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Putha Hiunchuli Climbing (7,246m/23,772ft)

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Trip Facts

Group Size
02-10 People per group
Meal
B/B plan in Kathmandu & B, L,D in during Driving and climbing period
Grade
Peu Difficile (Easy)
Accomodation
Tourist standard to five stars as requested
Transportation
Car, Jeep, Flight
Best Months
Spring: April-May and Autumn: September-October
Trip Length
33-37 Days
Climbing Route
North face
Highest Access
(7246m/23,772ft)
Co-ordinates
28°44′50″N-83°08′55″E
First Ascent
1954. Jimmy Roberts, Ang Nyima Sherpa
Himalayan sights
Mt. Dhaulagiri. Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Fishtail

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Overview

Putha Hiunchuli (7246m/23,772ft) is the westernmost peak of the Dhaulagiri range.To the west is Annapurna South and Ganesh Himal. Putha Hiunchuli is the last 7000m peak marking the end of the snow-capped range, it is also sometimes referred to as Dhaulagiri VI.

Putha Hiunchuli is located in Dolpa or "Wild West" of Nepal, made famous by Peter Matthiessen's book The Snow Leopard. This is a remote and seldom-visited area, just getting to base camp is an expedition in itself. This peak  is rarely climbed and has two distinct faces: a steep, technical ridge pioneered by the Japanese in the early 70’s and an easier snow climb up the northern flanks, the average angle does not exceed 35 degrees on this route. Satori will take clients and fix the route up the easier snow slopes, ensuring safe and responsible practices throughout the climb. This peak is suitable for those who want to climb very high, but on moderate terrain.

The caravan route includes two exciting mountain flights to Nepaljung and Juphal, following that is 6 day trek to base camp which is located at (4575m/15,009ft). The trek allows for slow and proper acclimatization for clients, which increases the chance for a successful summit bid.

Though the route is technically easy but there are long distances between camps, so you can expect it to be very hard work. Mountaineers who are looking for a full-blown expedition experience should consider this peak.

Satori requests that our clients have very good physical fitness,no high blood pressure or diabetes, 2 (6000m) peaks, several high pass treks and formal mountaineering training to tackle this objective.

Altitude Profile

Approximate altititude profile · For information only

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Detailed Itinerary

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Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

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

Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel

Preparation, briefings, last minute shopping and permit formalities.

Max Alt: 150 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

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

Max Alt: 2499 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

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

Max Alt: 2680 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

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

Max Alt: 2800 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

Trek from Tarakot to Musikhola (2800m/9186ft.) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Max Alt: 3295 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Lodge/ Camping

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

Max Alt: 3960 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

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

Max Alt: 4430 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

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

Max Alt: 4800 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

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

Max Alt: 7246 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

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

Max Alt: 3295 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Lodge/ Camping

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

Max Alt: 2800 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

Trek from Kakkotgaon to Laisi Camp (2800m/9186ft) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Max Alt: 2800 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

Trek from Laisi Camp to Musikhola (2800m/9186ft.) -06hrs; camping accommodation.

Max Alt: 2230 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Camping

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

Max Alt: 2475 m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Teahouse

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

Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel

Fly from Juphal to Nepalgunj and connection flight to Kathmandu.

Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel

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

Max Alt: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Kathmandu airport for final departure.

Cost Details

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Cost Includes

arrival & transportation

  • All arrival and departure transfers at international and domestic airports with Satori staff holding a placard.
  • Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Juphal scheduled flights for members and Sherpa guides (as per itinerary).
  • Surface transportation during trekking and city movements as per the itinerary.
  • Transportation and supply delivery to base camp and return (cargo to Juphal and then by porter/yaks to base camp).

accommodation & meals

  • Four nights requested-category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis.
  • Tea house accommodation during trekking (except chain hotels).
  • Three fresh meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with tea/coffee during trekking and at lodging.
  • Full board meals at advanced base camp and Camp II (fresh cooked food available at camp two).
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu before departure.

permits, royalties & official fees

  • Putha Hiunchuli climbing permit (Nepal Government royalty).
  • Relevant conservation/park permit (e.g., Annapurna/Nar Phu/Barun as applicable) and TIMS card.
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges levied in Nepal.

