The short answer
Hiunchuli stands above the Annapurna Sanctuary, and Dhampus Peak sits on the Dhaulagiri side near Thapa Pass. Both involve glacier travel and steep snow.
Dhampus Peak is often combined with the Dhaulagiri or Thapa Pass routes. Hiunchuli is typically done as an Annapurna Sanctuary objective. Both need good acclimatisation.
Key facts
- Height
- about 6,441 m and 6,012 m
- Region
- Annapurna south and Dhaulagiri side
- Level
- Moderate to hard
- Typical time
- About 16 to 20 days
How it works
- Choose the seasonSpring or autumn; avoid monsoon and deep winter.
- Trek in to acclimatiseTrek the Sanctuary or Dhaulagiri approach.
- Move to high campA shorter day with an early night.
- Climb on summit dayStart in the dark with a guide.
- Descend and recoverKeep a spare day for weather.
Insider tip
Allow weather buffer days.
Avoid this
Do not attempt without prior glacier experience.
Related questions
Are they popular?
Less than Pisang or Mera.
Is Dhampus Peak the same as Dhampus village?
No, they are different places.
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