Putha Hiunchuli Expedition Spring 2012

First ascent was in 1954 by British team and last ascent was 23 May 2007 by Swish team. The route fallows from Kathmandu – Nepalgunja – Dolpa (Jufhal) by flight and trek to Dunai, Tarakot, Musikhola, Kagkot, Yak khark and Base camp of Putha Hiunchuli base camp.

Base camp to Camp 1 on moraine, Put up cairns for path as it is little difficult to find it. Normally put up C1 at beginning of glacier. From Camp 1 to Camp 2, it is possible to use ski, and not many crevasses. Route quite clear, set up camp on rock band.

On summit day from 5,700m, they leave early in the morning about 4 A.M. And weather should be clear. Climbing route is long from camp. Only false summit can be seen from route.

Itinerary:

Cost includes:

• 4 Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (3 star hotel)
• 1 Accommodation in Nepalgunja with bed & breakfast (2 star hotel)
• Kathmandu – Nepalgunj-Dolpa - Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu flight ticket
• Expert professional Nepalese expedition crews like Cook, Kitchen boy, Base camp guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews get all expedition facilities from our office itself.
• Base Camp - 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
• Dining tent, Table, Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent & Kitchen tent – Base camp
• Per person (50 KG) Load is carried till Hiunchuli Base Camp
• Per person's (30 KG) Load is carried the way to Jomsom
• Peak permit for Putha Hiunchuli 7246m
• Dolpo Visa & Trekking permit
• Nepalese crew' insurance
• Base camp- Emergency Oxygen, Mask & regulator for emergency
• Satellite phone (Pay call)
• Expedition T-shirts with Expedition label
• Welcome dinner

Cost does not include:

• Personal climbing equipments
• Bar bills and beverage
• Nepal entry visa
• Tips for expedition crews
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Emergency helicopter rescue incase needed during trekking and expedition
• Climbing Sherpa guide
• International airport tax
• Any extra activities

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