staff, wages & insurance

  • Experienced, government-licensed high-altitude trekking/climbing Sherpa guide (expedition leader) during trekking and climbing.
  • Chef, cook assistant, helper and base camp manager at advanced base camp.
  • All wages, equipment allowances, and insurance (medical & accidental) for involved staff during trekking and climbing period.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for involved high-altitude staff.

base camp & equipment

  • All necessary trekking, climbing and camping equipment at advanced base camp: kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils.
  • High-quality personal tents at ABC (each expedition member will have an individual tent at ABC).
  • V25-style expedition tents and comfortable mattresses (1:1 at ABC; 2:1 above ABC as safety dictates).
  • Dynamic/static ropes, ice screws, snow bars, pitons, carabiners and common climbing hardware for route opening and fixing.
  • EPI cooking gas and stoves for higher camps.
  • All tents for Camps 1, 2, 3 and (if applicable) Camp 4 for members and staff.
  • 60 kg personal equipment allowance per member during flights and trekking (carried by porter/yaks as listed).

communications, power & weather

  • Daily weather report services from a Seattle, Washington based company.
  • Satellite phone carried by the guide (available to clients at USD 3 per minute) and walkie-talkies for team use.
  • Solar panels for lights and battery charging; generator for backup power and battery charging when solar is insufficient.

medical, safety & rescue

  • First-aid medical kits for the group and staff.
  • Emergency oxygen, mask and regulator available upon request (charges may apply).
  • Gamow bags (portable hyperbaric chambers) for altitude sickness.
  • Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) medical consultation/services at base camp (where applicable) and HRA insurance fees included.

logistics, supplies & extras

  • All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps for members and crews during the expedition.
  • Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp (cargo to Juphal then by porter/yaks to base camp).
  • Free assistance for cargo clearance and duties.
  • Maps of trekking and climbing routes.
  • Complimentary Satori t-shirt, pashmina and brochure.
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension assistance (if necessary).

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Cost Excludes

meals & personal consumables

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner).
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutri-bars, etc.

personal expenses & equipment

  • Items of personal nature: laundry, toiletries, camera/video fees, gifts, souvenirs, etc.
  • Personal clothing, packing items or bags, personal trekking/climbing gear and personal medical kit.
  • Personal climbing Sherpa/guide (if you require a private personal climbing Sherpa this is extra).

communication & internet

  • Expenses from usage of landlines, mobile phones, walkie-talkies beyond shared team units, satellite phone calls for clients (charged per minute), and internet.

insurance, rescue & medical

  • Travel insurance, personal medical insurance and emergency helicopter evacuation (clients must arrange their own comprehensive cover).
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization costs if required.

permits, customs & other official fees

  • International airfare and Nepal entry visa fee (visa is normally obtainable on arrival—client pays).
  • Nepal customs duty for import of expedition equipment.
  • Ice-fall / garbage deposit fees if applicable and charged separately (shared among members when applied).

staff bonuses & gratuities

  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (mandatory as per association rules) — USD 700 (or rate stated in itinerary) to be paid before departure from Kathmandu.
  • Tips/gifts for base camp staff and kitchen crew (normally pooled; example amounts collected by team leader are not included).

other exclusions

  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any additional staff beyond those specified in the package.
  • Any other costs not included in “the package cost includes” section.

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Luxury Cost Includes

arrival & transportation

  • 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.
  • Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Juphal flight transportation for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer.
  • Kathmandu-Nepalajung bus transportation for kitchen staff.
  • Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket for group and expedition leaders/guides.
  • Kagbeni-Pokhara-Kathmandu transportation for Nepal staff and cargo.
  • Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules.
  • Pokhara-Kathmandu tourist bus transportation.

accommodation & meals

  • 4 Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis (requested category).
  • 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).
  • 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea and coffee.
  • All food and fuel for base camp during the climbing period.
  • Fresh cooked food and kitchen will be provided at base camp.
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.

staff, wages & insurance

  • Experienced and government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period.
  • Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advanced base camp.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurance for all involved staff in trekking and climbing period.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for chefs, kitchen assistants and government liaison officer.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff.
  • We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance.

permits, fees & official

  • 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 and all applicable government taxes and service charges levied in Nepal.
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.

