Dhaulagiri VII

Overview

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An expedition to Nepal's most technically straightforward and objectively-safe 7,000m peak

Introduction

Dhaulagiri VII (also known as 'Putha Hiunchuli') is probably the 'easiest' 7,000m peak in Nepal. It is located in Dolpa or the "Wild West" of Nepal, made famous by Peter Matthiessen's book The Snow Leopard. This is a remote and seldom-visited area and an expedition to it is an adventure in the true sense of the word. With no significant technical climbing, the mountain is still a serious undertaking and provides excellent training for those who want to attempt Everest or other 8,000m peaks.

You will use three camps above base camp, with the highest at 6,500m. The route is technically easy, but there are long distances between camps, so you can expect it to be very hard work. Mountaineers with previous experience on 6,000m peaks graded 2B or above could consider the climb if they are looking for a full-blown expedition experience.

Join Jagged Globe on Dhaulagiri VII

• We have previous experience of the mountain, including the logistical difficulties of reaching base camp.
• This is a technically easy 7,000m peak, but it's in a remote and wild area.
• The mountain is excellent preparation for Everest or another 8,000m peak.

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Experience Required

This expedition could be considered by mountaineers who have previously climbed above 6,000m on peaks Graded 2B.

Our Scottish Winter courses in Scotland or our Alpine Courses would provide good training for this expedition.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Thu 1 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026	UK	Kathmandu	Available Book now »
Expedition Leader Sam Benson	£10,995	£9,995

This expedition is available to book in GBP, USD and EUR.
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Group size: 6 – 12 people.

Single room supplement: £250

For comparison, this expedition starts from £322 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Nepal on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• One in-country, return flight between Kathmandu and Nepalgunj by scheduled, fixed-wing aircraft.
• One in-country, return flight between Nepalgunj and Juphal by scheduled, fixed-wing aircraft.
• Two return transfers between the airport and the hotel (one on arrival and departure of your international flight and one for departure and arrival of your in-country flight).
• 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at a 4-star Hotel in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis.
• 27 nights' full board accommodation in tents on a twin-sharing basis.
• Emergency equipment (oxygen for therapeutic use, Portable Hyperbaric Chamber (PAC), Satellite Communicator (either phone or InReach)) – see trip PDF for more details.
• All porterage costs.
• All costs for leaders, Sherpas and local helpers..
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early or spending additional nights in the valley in lodges, whilst the expedition is resident in base camp.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Kathmandu early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Typical Itinerary

Please note this itinerary is flexible and subject to change. You are travelling to an extremely remote part of Nepal, with limited infrastructure. Team members need to be flexible and expect changes to the itinerary.

Day 1 - 2:	Fly to Kathmandu Team members joining on a “land-only”, please plan to arrive in Kathmandu on Day 2 no later than 1030, when your services will begin. Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Fly to Nepalgunj An early morning flight to Nepalgung. Overnight Batika.
Day 4:	Flight to Juphal, trek to Dunai (2,140m) During the flight you can enjoy superb views of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiris and of Manaslu before landing on the unsurfaced runway at Juphal (2,250m). It's a 3 hour trek to Dunai, where you camp for the night at 2,140m.
Day 5:	Trek to Tarakot (2,537m) The trail follows the Thulo Bheri river towards Tarakot (5 hours).
Day 6:	Trek to Musi Khola (2,875m)
Day 7:	Trek to Kakkot (3,210m)
Day 8 - 10:	Acclimatisation It's over 1,600m height gain from Kakkot to base camp, with only one place to camp in-between, so you need to spend a few days acclimatising. From Kakkot you'll aim to walk up to 4,000m en route to Pangi Camp, before returning to Kakkot.
Day 11 - 12:	Trek to Pangi Camp (4,480m) You'll aim to have two nights in Pangi Camp.
Day 13:	Move to Dhaulagiri VII Base Camp (4,950m)
Day 14 - 25:	Climb Dhaulagiri VII (7,246m) You will use three camps above base camp; at 5,450m, 6,150m and 6,500m. You should have enough time to get acclimatised and make a summit bid in a decent weather window. Fixed ropes will be placed on some of the steeper sections of the route between Camp 1 and Camp 2, but much of the climbing will be done moving together as roped teams. Nowhere is the ground particularly steep, but after fresh snow this could make the going extremely tough. Temperatures on summit day could be as low as -40 degrees celcius.
Day 26 - 29:	Return trek to Julphal
Day 30:	Return flight to Kathmandu Overnight hotel.
Day 31:	At Leisure in Kathmandu A chance to explore the bustling capital, with its beautiful temples and bustling markets. Overnight hotel.
Day 32:	Fly home Airport transfer. For those joining “land-only”, you should book your flight home today.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns, the availability of porters and the health of climbers can all contribute to changes. The Expedition Leader and our local agent will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!

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Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: Oct 2013
Total: 2 trips

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Team Member Reviews

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Leader Reports

• Putha Hiunchuli 2014
  “Putha Hiunchuli - A successful Expedition without a Summit. During the month of October, 10, almost complete strangers came together to make an attempt on a 7246m peak in a remote region of Nepal - The Lower Dolpo. Joining us...”
  report added 06/Nov/14
• Putha Hiunchuli 2013
  “Summary: This inaugural expedition to Putha Hiunchuli (7,246m) was very successful with seven out of nine team members summiting along with myself and four climbing Sherpas on 26 October 2013. The mountain was a splendid objective...”
  report added 19/Dec/13