Hiunchuli Peak Climbing Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m
Our airport representative will be waiting for your arrival at Kathmandu. On your arrival at Kathmandu, you will be escorted to your hotel. You can enjoy strolling around the local areas to spend your day. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Full day guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private car
Today we will do full day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley in our private car with an experienced tour guide. Kathmandu is the city of temples and has many monuments reflecting ancient culture. We will visit Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath temple. These sites are major religious symbols of their respective religions and resemble cultural and architectural heritage. In the evening, we will return back to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 820m, drive to Nayapul and trek to Hille 1430m/4-5 hours
In the early morning, after having our breakfast, we will drive back to International Airport and catch a scenic flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is one of the most renowned tourist destinations having beautiful lakes, caves and beautiful views of the Annapurna range, Fishtail Mountain (6997m) and Dhaulagiri ranges. On reaching Pokhara, we will drive to Nayapul. It will take approximately one and half hours from Pokhara to reach Nayapul. From Nayapul, we will start our trek to Hille. We will cross Modi Khola and walk along the path across Burundi Khola. We will gently ascend through the farmlands and cross many traditional villages to reach Hille. Overnight at a lodge in Hille.
Day 4: Trek from Hille to Ghorepani 2880m/6-7 hours
After leaving Hille in the early morning, we will gently ascend along the trail to Tikhedhunga and from there we will steeply climb to Ulleri. It is almost two hours challenging climb to the large Magar settlement. The trail further ascends through the dense rhododendron and oak. We will work our way up to the Banthanti and to our destination, Ghorepani. Overnight at a lodge in Ghorepani.
Day 5: Hike to Poon Hill 3210m/1 hour and trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani 2630m/6-7 hours
We will leave Ghandruk in the early morning and climb to Poon Hill to behold a truly mesmerizing view of early morning sunrise over the mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7555m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6983m) and so forth. After capturing the mesmerizing views of the sunrise, we will leave Poon Hill and retrace the path up to Ghandruk. After having our breakfast, we will descend along the peaceful and dense forests of pine and rhododendron up to Banthanti and continues along the trail to Tadapani. Overnight at a lodge in Tadapani.
Day 6: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong 2170m/5-6 hours
Leaving Tadapani in the early morning we will descend gently through the dense forests to Ghandruk and then the trail ascends gently to Ghandrukkot. From here, the trail descends steeply to the suspension bridge over the Kimrung Khola. The trail ascends up to Chhomrong which the gateway for all Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The main inhabitants of Chhomrong are Gurung who are the major ethnic group of Nepal. Overnight at a lodge in Chhomrong.
Day 7: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan 2600m/5-6 hours
It is almost 5-6 hours trek to Dovan from Chhomrong. Initially, the trail steeply descends to a local small bridge. On crossing the bridge the trail gently ascends to a small settlement in Sinuwa. The trail continues along the step farming landscapes to Bamboo. We follow the trail along the Modi Khola to reach Dovan. Overnight at a lodge in Dovan.
Day 8: Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp 3700m/5-6 hours
From Dovan, we will head towards the trail leading us to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Leaving Dovan, we make a gradual climb to reach Himalaya passing Pujinim Barahi temple along the way. We then reach Hinku cave where the trail drops along the Modi Khola. Continuing ahead, we arrive at Deurali and then reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Overnight at a lodge in MBC.
Day 9: Trek from MBC to Annapurna Base Camp 4130m/2 hours
It is only about two hours trek to Annapurna Base Camp from MBC. The trail climbs along the rocky ridgeline to Annapurna Base Camp with the beautiful views of the mountains like Mount Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7229m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7454m) and Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997m) and numerous other peaks. Overnight at a lodge in ABC.
Day 10: Trek from ABC to Hiunchuli Base Camp 4600m/3-4 hours
Today we will mostly climb along the rocky glacier path to Hiunchuli Base Camp. The trail is mostly surrounded by the views of high peaks and it will almost take five hours to reach the Base Camp. The beautiful views of the major mountains like Annapurna I (8091m), Fishtail (6997m), Tent peak (5695m) and many more can be seen. Overnight at a tented camp in Base Camp.
Day 11: Trek from Base Camp to High Camp 5500m/5-6 hours
The steep trail ascends directly to the High Camp. The views of the high mountains are almost similar and we can practice using the equipment. We will learn and practice the basics of mountaineering with our trek guide. We can also explore the areas nearby the camp to acclimatize ourselves to the climate. Overnight at a tented camp in High Camp.
Day 12: Summit to Hiunchuli Peak and back to Deurali 3230m/6-7 hours
Today we will ascend along the ice-filled rocky trails to the Hiunchuli. We will perfectly use our equipment under the proper guidance of our guide to reach the peak of Hiunchuli. On summiting the Hiunchuli Peak we will be bound to admire the beautiful views of the Annapurna and Nilgiri ranges along with many other peaks. We will take some time to enjoy the panoramic views and capture them in our camera. After that, we will slowly descend back to Deurali. Overnight at a lodge in Deurali.
Day 13: Reserve Day for Climbing in case of bad weather
It will be a reserve day for us. The weather in the high altitudes is unpredictable and can get worse at any minute. In case of bad weather, we will descend back Hiunchuli base camp and use this day to descend back to Deurali. Overnight at a lodge in Deurali.
Day 14: Trek from Deurali to Sinuwa 2360m/6-7 hours
We will descend downhill and along the dense forests to the Dovan. From Dovan, the trail continues along the bank of rivers and streams. We will cross many rivers and descend steeply downhill to reach Bamboo through the oak and rhododendron forests. From here, the descending trail takes us to Sinuwa. Overnight at a lodge in Sinuwa.
Day 15: Trek from Sinuwa to Ghandruk Village 1940m/6-7 hours
Today, after having our breakfast, we will descend downhill to the suspension bridge over the Chhomrong River and climb the 2200 stone steps to reach Chhomrong village. The beautiful view of Mount Annapurna South (7219m) and Mount Machhapuchhre (6997m) can be seen all along our way. From Chhomrong village, we will steeply descend to Taulung Danda and cross a suspension bridge over Kimrong Khola. From here the trail passes through the rhododendron forests to the Ghandruk Village. Overnight at a lodge in Ghandruk.
Day 16: Trek from Ghandruk Village to Nayapul 1070m/3-4 hours and drive back to Pokhara 820m/2 hours
We will descend back to Nayapul from Ghandruk Village. We will pass through Kimche and Syauli Bazaar to reach Nayapul. The settlements get thicker as we head towards our destination. On reaching Nayapul, we will drive back to Pokhara which will nearly take two hours. After reaching Pokhara, we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Pokhara.
Day 17: Half day Sightseeing in Pokhara and afternoon fly abck to Kathmandu
We will wake up in the early morning and do a half day sightseeing around Pokhara. We will visit Phewa Lake, Davis Fall, and Tal Barahi Temple if time permits. We will return to our hotel, have our lunch and then drive to Pokhara airport to catch the flight to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 18: Final Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will drive you back to Tribhuvan International Airport for your scheduled flight to your destination.
Pricing for Group Size Basis:
All inclusive Trek Price for single trekker; USD 5700
All inclusive Trek Price for 2 trekkers basis; USD 3625 per person
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Note: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Family Treks & Expedition GmbH. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
