Hiunchuli Peak Climbing

Hiunchuli is one of the most famous trekking trails in the Annapurna region situated near the south face of Annapurna South (7219m). Hiunchuli Peak Climbing is one of the challenging and most popular peak climbing trips in the Annapurna region. The journey is embellished with magnificent views of the Himalayas which offer serenity and a fantasy setting as if carefully portrayed by nature itself. The trek also includes a brief introduction to the Gurung community, their rich culture, and practices.
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Nepal New Generation Trek  is a company driven to provide the best travel experience to our clients which has led us to be established in the forefront of travel and tourism in Nepal. We offer excellent transportation and accommodation facilities to our clients with English-speaking guides to help and guide them throughout the journey. We also offer reserve days if the domestic flights are delayed or canceled during the length of travel.

Region
Nepal
Duration
18 days
Level
moderate
Max Altitude
6441m.
Daily Activity
5 to 6 hours
Season
April, May, September, October
Starting From
$ 3685
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Itinerary
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Brief Introduction

The climbing journey begins from Kathmandu and continues along the ‘City of Lakes’, Pokhara to lead to Nayapul. The trek commences as we head to Poonhill to behold the splendid sunrise over the towering mountains in the Annapurna region. We will ascend Hiunchuli Peak from the North-West Face. Climbing Hiunchuli is challenging and technical and we need mountaineering skills along with the awareness of using trekking gears. The trail mostly ascends through the icy rocks, glaciers and steep slopes which requires an excellent level of fitness and prior climbing experience. From the summit of Hiunchuli Himal the beautiful views of the mountains like  Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV( 7525m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6434m), Mt Fishtail/ Machhapuchhre (6997m), Mt. Nilgiri (7061m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Tukuche peak (6920m) and so on can be seen. We will pass through numerous Gurung villages which reflect their traditional lifestyle and cultural practices. The Hiunchuli Peak Climbing is an adventurous journey through quaint villages, diverse landscapes, and rich bio-diversity to lead to the top of the peak providing us with an experience of a lifetime.

Highlights of Hiunchuli Peak
  • Kathmandu Cultural Sightseeing Tour  
  • Summit Hiunchuli Peak (6,441 m)
  • Wonderful experience exploring through the shrine of Annapurna
  • Magnificent view from the peak of the Mountain with the thrilling adventure of peak climbing
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
  • The Villages of Annapurna
Itinerary

Seeking for a real adventure? Our travel itinerary is based on years of trekking expertise, ensuring that you have a fun and safe vacation. However, like with all such risky excursions, there may be instances where we must change the schedule, possibly without much notice. While we make every attempt to stick to the timetable, we humbly ask for your patience and flexibility if unforeseen circumstances like weather or unforeseen natural events come into play. You may be sure that our knowledgeable guides will adjust as needed to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

Schedule for each day
Days: 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m  
Welcome to Kathmandu! Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. You can relax or stroll around the hotel area for the rest of the day. Overnight stay Hotel in Kathmandu
Days: 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 hotel in Kathmandu.
Days: 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
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 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.
Days: 18: Farewell Departure  
After breakfast and our last day in Kathmandu, our vehicle and escorts will be on standby to drop you to the international airport three hours before our scheduled flight back home. At Nepal New Generation Trek, meeting you has been a great honor and we pray for your Safe journey home and will reflect on the wonderful times we spent together. We hope to see you again someday
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You get to stay in tourist-friendly hotels and tea-houses during the trek. The rooms are smaller than you are typically used to, yet cozy! You get to use WI-FI services wherever possible. There are basic attached washroom facilities with hot shower services as well. You also get to experience what it is like to live inside a tent in the middle of the Himalayas, so that’s something to look forward to!

In the hotels and teahouses through the trail, you get a variety of dishes on the menu! There are noodles, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and many more. However, we encourage you to try local Nepali cuisines such as “Dal Bhat” as it is a balanced diet full of nutrients!

Services Included
  • Airport picks up and Drop by private car/van/bus.
  • Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley with private car/van/bus as per the above itinerary.
  • Three night’s standard accommodation in Three Star category Hotel in including breakfast.
  • Two night standard accommodation in Three Star category Hotel in pokhara including breakfast.
  • Your standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking in Lodge. (A cup of Tea/Coffee with Breakfast).
  • Tea house/lodge Accommodation during the trekking.
  • Accommodation in Camping (Tented Camp) and meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Tea/coffee during the Climbing.
  • Collective climbing equipment’s such as a Climbing Rope, Ice screws, Snow bars, Tent, Snow Sawel etc...
  • Staff: (Professional English-speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters.:
  • Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guides and all the staffs.
  • Insurance for all the Nepalese staff.
  • Climbing peak permit and other necessary Permits and fees.
  • Ground transportation by bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
  • Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide and Porter.
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  • Outfitter Nepal provides Duffle/Kit bag and sun hat. (keep yourself).
  • Farewell dinner.
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • All government taxes.
Services Excluded
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
  • Your Travel insurance (Compulsory).
  • Food while you are in Kathmandu.
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
  • Garbage Deposit (US$ 250), refundable after the climbing.
  • Personal Climbing equipment’s.
  • Your personal expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions

The answers to your questions regarding the Nepal New Generation Trek, what this trip entails, and what is needed can be found in the following frequently asked questions. If your question isn't addressed there, don't hesitate to contact us.

Hiunchuli Peak is the trekking peak enlisted on the NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association). The French/ Swiss Alpine Climbing System rates the ascent to Hiunchuli Peak as PD + (Per Difficulty). Climbing on ice and snow is a straight ascent that involves some technical labor, with a sharp rise to the summit.

Hiunchuli Peak is best explored in the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) (September-November). Because of the mild temperatures, clear skies, and little snowfall, the summit is a lovely place to visit. In addition, during the post- and pre-monsoon seasons, Annapurna's rain-free days are ideal for day treks and sightseeing.

The Hiunchuli Peak is rated to be strenuous, thus, you require some level of fitness and experience for climbing this peak. Climbing up through the foot of the headwall will be the most difficult portion. However, you will be safe if you make the necessary preparations and draw safety lines. You can reach the summit ridge if you have a strong enough determination. From there, the ascent is simple and quick to the peak. If you do not maintain proper hygiene and safety, climbing will not be suitable for you. Thus, you must be responsible for your safety while mountaineering. Planning more days on this expedition will make the ascent simpler. In addition, this excursion will include 2-3 days of acclimatization.

The deficiency of oxygen in the blood and tissues at a high altitude causes altitude sickness, which is a common health impact. It happens when you travel at a high rate at a high altitude. It occurs due to low oxygen levels in the air and your blood. Altitude sickness can cause nosebleeds and nausea. Headaches, vomiting, exhaustion, insomnia, and dizziness are among the symptoms.