Churen Himal, a notable peak in Nepal's Dhaulagiri massif, stands tall at an elevation of 7,371 meters (24,183 ft). Nestled within the Gandaki Pradesh province, it's a part of the Dhaulagiri mountain range. Chharka Tongsong in the Dhawalagiri district is the closest municipality to this majestic peak.
Along the caravan route from the basecamp, the nearest support centers include a police post at Gang (28.1KM away and 53.1KM from Darbang) and health centers at Magardang (47.2KM away) and Gumbagaun (25.4KM away). Nearby settlements are Kakkotgaun (1.9KM away) and Tallo Jaljala (28KM away).
The climbing fees for Churen Himal fluctuate based on the season and the nationality of the climber. Nepalese climbers pay NRs 6000 in spring, NRs 3000 in autumn, and NRs 1500 in winter and summer. Foreign climbers pay USD 500 in spring, USD 250 in autumn, and USD 125 in winter and summer.
To reach Churen Himal from Kathmandu, one can fly to Pokhara and drive to Beni. The caravan route follows Beni-Darbang-Budzunge Kharka-Gurja-BC\Jufal-Tarakot-Kakotgaun-BC, with a length of 75.8KM through Beni and 51.4KM through Juphal. The climbing route covers distances of 18.2KM via Juphal and 15.1KM via Beni.
Churen Himal is a sought-after climbing destination for peaks over 7000 meters. The Academic Alpine Club first scaled it successfully. Situated west of the Dhaulagiri Range, Churen Himal comprises three primary peaks: Churen Himal Central (the main peak at 7385m), Churen Himal East, and Churen Himal West. This rocky peak is a less crowded region between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in the magnificent Himalayas.