base camp & equipment

  • 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.
  • Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the Hiunchuli advanced base camp.
  • 30kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period (will be carried by porter/mules).
  • All camping accommodation for clients and staff during the trekking and climbing period.

communications, power & weather

  • Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington based company.
  • Satellite phone carried by the guide for communication (available to clients at the cost of $3 USD per minute).
  • Solar panels for light and electronics charging.
  • Generator will be provided for back-up lighting power and charging electronic devices (where applicable).
  • Heater will be provided at base camp for the dining tent.

medical & safety

  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
  • Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at the base camp (where available).
  • Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided for clients if needed (appropriate charge will apply).
  • Gamow Bags (Portable hyperbaric chambers) for high altitude sickness.

logistics & extras

  • All food and fuel for base camp during the climbing period.
  • Transportation and cargo arrangements as listed (Kagbeni-Pokhara-Kathmandu for Nepal staff/cargo).
  • Complete pre-departure information.
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services.
  • Satori Adventures t-shirt and scarf.
  • Our service charge.

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Luxury Cost Excludes

meals & personal consumables

  • 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.

personal expenses & equipment

  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
  • Personal climbing gear.
  • Personal climbing Sherpa guide(s).

communications & permits

  • Expenses incurred from usage of landlines, mobile devices, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and Internet.
  • Walkie talkies (personal use) and filming permit (only for special filming camera).

insurance, rescue & medical

  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue (clients must arrange their own travel/evacuation cover).

permits, customs & other fees

  • Airfare of international flights.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (visa is easy upon arrival — payable by client).
  • Ice fall garbage deposit fees (sharing with other member) if applicable.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.

team & above-base limitations

  • All tents for camp I, II, III if provided by other operators or charged by other teams (subject to extra fees).
  • Satori services will not be involved in any capacity above advanced base camp (we do not allow any staff or equipment from Satori Adventure above ABC).
  • High altitude food for Sherpa and clients above ABC.

other exclusions

  • Any additional staff other than the specified.
  • Ice falls charges (if the rope fixed by a different company and charged to other team).
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.

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Service Details

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Full Board Service Includes

arrival & transportation

  • All arrival and departure transfers at international and domestic airports with Satori staff holding a placard.
  • Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Juphal scheduled flights for members and Sherpa guides (as per itinerary).
  • Surface transportation during trekking and city movements as per the itinerary.
  • Transportation and supply delivery to base camp and return (cargo to Juphal and then by porter/yaks to base camp).

accommodation & meals

  • Four nights requested-category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis.
  • Tea house accommodation during trekking (except chain hotels).
  • Three fresh meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with tea/coffee during trekking and at lodging.
  • Full board meals at advanced base camp and Camp II (fresh cooked food available at camp two).
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu before departure.

permits, royalties & official fees

  • Putha Hiunchuli climbing permit (Nepal Government royalty).
  • Relevant conservation/park permit (e.g., Annapurna/Nar Phu/Barun as applicable) and TIMS card.
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges levied in Nepal.

staff, wages & insurance

  • Experienced, government-licensed high-altitude trekking/climbing Sherpa guide (expedition leader) during trekking and climbing.
  • Chef, cook assistant, helper and base camp manager at advanced base camp.
  • All wages, equipment allowances, and insurance (medical & accidental) for involved staff during trekking and climbing period.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for involved high-altitude staff.

base camp & equipment

  • All necessary trekking, climbing and camping equipment at advanced base camp: kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils.
  • High-quality personal tents at ABC (each expedition member will have an individual tent at ABC).
  • V25-style expedition tents and comfortable mattresses (1:1 at ABC; 2:1 above ABC as safety dictates).
  • Dynamic/static ropes, ice screws, snow bars, pitons, carabiners and common climbing hardware for route opening and fixing.
  • EPI cooking gas and stoves for higher camps.
  • All tents for Camps 1, 2, 3 and (if applicable) Camp 4 for members and staff.
  • 60 kg personal equipment allowance per member during flights and trekking (carried by porter/yaks as listed).

communications, power & weather

  • Daily weather report services from a Seattle, Washington based company.
  • Satellite phone carried by the guide (available to clients at USD 3 per minute) and walkie-talkies for team use.
  • Solar panels for lights and battery charging; generator for backup power and battery charging when solar is insufficient.

