Putha Hiunchuli (7,246m) is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful seven-thousand-meter peaks in Nepal. Also known as Dhaulagiri VII, the mountain marks the western end of the Dhaulagiri Himal range. Geographically, it lies at the junction of three provinces: Gandaki to the east, Lumbini to the west, and Karnali to the north. The peak features four distinct ridges radiating in all directions and is bounded by Churen Himal and Dhaulagiri IV to the east, with a series of smaller, unnamed peaks on the remaining sides.
Putha Hiunchuli was first climbed in 1954 by J. O. M. (Jimmy) Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa via the Northeast Face. Jimmy Roberts, a pioneering explorer and mountaineer, is often referred to as the “Father of Trekking in Nepal”, having established the country’s first trekking company in 1964. According to the book High Asia, Roberts conducted a reconnaissance of the Dhaulagiri massif during this expedition, and the route they pioneered on the NE face remains the standard line of ascent today. In recent years, Putha Hiunchuli has also gained recognition as a ski peak, with its northern slopes offering excellent terrain for ski descents.
Our expedition begins from Juphal-Dunai, approximately a week’s trek from German Base Camp at an altitude of 4,525 m. The approach walk is as captivating as the climb itself, passing through a remote and little-visited region that retains its pristine wilderness character. The Base Camp, established on the northern side at 4,910 m, serves as the starting point for the ascent. From there, the route progresses to Camp I (5,300 m), Camp II (5,900 m), Camp III (6,300 m), and finally to the summit.
With our veteran guides, top-quality equipment, and experienced expedition management, Himalaya Sacred Trek and Expedition are committed to providing the highest level of support to help you realize your dream of summiting this magnificent Himalayan peak.
Departure Location: Kathmandu
Return Location: Kathmandu
We complete our customs formalities at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Afterwards, there will be a representative from our company who will take you to your hotel. We can then spend the rest of the day resting. In the evening, we get to try Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by our company. Overnight in Kathmandu.
On the second day, you will be given an opportunity to make final preparations for your trip. You will also be given an elaborate checklist of materials and gear that you need to make sure that you possess before taking off. We will be briefing you regarding the details of the upcoming expedition and the roles and responsibilities of each team member. You will also get introduced to fellow expedition members and guides.
At the start of the amazing trek today, we will make our flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj for about 1 hour. During the flight, we will be able to see the beauty of nature with amazing, breathtaking scenes of the Northern Himalayas, villages, and landscapes that you have never seen before. After reaching Nepalgunj, we will explore the Terai region of Nepal, where you can experience the warm environment with amazing agricultural beauties and traditional farming systems, too.
After the fresh breakfast in the morning, with a warm environment today, we will make our next flight towards the northern side, where we will have an amazing view of the northern mountain ranges with breathtaking landscape beauties. After the flight of 45 minutes, we will reach Juphal and start our first trek from Juphal to Dunai for 3 hours. During the trek, we will make our move through the riverside and even cross Dantiwada village, where you can see old housekeeping systems with old architecture and stupas. After exploring Dunai, we will make our night in Dunai.
We will make our easy move after the fresh breakfast in Dunai with the destination to reach Tarakot. During the trek today, we will make a trail through an easy route with several amazing places. We will pass through an old cluster of houses on the riverside. We will be able to see the beauty of nature with the cultural people of Hinduism, mostly. We will move through the agricultural farm lands of the Magar people. After managing papers with the police in Tarkot, where we will even explore the new magar language. With the warm-hearted people, we will stay overnight in Tarakot.
Today, on the 4th day of our trek, we will make our descent walk after breakfast in Tarakot. Today, we will follow the trail to Lashicap, where the river from the highest human habitat of Dho Tarap meets the Bheri. Then we will spend some time in Lashicap for lunch and again descend towards the Musi Khola with another trail. Today we will stay our first night where there won’t be any human settlement, with the beauty of high hills and the flowing sound of the river. Stay overnight in Mushi Khola.
