Mt. Churen Himal Expedition, Churen Himal Climbing, Churen Himal Expedition Information, Dhorpatan Hunting Area

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Spring Season                                                                             Autumn Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 01, 2024                             Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 07, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 04, 2024             Expedition Fixed Departure Date: Oct. 10, 2024

Mt. Churen Himal expedition is one of the popular expeditions in Nepal in the far western part of Nepal and Churen Himal is a part of Jaljala area lies in the west of Mount Dhaulagiri range. This area is completely apart from the beaten paths, beside expedition there are many trekkers visit this area and it is for the person who love the beauty of nature and the wild wide valleys of course spectacular view of Dhaulagiri and its range, Annapurna, Gurja Himal and Churen Himal. Churen Himal is among the seventh series' mountain in the Dhawalagiri mountain range. It has three pinnacles, which are called; Churen west (7371m.), Churen Main (7385.m.-central), Churen East (7371m.) and among which the central is remembered to the chief one.

Mt. Churen Himal expedition offers an opportunity to discover areas which remain practically an Individual lifestyle and Churen Himal you will have a chance to trek into the massif of the Dhorpatan hills at about 3000-4300m. This area is full of rivers and fast glacial streams and lake, lots of forest and animals. Our route crosses very nice Chhetri, Magar and Chhantyal villages, especially Gurjagaon is very good majority of Chhantyal people. Beyond Gurja Gaon, there are no any villages. After Guru village by walking up steep on the wood way, we reach Burjungkharka via Darsingkharka; where we can establish our tent for the night haltage. From there, following along the river side of Kapekhola, we reach in the base camp in four hrs. Its base camp is located at 4800m high. Its base camp and the Gurja Mountain's base camp are at the same height. From this base camp, the Churen Himal's base camp-1 and its pinnacle can be clearly visible. To climb Churen himal it's not so easy; and we should fix two high camps to reach there. In its east, the Dhawalagiri I, II, III, IV, and V are located. And the Putha Himal is in its west. Drive from Kathmandu to Beni Bazar and will have overnight there and our staff will lead you to the foot of Mount Churen Himal Base Camp ahead.

Note:
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: Spring

01 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
02 April - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
03 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 April - Day 04: Drive to Pokhara (915m.) then transfer to Lodge.
05 April - Day 05: Drive to Darbang Bazar (1,110m.)
06 April - Day 06: Darbang – Dharapani (1,550m.).
07 April - Day 07: Dharapani – Mattim (2000m.).
08 April - Day 08: Mattim – Lumsung Village (1,676m.). Tented Camp
09 April - Day 09: Lumsung – Gurja Khani Village (2,665m.).
10 April - Day 10: Gurja Khani Village– Darsinge Kharka (2,945m.)
11 April - Day 11: Darsinge Kharka – Bundzunge Kharka (4,300m.)
12 April - Day 12: Bundzunge Kharka– Churen Himal Base Camp (4,600m).
13/28 April - Day 13/28: Climbing period for Mt. Churen Himal (7,371m.)
29 April - Day 29: Clean up Base Camp (Reserve day)
30 April - Day 30: Trek back to Bundzunge Kharka.
01 May - Day 31: Bundzunge Kharka – Gurja Khani Village.
02 May - Day 32: Gurja Khani Village – Lulang village.
03 May - Day 33: Lulang – Takum village.
04 May - Day 34: Takum – Darbang Bazar.
05 May - Day 35: Drive back to Pokhara by local Jeep or Bus then transfer to Hotel.
06 May - Day 36: Pokhara free for rest.
07 May - Day 37: Pokhara- Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
08 May - Day 38: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
09 May - Day 39: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: Autumn

07 October - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
08 October - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
09 October - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
10 October - Day 04: Drive to Pokhara (915m.) then transfer to Lodge.
11 October - Day 05: Drive to Darbang Bazar (1,110m.)
12 October - Day 06: Darbang – Dharapani (1,550m.).
13 October - Day 07: Dharapani – Mattim (2000m.).
14 October - Day 08: Mattim – Lumsung Village (1,676m.). Tented Camp
15 October - Day 09: Lumsung – Gurja Khani Village (2,665m.).
16 October - Day 10: Gurja Khani Village– Darsinge Kharka (2,945m.)
17 October - Day 11: Darsinge Kharka – Bundzunge Kharka (4,300m.)
18 October - Day 12: Bundzunge Kharka– Churen Himal Base Camp (4,600m).
19 Oct./03 Nov. - Day 13/28: Climbing period for Mt. Churen Himal (7,371m.)
04 November - Day 29: Clean up Base Camp (Reserve day)
05 November - Day 30: Trek back to Bundzunge Kharka.
06 November - Day 31: Bundzunge Kharka – Gurja Khani Village.
07 November - Day 32: Gurja Khani Village – Lulang village.
08 November - Day 33: Lulang – Takum village.
09 November - Day 34: Takum – Darbang Bazar.
10 November - Day 35: Drive back to Pokhara by local Jeep or, Bus then transfer to Hotel.
11 November - Day 36: Pokhara free for rest.
12 November - Day 37: Pokhara- Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
13 November - Day 38: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
14 November - Day 39: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Toyota Hiace, Tourist Bus, local Jeep or, Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary.
Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
Peak permit fee.
Full board during the trekking.
All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the BC.
Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
Base camp tents for members and staff.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Equipment allowance, wages, insurance for base camp staff and Liaison officer.
National Park Conservation Fee.
Satellite phone (Pay calls).
1 Set of Cultural Treks Piosk Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
Nepal visa extension.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Hotel after 6 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Service above Base Camp.
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
Piosk Oxygen bottle with Mask -regulator for climbing.
Climbing guide (Sherpa).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

Expedition service does not include

Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1900 for group sharing basis (if required by client)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 7000m. = USD 500 and over 7000m. to summit= USD 400 = 900 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Dhaulagiri Himal
Height
7,371m. - (24,183 ft.)
Latitude
28° 43′ 55″ N
Longitude
83° 12′ 45″ E
Trip Days
39 Days
Normal Ascent Route
North or, East face
First Ascent
October 28, 1970 by a Japanese Expedition (Members of the Academic Alpine Club of Shizuok)
Easiest Route
Rock/Snow/Ice Climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Minimum 2 Climber/Group Joining Basis/Private Group
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accommodation
Hotel Room/Single Tent/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Except lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Best Seasons
Spring/Autumn/Winter
Caravan Route
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Beni Bazar - Gurjagaon - Churen Base Camp - Kathmandu