Hiunchuli 6441m lies in the Annapurna range like other two peaks Tharpu Chuli and Singu Chuli. This is considered a sacred mountain of Gurung ethnic. This peak is one of the difficult peaks climbing in Nepal. It can be climbed from southeast face and northwest face. This is not so difficult technically but there is still danger of rock falling. An American Peace Crops Expedition team first ascended the peak in October 1971 via southeast face.
The climbing journey begins from Kathmandu and continues along the ‘City of Lakes’, Pokhara to lead to Nayapul. The trek commences as we head to Poonhill to behold the splendid sunrise over the towering mountains in the Annapurna region. We will ascend Hiunchuli Peak from the North-West Face. Climbing Hiunchuli is challenging and technical and we need mountaineering skills along with the awareness of using trekking gears. The trail mostly ascends through the icy rocks, glaciers and steep slopes which requires an excellent level of fitness and prior climbing experience. From the summit of Hiunchuli Himal the beautiful views of the mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6434m), Mt Fishtail/ Machhapuchhre (6997m), Mt. Nilgiri (7061m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Tukuche peak (6920m) and so on can be seen. We will pass through numerous Gurung villages which reflect their traditional lifestyle and cultural practices. The Hiunchuli Peak Climbing is an adventurous journey through quaint villages, diverse landscapes, and rich biodiversity to lead to the top of the peak providing us with an experience of a lifetime.
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, one of the Nomadways Adventure representatives will be waiting for you at the airport. As soon as you complete your Nepal Entry Visa obtaining procedure, we will have a meet and greet, and you will be transferred to the hotel (3-star to 5-star as per request) where you can rest and relax for the day.
We start the trip with the sightseeing to world heritage sites in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath (temple of Shiva), Boudhnath and Swoyambhunath.
In the early morning, after having our breakfast, we will drive back to International Airport and catch a scenic flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is one of the most renowned tourist destinations having beautiful lakes, caves and beautiful views of the Annapurna range, Fishtail Mountain (6997m) and Dhaulagiri ranges. On reaching Pokhara, we will drive to Nayapul. It will take approximately one and half hours from Pokhara to reach Nayapul. From Nayapul, we will start our trek to Hille. We will cross Modi Khola and walk along the path across Burundi Khola. We will gently ascend through the farmlands and cross many traditional villages to reach Hille. Overnight at a lodge in Hille.
After leaving Hille in the early morning, we will gently ascend along the trail to Tikhedhunga and from there we will steeply climb to Ulleri. It is almost two hours challenging climb to the large Magar settlement. The trail further ascends through the dense rhododendron and oak. We will work our way up to the Banthanti and to our destination, Ghorepani. Overnight at a lodge in Ghorepani.
We will leave Ghandruk in the early morning and climb to Poon Hill to behold a truly mesmerizing view of early morning sunrise over the mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7555m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6983m) and so forth. After capturing the mesmerizing views of the sunrise, we will leave Poon Hill and retrace the path up to Ghandruk. After having our breakfast, we will descend along the peaceful and dense forests of pine and rhododendron up to Banthanti and continues along the trail to Tadapani. Overnight at a lodge in Tadapani.
Leaving Tadapani in the early morning we will descend gently through the dense forests to Ghandruk and then the trail ascends gently to Ghandrukkot. From here, the trail descends steeply to the suspension bridge over the Kimrung Khola. The trail ascends up to Chhomrong which the gateway for all Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. The main inhabitants of Chhomrong are Gurung who are the major ethnic group of Nepal. Overnight at a lodge in Chhomrong.
It is almost 5-6 hours trek to Dovan from Chhomrong. Initially, the trail steeply descends to a local small bridge. On crossing the bridge, the trail gently ascends to a small settlement in Sinuwa. The trail continues along the step farming landscapes to Bamboo. We follow the trail along the Modi Khola to reach Dovan. Overnight at a lodge in Dovan.
