Friday, July 15, 2011

Hiunchuli Peak Climbing

 
Hiunchuli Peak Climbing
Hiunchuli lies in the Annapurna range and it is connected to Annapurna South. The actual ascent of Hinuchuli is considered one of the most difficult among the trekking peaks. The Gurung who inhabit the region considers the mountains of this area the sacred. Near from the Huin Chuli there are other two peaks within the sanctuary are Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) and Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak).

Southeast Face Route:
The route to base camp starts from Hinko Cave on the Annapurna sanctuary trail. After establishing the first camp somewhere above the valley floor a further 2 camps are necessary to make it to the top. Although not technically extreme this route is exposed to rock fall dangers and is a complicated route-finding experience.

Northwest Route Face

The ascent by the North-West Face has been attempted only by a very few climbers and not always successfully. The exact route is not well known. The approach is from the Annapurna Base Camp in the Sanctuary and a further 2 camps may be necessary to complete this not so well known ascent.
Facts 
Climbing Days : 16
Max Altitude : 6441m.
Best Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Lodge or Tented
Minimum Pax : 1 +
Mode of travel : Drive in / drive out
Itinerary
Days 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel
Days 02 : Sight seeing around Kathmandu valley
Days 03 : Drive to Pokhara
Days 04 : Drive to Phedi and trek to Tolka
Days 05 : Trek to Jhinu
Days 06 : Trek to Dovan
Days 07 : Trek to Machhapuchhre base camp
Days 08 : Trek to Annapurna base camp
Days 09 : Trek to Hiunchuli base camp
Days 10 : Hiunchuli High camp
Days 11 : Summit Hiunchuli and back to Annapurna base camp
Days 12 : Trek to Bamboo
Days 13 : Trek to Chhomrong
Days 14 : Trek to Ghandruk
Days 15 : Trek to Pokhara and drive back to Pokhara
Days 16 : Drive back to Kathmandu
Services Included :
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.
Services Excluded :
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.

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