Traveling to different places is the best feeling one can get. If you love to travel, then you must know the interwoven thrill of it. You might have visited important places in the world but have you been to Huayna Picchu? If you haven’t then this is the time you must put your steps there.
The meaning of Huayna Picchu is the ‘Young peak’ in the Quechua language, and this is the largest mountain that is situated directly behind Machu Picchu. If you are traveling to this place then you will get to see the untouched beauty of this place. For many travelers, Huayna Picchu hike falls under the main highlights while visiting Machu Picchu. The view from the extreme top, the citadel, and the extraordinary landscape are worth climbing for.
About Huayna Picchu
From far the Huayna Picchu might look a little tough, but if you come closer you will find it’s just steep hike and it never requires any hiking tools or expertise at all. If you are climbing to the top, you must know that children of 12 and over can climb only. The total climbing area is, 1000 feet and it is situated above the city. From the top, you will get to see the remnants of the temples, and the terraces, and you might question how the Incas have built the place at that time.
Huayna Picchu Tickets 2022: 200 soles /$59 USD
Best Time To Visit Huayna Picchu
Haryana Picchu can be visited throughout the year, but every time the number of travelers is allowed are only 400. The climbing is a small challenge, but you shouldn’t ignore it, because the steps can be slippery at times, and for this reason, November to April should be avoided because of the rainy season here. The perfect time to visit this place is from May to September. The entry to this place are given from 7 to 8 am and then from 10 to 11 am. The entry time is split evenly in the two times. You will get two trails to reach the top one takes, 45 to 60 minutes and another takes 3 hours to reach the top.
The second trail will take you to the Grand cavern that is known as the temple of the moon. These are natural caves facing the northern part of the mountain. Upon returning the caves circles in a loop surrounding the mountain and then meets the main trail again.
10 Things To Do In Huayna Picchu
If you are all energized to hike up to the Huayna Picchu, then you must know climbing up to the top you will have to cross the Temple of the moon and from there you have to climb the Huayna Picchu stairs of death. Although no one has died here you might get shortness of breath, vertigo. There are so many things to do while having the Huayna Picchu tour. Here is the list of 10.
1. The Sun Gate
Travel to the Machu Picchu sun gate. These gates were believed to control the port for the people entering and exiting. Try not to miss the sunrise from the sun gate as it’s a mesmerizing view.
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2. The Inca Bridge
This bridge was built for the Inca army and it’s situated at the west out of the Machu Picchu. In reality, there is no bridge at all, but a stone path carved on the rock. Instead of the bridge, there is a 20-foot drop to get rid of unwanted people. This very gap of the bridge can be filled with big tree trunks.
3. Hike Huayna Picchu
If you want to get the bird’s eye view then you must climb Huayna Picchu height. This place is situated just behind the city and to get the climbing permit, you have to pay extra money.
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4. The Watchman’s Hut
The moment you enter the city you will see the Watchman’s hut and from here you will get an excellent view of the entire city. Try not to miss this place.
5. Funerary Stone
At the outside of the Watchman’s hut, there is a strange carved rock and it is known as the funerary stone. The actual reason for this stone is unknown only the historians believe that this place was used as a sacrificial place.
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6. Temple Of The Sun
You will get to see the best stoner work of Machu Picchu. This place was used for an astronomical observatory. This is the place where offerings have been placed too. You will find their several niches and the offerings were made that too.
7. The Fountains
Machu Picchu has 16 baths. The natural spring waters come from 750 meters high above and through the stone channels. The baths were used for purification and rituals. Check out the fountains and realize the advancement Incas had at that time.
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8. Royal Tomb
It is situated next to the Temple of the sun and is the palace of the princess. The place has a cave-like feature, but it was named as a tomb but no remnants of anybody have been found here.
9. The Temple Of Three Windows
This place is situated in the royal sector and it has been named as the ‘Sacred plaza’. The three windows are made up by large blocks of stones which weigh 3 tons. The three windows face the mountains came from the three mythological caves the children of the sun arrived on earth.
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10. House Of The High Priest
In the third structure of the ‘Sacred plaza,’ you will get to see the House of the high priest. This very house has the best solid structure in Machu Picchu. This place has 4 walls and no proof if the priest actually lived there or not.
How To Reach Huayna Picchu
You have to reach Machu Picchu from Cusco in Peru. If you have booked a tour of Machu Picchu then your guide will take you to the nearest village named, Aguas Calientes. Here you will be for acclimatization purpose, as it is 6, 7000 feet, then from here, you go to Huayna Picchu and then back to Cusco.
Tips
- If you have booked a tour at Machu Picchu, then you have to have a pleasant journey on the hiking and exploring the ancient cultures of the Incas.
- Once you reach Peru you can have the best delicious Peruvian cuisine, and taste the beers.
- Bring a rain jacket and try not to carry an umbrella or sticks for walking. Get your passport with you and you will get a Machu Picchu stamp on it.
- It’s your decision whether you want to walk up to the Citadel or take up a bus that takes 20 minutes. You will get the buses in every 15 minutes and it takes $24 for a round trip for adults and for children it’s $12. If you want to avoid the crowd, you must visit the guard’s house first and take some pictures from the above.
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Enjoy the Huayna Picchu court with your partner or with your friends and you will have an unforgettable memory of the adventure of a lifetime. Already excited? Get ready and book your international trip right away!
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