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Hiunchuli Peak |
Hiunchuli
(6441m)
is the
fourth
highest
peak
among
the
'Trekking
Peaks'.
It is
one of
the
least
difficult
by
expeditions
which
lies in
the
Annapurna
range
and it
is
connected
to
Annapurna
South
discovered
by Col.
Jimmy
Roberts.
It is
one of
the
three
major
trekking
peaks
within
the
Annapurna
Sanctuary
to be
named by
Roberts.
An
American
Peace
Corps
Expedition,
via the
southeast
face,
first
climbed
Hiunchuli
in
October
1971.
Hiunchuli
6441m
lies in
the
Annapurna
range
like
other
two
peaks
Tharpu
Chuli
and
Singu
Chuli.
Hiunchuli,
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.
This
part is
mainly
dominated
by
Gurung
and the
mountains
of this
area are
sacred
to them.
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Facts
OF
CLIMBING |
Duration :
21 days
Trek Type :
Camping House
Max. Altitude :
6641 m .
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Minimum Pax : 1+
Mode Of Travel : Flight/Land
Grade :
Strenuous
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Itinerary
In
Details |
Day
01 :
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Drive from
Kathmandu to
Pokhara (914m.)
which takes
about six hours.
You depart for
the six hours
drive to Pokhara
(915m,), 200
kilometers west
of Kathmandu. As
you climb out of
the Kathmandu
valley, only to
quickly descend
again to the
Trisuli River,
you follow
upstream to its
junction with
the Marsyangdi
River. You
follow the
Marsyandi gently
up through
heavily terraced
fields and small
hill towns to
the Seti River
that takes you
directly into
Pokhara. Having
pleasant
weather, Pokhara
is tourist's
paradise with
full of natural
as well as
cultural
heritage sites
such as lakes,
caves, temples
of Buddhist and
Hindus along
with mountains.
You can observe
views to the
north across the
hills and Phewa
Tal (lake) to
the white peaks
of the Annapurna
and Dhaulagiri
ranges. This
drive will take
most of the
morning, leaving
much of the
afternoon to
fall in love
with its beauty.
You can also fly
from Kathmandu
to Pokhara which
takes about 25
minutes.
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Day
02 :
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Trek from
Pokhara (915 m.)
to Nayapul
(1050m.) by car,
which takes
approximately
one and half
hours drive. Now
you begin your
trek from
Nayapul (1050m.)
to Tirkhedhunga
(1577 m.). via
Birethanti
(1065m.) which
takes about four
and half hours.
After breakfast
at hotel, you
could drive for
1 and half hours
to Nayapul. Then
you start your
trekking. The
first part of
your trek is
easy passing
through numerous
small villages
and settlements.
Afterwards you
could ascend
gently to the
final
destination of
the day. The
majority people
here are Gurung
and their
religion is
Buddhist. They
are engaged in
agricultural
activities,
tourism business
and some are
employed in
Gorkha and
Indian
regiments.
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Day
03 :
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Trek from
Tirkhedhunga to
Ghorepani (2675
m.) and it takes
about six hours.
To begin your
trek, you could
ascend steeply
for the early 2
hours and then
ascend gently
passing through
Ulleri (2070m.)
and Banthanti,
Magar villages.
On the way, you
could see good
view of
Machhapuchhare
or Fish Tail
(6997m.),
Hiunchuli
(6441m.), and
Annapurna
(7219m.) South.
Now your trail
is quite easier
passing through
rhododendron and
shadowy trees
and descends
gently up to the
final camp. You
could see some
of the wild life
such as monkey
and various
species of
birds.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from
Ghorepani to
Poon Hill
(3180m.) to
Tadapani
(2675m.) which
takes about five
and half hours.
Early morning
trip to Poon
Hill (3232m.) to
enjoy the
sunrise view
over Mt.
Dhaulagiri
(8167m.),
Tukuche Peak
(6920m.),
Nilgiri
(6940m.), Varaha
Shikhar
(7847m.), Mt.
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Annapurna South
(7219m.),
Annapurna III
(7855m.),
Machhapuchhare
(6993m.),
Annapurna IV
(7525m.),
Annapurna II
(7937m.),
Lamjung Himal
(6931m.) and
other numerous
snowcapped
mountain peaks.
After breakfast
trek Ghorepani
to Tadapani
(2650 m.). After
walking for
almost one and
half hour you
reach Gurung
Hill which has
the splendid
mountain views
as Poon Hill.
