Punchen Himal Overview

Peak ID

PUCH

Status

Opened

Elevation

6049 M / 19846 FT

Latitude

28º 39' 39"

Longitude

85º 08' 54"

History

1st ascent by

Unclimbed,
Punchen Himal part of Ganesh sub range of the Nepalese Himalayas lies in the Nepal-Tiber border, 30 km North of Ganesh Himal.

Location

  • Province:

    Gandaki Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Mansiri

  • District:

    Gorkha/NC

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Chum Nubri/NC

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Chhokung 21.4KM

  • Armed police post

    Dhadingbesi 123.3KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Majhgaun 93.5KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Chumga 10KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Rs.4000 in summer, Rs.2000 in autumn and Rs.1000 in winter

  • Foreigners (USD):

    $250.00 in summer, $125.00 in autumn and $70.00 in winter

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Drive to Dhadingbesi

  • Caravan route:

    Arughat-Jagat-Lokpa-Chumling-Raphen-Nyal-Mu-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    123.3KM through Dhadingbesi

  • Climbing route
    length:

    3.8KM

  • Duration:

    30 Days