Hiunchuli Peak (6,441m)

Although it is possible to climb Hiunchuli Peak all year round except during the monsoon months, the best times to climb Hiunchuli Peak are spring and autumn. The spring season runs from March to early June and is also the busiest climbing season of the year. The autumn season runs from September to November when temperatures are moderate and the weather is clear. Climbers have attempted to climb Hiunchuli Peak in the winter in the past, but the extreme cold during the winter months can be quite dangerous for some. Summer weather invites rain and does not offer good views during the climb. Therefore, we do not recommend it.

Hiunchuli Peak climb are considered difficult to climb due to long duration trekking/climbing in remote and isolated areas going above 6000 meters and sleeping at altitude of 5000 meters for several days. Mountaineers require excellent physical condition. On the day of the summit, you will leave the base camp at 2 am and return to the base camp only in the afternoon. This grade includes the use of climbing equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons, mountaineering boots, Screwgate Carabiners, Descender/Figure of Eight). Previous experience is essential and we also provide a climbing course at base camp before the actual climb where your climbing guide will teach you the proper way to use the equipment.

It’s mandatory and highly recommended to get travel insurance before embarking on any adventurous trips. We advise all our clients to get travel insurance that covers up emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other reasons in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverages before making the final decision. More information: Travel Insurance

You will be guided by experienced and knowledgeable Sherpa climbing leaders who have successfully summited the peak multiple times. Some climbing leaders have climbed Everest at least once or a few times in their climbing career. Your climbing guide will support you from day one, providing important tips and teaching you tricks. They will also provide you with pre-climb training the day before the climb at base camp. Our climbing guides take the climbing journey seriously. This will ensure that your health or well-being is not at risk.

The guides have many years of guiding experience in trekking/climbing. Most have been exploring the Himalayas for years. Our guides are also trained in first aid and know how to handle any situation. All our guides speak fluent English and are happy to share their in-depth knowledge of the culture, geography, flora, festivals, lifestyle with you. They also have enough experience in taking visitors to special places or special cultures, which can engage people in what they are experiencing, explain it well and entertain them. Our guides are well versed in how to make the journey comfortable and safe while appreciating the beauty of the Himalayas.

The cost of any trip to the Himalayas depends on many factors, including the company you choose, the services they offer, the number of days, the different routes, and more. The cost is like buying an iPhone – some come with fewer features for a lower price, while the latter with increased features will cost a bit more. Typically, the price of climbing Chulu West Peak ranges from $3350 to $4300 per person.

You will enjoy 3 delicious meals each day. Typically, you will have your breakfast and dinner at the lodge where you are staying. Lunch will be arranged at tea houses or small restaurants along the way. However, when staying at tented camps during the climb, we will also provide packed lunches along with tea or coffee. However, both breakfast and dinner are freshly prepared by our own climbing cooks. The meals include fresh fruits and organic ingredients sourced from Kathmandu or local villages. The meals include a balanced diet of carbohydrates, proteins and fats designed by a nutritionist. The chefs are trained in hygienic food preparation. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher diets can be arranged if required with prior notice.

Sample Menu

Breakfast:

• Beverages: Black tea, milk tea, ginger lemon honey tea, lemon tea, hot lemon with honey, black coffee, milk coffee, hot chocolate
• Toast with jam or honey, toast omelette, pancake, Tibetan bread, porridge/muesli
• Eggs of your choice
• American breakfast or Continental breakfast

Lunch:

• Rice item: Vegetable fried rice, egg fried rice, mixed fried rice, dal-bhaat (lentil rice)
• Noodle item: Vegetable fried noodles, mixed fried noodles
• Potato items: Potatoes chips, fried potatoes, hash brown potatoes, vegetable fried potatoes, boiled potatoes
• Burgers: Vegetable burger, chicken burger, vegetable sandwich, chicken sandwich
• Pasta: Spaghetti tomato sauce, macaroni cheese sauce
• Pizza: Vegetable pizza, tomato cheese pizza, chicken pizza, mushroom pizza
• Momo: (Nepali Dumplings (Style): Vegetable Momo, Chicken Momo
• Meat Item: Chicken Sizzler, Chicken Steak, Yak Steak
• Beverages: Black Tea, Milk Tea, Ginger Lemon Honey Tea, Lemon Tea, Honey with Hot Lemon, Black Coffee, Milk Coffee, Hot Chocolate

