Mount Churen Himal 7,371m. Expedition

Trip Fact

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.

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.

Detail Itinerary

Departure Detail

Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 01, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 04, 2024

Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 07, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 10, 2024

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, 2024	12 November, 2024	US$ 4,350 ( Upto Basecamp )	Autumn	Guaranteed	Book Now
04 April, 2025	07 May, 2025	US$ 4,350 ( Upto Basecamp )	Spring	Guaranteed	Book Now
10 October, 2025	12 November, 2025	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: 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.

Autumn Itinerary

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.

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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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