From Dovan, we will head towards the trail leading us to Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Leaving Dovan, we make a gradual climb to reach Himalaya passing Pujinim Barahi temple along the way. We then reach Hinku cave where the trail drops along the Modi Khola. Continuing ahead, we arrive at Deurali and then reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Overnight at a lodge in MBC.
It is only about two hours trek to Annapurna Base Camp from MBC. The trail climbs along the rocky ridgeline to Annapurna Base Camp with the beautiful views of the mountains like Mount Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7229m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7454m) and Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997m) and numerous other peaks. Overnight at a lodge in ABC.
Today we will mostly climb along the rocky glacier path to Hiunchuli Base Camp. The trail is mostly surrounded by the views of high peaks and it will almost take five hours to reach the Base Camp. The beautiful views of the major mountains like Annapurna I (8091m), Fishtail (6997m), Tent peak (5695m) and many more can be seen. Overnight at a tented camp in Base Camp.
The steep trail ascends directly to the High Camp. The views of the high mountains are almost similar, and we can practice using the equipment. We will learn and practice the basics of mountaineering with our trek guide. We can also explore the areas nearby the camp to acclimatize ourselves to the climate. Overnight at a tented camp in High Camp.
Today we will ascend along the ice-filled rocky trails to the Hiunchuli. We will perfectly use our equipment under the proper guidance of our guide to reach the peak of Hiunchuli. On summiting the Hiunchuli Peak we will be bound to admire the beautiful views of the Annapurna and Nilgiri ranges along with many other peaks. We will take some time to enjoy the panoramic views and capture them in our camera. After that, we will slowly descend back to Deurali. Overnight at a lodge in Deurali.
It will be a reserve day for us. The weather in the high altitudes is unpredictable and can get worse at any minute. In case of bad weather, we will descend back Hiunchuli base camp and use this day to descend back to Deurali. Overnight at a lodge in Deurali.
We will descend downhill and along the dense forests to the Dovan. From Dovan, the trail continues along the bank of rivers and streams. We will cross many rivers and descend steeply downhill to reach Bamboo through the oak and rhododendron forests. From here, the descending trail takes us to Sinuwa. Overnight at a lodge in Sinuwa.
Today, after having our breakfast, we will descend downhill to the suspension bridge over the Chhomrong River and climb the 2200 stone steps to reach Chhomrong village. The beautiful view of Mount Annapurna South (7219m) and Mount Machhapuchhre (6997m) can be seen all along our way. From Chhomrong village, we will steeply descend to Taulung Danda and cross a suspension bridge over Kimrong Khola. From here the trail passes through the rhododendron forests to the Ghandruk Village. Overnight at a lodge in Ghandruk.
We will descend back to Nayapul from Ghandruk Village. We will pass through Kimche and Syauli Bazaar to reach Nayapul. The settlements get thicker as we head towards our destination. On reaching Nayapul, we will drive back to Pokhara which will nearly take two hours. After reaching Pokhara, we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Pokhara.
We will wake up in the early morning and do a half day sightseeing around Pokhara. We will visit Phewa Lake, Davis Fall, and Tal Barahi Temple if time permits. We will return to our hotel, have our lunch and then drive to Pokhara airport to catch the flight to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we will drive you back to Tribhuvan International Airport for your scheduled flight to your destination.
Trekking requires careful selection of gear to ensure comfort, safety, and efficiency on the trail. Depending on the conditions (terrain, weather, duration), the equipment you need may vary, but here’s a comprehensive list of essential trekking gear:
Hiunchuli is part of the Annapurna massif in central Nepal, located south of the Annapurna Base Camp. It is near Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) and serves as a gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Hiunchuli is classified as a "trekking peak," but it is known for its technical challenges, including rockfall, steep slopes, and glacier crossings. It requires solid mountaineering skills, including experience with ice axes, crampons, and fixed ropes. Prior experience in high-altitude climbing is highly recommended.
The entire expedition typically takes 18–22 days, including trekking to the base camp, acclimatization, climbing, and returning. The summit climb itself can take 3–5 days from base camp
Hiunchuli is not recommended for beginners. It is more suitable for climbers with prior trekking and mountaineering experience, preferably on peaks above 5,000m.