medical, safety & rescue

  • First-aid medical kits for the group and staff.
  • Emergency oxygen, mask and regulator available upon request (charges may apply).
  • Gamow bags (portable hyperbaric chambers) for altitude sickness.
  • Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) medical consultation/services at base camp (where applicable) and HRA insurance fees included.

logistics, supplies & extras

  • All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps for members and crews during the expedition.
  • Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp (cargo to Juphal then by porter/yaks to base camp).
  • Free assistance for cargo clearance and duties.
  • Maps of trekking and climbing routes.
  • Complimentary Satori t-shirt, pashmina and brochure.
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension assistance (if necessary).

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Full Board Service Cost Excludes

meals & personal consumables

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner).
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutri-bars, etc.

personal expenses & equipment

  • Items of personal nature: laundry, toiletries, camera/video fees, gifts, souvenirs, etc.
  • Personal clothing, packing items or bags, personal trekking/climbing gear and personal medical kit.
  • Personal climbing Sherpa/guide (if you require a private personal climbing Sherpa this is extra).

communication & internet

  • Expenses from usage of landlines, mobile phones, walkie-talkies beyond shared team units, satellite phone calls for clients (charged per minute), and internet.

insurance, rescue & medical

  • Travel insurance, personal medical insurance and emergency helicopter evacuation (clients must arrange their own comprehensive cover).
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization costs if required.

permits, customs & other official fees

  • International airfare and Nepal entry visa fee (visa is normally obtainable on arrival—client pays).
  • Nepal customs duty for import of expedition equipment.
  • Ice-fall / garbage deposit fees if applicable and charged separately (shared among members when applied).

staff bonuses & gratuities

  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (mandatory as per association rules) — USD 700 (or rate stated in itinerary) to be paid before departure from Kathmandu.
  • Tips/gifts for base camp staff and kitchen crew (normally pooled; example amounts collected by team leader are not included).

other exclusions

  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any additional staff beyond those specified in the package.
  • Any other costs not included in “the package cost includes” section.

Satori Adventures provides very professional, helpful and friendly service from Kathmandu to the ABC as well as during the climb. Our objective is to provide a good quality, helpful, safe, friendly, stress free and comprehensive service to maximize your summit opportunity.

In the base camp our chefs and helpers will prepare and serve three delicious, freshly cooked and plentiful meals a day. We will also ensure that hot and cold drinks are available 24 hrs a day. In the base camp we provide spacious expedition quality personal tents for all our clients both with full board or base-camp service only. In base camp we also provide dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet facilities and portable shower facilities and tent accommodation for our staff.

In base camp we provide access to communication including satellite telephone and internet access, solar panels to charge your batteries and UHF/VHF hand held radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.

Our camp manager as well as guides and climbing Sherpa’s have an extensive experience on multiple Everest climbs. They will ensure cooperation with other companies and organize base camp operations. In base camp our guides will work with other teams to ensure contribution from all operators for tasks such as route fixing and to ensure the safety of climbers from ABC to the summit.

Services Details

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Base Camp Service Cost Includes

arrival & transportation

  • 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.
  • Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Juphal flight transportation for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer.
  • Kathmandu-Nepalajung bus transportation for kitchen staff.
  • Jomsom-Pokhara flight ticket for group and expedition leaders/guides.
  • Kagbeni-Pokhara-Kathmandu transportation for Nepal staff and cargo.
  • Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules.
  • Pokhara-Kathmandu tourist bus transportation.

accommodation & meals

  • 4 Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis (requested category).
  • 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).
  • 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea and coffee.
  • All food and fuel for base camp during the climbing period.
  • Fresh cooked food and kitchen will be provided at base camp.
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.

staff, wages & insurance

  • Experienced and government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period.
  • Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advanced base camp.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurance for all involved staff in trekking and climbing period.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for chefs, kitchen assistants and government liaison officer.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff.
  • We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance.

permits, fees & official

  • 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 and all applicable government taxes and service charges levied in Nepal.
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.

base camp & equipment

  • 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.
  • Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the Hiunchuli advanced base camp.
  • 30kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period (will be carried by porter/mules).
  • All camping accommodation for clients and staff during the trekking and climbing period.