Leaving behind Mushi Khola today, we will make our next move to reach the Kagkot villages with mixed people of upper and lower Dolpo, where you can see the different customs and culture with the amazing lifestyle of people. Where you will have different experiences with the ascending and slight routes of the trail while reaching Rajkot with the beauty of amazing landscapes and hills. Stay overnight in Kagkot.
Today, we will make our early move after a fresh breakfast in the morning. Since the trek is a bit hard and long today. Since there is a problem with water, the night stay on the speer trail is a bit hard. We will make an early move, climbing steep hills where we will be accompanied by the amazing view of several mountains. We will even see the villages like Pimri and Dhukot, which are still undeveloped and not facilitated. After walking through the tedious trail, we will reach Panjing for the night’s stay.
As you prepare for your summit attempt on Putha Hiunchuli, proper acclimatization and rest are essential. Today is dedicated to allowing your body to adjust to the altitude while enjoying the surrounding Himalayan landscape. Light walks and basic training may be undertaken, depending on conditions and individual fitness.
Today we will make an easy walk since the trek is short but a bit hard. Leaving behind Panjing, the trail is slightly ascended with the beauty of amazing landscapes and hills. After the trek of hours, we will reach the German Base Camp, where we can see old stone stupas, Mani, and prayer flags, etc.
Today will be one of the best days of the trek, where we will reach Putha Base Camp with the amazing beauty of the Himalayas. As we continue our uphill trek, we will reach a flat land with the amazing, dazzling brooks from where we can see a closer view of Mt. Putha and Churen Himal, which gives you an amazing moment. We will stay overnight here in Base Camp.
We begin our expedition to the legendary Mt. Putha Hiunchuli. During this phase, we complete multiple acclimatization rotations between the higher camps. Our experienced Sherpa team fixes ropes, establishes camps, and supports the team throughout the climb. We rotate between camps to build strength and proper acclimatization.
When weather conditions are favourable and the team is fully prepared, we make our summit attempt. On summit day, we start early to reach the top at dawn and witness the magnificent sunrise. After spending time on the summit, we descend carefully to the lower camps and return to Base Camp by the end of day 25.
Today, after the fresh breakfast, we will make our move to reach Kajkot through the same trail we had. We will be making our continuous move for 8 hours in a warm and pleasant environment. Stay overnight in Kagkot village with the local people, sharing the moments we had on the climb.
Today, with the warm environment, we will make our descent after a fresh breakfast. With the destination to reach Lashi Cap, we will be accompanied by the warm environment and small green vegetation. The trail will be a bit easier as the rail goes downwards mostly at an altitude of 2,775m. We will stay overnight in Lashicap.
Today will be our second last trek day, where we will make our move for 7 hours to reach Dunai. We will make our move in a pleasant and quiet environment with the beauty of small villages and a river. After a continuous trek, we will reach Dunai for our night’s stay.
Today, we will make our easy move to Juphal after a fresh breakfast. With the fresh environment, we will see the beauty of villages with warm-hearted people. We will be sharing our trail with local people. As the trail for today is short, we will slowly make moves with green fields and a bit of a warm environment. Today will be the last night with the beauty of himalayas as we enjoy the possible climb we had and the memory we made on top of the 7000m above. We will share our dinner with all the crew members.
Leaving behind the natural beauty of the Himalayas today, we will make our flight to Nepalgunj and then to Kathmandu, where we will be accompanied by the amazing view of the high Himalayas and also the view of the warm Terai region with stunning landscapes.
After the long, exhausting trek, you might have worn out a bit. Today, you can do some relaxation activities or just take some rest and connect with your friends and family back home. You can also just wander down the lively streets of Thamel and Asan and buy some souvenirs. In the evening, your tour officer will pick you up for dinner at one of the cultural restaurants of Thamel. After the dinner, you will be escorted back to your hotel.
Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today. We will transfer you to the airport approximately three hours before your flight. Depart with unforgettable memories and plans for your next adventure.
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16 Days
Start – 2026-04-25
End – 2026-06-03
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Booking Open | 1 – 12 PAX |
