Putha Hiunchuli Climbing

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Putha Hiunchuli Climbing (7246m,23,772ft)

High-altitude mountaineering fanatics should not miss Mt. Putha Hiunchuli, a gorgeous peak in Nepal's Dhaulagiri Range. Featuring a height of 7,246 m (23,773 ft.), Mount Putha ranks as the 95th highest in the world, given that it extends Dhaulagiri (8167 m/26795 ft.). The main peak is visible, and to the east rise Ganesh Himal and Annapurna South.


For those who want to go off the beaten path, this can be a demanding but worthwhile experience. Ascending the Mt. Putha Hiunchuli Expedition offers climbers an amazing chance to test their skill with a mesmerizing view of the Himalayas.


The strong Tibetan Buddhist presence in the Dolpo region is reflected in its culture and its many monasteries. Climbers get the chance to collaborate with the Tibetan and Sherpa people and learn about their cultures, including their distinctive ways of life. Trekking to the isolated Dolpo region follows a spectacular flight to Nepalgunj and Dolpa on the way to the base camp.


As one of the most well-known and renowned adventure companies, Satori Adventures organizes the annual Mt. Putha Hiunchuli expedition. Satori will guide clients up the gentler snow slopes while maintaining a safe and responsible attitude during the ascent. We provide knowledgeable and expert guide leaders who have also experienced a successful ascent of 8000 m and friendly support staff members who may enhance the entire experience. Our qualified guides will offer vital support as emergency response, navigation, and weather forecasting. We never compromise quality for quantity.

The first successful climb of Mt. Putha Hiunchuli was in 1954 by J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa via Western Face. In the 1990s and 2000s, Putha attracted small-scale expedition teams as it served as a good peak for acclimatization climbs and training before attempting higher-level peaks.
During those years, it also gained commercial popularity. In 2017, Maya Sherpa, a female mountaineer of Nepal, climbed Putha as a part of her training. It is one of the easier 7000m peaks in Nepal with fewer crowds. Since its first ascent, popularity has grown, and it's been in many commercial expedition catalogs.

The base camp for Mt. Putha Hiunchuli is at an altitude of around 4,575 m (15,009 ft.), which is considered the staging ground for the ascent and its preparation. From here, climbers may prepare for the physical and technical climb ahead. The popular and usual way to reach the top of Mt. Putha Hiunchuli is by way of the west ridge; a route that features steep ice and mixed terrain. Climbers should be well-prepared for technical challenges such as ice climbing, crevasse navigation, and high-altitude conditions. Weather conditions on Mt. Putha Hiunchuli are not predictable because of its rapid changes in temperature and conditions, which require climbers to be adaptable and alert.
A successful ascent demands not only physical strength but also a high level of technical skill and mental flexibility Challenges.The Mt. Putha Hiunchuli Expedition is a significant challenge and an extraordinary adventure for beginner climbers and experienced mountaineers. Its remote location, mesmerizing beauty of the Himalayan overlook, technical demands, and cultural richness make it an interesting choice for those seeking to push their limits and experience the raw beauty of Nepal's Himalayas. This expedition not only provides the thrill of climbing one of Nepal's lesser-known mountains but also the chance to interact with and gain deep insight into the region’s natural and cultural landscape.