From here you
follow small
forests with
rhododendron,
bamboos until
you reach
Deurali. The
trail goes
steeply down
through deep
forests all the
way to Banthati.
It takes one
hour from here
to reach
Tadapanil After
breakfast trek
from Ghorepani
to Tadapani
(2731m.) through
the deep forests
of
rhododendrons,
bamboos and
oaks. En route,
you frequently
see waterfalls,
rocks, wild
animals, local
birds and green
scenarios.
Tadapani is a
small village
surrounded by
beautiful
forests which
grants you a
magnificent view
of Annapurna
South, Hiunchuli,
Fishtail,
Annapurna II and
so on.
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Day
05 :
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Trek from
Tadapani
(2675m.) to
Ghandruk
(1950m.) and it
takes about
three hours. It
is very easy
trek by
descending
gently all the
way through
rhododendron,
oak and other
kinds of dense
forests. You
could hear
different kinds
of birds
chirping on the
way. This is one
of the popular
destinations for
the birds'
lovers. Ghandruk
is a big Gurung
village. There
is a handicraft
centre and
Gurung museum.
From this
village you
could see good
views of
Annapurna South,
Hiunchuli,
Gangapurna
(7455m.),
Annapurna III
(7755m.) and
Fishtail.
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Day
06:
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Trek from
Ghandruk to
Chhomrong (2040
m.) which takes
approximately
four hours. At
the beginning of
the day, you
could ascend
gently for an
hour up to
Ghandrukkot
(2100m.) and
descend steeply
to the Kimron
Khola (1700m.).
Immediately,
ascend steeply
and walk at a
level for an
hour and still
ascend gently to
the final camp.
Chhumrung is a
gateway to
Annapurna
Sanctuary trek
and inhabited by
Gurung, one of
the major Ethnic
group of Nepal.
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Day
07 :
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Trek from
Chhomrong to
Bamboo (2340m.)
and it takes
about five
hours. Leaving
Chhomrong, the
trail descends
on a stone
staircase and
crosses the
Chhomrong Khola
on a swaying
suspension
bridge, then
climbs out of
the side valley.
High above the
Modi Khola on
its west bank,
the trail passes
through the tiny
settlement of
Tilicho in
forests of
bamboo,
rhododendron and
oak. Climbing
further on a
rocky trail
(beware of the
stinging
nettles) you
reach three
hotels at Sinuwa,
at 2350m. Climb
in rhododendron
forests to Kuldi,
at 2520m. This
was once a
British sheep
breeding
project; now the
stone houses are
an ACAP visitor
centre and check
post. In winter,
it's common to
find snow
anywhere from
this point on.
Descend a long,
steep stone
staircase into
deep bamboo and
rhododendron
forests. It is
then a short
distance on a
muddy trail to
Bamboo Lodge
(2340m.).
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Day
08 :
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Trek from Bamboo
to Deurali
(3230m.) which
takes about five
hours. You trek
gently ascend
through bamboo
forests with
varieties of
rhododendron and
oak trees. The
first town you
reach is Dovan
(2630m.) where
there are few
lodges and camp
sites. Now you
pass through
muddy trail
which traverses
high above the
river. There are
debris of
avalanches
except during
winter season.
After short
trek, you reach
at Himalayan
Hotel (2900m.),
the town named
after the
Himalayan Hotel.
Beyond it , the
trail is steeply
ascent up to
Hinko Cave
(3160m.), this
named as a huge
overhanging rock
provides some
protection
against rain and
avalanches. It
takes
approximately
twenty minutes
through normally
ascent path to
reach Deorali
(3230m.)
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Day
09 :
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Trek from
Deurali to
Annapurna Base
Camp (4170 m.)
via
Machhapuchhare
Base Camp
(3820m.) and it
takes about four
hours. From
here, the valley
widens and
becomes less
steep and you
can see the
gates to the
sanctuary. The
trail is less
steep. As the
trail continues
into the
sanctuary, it
crosses two
avalanche tracks
on a narrow
trail that
hurdles up
against the
cliffs. After
short trek you
will be at Bagar
(3310m.), a
meadow and some
abandoned
hotels. The
normal trail
follows the left
side of the
valley. Now the
trail appears
gently ascent
until you reach
Machhapuchhare
Base Camp
(3820m.). Here
you find almost
6 to 7 lodges.
