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Mt. Putha Hiunchuli Expedition (Explore the Untamed Heights of Dhaulagiri VII)

Mt. Putha Hiunchuli Expedition (Explore the Untamed Heights of Dhaulagiri VII)

Region

Dolpo

Trip Grade

Challenging, Moderate, Soft

Accommodation

Tent

Durations

27 Days

Max. Altitude

7246m (Summit)

Meals Included

BLD

Group Size

9

Best Season

Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Transportation

Flight / Helicopter

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Trip Overview

Dolpa, which lies in the Himalayas’s lap, has several interesting mountain peaks. Mt. Putha is the 7th peak of the Dhaulagiri range and lies to the South of the district headquarters Dunai. In these recent days, this fascinating mountain has become very popular among the expedition groups. Though it is mostly popular in Germany, Netherlands, and France, it is popular in other countries too.

The mountain is technically safe but it always remains thickly covered with snow, therefore skiing can be done from the summit to camp 1. A short trek reaches the base camp of the mountain through an interesting village Kagkot. The people of these villages believe that Mt. Putha as their sacred mountain since their existence. Putha is regarded as the name of their main God.

The way up to Kagkot is also full of cultural and natural excitements. The general treks do not go through this trail so it offers you extra delightful experiences. The short trek up to the base camp with the popular animal of Dolpa Yak as the means of transport adds you the feeling of being in Dolpa. Further, the expanse of the mountain is so beautiful, all these things together make the expedition interesting and exciting.

(Note: After the summit, one can also trek to the popular trekking zone JOMSOM from Kagkot.)

Detailed Itinerary

Altitude:1350m
Duration:N/A
Accommodation:Hotel

Altitude:1350m
Duration:N/A
Accommodation:Hotel

You will be taking flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu. Nepalgunj is in the Terai region that lies in the border of India is also the center of business for the people of mid western region of Nepal.

Altitude:150m
Duration:55 minutes
Accommodation:Hotel

From Nepalgunj morning flight takes you to Juphal enjoying the sightseeing of different mountains and passes. Now you will start descending down to the river side trail through the village called Dangiwada.

Then once you start to walk through the river side trail you will again go through some clusters of houses keeping the Shey Phoksundo National Park across the river and reach Dunai.

It is a small town where there are government and other organizations’ central office for Dolpa. You can visit the Central Buddhist Monastery and the Bon Stupa and School just across the Bheri river. The guide will brief you the schedules and programs in the evening.

Altitude:2141m
Duration:4 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Leaving Dunai you will go through several interesting places with some cluster of houses along the river side trail. This is an easy walking route. Along the route you will experience the culture of lower Dolpa that has the flavor of Hinduism.

Then you will reach a police post with a flat land where you can observe the farming done by the Magars who speaks the Kaike dialect which is not spoken in any other places. Now you are in the unique village known as Tarakot for night stay.

Altitude:2537m
Duration:6 hours
Accommodation:Camping

From Tarakot you will head to Lashicap where the river from the highest human habitat of Dho Tarap meets with Bheri. Here you will lunch and take a short rest. We leave the trail to Dho Tarap and start the trek towards Mushikhola. Mushikhola is another camp where there is no any human settlement.

Altitude:3400m
Duration:6 to 7 hours
Accommodation:Camping

From Mushikhola the route leads you with slight ascending and straight way to Kagkot. The village with mixed culture of upper and lower part of the region gives you different experience of the trip. The village is situated just below hillock where there is the polyandry system still exists.

Altitude:3400m
Duration:5 hours
Accommodation:Camping

One rest day is fixed at Kagkot. Here the team has to change the porters as the villagers use their own yaks from here. While the staff arranges their loads and everything, you can have sightseeing.
You can make short hike to the hill or walk around the village to experience their mixed culture and traditions.

Altitude:3400m
Duration:N/A
Accommodation:Camping

Today the trek will be tougher than the last ones. You have to make your way early in the morning ascending the steep hill. Stoppage for night is not possible in this steep trail because there is no any source of water nearby.

Though it is very adventurous journey, you will have good views of several mountains. You can also view the villages like Pimri and Dhukot which are still far way from modern facilities. After walking tedious stiff you will have the night camp at Panjing.