Choose an experienced provider.
It is essential to choose the right expedition guide service—one that not only cares for its clients but also ensures the best, safest, and most secure mountaineering experience. In Nepal, there are many trekking companies that offer 7,000-meter expeditions, including Mount Putha Hiunchuli. However, only around 45 to 50 companies regularly operate expeditions on peaks of 7,000 meters and above, including 8,000-meter mountains. We at Satori Adventures are proud to be among these few elite companies, consistently organizing and successfully running high-altitude expeditions with an excellent success rate. It is very important that the climbers who choose Satori Adventures for this trip of a lifetime have expectations that are compatible with the program we offer and the style of expedition Satori Adventures runs. We aim to assemble a team of compatible climbers committed to summiting, prioritizing safety and support, not just filling expedition spaces.
Diminutive climbing team members
To give you the best experience, we continuously develop and improve our operational systems. Our expedition members deserve nothing less than the best possible conditions and opportunity to be successful. We do this by limiting our team size, which makes us more flexible as a team and helps ensure the team has the best weather windows for a summit push. We also try to develop an atmosphere where members feel they are climbing as a family, with each guide, Sherpa, and team member working together and striving for a common goal.
We provide maximum summit success.
With our tactical Satori Adventures approach, Mt. Putha Hiunchuli climbs enjoy unparalleled success. Our extensive experience gives us the edge for making tactical decisions. Our superior Sherpa and Guide ratio ensures more support and backup for your climb, improving your safety and chances of reaching the summit. We maintain efficient client-to-Sherpa ratios consistently.
We provide highly qualified team leaders and Sirdars.
The Nepal Mountaineering Association, the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), the American Mountain Guides Association, or other professional training associations professionally trained and assessed many of our guides. These results show that our guides have a greater repertoire of skills that enable them to provide a dedicated level of security to you during the expedition. Most of our guides have also been guiding in the Himalaya range for many years, have many 8,000-meter summits to their credit, and have at least 3 years' experience. We provide the highest-quality camp facilities and food. Satori Adventures provides the best possible camp facilities, food, and service. People regard our expedition cooks as the best in the business. Our cooks provide meals that sustain your body for the rigors of the ascent. We also provide diverse choices to suit vegetarian, vegan, Indian, or any specified requests. If you have a special nutritional request, please let us know 50 days prior to the start of your expedition so we can plan accordingly. Satori Adventures never compromise on the quality and safety of our clients.

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 Facts of the Trip

  First Ascent: 1954. Jimmy Roberts, Ang Nyima Sherpa

  Meals: B/B plan in Kathmandu & B,L,D in during Driving and climbing period

  Highest access: (7246m/23,772ft)

  Duration: 33-37 Days

  Group Size: 02-10 people

  Co-ordinates: 28°44′50″N-83°08′55″E

  Location: Dhaulagiri Himal Range

  Country: Nepal

  Airport: Kathmandu

  Grade: Peu Difficile (Easy)

  Accommodation: Tourist standard to five stars as requested

  Transportation: Car, Jeep, Flight

  Best season: Spring: April-May and Autumn: September-October

  Major Activity: Trekking/Mountaineering

  Culture: Tibeten and Sherpa

  Mode of Travel: Tea House/ Camping

  Climbing route: North face

  Himalayan sights: Mt. Dhaulagiri. Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Fishtail

Brief Itinerary of Putha Hiunchuli Climbing

Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1350m/4,429ft). Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Preparation, briefings, last minute shopping and permit formalities.

After having breakfast, flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj; hotel accommodation (Takes about 45 minutes).

Flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal (Dolpo) then trek to Dunai (2230m/7316ft.) -03hrs; camping accommodation.

Trek from Dunai to Tarakot (2680m/8793ft.) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Trek from Tarakot to Musikhola (2800m/986ft.) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Trek from Musikhola to Kakkotgaon (3295m/10810ft.) -05hrs; lodge accommodation or camping.

Trek from Kakkotgaon to Yak Kharka (3960m/12992ft.) -06hrs; camping Accommodation.

Trek from Yak Kharka to Putha Phedi (4430m/14534ft.) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Trek from Putha Phedi to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp (4800/15748ft.) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Climbing period and summit to Putha Hiunchuli (7246m/23773ft.)

Trek from Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp to Kakkotgaon (3295m/10810ft.) -05hrs; lodge accommodation or camping.

Trek from Kakkotgaon to Laisi Camp (2800m/986ft) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Trek from Laisi Camp to Musikhola (2800m/986ft.) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Trek from Musikhola to Dunai (2230m/7316ft.) -03hrs; camping accommodation.

Trek from Dunai to Juphal and get ready for the next day's flight to Nepalgunj. Overnight at the house accommodation.

Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj and connection flight to Kathmandu.

Free and rest day at Kathmandu. Farewell celebration dinner with cultural program in the evening.

Transfer to Kathmandu airport for final departure.

