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According to the book "High Asia", Jimmy Roberts did a reconnaissance of
the Dhaulagiri massif in 1954, during which he and Ang Nyima climbed Putha
Hinchuli 7246m (alias Dhaulagiri VII) via its northeast face. It appeared
from the map that this face is most accessible from the Kaya Khola, a
side-stream of the Barbung Khola which is directly across the valley from
Kakkot. One of my plans for the trip was to take a look up the Kaya
Khola.
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The Dhaulagiri range is made up of some of the world's most impressive peaks.
In this range, to the west of Annapurna South of Ganesh Himal, lies a long
ridge at the end of which stands the serene Putha Hiunchuli. This mountain is
the last 7000er marking the end of the snow-capped range. Our trek begins at
the trading town of Dunai, which is about a week's walk away from the German
Base Camp situated at an altitude of 4,525m. The landscape during the approach
walk is as enchanting as it is unique: a mineral world made of high cliffs and
deep canyons.
Putha
Hiunchuli is the westernmost peak of the Dhaulagiri range and is sometimes
referred to as Dhaulagiri VII. It was first climbed in 1954 by Jimmy Roberts,
a legendary explorer and climber and most possibly the father of moder-day
trekking in Nepal.
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Day |
Program |
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01 |
Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel B/B
(A) |
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02 |
Kathmandu free day, hotel B/B
(A, B) |
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03 |
Drive to Pokhara, hotel F/B
(A, B, L, D) |
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04 |
Fly to Dunai (Dolpo), camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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05 |
Trek to Tarakot, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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06 |
Trek to Khanigaon, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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07 |
Trek to Mushi Khola, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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08 |
Trek to Kagkot, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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09 |
Trek to Pangzi, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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10 |
Trek to German Base Camp, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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11 |
Trek to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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12-21 |
Climbing period of Putha Hiunchuli
(A, B, L, D) |
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22 |
Back to German Base Camp, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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23 |
Trek to Kagkot, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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24 |
Trek to Mushi Khola, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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25 |
Trek to Khanigaon, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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26 |
Trek to Tarakot, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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27 |
Trek to Duani, camp
(A, B, L, D) |
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28 |
Flight Duani - Pokhara - Kathmandu hotel B/B
(A, B, L) |
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29 |
Kathmandu, hotel B/B
(A, B) |
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30 |
Final departure
(B) |
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(Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Cost of the expedition:
2-persons' group: 4649 USD per
person
3-persons' group: 3919 USD per person
4-persons' group: 3349 USD per person
5-persons' group: 2999 USD per person
6-persons' group: 2769 USD per person
7-persons' group: 2619 USD per person
8-12 persons' group: 2379 USD per person
Climbing Guide cost Per guide
USD 1500
Cost
included
Extra costs:
High Altitude Sherpa who will accompany you up to the
summit then the extra cost will be USD 1000.00 per high altitude Sherpa.
Note:
Above given is sample itinerary and are subject to change to suit your
schedule.
If you do not want all the activities
listed in the package, we are always flexible to provide you the
personalized package as per your schedule requirement.
Given
prices will remain valid till 31.12.2008.
All
itineraries as well as price are subject to change without prior notice
until your reservation of this trip with us.
Individual booking is accepted.
Please consider that personal equipment is not included in given price.
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