Hiunchuli Peak Climbing - 21 Days

Upon arrival at the airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Himalayan Trekkers will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. 

You can stroll around the streets of the Thamel area and check-out some fooderies and bars in the evening. 

After a warm breakfast at the hotel, your tour guide will pick you up for the guided sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the valley including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swoyambhunath Temple. 

After sightseeing, we gather at our office and introduce you to the trekking guides and helpers. 

We take early morning breakfast and leave for Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna Region Trekking. 

You can opt to fly or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Once in Pokhara, you can wander around the serene lakeside or do boating on Fewa Lake. 

Our trekking journey starts after we drive to the starting point, Nayapul. From here, we walk on a dirt road along Modi Khola until Birethanti. We cross a suspension bridge and reach Annapurna Conservation Area Project Area where we get our permits to trek. We reach today's destination Tikhedhunga, a small village located on the foothills by the evening. 

Leaving Tikhedhunga, we set for Ghorepani after a delicious breakfast. Two hours of steep ascent and we reach the village of Ulleri offering amazing snow-capped peaks. Then, following an easy trail through the forest of rhododendron and birch, we reach Ghorepani. 

Today, we make an early morning hike to Poon Hill, for a mouthwatering view of the sunrise over the Annapurna Range.

From poon hill, you can see the stunning view of Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7855m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Machhapuchare (6993m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (6940m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Annapurna South (7219m), Lamjung Himal (6931m), and others. 

After breakfast back at hotel in Ghorepani, we will trek to Tadapani through the forest of pine and rhododendron. 

We follow the trail descending from Tadapani to Kimrong through a lush rhododendron forest. We then cross Gurjung Village and reach Chhomrong, a typical Gurung village. This beautiful settlement provides a dramatic vista of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). 

We enjoy our breakfast along with tranquil environment and lovely mountain views.  Soon after, we leave Chhomrong and trek towards Bamboo. En route, we cross a suspension bridge and come across few up and down trail. 

Walking gently through bamboo forests with a mixture of rhododendron and oak trees, we arrive at Deurali, a small and beautiful village located amidst the Himalayas. 

We start our day with a climb to the Machhapuchhre Base Camp followed by a trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Our camping site is surrounded by mighty peaks such as Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Barah Shikhar. 

Today is a break day at ABC to acclimatize to the altitude. We will explore the surroundings and spend the rest of the day preparing for the climb. 

After early morning breakfast, we ascend to Hiunchuli Base Camp today. Once our camp is set, you can take a walk around the camping site and adjust to the atmosphere. 

From base camp, we further climb to the high camp. Rest and prepare for tomorrow's climbing. 

Finally, the day to climb the summit has arrived today. We start very early following our guides. We need to encounter some technical climbing stuff before we reach the peak. After we accomplish to climb the summit, we relish the scenic and close up views of Annapurna Mastiffs and spend some memorable time at the top. Then, we descend back to the base camp and set our cap for an overnight. 

As the climb became successful, we will start trekking towards the village of Doban. Once in Doban, we celebrate the success with some drinks and food. 

We will be heading towards Jhinu Danada today via Chhomrong Village. We will take a bath at a natural hot spring and wire off all the tiredness once in Jhinu Danda. 

Walking past the villages of Landruk, Tolka, and Deurali, we will head toward another beautiful settlement named Potana. 

Our trek concludes at Dhampus Phedi, a beautiful Gurung settlement. From Phedi, we hop on the four-wheel and drive to Pokhara. 

In Pokhara, we will visit some of the important landmarks such as Davis Falls, Mahendra Cave, and Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda). Take a romantic walk around the lakeside in the evening. 

After breakfast, we will fly/drive back to the capital, Kathmandu. 

The rest of the day is on your own. In the evening, you will be invited to the farewell dinner organized by our company at an authentic Nepali restaurant. 

The is a leisure day to take a rest or explore some cultural heritage sites of the Valley. You are likely to visit Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and the ancient markets of Ason and Indrachowk. 

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight back to your home country or onward destination. 

We wish you a safe journey!