Full Board:

The services we provide in the Putha Hiunchuli Expedition (Cost Includes)

  • To ensure your safety and avoid the natural panic of people entering a new destination for the first time, Satori Adventures provides pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on your arrivals and departures.
  • Representatives of Satori Adventures will be waiting for you on arrival at both domestic and international airports with a Satori banner with your placard so that you can easily find our person. Satori's identity card will accompany the person for your confirmation.
  • According to the above Putha Hiunchuli Expedition climbing schedule, Satori Adventures will arrange four nights demanded category (from tourist star to five-star) of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu.
  • Satori Adventures will provide experienced, and government authorized (licensed holder) high altitude trekking/ climbing Sherpa guide (Expedition leader) during the trekking and climbing. 
  • Surface transportation will only be included during the trekking and major city for members as per the scheduled itinerary. 
  • According to the schedule program, Satori Adventures arranged regular flight tickets from Kathmandu to  Nepalgunj  to Juphal and Juphal to Nepalgjung to Kathmandu for climbing members and climbing Sherpa guides.
  •  Satori Adventures will provide you with a lovely tea house accommodation (except chain hotels) to stay in and eat during the trekking trails.
  • Lunch in the trekking is usually made on the way, while dinner and breakfast are made at the tea house where you stay overnight. Satori Adventures provides a clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/ coffee at the tea house's menu throughout the trek and camping accommodation at the advance base camp and Camp-02 during the ascent of Putha Hiunchuli.
  • Satori Adventures will arrange all food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the Putha Hiunchuli expedition for both members and expedition crews.
  • Satori Adventures provide EPI Cooking gas, and the stove will be provided in camps one, three, and south col for cooking food, tea, coffee, boiling water, and heating nutrition high altitude package food.
  • Satori Adventures will provide all the essentials for trekking, Putha Hiunchuli climbing, rowing, and camping at the advanced base camp.
  • Climbing Mt. Putha Hiunchuli himal duration takes more than other 7000m and brings an extended stay at the Advance base camp. Items like kitchen tents, stores tent, dining tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils are high quality and branded, where we will try to provide more convenience.
  • During the ascent of Mount Putha Hiunchuli Himal Satori Adventures will provide a chef cook, cook assistant, helper, and base camp manager at the advanced base camp to take care of your food, drinks, and other necessary services your good and comfort.
  • Satori Adventures allow up to 60kg of personal climbing equipment per person during the flight onboard and during trekking in Putha Hiunchuli expedition carried by porter/ yak/ mules.
  • The offer cost includes Mount Putha Hiunchuli regular route climbing royalty and the Nepal Government's climbing permit. (Permit issued by Department of Tourism)
  • As Mount Putha Hiunchuli Peak is located at ……………………territory, Satori adventures provide you a permit for Annapurna conservation Permit.
  • The Trekkers' Information Management Systems permit issued by the trekking agency association of Nepal is required to enter the area of Annapurna Consversation and so Satori Adventures provides you a TIMS permit too.
  • The right weather is a crucial factor in a safe and successful ascent. As far as possible, we will provide a regular upcoming day's weather forecast from the Kathmandu office for the Putha Hiunchuli climb duration.
  • Satori Adventures provides all wages, clinical, equipment, and accidental insurance for all elaborate staff in the journey and climbing.
  • We provide first aid medical kits for the group and the staff, taking care of your climbing and health safety.
  • Trekking and mountaineering are often inaccessible and far from information, communication, and transportation in the Himalayas, so information and communication are significant for safety and a successful trip. That's why Satori Adventures provides satellite phones, walkie-talkies (radio set) with the expedition team leader, and your climbing Sherpa guide. Satellite phones available for members at the cost of US$ 3 per minute call.