communications, power & weather

  • Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington based company.
  • Satellite phone carried by the guide for communication (available to clients at the cost of $3 USD per minute).
  • Solar panels for light and electronics charging.
  • Generator will be provided for back-up lighting power and charging electronic devices (where applicable).
  • Heater will be provided at base camp for the dining tent.

medical & safety

  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
  • Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at the base camp (where available).
  • Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided for clients if needed (appropriate charge will apply).
  • Gamow Bags (Portable hyperbaric chambers) for high altitude sickness.

logistics & extras

  • All food and fuel for base camp during the climbing period.
  • Transportation and cargo arrangements as listed (Kagbeni-Pokhara-Kathmandu for Nepal staff/cargo).
  • Complete pre-departure information.
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services.
  • Satori Adventures t-shirt and scarf.
  • Our service charge.

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Base Camp Service Cost Excludes

meals & personal consumables

  • 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.

personal expenses & equipment

  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
  • Personal climbing gear.
  • Personal climbing Sherpa guide(s).

communications & permits

  • Expenses incurred from usage of landlines, mobile devices, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and Internet.
  • Walkie talkies (personal use) and filming permit (only for special filming camera).

insurance, rescue & medical

  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue (clients must arrange their own travel/evacuation cover).

permits, customs & other fees

  • Airfare of international flights.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (visa is easy upon arrival — payable by client).
  • Ice fall garbage deposit fees (sharing with other member) if applicable.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.

team & above-base limitations

  • All tents for camp I, II, III if provided by other operators or charged by other teams (subject to extra fees).
  • Satori services will not be involved in any capacity above advanced base camp (we do not allow any staff or equipment from Satori Adventure above ABC).
  • High altitude food for Sherpa and clients above ABC.

other exclusions

  • Any additional staff other than the specified.
  • Ice falls charges (if the rope fixed by a different company and charged to other team).
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing FAQs

How to Choosing a experience Provider

It is important for each climber to choose the right expedition guide service that not only suites their needs, but provides the best safely and secure mountaineering experience possible. There are more than 1,700 trekking companies in Nepal who offer 8,000 meter expeditions including Everest, but only about 30 companies who operate 8,000 meter peaks on a regular basis. We are proud to be one of these 30 companies and consistently offer, run and succeed at these types of expeditions year after year.
It is very important that the climbers who choose Satori Adventures for this trip of a lifetime experience have expectations that are compatible with the program we offer and the style of expedition Satori Adventures runs. We do not want to simply “fill our expedition”, but instead we want to comprise a team of companionable people who are focused on reaching the summit with the highest level of support and safety standards that can be provided by a guiding service on Mt Everest. We team this with the best standards of food and quality equipment to further assist each client reach their full potential. We feel that we offer the best environment and opportunity for you to be successful on the world’s highest mountain.

Diminutive climbing Team members

We are always developing and growing our operational systems to ensure you participate will provide as much as facilities provided. We figure our expedition members do not deserve anything less during the trekking and climbing! In the interests of giving you the most optimal chance to summit, we limit our team size to ensure the group summits on the best weather day; sometimes there are less window days for summit in Everest. In big size of group offering cheap climbs often miss out as they split their groups over several potential summit days. We feel like our climbing members are feeling that they are climbing as a family and friends team even on international people. We accept maximum 08 people in a group and if we have more than that we always split in two groups. So that our base camp staff cooks, climbing Sherpa guide will fully taking care about you and provide service as per your desire.

Maximum summit Success

The Satori Adventures methodology and tactical approach to climbing Mt Everest has seen us achieve the highest success rates and our extensive experience gives us the edge when it comes to making the right decisions. We provide a consistently higher Sherpa and Guide ratio than any other operator, resulting in more support and backup for your summit attempt and therefore a greater safety margin and chance of success. There is always a 1:1 ratio of the climbing Sherpa/guide and client. We always use professional and experienced climbing Sherpa or guides who have all reached the summit of Everest.

