Mt. Putha Himchuli trekking and climbing


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  • Duration: 35 Days
  • Trip Grade: Challenging
  • Treks Mode: Camping
  • Trekking grade: Adventurous to challenging
  • Climbing grade: Full fledge mountaineering expdt
  • Expedition duration: 28 - 29 days
  • Total Treks: 34 - 35 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

In the high alpine valley, other side of north west of great Dhaulagiri massif mountain range, climb of remote Mt. Putha Himchuli7, 246 meters / 23, 773ft.with scenic trek and climb in the midst of rich old Bon, Buddhist culture and religions with age old traditions, remarkable views of landscapes and high mountain range, through serene alpine forests, warm friendly locals on the least visited area.

Unlike other 7000er mountains, Mt. Putha Himchuli provides tremendous adventures in mountain climbing locatedin the western flank of Himalaya range of Nepal and to the North West of world seventh highest Mt.Dhualgiri 8,167 m.
Mt. Putha, also known as Dhaulagiri VII at an elevation of 7,246m /23,773 ft locating itself in the remote corner of Dhaulagiri Range.Dhaulagiri region provides complete mesmerizing panoramic of mountain range views, diverse flora and fauna and rich local cultures. Mt. Putha offers tremendous scenery of highest peaks of Mt. Dhaulagiri II, III, IV, V, VI, Churen Himal, and Himal Gurjaand many other massif Himalayan mountain ranges.  Mt. Putha Himchuli is in the far hidden corners of Dhaulagiri Himal that separates Dolpo area to the north of Dhaulagiri.

In 1954, the summit of Mt. Putha was first conquered by James Roberts and Nepali Ang Nima Sherpa. Since then, the peak has become an ideal for climbers seeking for real adventurous peak climbing of above 7000m in the Himalaya region of Nepal. At present, this mountain is mostly climbed mainly from the north and northeast ridge because of less technical difficulties and this mountain comes in the list of accessiblestraight forward climbing within 7,000range of Mountains.

This excellent trekking commences right from Nepalgunj city which is just 573 km south-west from Kathmandu, with a flight of 55 minutes to reach at Nepalgunj and continue a short flight to Juphalin Dolpo area and start trekking up to Putha Hiuchuli Base Camp situated at 4,960m/16,273 ft after crossing Tarakot and German Base Camp, then using the North East ridge to climb the summit because it is accessible and the most climbed route. After a successful attempt to the summit, retrace the journey back via same path to reach Juphal for the flight back to Nepalgunj then to Kathmandu. This expedition provides you great opportunity to be in the midst of local ancient culture, tradition and lifestyle, seldom frequented or explored by westerners or by few trekkers.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 2 : In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour

Day 3 : In Kathmandu preparation for expedition

Day 4 : Fly to Nepalgunj and transfer to respective hotels

Day 5 : Fly to Juphal (Dolpo) 2,320m/7,610ft trek to Dunai 2,850m 03 hrs

Day 6 : Trekking to Tarakot 2,850m / 9,348 ft 06 hrs

Day 7 : Trekking to MushiKhola3, 145 m 05 hrs

Day 8 : Trek toKhola to Kakot Village 3,530 m06 hrs

Day 9 : Rest day at Kakot for acclimatization

Day 10 : Trekking to German Base Camp 4,200 m /13,780 ft 05 hrs

Day 11 : Trekking and climb to Mt. Putha Base Camp 4,960m/16,273 ft 04 hrs

Day 12 : Rest day for acclimatization at Mt. Putha Himchuli base camp

Day 13 : 28: Climbing period for the summit of Mt. Putha Himchuli 7,246 m

Day 29 : Clean up the Base Camp

Day 30 : Trekking back to Kakot village 05 hrs

Day 31 : Trek toMusi- Khola 04 hrs

Day 32 : Trek totoJuphalvia Dunai 06hrs

Day 33 : Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj

Day 34 : Free day in Kathmandu for individual activities

Day 35 : International departure for home ward bound

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  • Duration: 35 Days
  • Trip Grade: Challenging
  • Treks Mode: Camping
  • Trekking grade: Adventurous to challenging
  • Climbing grade: Full fledge mountaineering expdt
  • Expedition duration: 28 - 29 days
  • Total Treks: 34 - 35 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

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