  • Satori Adventures provides V25 north face two main model tents with comfortable mattresses at the advanced base camps, and above the advance camp, two members have one tent. (In advance base camp 1:1 tent and above base camp 2:1 tent as per safety.)
  • Satori Adventures offers dynamic/static rope, ice screws, snow bar, and rock piton locked unlocked karabiners to open the route and for safe and successful climbing.
  • Satori Adventures arrange a generator for back- up lighting power and charge electronic tools if solar panels are not enough for light and charge the battery.
  • Satori Adventures arrange transportation, service of food, all needed expedition, content supply to Base Camp from Kathmandu and return to Kathmandu.
  • Satori Adventures will try to make the base camp as convenient as possible. We will provide you a heater at the base camp for heating the dining room during cold temperatures (mostly required for evening and morning).
  • Health is a prime concern during your climbing expedition. This is why Satori Adventures include emergency oxygen, mask, and regulator provided to guest and expedition staff requirements.
  • Till the date, there's no available alternative to electricity or lighting at the Putha Hiunchuli , so that Satori Adventures provides solar panels or generators for lighting, battery, and mobile charging at the base camp.
  • Satori Adventures include Icefall charges ,Summit rope cost charged by Expedition Operators Association, and Himalayan Rescue Association medical insurance charged in the package cost.
  • For the climbing proposal of acclimatization and summit target, Satori Adventures included all tents for camps 1, 2, 3, and 4 for members and staff.
  • During your climbing expedition, Satori Adventures offer you clean, nutritious, and fresh food at the advanced base camp and camp two in Annapurna. We provide you nutrition, high altitude package food, and essential EPI cooking gas and stoves to boiled water, tea, coffee, and warm pocket food above the advanced base camp.
  • Satori Adventures provides all food and fuel for both members and crews at advanced base camps and higher camps during the Putha Hiunchuli expedition.
  • We offer each climber One Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed, and 03 Times Everest Summiteers Climbing / Expedition Guide (Sherpa) per client with the idea of making your ascent safe and successful. There will also be one experience and professional Leader, Sherpa, for each expedition group. 
  • The package cost includes all wages, equipment allowance, and the load carries bonus for involved staff in trekking and climbing expedition.
  • The package cost includes all wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurances for the liaison officer.
  • Satori Adventure always has concerned and top priority about our trekking guides, climbing Sherpa guides, cooks, porters, and involved staff safety during the period of trekking and high mountain climbing. For this reason, we always do medical insurance, helicopter evacuation insurance, and treatment insurance for all involved staff with a reputed insurance company.
  • As Mount Putha Hiunchuli’s ascent is long, the stay at Camp two is more extended due to acclimatization. We also take care of our climbers in Camp two and arrange kitchen dining arrangements to supply freshly cooked food. 
  • For your convenience, we always provide maps of related trekking and trekking peak climbing.
  • During the climbing period of summit target, Satori Adventuresprovide Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of client with requirement appropriate charge.
  • As adequate quality oxygen, masks and regulators are crucial during Everest climbing. We provide masks and regulators from the latest model of summit or top out brands.
  • Before your departure, as a memory, Satori Adventures would like to handover Satori T-shirt/ Pashmina and Brochure.
  • If you need any assistance with departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, Visa extension procedure services, Satori Adventures fully support you without any charges.
  • The above offer price includes our official service charges, government charges, and all taxes and vat. Except for the above amount, there are not any hidden costs charged by us.
  • We want to offer you to have dinner with us before you departed from Kathmandu. It will be an opportunity for you to see and learn about Nepali culture and tradition.

