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Putha Hiunchuli is the westernmost peak of the Dhaulagiri long range to the west of Annapurna South of Ganesh Himal standing on the serene. Putha Hiunchuli is the last 7000m marking the end of the snow-capped range and also sometimes referred to as Dhaulagiri VI. Jimmy Roberts, a legendary explorer, climber and most possibly the father of modern-day trekking in Nepal, first climbed this peak on 11/11/1954 also a Nepali Sherpa Ang Nyima Sherpa reached to the summit on the same day.

This peak  is rarely climbed which has two distinct faces: a steep, technical ridge climb pioneered by the Japanese in the early 70s and a much easier snow climb up the northern flanks where the average angle does not exceed 35 degrees. We climbed this peak ourselves successfully twice on the same season in 1978 and few times later. Not many expedition team come to climb this peak, though it is one of the most magnificent, therefore we have the full chance to explore ourselves and avoid the crowds. The Base Camp is situated at an altitude of 4575m and from there we set up 3 camps (Camp I- 533m, Camp II-5940m, Camp III- 6475m) before attempting the summit.

We first climbed Putha Hiunchuli ourselves in 1978, and being ourselves well knowledgeable about the expedition we are committed to provide  professional service to make the expedition a success.

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Cost includes:

• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing bed & breakfast basis,
• Putha Hiunchuli Climbing permit fee & all other applicable permits,
• Internal fight tickets & cargo fees,
• Cargo clearance & duties fees,
• Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa depending on number of members in group, 1 Government liaison officer backed by full BC cook, kitchen helpers,
• Equipment allowance, daily wages, insurance, food and shelter for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer,
• All food, fuel and accommodation for member and Sherpa staffs throughout the expedition period at Base Camp & while approaching to/from Base Camp,
• Complete BC camping equipments,
• Garbage & stool shipped off charges from BC,
• All transfers: airport-hotel-airport and related transfers,
• Agency service charge and related administrative fees,
• Camping & group equipments above Base camp: tents, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, shovel, ice-screws etc…
• Food & fuel above Base camp for member & climbing Sherpas,
• 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use,
• Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,

Cost excludes:

• Air travel to/from Nepal,
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
• Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, tips, all items of personal nature,
• Departure tax at Kathmandu int'l airport,
• Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed,
• Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
• Emergency rescue evacuations,
• Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
• Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion.

Personal gear list suggestion for Putha Hiunchuli Expedition
Most of the technical gears can be hired from us and majority of them also can be easily bought in Kathmandu. Please take only the strict necessary ones.

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
•    Climbing Harness (1)
•    Climbing boot (1 pair)
•    Over Gaiter (1 pair)
•    Strong Crampon (1 pair)
•    Ski or trekking pole (Optional-1 pair)
•    Backpack (1)
•    Ice-Axe (1)
•    Jumar (Ascender-1)
•    Belay device (1)
•    Carabiners (regular & twist lock)
FOR SLEEPING
•    4-5 season High Altitude Sleeping Bag (1)
•    Base Camp Sleeping Bag (1)
•    Therma-Rest foam pad (1)
•    Foam pad (1)
MISCELLANEUS
•    Camera gear
•    Water bottle (1)
•    Liter Thermos Flask (1 lit)
•    Pee bottle (1)
•    Sunglasses (two sets)
•    Ski Goggle (Optional)
•    Swiss Army knife (1)
•    Daypack (1)
•    Compressions stuff sacks
•    Trash Compactor bags (3)
•    Headlamp with spare batteries and bulbs
•    Large duffle bags with lock (2)
FOR HEAD
•    Woolen warm hat that fully covers your ears (1)
•    Good sun hat (1)
•    Neck gaiter
•    Thick balaclava, very thin balaclava or face mask
•    Sun cream
•    Lips cream
FOR HAND
•    Polypro gloves (1 pair)
•    Heavy wool mitts (1 pair)
•    Over mitts (Gore-tex) double liners
•    Fleece/ wind stopper glove
CLOTHES
•    Thick fleece pant (1)
•    Fleece jacket (1)
•    4 T-shirts
•    Cotton pants or trekking pants (2)
•    Expedition T-shirts (2)
•    Wind proof jacket (Goretex)
•    Lightweight underwear
•    Long underwear
•    Long-sleeved shirts
•    Down Jacket
•    Down Pant
•    Down suit if you do not have thick down jacket and down pants.
•    Gore-Tex Shell Pants & Shell Jacket with hood
FOR LEGS
•    Light hiking boots or trekking shoes
•    Sandle or Sport shoes or low top shoes. For walking in the cities.
•    Brand new wool or Pile Climbing socks
•    Brand new liner socks
•    Some lightweight socks

Group climbing equipments for Putha Hiunchuli such as ropes, snow bar, ice-hammer, ice-screw, tent et will be provided by SOUTH ASIA TREKKING

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS/MEDICINE
Though our Sherpa Guide/Leader will carry a comprehensive medical kit for purpose of using during the Putha Hiunchuli Expedition period if any staffs felt sick, you should carry your personal medication as prescribed by your doctor. Or a Personal Medical Kit

IMMUNIZATION
At least six weeks before the departure for the expedition you will need to consult your doctor to work out an immunization schedules relevant to the Himalayas. You should normally be immunized against Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A, Cholera, though you must also contact your doctor for necessary immunization details.

Vaccinations against the following diseases may be useful, although they might be difficult or expensive to obtain. Your doctor will let you know if they are appropriate:
•  Rabies.
•  Meningitis.
•  Japanese Encephalitis.

DENTAL CHECKS
It is most important that you have a through dental examination before the expedition and have any necessary treatment carried out. Dental treatment on the mountain is likely to be drastic and traumatic!

Further detailed information regarding Putha Hiunchuli Expedition gear list and other information will be sent you upon booking the expedition.

All Putha Hiunchuli expedition material © South Asia Trekking Pvt. Ltd.

• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing bed & breakfast basis,
• Putha Hiunchuli Climbing permit fee & all other applicable permits,
• Internal fight tickets & cargo fees,
• Cargo clearance & duties fees,
• Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa depending on number of members in group, 1 Government liaison officer backed by full BC cook, kitchen helpers,
• Equipment allowance, daily wages, insurance, food and shelter for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer,
• All food, fuel and accommodation for member and Sherpa staffs throughout the expedition period at Base Camp & while approaching to/from    Base Camp,
• Complete BC camping equipments,
• Garbage & stool shipped off charges from BC,
• All transfers: airport-hotel-airport and related transfers,
• Agency service charge and related administrative fees,
• Camping & group equipments above Base camp: tents, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, shovel, ice-screws etc…
• Food & fuel above Base camp for member & climbing Sherpas,
• 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use,
• Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,

• Air travel to/from Nepal,
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
• Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, tips, all items of personal nature,
• Departure tax at Kathmandu int'l airport,
• Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed,
• Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
• Emergency rescue evacuations,
• Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
• Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion.