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Chulu West Peak Climbing

Chulu West Peak Climbing Chulu West Peak to the north of the Annapurna range is an ideal summit for those wanting to extend their climbing experience beyond the trekking peaks of the Langtang, Rolwaling and Everest region. Chulu Massif rises north of the Marshyangdi Khola in the Manang region and form part of the Manang Himal, which is quite rightly included in the larger Damodar Himal. This remote upland area lies to the north of and in a rain shadow formed by the main Annapurna Himal. Huge glacial moraines abound etched deeply by wind erosion into fantastic pillars. Chulu Far East ascent is not difficult and we will settle a high camp near the col. From the Col we follow the long South-West ridge on snow and Ice.

Chulu Far East Peak It is also ideal peak on which to develop expeditionary style experience as members will play an active role in establishing the intermediary camps on the mountain. All though the approach up the Marshyangdi is relatively quick and involves no great altitude gain, the trek takes you through a wonderful variety of landscape and culture; from the subtropical lower reaches of the valley with its terraced fields where Gurung people dominate, to the ethnically as well as socially interesting Manage people of the upper valley, crossing rhododendron and pine forests. After the ascent our route crosses the Thorung-La, a (5350m.) high pass before dropping to Jomsom downstream toward Kali Gandaki River from where you can take flight back to Kathmandu through Pokhara.

Peak climbing Itinerary:

Hotel/Lodges/Camping
21 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Pokhara & 15 Nights Lodges/Camping
Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free in Kathmandu. Evening brifing.
Day 03: Drive to Besi shahar, Khudi then O/N at Bhulbhule at Lodge.
Day 04: Bhulbhule – Jagat (1314m.)
Day 05: Jagat – Dharapani (1943m.)
Day 06: Dharapani – Chame (2713m.)
Day 07: Chame – Pisang (3185m.)

Day 08: Pisang - Manang (3,351m.): As we trek along the south bank of the Marsyangdi stream, the landscape becomes sparse with vegetation. The trail continues along the river basin slowly ascending to Manang. We stay overnight at lodge in Manang.

Day 09: Manang village: We will spend a day in the village of Manang to rest and acclimatize. Some nice day trips are possible from here. Annapurna III and Gangapurna are displayed magnificently here with a hanging glacier in between. We stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,018m): We trek branching away from the Marshyangdi Khola, steadily climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas. We stay overnight at lodge

Day 11: Trek to Chulu West Base Camp: We have to walk for three hours from Yak Kharka to Chulu west base camp. Sometime, we see blue sheep on the way.

Day 12: Chulu west base camp trek to chulu west peak High Camp: At Chulu west high camp, our climbing guide will teach you about how to use the climbing gear and check all the equipments.

Day 13: Chulu west summit (6420 m): Early in the morning Climbing Guide will take to you Chulu west summit (6420 m). We stay overnight at Chulu west peak high camp.

Day 14: Extra day for if incase of bad weather or altitude sickness.

Day 15: Trek to Thorung-La Phedi (4500m.)

Day 16: Trek to Muktinath (3,798m.): This is one of the most challenging trek days as we will leave very early in the morning (before sunrise) to cross the Thorong La pass (5,416m/17,819ft) by noon, and then trek down to Muktinath. Muktinath, a symbol of religious acceptance, is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike, for they worship their God by a different name in the same temple. We stay overnight at lodge in Muktinath.

Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2800m.): The 18.5km/5hrs. trek to Jomsom descends from here, with views of the Kaligandaki River far below and Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peaks towering in the west. At Eklobhatti Village, the trail conjoins with the path from Kagbeni winding along the valley floor through beautiful barren lands with snow capped peaks in the distance. We stay overnight at lodge in Jomsom Bazar.

Day 18: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara early in the morning, and spend the rest of the day relaxing lakeside.

Day 19: Drive Pokhara - Kathmandu: Fly back to Kathmandu and you will be received by our crew member there from airport. You will be taken to hotel where you will have free evening.

Day 20: Kathmandu free.

Day 21: Last Minute transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Cost: USD Per Person.

Tea-house Lodge Trek Cost Includes:

Land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace, tourist & local Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
4 Night’s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and 1 nights in Pokhara at Bed and breakfast basis.
2 Night full board basis in Chitwan Jungle National Park for Safari.
3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge & tented camp during the trek en-route.
One Professional equipped English speaking trekking guide & climbing guide, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Snow bars and ropes for the climbing as well as tented camp while on climbing to Chulu West Peak.
Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Air ticket : Jomsom - Pokhara with airport and cargo fees.
Trekking Permit, Peak Permit, National Park permits fees & garbage deposit.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.