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Highest access: 7371m (24,183ft)
First Ascent: Japanese Nihon University expedition, October 24, 1970
Duration: 37 Days
Group Size: 2-10 people per group
Co-ordinates: 28°44′06″N 83°12′58″E
Location: Dhaulagiri Himal
Country: Nepal
Airport: Kathmandu (KTM)
Departure From: Kathmandu (KTM)
Grade: AD/Scottish Grade III
Meals: B, L,D in during Driving and climbing period
Transportation: Car, Flight, Tourist bus
Best season: Late spring (traditionally less hazardous) and autumn
Major Activity: Trekking/Mountaineering
Culture: Gurung, Thakali, Magar
Mode of Travel: Tea House/Camping
Climbing route: South & Southeast Ridge
Himalayan sights: Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Putha Hunchuli,
Churen Himal Expedition (7371m/24,183ft) is a part of Jaljala area lying towards the west of Dhaulagiri range. Expedition of the Churen Himal offers an opportunity to experience undisturbed and tranquil nature full of wild valleys, fast glacial streams, and beautiful forest with spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gurja Himal, and Churen Himal. The trail to Churen Himal passes through well-known Dhorpatan Hunting Reserves.
The Churen caravan route is a less touristic trekking trail in the Dhaulagiri region. This trek and expedition route is for those trekkers who love to explore beautiful nature and wild valleys. The exotic, breathtaking Himalayas and take you out of the beaten tracks, inside a region where very few trekkers are traveling. Churen Himal is a moderate climbing challenge. This mountain is suitable for those climbers who want to climb a less crowed 7000m peak and prepare for the next step which is an 8000m expedition. The on this route there is 30% rock climbing 50% snow and 20% ice climbing. Its technical grade classification is Scottish Grade III.
Mount Churen Himal was first climbed on the 24th of October by the Academic Alpine Club of Shizuoka Expedition team in 1970 by Mr. Kr. Fukui and K. Hasegawa. Mr. Ryozo Yamamoto and his group had planned to climb since 1963 but the expedition, unfortunately, did not materialize until 1970. Members of the Academic Alpine Club of Shizuoka, Japan climbed the main peak (West Peak) of Churen Himal (7371m) and the Central Peak (about 7371m) on 28 and 24 October 1970 from the Southeast ridge which was lead by Takashi Serizawa. Mount Churen is among the seventh series mountain in the Dhaulagiri range. It has three pinnacles which are called: Churen West 7371m/24,183ft, Churen Central (7375m/24,196ft) and Churen North (7371m/24,183ft). We are always dedicated to making your trip memorable with eco-friendly environment.
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m/3,116ft) 6hrs. Lodge
accommodation.
Drive from Pokhara to Darbang (1110m/3,641ft) 5 hrs. Lodge
accommodation.
Trek from Darbang to Takum via Dharapani village (1670m/5,479ft.) 5
hrs. Camping accommodation.
Trek from Takum to Lumsang village (2120m/6,955ft.) 6hrs. Camping
accommodation.
Trek from Lumsang to Gurja Village (2620m/8,595ft.) 7 hrs.Camping
accommodation.
Trek Gurja village to Darsinge Khark (3600m/11,811ft) 6 hrs.Camping
accommodation.
Trek from Darsinge Khark to Burjunga Khark (3415m/11,204ft.) 5hrs.
Camping accommodation.
Trek from Burjunga Kharka to Churen Himal BC (4600m/15,091ft.) 3 hrs.
Camping accommodation.
Climbing Period Churen Himal. (7371m/24,183ft)
Clean up base camp and trek from Churen Base Camp to Burjunga
Khark(3415m/11,204ft.)5hrs. Camping accommodation.
Trek from Burjunga Khark- Gurja Village (2620m/8,595ft) 6 hrs.Camping
accommodation.
Trek from Gurjagoan village to Lulang village(2200m/7,218ft.) 5 hrs.
Camping accommodation.
Trek from Lulang to Dharapani to Darbang (1670m/5,479ft.) 5 hrs. Tea
house accommodation.
Drive from Darbang to Pokhara via Beni overnight at hotel
accommodation.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m/4,429ft) 6 hrs.
Free and rest day at Kathmandu. Farewell celebration dinner with
cultural program in the evening.
Drop off at the airport 3 hours before our scheduled
flight.