Himchuli Peak Climbing 2025

Elevation:
6441 m

Location:
Annapurna ranges

First Ascent:
The Himchuli was first summated by an American Peace Corps Expedition under the leadership of Craig Anderson in October 1971 via its southeast face

Climbing Season:
Spring and autumn is the best (fair weather in Himal)

Expd. Duration:
20 days (typically)

Climbing duration:
4 days (typically)

Group Size:
02–15 persons per Group

Himchuli peak 6,441 m is located in the western part of Nepal Annapurna region connected to Annapurna South forming a massive south facing wall.

The Himchuli was first submitted by an American Peace Corps Expedition under the leadership of Craig Anderson in October 1971 via its southeast face.

Himchuli peak climbing offers an outstanding view of the other neighboring peaks, meadows and traditional settlements. The mountain is classified as a trekking peak by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), but it is considered one of the more difficult trekking peaks to climb due to route finding difficulties and dangers from rock fall and seracs. Depending on the weather conditions, there can also be significant avalanche risk.

Himchuli has two climbing routes; South-East Face Route and North-West Face Route. The South-East face route is crossing the Hinko Cave. Establishing the first camp somewhere above the valley Hinko Valley, a further two camps are usually necessary to make it to the top. Although not technically extreme, that route is exposed to rock fall and is a complicated route finding experience. North-West Face Route; the base camp is set as Annapurna South Base camp. From the Annapurna Base Camp in the Sanctuary and a further two camps be necessary to complete this ascent. It is noticeable that it requires more experience with judging snow levels and general mountain conditions.

To entrée Himchuli base camp, we follow the Annapurna sanctuary trekking trail up to Hinko and climb a very steep hill side to grassy meadows, where we establish the base camp to climb the peak via the South - East face (which is the normal route). In most cases, three camps are set up for the approach to the summit of Himchuli. The other route is via the North - West Face, for which the base camp is set up at Annapurna South base camp near the Annapurna base camp lodges.

Asian Hiking Team's itinerary brings you to Annapurna South Base Camp. We have one extra day for acclimatization in Annapurna base camp, then we return to Deurali and turn to the right side from Hinko. We recommend climbing from the southeast face, it takes two days extra but a comparative easy way. From Hinko Camp to make High Camp, Camp I. We push the summit from Camp I. We have fixed departure every year, please check the date on our site. If you have own group or individual want to climb Himchuli let us know.

Day by day itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1340 m), Meet Asian Hiking Team staff, transfer to Hotel, overnight Hotel (B).

Day 02: We meet all other expedition members and the leader, conduct initial briefing and preparations, and we will have an opportunity to do last minute shopping in Kathmandu (BB).

Day 03: We take 6 hours, a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914 m). Alternatively you can take a 25mins flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Hotel accommodation (BB).

Start Trekking
Day 04: Pokhara drive to Tikhedhunga (1575 m), 3/4 hours and trek to Ghorepani (2850 m), 5 hours trekking, overnight Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 05: Ghorepani visit sunrise view from Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2680 m), 5 hours trekking, overnight Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 06: Tadapani to Chhomrong (1950 m), 4.30 hours trekking, overnight Lodge (B/L/D).

Day 07: Chhomrong to Himalaya (3140 m) 5–6 hours; lodge accommodation or camping (B/L/D).

Day 08: Himalaya trekked to Annapurna South Base Camp (4130 m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3820 m) 5–6 hours; overnight at lodge (B/L/D).

Day 09: Acclimatization rest at Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m), we will scramble along Northwest route on 30deg inclination to the base of the Northwest Face (5300 m) (B/L/D).

Start Climbing 4 nights 5 days

Day 10: Annapurna Base Camp trek 6 hours to Hinko Cave Base Camp (3400 m); overnight at camping (B/L/D).

Day 11: Trek from Hinko Cave to High Camp (4900 m), overnight at Camp (B/L/D).

Day 12: High Camp to Camp I (5900 m), 4–5 hours, overnight at Camping (B/L/D).

Day 13: The climbing day, so start early morning to reach the top of Hiunchuli Peak (6,441 m) and then return to High Camp, overnight camping (B/L/D).

Day 14: Spare Day for climbing, if in case of weather or any cause or rest (B/L/D).
End Climbing

Day 15: We trek 5 hours from High Camp to Dobhan (2630 m), overnight at lodge accommodation (B/L/D).

Day 16: We trek 6 hours from Dobhan to Jhinu Danda (1750 m) descending through forests with varieties of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants; overnight at lodge accommodation (B/L/D).

Day 17: We trek 5 hours from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara 1.30 hours' overnight at Hotel (BB).
End Trekking

Day 18: We take a 6 hours scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Alternatively you can take a 25mins flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, overnight at Hotel (BB).

Day 19: Leisure day and shopping in Kathmandu. This is our climbing contingency day (BB).

Day 20: Transfer to the airport for final departure or alternatively trip (B).

Note: The trekking itinerary subject to change as your time frame, but for climbing days you should require.

Cost Includes and Excludes

Cost Includes:

All arrival and departure airport transfers with Asian Hiking Team Assistance.
Hotel in Kathmandu as itinerary with breakfast (3/4-star hotel on request).
Kathmandu to Pokhara/ Kathmandu by tourist bus (if you want flight on request).
Transport to/from trekking/trip starting and ending point by private Jeep/Car/Bus. (Pokhara to Tikhedunga and Nayapul to Pokhara)
Accommodation during the trekking as best available Guest house / Hotel as itinerary.
North face Tented Camp during the climbing/mountaineering as itinerary.
Major Meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) by Guest house /Hotel menus.
Camping / Upper camps’ meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with hot drinks.
North face Dom Tent for clients, Kitchen/Dinning/Toilet Tents, mates, all kitchen camping equipment.
Camping staffs; cook, kitchen staff, Sherpa, necessary porters.
A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English Speaking trekking guide.
A First Aid and Eco trained, Advance/Basic climbing trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped Climbing/Mountaineering guide.
One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25-30 Kg).
Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
Annapurna Conservation fees or permission.
Peak Climbing Permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
Group Climbing equipment such as ropes, Ice tool, Ice screws, Ice Bar, Carabiners, Locking carabiners, Short-5- millimeter accessory cords, Slings etc.
Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team all staffs.
First Aid Kit.
Travel & Rescue arrangement.
All government taxes/ service charges.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Cost Excludes

International airfare from / to your country.
Nepal's entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu/Pokhara.
Hotel accommodation beyond 4 nights (as per itinerary) stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear above Base Camp.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage.
Expenses of a personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, email, internet etc.
Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all personal expedition goods arriving in Nepal by air/road as cargo.
Personal solar pack (if any) for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera, batteries, etc.).
Summit bonus / Tips/ Donation.
Gifts, souvenirs.
Any other item not mentioned in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.