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Trip Duration 39 Days
Destination Nepal
Trip Grade Mountaineering
Activity Expedition
Max. Altitude 7,371m. - (24,183 ft.)
Accomodation Lodge + Camping
Transportation By Bus
Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Best Season Spring & Autumn
Minimum Pax 2
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Mount Churen Himal located in western part of Nepal and it is a part of Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve area at Jaljala. 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, Churen Himal.

Mount Churen Himal trekking and 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. Drive from Kathmandu to Beni Bazaar and will have overnight there and our staff will lead you to the foot of Churen Himal Base Camp ahead.

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

Detail Itinerary

Departure Detail

Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 01, 2026
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 04, 2026

Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 07, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 10, 2025

Expedition Cost for Spring Season:
Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis:
USD 4,350 Per Person. (If 1-4 persons in group)
USD 4,211 Per Person. (If 5-7 persons in group)
USD 4,100 Per Person. (If 8-9 persons in group)
USD 39,700 Per Person. (If 10-11 persons in group)
USD 3,500 Per Person. (If 12-15 persons in group)

Expedition Cost for Autumn Season:
Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis:
USD 4200 Per Person. (If 1-4 persons in group)
USD 4155 Per Person. (If 5-7 persons in group)
USD 4010 Per Person. (If 8-9 persons in group)
USD 3,727 Per Person. (If 10-11 persons in group)
USD 3,409 Per Person. (If 12-15 persons in group)

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.

Start Date End Date Price Season Status Booking
10 October, 2025 12 November, 2025 US$ 4,350 ( Upto Basecamp )
Autumn Available Book Now
04 April, 2026 07 May, 2026 US$ 4,350 ( Upto Basecamp )
Spring Available Book Now
10 October, 2026 12 November, 2026 US$ 4,350 ( Upto Basecamp )
Autumn Available Book Now
04 April, 2027 07 May, 2027 US$ 4,350 ( Upto Basecamp )
Spring Available Book Now
10 October, 2027 12 November, 2027 US$ 4,350 ( Upto Basecamp )
Autumn Available Book Now

Expedition Service includes:   

  • 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.

Spring Itinerary

Hotel/Lodges/Camping
39 Days Trek/Climbing
Food:
Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 33 Nights Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn and Winter

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

Autumn Itinerary

Hotel/Lodges/Camping
39 Days Trek/Climbing
Food:
Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 33 Nights Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn and Winter

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

Mountain Info

    Dhaulagiri Himal
    Height:
    7,371m. - (24,183 ft.)
    Latitude: 28° 43′ 55″ N
    Longitude: 83° 12′ 45″ E
    Trip Duration: 39 Days
    Normal Ascent Route: North & East face
    First ascent by: A Japanese expedition (Members of the Academic Alpine Club of Shizuok) on October 28, 1970.
    Easiest Route: Rock/Snow/Ice Climb
    Grade: Mountaineering
    Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Beni Bazar – Gurja Gaon - Churen Base Camp - Kathmandu

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