Mount Putha Hiunchuli Expedition in Dolpo

Overview

Putha Hiunchuli expedition is a great opportunity to practice for 8000m climbing seeker climber.Mt Putha, is also known as Putha Hiunchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) is one of the most beautiful and easiest 7000m peaks in Nepal. It is located in remote and wild Dolpo region of North Western Nepal. It is the western most peak of Dhaulagiri range and it was firstly climbed by a legendary explorer and climber Jimmy Roberts in 1954.

Putha Hiunchuli Expedition begins with flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, in western Nepal. From Nepalgunj we fly north to Juphal, and trek to Dunai where we meet our crews. Over the next week we follow Barbung River and trek towards the east, gradually gaining elevation. We will camping along the way, and our crews sets the camp and prepare meals. Eventually we pass through Tarakot, Lasicap, Musi Khola, and to Kakot village. From Kakot we switch to west crossing Bharbung Khola and we establish base camp at 4900m. We will establish three camps and summit the Putha Hiunchuli and get bck to Juphal.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2: Preparation day in Kathmadu

Day 3: Fly to Juphal (2502m), and trek to Dunai (2128m) 3 hours

Day 4: Dunai to to Tarakot (2560m) 6-7 hours

Day 5: Tarakot to Musi Khola (2895m) 6 hours

Day 6: Musi Khola to Kakot Gaon (3285m) 5-6 hours

Day 7: Acclimatization day in Kakot

Day 8: Trek from Kakot to Panji (4480m)

Day 9: Acclimatization day in Panji

Day 10: Acclimatization day in Panji

Day 11: Move to Putha Hiunchuli(Dhaulagiri VII) Base Camp (4,950m)

Day 12: Climb Dhaulagiri VII (7,246m)

Day 13- 27: Climbing period

Day 28: Back to Base Camp

Day 29: Base Camp to Kakot

Day 30: Kakot to Musi Khola

Day 31: Musi Khola to Tarakot

Day 32: Tarakot to Dunai

Day 33: Dunai to Juphal

Day 34: Fly back to home

Detail Itinerary

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Day 1:

Arrival in Kathmandu

On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport you are met by a Himalayan Companion representative will arrange the transfer to the hotel.

Day 2:

Preparation day in Kathmadu

Preparation day in Kathmandu

Day 3:

Fly to Juphal (2502m), and trek to Dunai (2128m) 3 hours

We have an early morning transfer to the airport for the 35 minute flight to Juphal over the Himalayan foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks to the north. Arriving in Juphal (2494m) we meet with our trek crew. While the loads are being distributed we set off trekking, beginning with a mostly downhill leg as we descend for approximately 1 hour first through the village below the airstrip and then through terraced fields to the Bheri River. Following this river we pass through a narrow gorge and after a total of 2-3 hours trekking we reach the small township of Dunai (2128m), the administrative headquarters of the Dolpo region.

Day 4:

Dunai to to Tarakot (2560m) 6-7 hours

Today's trek follows the Bheri and Barbung rivers and passes through a tremendous gorge clothed with pine trees. Our destination today is Tarakot (2850m), an ancient fortress town surrounded by colourful terraced fields.

Day 5:

Tarakot to Musi Khola (2895m) 6 hours

We now follow the Bharbung Khola upstream for about 3 to 4 hours we reach our lunch stop next the settlement of Lasicap, a small farming community perched on the side of the valley. This is the main river crossing for the Dolpo circuit. After lunch we turn off the main trekking route and continue to follow the Bharbung Khola on is southern bank before reaching our overnight camp in a pasture area (kharka) near the Musi Khola.

Day 6:

Musi Khola to Kakot Gaon (3285m) 5-6 hours

After crossing the side Musi Khola Side River we continue our journey through Lower Dolpo. Crossing back to the northern bank on a classic Nepali suspension bridge we continue our journey. The trekking today is undulating as we negotiate several river spurs. After an hour or so of trekking the narrow valley begins to open revealing views of the mountains of the Dhaulagiri Range. We pass through Kakot Village and carry on a little way beyond to the monastery where we make our camp at 3285 metres.

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