Things you need to manage yourself in Putha Hiunchuli Expedition (Cost Exclude)

  • Kathmandu is Nepal's capital, and since this place offers high quality and delicious food from different countries and groups, we were hoping you could taste the food you like. For that reason, during your stay in Kathmandu, you will have to arrange lunch and dinner (except farewell dinner) by yourself.
  • Suppose you want to take any packed food, snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, and carbonated soft drinks, any types of alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutria-bars during the trek. In that case, you have to buy it yourself as a customer often requires these items during the trekking. There's no guess on how much and will take by the client and its cost.
  • Expenses are incurred towards personal nature trekking, climbing equipment, laundry expenses, tips, landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and the internet service is not included in the package. You have to pay for it yourself when you use it.
  • Personal climbing equipment is one of the significant factors for your safe and successful climbing. So you have to arrange all your personal climbing equipment brand and quality on your own.
  • Mountaineering is, in itself, a risky and adventurous activity that always takes place in remote areas. So, safety is the primary factor for us. Therefore, you have to arrange your travel insurance covering the cost of emergency rescue, medical treatment, medical tests, and hospitalization before you arrive for the trip to Nepal.
  • The package cost offered above does not include your international flight ticket and Nepal's tourist visa so that you have to pay for your international flight ticket and tourist visa by yourself.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/ unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations costs are not included in the package cost.
  • Additional costs if needed extra workers, than what we have included in the package.
  • As per the Mountaineering Association and Department of Tourism rules, after the successful summit, the climbing member has to pay a summit bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides US$ 700.00 minimum to be paid before departure from Kathmandu.
  • Our involved expedition staff (chef cook, cook, cook assistance, base camp manager) are hoping for tips, gifts, or something at the end of the trip, which is an opportunity to say how happy you are with our staff and thank you for the kind of service you have rendered. Normally US$ 150.00 per person collected by the team leader and divide to all involved base camp staff except climbing Sherpa guide. 
  • The short sentence, "All the services not mentioned in the above package (cost includes parts) are excluded," It will cost extra if you want additional services.

BC Service:

Base Camp Service Cost (Includes)

  • All arrival and departure transfer services to and from International airport with other necessary surface transport as per itinerary.
  • Assistance at the KTM international airport by Satori Adventure during your arrival and departure flights.
  • 4 Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis.
  • Experienced and government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period.
  • Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Juphal flight transportaiton for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer
  • Kathmandu- Neplajung bus transportation for kitchen staff.
  • Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket for group and expedition leaders/guides.
  • Kagbeni-Pokhara-Kathmandu transportaiton for Nepal staff and cargo.
  • All Satori Adventure facilities, kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils at base camp.
  • Common climbing equipment like rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar.
  • 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea and coffee.
  • Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking period.
  • All camping accommodation for clients and staff during the trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member.
  • All food and fuel for base camp during the climbing period.
  • 30kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. Will be carried by porter/mules.
  • Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington based company.
  • Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advanced base camp.
  • Trekking permit (Annapurna Conservation Park entry fee).
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • Expedition royalty and permit of Nepal government to climb Mt. Putha Hiunchuli.
  • Nepal government royalty.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurance for all involved staff during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff.
  • Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at the base camp.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for chefs, kitchen assistants and government liaison officer.
  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
  • Satellite phone carried by the guide for communication available upon request for clients with the cost of $3USD per minute.
  • Heater will be provided at base camp for the dining tent.
  • Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided for clients if needed. Appropriate charge will apply.
  • Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the Hiunchuli advanced base camp.
  • Solar panels for light and electronics charging.
  • Jomsom-Pokhara Flight ticket for Group and leader climbing Sherpa guide.
  • Pokhara-Kathmandu Tourist bus transportation.
  • Gamow Bags (Portable hyperbaric chambers) for high altitude sickness.
  • We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance.
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
  • Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules.
  • Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
  • Complete pre-departure information.
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services.
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.
  • Satori Adventures t-shirt and scarf.

Base camp Service Cost(Excludes):

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutra-bars.
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
  • Expenses incurred from usage of landlines, mobile devices, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and Internet.
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations.
  • Any additional staff other than the specified.
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
  • Airfare of international flights.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival).
  • Ice fall garbage deposit fees (Sharing with other member) if applicable.
  • Walkie talkies
  • Filming permit (only for special filming camera).
  • Ice falls charges (if the rope fixed by different company and charged to other team).
  • All tents for camp I, II, III.
  • Personal climbing gear.
  • Personal climbing Sherpa guide(s).
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator.
  • Satori services will not be involved in any capacity above advanced base camp. This means we do not allow any staff or equipment from Satori Adventure above ABC.
  • High altitude food for Sherpa and clients.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.

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  • Personalized and Professional Service
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  • Affordable, Flexible with No Hidden Cost
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  • Experience and Professional Staffs
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  • 15 Years experience in mountain adventure holidays
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