Ascent of Chulu West and Chulu Central are best made from a base camp in a small valley north of Manang situated off the main trail to Thorong La pass 5416m. Indeed some of the best views of this peak can be had from that pass.
North-West Ridge: Go beyond the hut following the yak pastures and walk up a ridge which leads into a hidden valley where it is possible to find a good site for base camp. From this camp , ascend steep scree slopes to a col 4,900/16,076 feet), on a subsidiary ridge that leads down from the main ridge. To the north of the col ascend snow slope for 200 meters to the base of a band of rock at an altitude of 5,100 meters and the site for a possible high camp.
Climb the rock band with some difficulty to the north-west shoulder of Chulu west 5450 meters/17,880 feets, where another camp can be established or alter-native a camp can be placed on a snow plateau above 5,530 meters/18,143 feets. On the first ascent and several subsequent ascents rope was fixed on the rock band. From the plateau continue up the progressively narrowing ridge to the summit 6,250 meters /20,505 feets. Descend by the some route.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel 1350m.
Day 02: Prepared permit for Chulu West & briefing
Day 03: Kathmandu. Drive to besi Sahar 823m.
Day 04: Besi Sahar - Nadi
Day 05: Nyagdi -Jagat
Day 06: Jagat -Dharapani
Day 07: Dharapani -Chame 2713m.
Day 08: Chame -Pisang Village 3185m.
Day 09: Pisang – Manang 3350m.
Day 10: Manang - rest for acclimatize
Day 11: Manang – Chulu west Base Camp 4000m.
Day 12: Chulu west high camp 5000m. Aprox.
Day 13: High camp - Summit 6419m. and back BC
Day 14: Base Camp – Thorong Base camp {Phedi} 4500m. Aprox.
Day 15: Base Camp - Thorong Pass 5416m. - Muktinath
Day 16: Muktinath - Jomsom 2800m.
Day 17: Jomsom – Kalopani 2530m.
Day 18: Kalopani – Tatopani 1189m.
Day 19: Tatopani – Ghorepani 2850m.
Day 20: Ghorepani – Tirkhedunga 1190m.
Day 21: Tirkhedunga – Birethati, Nayapul & drive to Pokhara 810m.
Day 22: Drive or fly to Kathmandu
Day 23: Full day shopping or extra program in Kathmandu
Day 24: Final Departure owned journey.
Price Include
Camping Trek
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
Permit fee of Chulu West 6519m. Peak
Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking & Peak climbing period
Food: Food for trekking & Peak climbing( Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Staff: 1 Base Camp Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters
Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport
Kathmandu – Besisahar & Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus
Park fees of Annapurna region
Trekking crews of insurance
Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
Farewell dinner
Lodge Trek (Tea House)
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
Permit fee of Chulu West Peak
Meal: All meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house
One experience trekking guide/Climbing Guide & necessary porters
Park fees for Annapurna region
Kathmandu – Besisahar & Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus
Insurance for Guide & Porters
All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer
Farewell dinner
Our service charge.
Cost does not includes:
PERSONAL equipment for climbing & Trekking
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
Climbing food
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
Trekking Sleeping bag & Jacket
Personal expenses
Tipping (Tips)
Bar bills & Beverage
Departures taxes for International flights |
