Hiunchuli was first summited by an American Peace Corps Expedition under the leadership of Craig Anderson in October 1971. Although it is easy to reach the mountain and the popularity of the Annapurna Sancutary with trekkers and climbers, the actual ascent of Hinuchuli is considered one of the most difficult among the trekking peaks.

South-East Face Route:
The route to base camp starts from Hinko Cave on the Annapurna Sanctuar trail. After establishing the first camp somewhere above the valley floor a further 2 camps are neccessary to make it to the top. Although not technically extreme this route is exposed to rockfall and serac dangers and is a complicated route-finding experience.

North-West Face Route:
The ascent by the North-West Face has been attempted only by a very few climbers and not always successfully. The exact route is not well known. The approach is from the Annapurna Base Camp in the Sanctuary and a further 2 camps may be necessary to complet this not so well known ascent.

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Itinerary of Hiunchuli in detail

Days 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel

Days 02 : Sight seeing around Kathmandu valley

Days 03 : Drive to Pokhara

Days 04 : Drive to Phedi and trek to Tolka

Days 05 : Trek to Jhinu

Days 06 : Trek to Dovan

Days 07 : Trek to Machhapuchhre base camp

Days 08 : Trek to Annapurna base camp

Days 09 : Trek to Hiunchuli base camp

Days 10 : Hiunchuli High camp

Days 11 : Summit Hiunchuli and back to Annapurna base camp

Days 12 : Trek to Bamboo

Days 13 : Trek to Chhomrong

Days 14 : Trek to Ghandruk

Days 15 : Trek to Pokhara and drive back to Pokhara

Days 16 : Drive back to Kathmandu

Days 17 : Rest at Kathmandu

Days 18 : Departure on your own destination