Altitude:4200m
Duration:6 to 7 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Though it is a short distance to the Base camp from Panjing the trail is bit difficult with slight ascends. Again there is problem of water. Then the trail leads you to the German base camp for the night rest.

Altitude:4500m
Duration:5 to 6 hours
Accommodation:Camping

This will be an easy walk with slight uphill that reaches you the Putha Base Camp. A beautiful flat land, with small dazzling brook nearby and the clear views of Mt. Putha and Chureni himal gives you heavenly feelings. The base camp is very comfortable.

Altitude:4800m
Duration:5 to 6 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Rest day at the base camp.

Altitude:4800m
Duration:N/A
Accommodation:Camping

Altitude:4800m
Duration:N/A
Accommodation:Camping

Camp – 1 (5350m)

Altitude:5350m
Duration:5 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Camp – 2 (6100m)

Altitude:6100m
Duration:5 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Camp – 3 (6600m)

Altitude:6600m
Duration:5 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Altitude:7246m

Altitude:5350m
Duration:8 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Camp – 1 to Base camp

Packing

Altitude:4800m
Duration:5 to 6 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Now trail takes you towards Dunai and have a night stay.From the base camp the continuous 8hrs walk takes you to the village Kagkot again.

Altitude:3400m
Duration:7 to 8 hours
Accommodation:Camping

From Kagkot you will go to Lashicap for the night stop.

Altitude:2775m
Duration:6 to 7 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Now trail takes you towards Dunai and have a night stay.

Altitude:2141m
Duration:6 to 7 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Finally the trail leads you to Juphal. This is the place from where all the porters and some other staff will make their way home with the memories of the moments they shared with you.

Altitude:2475m
Duration:4 hours
Accommodation:Camping

Early morning you will fly to Nepalgunj and have the same day flight to Kathmandu.

Altitude:1350m
Duration:35 minutes & 55 minutes
Accommodation:Hotel

Altitude:1350m
Duration:N/A
Accommodation:Hotel

Altitude:N/A
Duration:N/A
Accommodation:N/A

Cost Includes

  1. Crew Member: Experience trekking guide, Cook, Kitchen Boys, Porters, Mules driver and their insurance.
  2. Everest submitter climbing Sherpa 1 for 2 pax.
  3. 3-star hotel in Kathmandu 2 nights on BB Basis.
  4. Trekking equipment: Member tent, Kitchen tent, Dining tent, toilet tent, standard sleeping pad, bedding bag.
  5. Transportation: Mules or Porters depends on group size.
  6. Airfare: KTM-KEP-DOP, DOP-KEP-KTM.
  7. Permits: Lower and Upper Dolpo, Climbing permit
  8. Food: 3 times meals ( Breakfast, lunch, and dinner ) with different types of items.
  9. Drink: Tea, coffee, or tang juice with light snacks such as biscuits or cookies.

Cost Excludes

  1. Nepali visa fee.
  2. Travel and rescue insurance.
  3. International flight
  4. Baggage access weight at domestic airport (15kg limit includes hand carry as well)
  5. Personal trekking gear.
  6. Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, internet, bar bill, batteries charging, hot shower, extra porter, bottle or boiled water, etc.
  7. Tips for guides, cooks, porter, kitchen staff, etc.
  8. What's not included are excluded.
  9. Garbage charge.

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28th September, 2025

26th October, 2025

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Most Common FAQs

The Putha Himal, also known as Putha Hiunchuli, is a mountain in the Dhaulagiri range of the Nepalese Himalayas. It is located in the Dolpa District in western Nepal.

The mountain offers both trekking and mountaineering routes, with a popular base camp route beginning from Juphal in Dolpo.

Putha Hiunchuli (7,246m), in Nepal’s remote Dolpa region, is famous as an ideal entry-level 7,000-meter peak for climbers preparing for higher Himalayan expeditions. Known for its low technical difficulty, it’s also one of the few Himalayan peaks skied from summit to base. Its remote location offers stunning views, Tibetan-influenced culture, and access to Shey Phoksundo National Park, making it a hidden gem for both mountaineers and adventurers.
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