Chulu West Peak Climbing in Nepal

Location: Annapurna Region
Elevation: 6250m/ 20505ft
Best Months for Climbing: April to October

There is ontroversy regarding the name and location of the Chulu peaks. There are several peaks forming part of Chulu massif but these are not always indicated on maps. It is therefore sometimes difficult to differentiate between the two trekking Chulus (East and West) as the group comprises of four peaks, two to the east and two to the west. To add further confusion, Chulu West may also be called Chulu Central. Chulu West lies to the north of Annapurna above the Manang Valley and is the highest of the peaks. It was first climbed in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition. The Base Camp for the climb is situated in a small valley north of Manang, off the main trail to the Thorang La. At Chauri Lather we take a narrow, steep trail up to a Base Camp at 4800m. From there we climb steep, rocky ground to a high camp at about 5300m. There is no technical difficulty involved in reaching the summit, but progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.

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.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel
Day 02: Prepared permit & trekking
Day 03: Kathmandu. Drive to besi Sahar
Day 04: Besi Sahar - Nyagdi
Day 05:Nyagdi -Jagat
Day 06:Jagat -Dharapani
Day 07: Dharapani -Chame
Day 08: Chame -Pisang Village
Day 09: Pisang - Manang
Day 10: Manang rest for acclimatize
Day 11: Manang - Chulu west Base Camp
Day 12: Chulu west high camp
Day 13: High camp - Summit and back BC
Day 14: Base Camp - Thorong Base camp (Phedi)
Day 15: Base Camp - Thorong Pass - Muktinath
Day 16: Muktinath - Jomsom
Day 17: Jomsom - Kalopani
Day 18: Kalopani - Tatopani
Day 19: Tatopani - Ghrepani
Day 20: Ghorepani - Tirkhedunga
Day 21: Tirkhedunga - Birethati, Nayapul & drive to Pokhara
Day 22: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 23: Kathmandu
Day 24: Final Departures.

Cost Includes

• Transport from the international airport to your hotel at your arrival.
• Meals prepared by our cook while trekking or peak climbing.
• Foam mattresses.
• Sleeping bag. (if you want to use ours)
• Sleeping tents, dining tent & toilet tent
• Wages Sherpa's, porters, cook and sirdar.
• Insurance's Sherpa's, porters, cook and sirdar.
• All transportation costs of staff, equipment and food.
• All trek permits, park fees and local taxes.
• Equipment allowance, wage, food and lodging of Environmental Officer (Liaison Officer) deputed by the government (if applicable).

Cost Excludes

• Personal expenses.
• Personal tips.
• Alcoholic beverages and cold drinks.
• Food and accommodation in Kathmandu.
• Transportation from Kathmandu to the starting point of the trek and from the end point of the trek back to Kathmandu.
• Equipment allowance for the treks to trekking peaks

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