Highly Qualified Sirdar/Team leader

Our guides are professionals who are trained and assessed either via the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) resulting in a greater repertoire of skills that enables them to provide a dedicated level of security to you during the expedition, or many years of mountaineering experience on the world’s biggest peaks. Our guides are experience in both advanced and basic rescue courses and all have a minimum of 3 years guiding on Everest.

Advanced Communication method

Satori Adventures Everest expeditions have been at the forefront of providing top communications for our Everest expeditions. This allows us to obtain and deliver comprehensive weather forecasts via U.S., European and Kathmandu weather forecasting. Our lead guide is always equipped with a satellite phone during the climbing and at base camp. Two way radio communications between climbing members, guides, Sherpa and base camp staff is also provided. There is also local mobile network available at base camp that provides easy connection with your family during your stay at base camp.

Facilities camp setup at Base Camp

Satori Adventure focuses on comfortable conditions at base camp, including good quality food and other services.We find this helps clients with their overall success rate on the mountain. Our cooks are regarded as the best in the business, providing wholesome and appetizing meals with an agreeable array of menus to suit all your food requirements. The meals you are served on the mountain are also of the highest standard and designed to sustain you for the rigorous ascent. We offer various choices that will suit any diet plan, including vegetarian, Vegan, continental, Indian and others. If you have special food consideration, please provide this to us 60 days prior to the expedition so we can plan the best meals for your trip.

Traveller Reviews

Sandrine Podda
France

I have known about Satori and Rishi Bhandari since end of 2017 and finally signed up for this years Putha Hiunchuli (first 7000M expedition) for myself and my mother.My mother and I wanted to do 7,000 mountain climbs together from a skilled and experienced climbing organization.

I saw the service and skill of Satori adventure up close last year when I climbed Ama Dablam Himal with different company. I started sharing information and email with Satori adventures two years ago. Rishi Bhandari, who is the director of The Company, gave a clear and informative information in a very disciplined manner with sincerity from which I was very much impressed. I knew the value of money. When I bought my package, there were only 3 people conformed, but Rishi said that I would take less money if we had 5-6 members on the team. FInally we were 6 climbers on team and Satori agreed to take less in the agreed amount.

Rishi are the best to work with on all aspects of the climb of this magnitude. This company has great leaders along with all the staff they hire from the Sherpa's to cooks , base camp accommodations, n helpers you name it they got it covered. I appreciate Satori Adventures and Rishi for all the support and guidance they have given me throughout all the stages of my expedition. I am planning for another 8000m Manaslu or Cho-Oyu with them again not only because of the knowledge they they have of the climb logistics etc. but because they actually truly cared for me and my mother even after the show is all over.

 

Thanks again Satori Team and see you soon.

Luca Montanari
Italy

I had started to work with Rishi and Satori team since 2011 and climbed a few 6000m trekking peaks, 7000M peak, and 8000M expedition. That means I had repeated my client and my self all Nepal expedition with satori because they have Personalized and Professional Service, Young & experience Local Experts, Affordable, Flexible with No Hidden Cost, Financial Security & Guarantee of the trip, Authenticity operators, Experience and Professional Staffs, Responsible agency and the main course is that I worked with them as a family member because they have a friendly environment.

The team is super-professional in terms of trip administration, trip logistics, and Sherpa’s experience with high altitude mountaineering. Sherpas are very dedicated and taking great care of their customers. I am a UIAGM mountain guide myself but Satori Sherpa guides watch closely the customers’ physical condition and readiness to make a final push. The owner of the company Mr. Rishi Bhandari has a profound experience with organizing teams and is very straightforward with the pricing and other details, no hidden fees and tricks. As a result, our all expedition was flawless, and we did not hesitate to contract with this company again and again for any expedition or Himalayas trip in Nepal. I have climbed Ama Dablam, Cho-Oyu, Manaslu, Putha Hiunchuli, Gyajikhang, Everest south safe and successfully. Most members of the Satori international team also summit when they were in our team too. Spring 2021 we are going to summit Everest south face with my customer and of course with Satori adventures.

If you are planning to climb any mountain in the Himalayas peaks then, please contact Satori adventures where you will never be unsafe or fail!

Mark C
Australia

Special thank you to Rishi and his team for helping me out on my recent trip to Nepal. My trip was purely sightseeing and not trecking!! I did trecking 15 years ago, and the years have taken their toll

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