Putha Hiun Chuli, a stunning mountain peak in Nepal, stands tall at an impressive elevation of 7,246 meters or 23,773 feet. With geographical coordinates of 28° 44' 52" latitude and 83° 08' 53" longitude, this peak is accessible for climbing enthusiasts.
It was on November 11th,1954, that J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa made the first successful ascent of Putha Hiun Chuli.
Situated within the Dhaulagiri mountain range, Putha Hiun Chuli lies in the Gandaki Pradesh province of Nepal, stretching across the Dolpa, Rukum, and Myagdi districts. The closest army post at the basecamp is Dunai army post, which is a mere 42.5KM away along the caravan route, while Kakkotgaun is the nearest settlement located just 1.9KM from the mountain.
For climbers attempting to conquer Putha Hiun Chuli, there are set royalty fees: NRs 6000 in Spring for Nepalese climbers; NRs 3000 during Autumn; and NRs 1500 during Winter/Summer seasons. For foreign climbers, the fees stand at USD 500 for the Spring season; USD 250 in Autumn; and USD 125 during Winter/Summer months.
To access Putha Hiun Chuli by air, one can fly from Kathmandu to Nepalganj and then to Juphal. The caravan route is Juphal-Dunai-Suligadgaun-Tarakot-Gumbagaun-Tachhingaun-Kakkotgaun-BC, spanning a distance of about 51.4KM via Juphal. The climb has an approximate expedition length of 18KM to reach the peak and takes around 45 days to complete the adventure.