Churen Himal Expedition

 Churen Himal Expedition in Nepal

Churen Himal is a technical peak that becomes technical in winter; that’s why the expedition comes under the Grade III Scottish Climbing category. Apart from winter, May, September, October, and November are the best months for climbing Churen Himal. If you do the mathematics, the climbing route of the Churen Himal has 30% rock climbing, 50% snow climbing, and 20% ice climbing. You will follow the South East Ridge to reach the summit. The trekking trail to the base camp of Churen Himal comes under the category of off-the-beaten. The course takes you to the untouched region of Nepal of beautiful nature and wild valleys.

Sthe ince Churen Himal Expedition is an expedition over 7000 m, you can see this expedition as a preparation for climbing 8000 m peaks in Nepal like Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga. Churen Himal is one of the massifs of the Dhaulagiri Ranges. These ranges block the cloud-bearing rain; that’s why Mustang and Dolpo have dry environments, which are the popular trekking destinations of Nepal in June and July. Dhaulagiri Ranges are the only ranges that lie entirely within Nepal; other fields of Nepal share their borders with Tibet. Are you looking for a similar expedition in the Everest Region? Please check our Baruntse Expedition Itinerary.

 Churen Himal Expedition Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (standard accommodation)

Arrive in Kathmandu on the date that you have planned for or at the most suitable time you have decided. Stay calm about the pick-up; we will wait for you outside the airport to take you to our office and the hotel. Our office remains open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Kathmandu is known as the city of temples, and it is the most developed city in Nepal as we write these words in this itinerary. You will be staying in Thamel, the central tourist hub in Kathmandu. If you stay in a 5-star hotel, it will be outside Thamel.

Day 02 Sightseeing with breakfast and climbing preparations (standard accommodation)

Kathmandu is dotted with world heritage sites, and the most famous of them are mentioned below

    ★ Pashupatinath

    ★ Swayambhunath

    ★ Bouddhanath

    ★ Kathmandu Durbar Square

You will visit each of these with our city guide, and they will take you to the past. Those were the glorious days of Nepal. From your guide, hear the myths, the true story, and the significance of the historical monuments from the religious point of view. During the climbing preparation, we focus on your

    ★ Safety

    ★ Logistics

    ★ As well as how you can overcome mountaineering challenges.

Day 03 From Kathmandu to Pokhara and Beni (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is where you have to spend your night; from there, you head to Pokhara, the city of lakes. As you head to Pokhara, you are on the Pirthivi Highway and by the Trishuli River, a famous river for rafting in NePrithvithivi Narayan Shah was a King who played a significant role in the unification of Nepal. On the way to Beni, you will come across beautiful nature. Beni lies at the confluence of the Myagdi Khola and the Kali Gandaki Rivers.

Day 04 From Beni to Babiachor (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today is the first day of your trek, and you start it by walking on the bank of the Myagdi Khola. The villages that you reach are Mangalghat, Singa, and Tatopani. Tatopani means hot water in Nepali, but if you try to understand its deeper meaning, it means hot spring here. There are many small villages on the way, and there are also bridges. From the town called Simalchour, you trek further to reach Babichor.

Day 05 From Babichaur to Dharapani (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today, you are in a valley, and it becomes wider and wider as you trek further. You are by the river, and on both sides of it, there are terraced fields. The trekking trail is relatively easy, and the villages you arrive on the way are Shahashradhara and Ratorunga, and the river you cross is the Duk Khola. As you are nearing Dharapani, the wide valley becomes narrow again.

Day 06 From Dharapani to Lumsumg (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Today’s trek is scenic because you will see the stunning view of Dhaulagiri. Overall, you will be at the heart of beautiful nature. An ascending trekking trail takes you to Lumsumg, which is gorgeous.

Day 07 From Lumsung to Gurja Gaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

As you walk an ascending trekking trail, you come across the pass called Deurali. From 2000 m plus, you head to 3000 m plus. After crossing the pass successfully, you head to Gurja Gaon.

Day 08 From Gurja Gaon to Darsinge Kharka (4 meals provided, tented camp)

After having breakfast, you start your trek. You descend from high altitude to low altitude. Of all the trek days, today is the shortest. You only have to walk for 2 hours.

Day 09 Trek to Budzunga Bara (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Today’s trek is more extended than yesterday’s, and you will be at an altitude of 4000 m. The trekking trail is scenic, and you can hear from your guide that you are near the base camp of Churen Himal.

Day 10 Trek to the Churen Himal Base Camp (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Follow an ascending trail to reach the base camp of Churen Himal.  Enjoy the breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gurja Himal, and Churen Himal from the base camp. The base camp is silent, quiet, and still.

Day 11-29 Climbing of Churen Himal and descend to the base camp (4 meals provided, tented camp)

The Sherpas will set up camps at higher altitudes and decide on the climbing route. They will also cook meals for you, and they will also tell you when to acclimatise. The Sherpas undertake to overcome technical difficulties while climbing Churen and weather forecasting. When you reach the summit, you will spend a short time there. The summit offers the best view of Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV, and V, including Thapa Peak and Putha Himal, in the world. From the summit, you will retrace the climbing route.

Day 30 From the base camp to Gurja Gaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The Sherpas will pack up the climbing equipment, and you will start your trek from the base camp.  You will retrace the trekking trail and head to Gurja Gaon. This is the village of the Magar people.

Day 31 From Gurja Gaon to Phulai Gaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

After having breakfast, you will head to Phulai Gaon. This gaon or village is beautiful. It is blessed with natural beauty. You will enjoy these very much from your heart.

Day 32 From Phulai Gaon to Darbang (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Once again, you will reach the forest of oaksrhododendronsndron. In this forest, you hear the chirpings of birds. Finally, the ascending trail you follow becomes flat and takes you to stream and Darbang, a village of the Magar people.

Day 33 From Darbang to Beni and Pokhara (breakfast and lunch provided, standard accommodation)

You drive by the bank of the Mardi River between the hills. The road is rough and bumpy. From Beni to Pokhara, you travel in a bus or jeep.

Day 34 Day in Pokhara (breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

Pokhara is famous for sightseeing and is dotted with natural beauties, such as MaheCaveCavee, DavFall Fall, and Cavee Cave, including Peace Stupa. You spend a night in the hotel by the lake, seeing a magnificent view of Fishtail Mountain.

Day 35 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

From the city of lakes, you head to the city of temples via the Pirthivi Highway, and the main towns you reach are Damauli, Dumre, Mugling, and Kurintar.

Day 36 Leisure Day in Kathmandu (breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

Take a rest and explore Thamel. This place always has got something for a tourist like you. Every tourist loves this place.

Day 37 Departure (breakfast provided)

We will pick you up at the hotel three hours before your international flight and take you to Tribhuwan International Airport. So goodbye, and we wish you good luck for a safe journey.

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