This is one of
the places,
where you can
enjoy the view
of Mount
Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7229m.),
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Annapurna III
(7555m.),
Gangapurna
(7454m.) and
Machhapuchhare
or Fish Tail
(6997m.). The
path follows
through alpine
meadow and after
some distance
your trails go
gently up. After
a short trek,
you begin to
approach
Annapurna Base
Camp (4170m.).
From here, you
can see the
views of several
peaks at 360
degree.
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Day 10 :
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Trek from
Annapurna Base
Camp to
Annapurna South
Base Camp which
takes about five
hours. This day
you trek along
rocky glacier
path. You can
enjoy the
majestic views
of Annapurna I,
Fish tail, Singu
Chuli, Tent peak
and many more.
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Day
11 :
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Trek from
Annapurna South
Base Camp to
Hiunchuli High
Camp and it
takes about five
hours. The rocky
trail goes
straight up to
High Camp. You
can enjoy the
same views of
earlier day.
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Day
12 :
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Climb Hiunchuli
Camp I At the
summit you can
have closer
panoramic views
of Annapurna I,
Fish tail, Singu
Chuli, Tent peak
and many more.
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Day
13 :
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Climb Hiunchuli
Camp II This day
you will enjoy
the same views
of earlier days.
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Day
14 :
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Summit Hiunchuli
peak and back to
Hiunchuli Camp
II
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Day
15 :
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Climb down
Annapurna South
Base Camp
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Day 16 :
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Trek from
Annapurna South
Base Camp to
Annapurna Base
Camp
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Day 17 :
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Trek from
Annapurna Base
Camp to Dovan
(2630m.) which
takes about five
hours. It's much
easier going
down. You should
have no problem
reaching Sinuwa
in a single day
from Annapurna
Base Camp. Now
you trek through
Himalayan Hotel
to Dovan.
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Trek from Dovan
to Jhinudanda
(1750m.) and it
takes about six
hours. The path
is descent up to
Bamboo passing
through forests
with varieties
of rhododendron,
oaks and bamboo
plants. After
Bamboo, the
trail goes
steeply up to
the Kuldi Ghar
and now the
trail is quite
flat until you
reach Sinuwa.
You trek
gradually
descend to the
Chhumrong Khola
and you have to
follow stone
staircase for
almost an hour
to reach
Chhumrong. The
last part of the
trail is steeply
down to
Jhinudanda. From
the town you
should walk down
for 20 minutes
to reach Hot
Spring at the
bank of the Modi
Khola. You can
relax at Hot
Spring.
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Trek from
Jhinudanda to
Pothana (1600m.)
which takes
about five
hours. The first
part of the trek
is descent and
then appears
through flat
land until you
reach Himal Pani.
Here you find
beautiful
waterfall.
Beyond this
town, the trail
ascends gently
crossing
numerous streams
and terraces.
After short
trek, you will
be at Landruk
(1640m.), a
pretty big
village
inhabited by
mixed community
of Gurung, Magar
and Brahmin as
well. Now the
trail gently
ascends to Tolka
(1850m.) and
then ascent and
level path to
Bherikharka.
From here, the
trail goes
steeply up to
Deorali (2100m.)
with a view of
different
mountain peaks
in panorama. Now
the trail
gradually
descends to
Pothana passing
through
different oak
forests. Pothana
is a small town
resided by
Gurung, a ethnic
community of
Nepal. From here
too, you can
enjoy the
splendid views
of various
mountain peaks.
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Trek from
Pothana to
Dhampus Phedi
and it takes
approximately
three hours and
drive from
Dhampus Phedi to
Pokhara by car.
The trail is
gently descent
up to Dhampus, a
village mainly
inhabited by
Gurung. Now you
trek through
flat land for
some distance
and steeply
descend to
Dhampus Phedi.
Now you take
vehicle to drive
from Dhampus
Phedi to Pokhara.
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Day 21 :
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Drive from
Pokhara to
Kathmandu by
tourist mini bus
that takes about
seven hours.
While driving
from Pokhara to
Kathmandu, you
head up to
Damauli,, Dumre,
Muglin and
Kurintar where
the Nepal's
first Cable car
is operated to
reach to
Manakamana
Temple. En
route, you could
enjoy the
mountain views,
green sceneries,
rice terrace
fields,
vegetable fields
and people being
engaged in their
daily life
activities. From
Naubishe you
climb up to
Thankot, the
gateway to
capital city.
You are then
directly taken
to the hotel
You can also fly
from Pokhara to
Kathmandu which
takes about 25
minutes.
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