Dinner:

• Soup: Vegetable Soup, Mushroom Soup, Chicken Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, Rara Noodle Soup, French Onion Soup, Pumpkin Soup, Potato Soup

Main Meals:

Beverages: Black Tea, Milk Tea, Ginger Lemon Honey Tea, Lemon Tea, Hot Honey Lemon, Black Coffee, Milk Coffee, Hot Chocolate

Rice Item: Vegetable Fried Rice, Egg Fried Rice, Mix Fried Rice, Dal-Bhat (lentil rice)

Noodle Item: Vegetable Fried Noodle, Mix Fried Noodle

Potato Item: Chips, Fried Potato, Hash Brown Potato, Vegetable Fried Potato, Boiled Potato

Burger: Vegetable Burger, Chicken Burger, Vegetable Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich

Pasta: Spaghetti Tomato Sauce, Macaroni Cheese Sauce

Pizza: Vegetable Pizza, Tomato Cheese Pizza, Chicken Pizza, Mushroom Pizza

Momo: (Nepali Dumpling): Vegetable Momo, Chicken Momo

Meat Item: Chicken Sizzler, Chicken Steak, Yak Steak

Desserts: Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Apple Fritters, Canned Fruit, Banana Fritters, Custard pudding, Cornflower pudding, Chocolate pudding

Absolutely! Under normal circumstances, our booked trips are guaranteed to operate. We are a tailor-made company and the number of participants does not stop us from operating. If your trip has been cancelled by your operator and you are under last-minute stress, don’t forget to look for us to help you make your travel decisions. Please feel free to book your stress-free holidays with us. Unless there are circumstances beyond our control such as political unrest, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics or weather disasters, our trips are 100% guaranteed to operate.

All climbers, including guides and porters, will hike together in a group so that there is no chance of climbers or crew members getting lost or left behind. However, when an emergency occurs and you need to contact a family member from the office or a coverage area, a satellite phone is the only and best means of communication. AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions is equipped with all types of communications, including mobile and satellite phones, so that we can always stay in touch with our climbers and crew members. High in the mountains, cell phones do not always work so for emergency communication, we use the satellite phone that the climbing leader has.

AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions offers a lifetime deposit policy that gives you the flexibility to transfer your deposit to anyone or any other trip. If you wish to cancel your booked trips, certain cancellation fees apply. Please see our Booking Terms and Conditions for detailed information.

Hiunchuli Peak is technically known as a ‘trekking peak’, but when it comes to packing, it requires a lot more than you might expect from a regular trek. The right kind of equipment and gear play a crucial role in successfully attempting to climb Hiunchuli Peak. We recommend the following gear and kit for climbing Hiunchuli Peak:

1. Waterproof Duffel Bag
2. 40L Back pack (daypack)
3. Shirts and t-shirts
4. Set of thermals (tops & bottoms)
5. Fleece Jacket
6. Shell Rain Jacket
7. Down Jacket
8. Lightweight hiking trousers
9. Waterproof/Windproof pants
10. Socks
11. Buff
12. Sun hat & sun glasses
13. Gloves & Mittens
14. Hiking boots
15. Mountain climbing boots
16. Flip flops and slippers
17. Sleeping bag
18. Water bottles
19. Sun cream & lip balm
20. Gaiters
21. Personal toiletries
22. Trekking pole
23. Scarf & warm hat

Besides the regular items that you would pack for a typical trekking trip, read more for other essential peak climbing equipment and familiarize yourself with the kits you will be carrying along for the trekking and climbing.

All bookings are made through AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. based at Boudha 6, Kathmandu, Nepal. Travel Booking Terms To book your holiday you must send us a completed booking (enquiry) form or email us directly with details, for information. Learn more about our book. How to Book a Trip?

Your safety is of imperative concern while traveling. Please take care to note that your trek/climb leader, guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to your safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather or health condition of a group, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The trek/climb leader, guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.