure


Should you prefer a different route or itinerary for this program, just let us know your interests and we will be more than happy to craft a tailor made trip for you in line with your specific preference.

Trip Cost Includes
  • All ground transfers as per our itinerary.
  • Thamel Eco resort Hotel in Kathmandu (including breakfast and all taxes).
  • Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu (including all entrance fees).
  • Welcome Dinner with Live Nepali Program hosted by Makalu Adventures.
  • Mt. Hiunchuli Climbing Permit Fee.
  • National Park Permit Fees (including all other entrance fees wherever applicable)
  • Mountain guide for climbing support (including his daily wages and insurance).
  • All the domestic Airfare, Kathmandu – Pokhara –Kathmandu (where and if applicable)
  • Fully organized camping trek arrangement (best camping equipments, tents, mattresses & etc)
  • Guide, cook, kitchen helper/porters - with their daily wages, insurance, foods and other expenses occurring in connection of this trip.
  • Everyday three times meals on trek, prepared by our very professional kitchen crew.


For Lodge-to-Lodge Trek (if and where applicable):

  • Accommodation and foods as available on the local lodges on the way while trekking.
Trip Cost Excludes
  • Nepal visa fee.
  • Airport taxes.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
  • Extra night accommodation.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, showers etc).
  • Helicopter rescue and evacuation if required.
  • Tips and gratitude

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