Chulu West Climbing

Trip Level

Moderate

Destination

Nepal

Max Altitude

6419m

Trip Duration

28 Days

Overview

Among the two chulus,Chulu West is the higher peak. It was first ascended in 1952 by a Japanese expedition team. The Base Camp is situated in a small valley situated at North of Manang, off the main trail to the Thorong La Pass. There is a controversy regarding the name and location of the Chulu peaks. There are several peaks close by and are also a part of Chulu massif but are not indicated in the map. Thus it is difficult to differentiate between the two Chulus. However, the Chulu group comprises of four peaks, two in the east and two in the west. Chulu West may also be called Chulu Central. There is no technical difficulty in ascending this peak but progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: A free day in Kathmandu, necessary preparation for the trek
Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Beshi Sahar (790m) by Jeep or regular bus
Day 04: Trek to Bahundanda (1300m)
Day 05: Trek to Tal (1800m)
Day 06: Trek to Chame (2700m)
Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3200m)
Day 08: Trek to Manang (3400m)
Day 09: Excursion day around the Manang village
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharkha (4000m)
Day 11: Trek to Chulu Base Camp (5200m)
Day 12: Trek to High Camp
Day 13: High camp Summit (6419m) back to Base Camp
Day 14: Rest incase for bad weather
Day 15: Back to Yak Kharkha (4000m)
Day 16: Trek to Thorang Phedi (4500m)
Day 17: Trek to Muktinath (3810m) Via Thorung-La (5415m)
Day 18: Trek to Kagbeni (2600m) after Muktinath Temple Excursion
Day 19: Trek to Tukuche (2600m)
Day 20: Trek to Ghasa (2000m)
Day 21: Trek to Tatopani (1100m)
Day 22: Trek to Ghorepani (2800m) Poon Hill (3200m)Day 23: Trek to Tadapani (2600m) via Poon hill
Day 24: Trek to Ghandrung village (2000m)
Day 25: Trek back to Pokhara via Birethati (1100m) and overnight at hotel.
Day 26: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus and overnight at hotel.
Day 27: A free day in Kathmandu
Day 28: Transfer to International airport

Cost Details

What's included?

Airport - hotel -airport picks up and drops by private vehicle in Kathmandu.
Three nights’ hotel in Kathmandu on BB Plan as per category.
Two nights’ hotel in Pokhara on BB plan as per category.
Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
Local fresh fruits where available.
Best available accommodations during the trek in Teahouse.
Upper Mustang Trekking map, one in a group.
An experienced Government license holder guide.
Trekking porter /Sherpa/mules to carry your bags during the trekking 2:1, max 15 KG baggage/porter.
Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porters.
Ground transportation by coach from Kathmandu to Besishahar and Pokhara-Kathmandu.
Private vehicle from Nayapul to Pokhara after trekking.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available) if required.
All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation entry permits (ACAP fees).
TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
All government taxes and our service charges.
Farewell Dinner before departure.