Chulu East Peak Climbing in Nepal

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

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.

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02 : Details information regarding about the trip for basic preparation and make a permit.
Day 03 : Drive Besi Sahar
Day 04 : Besisahar to Nagdi
Day 05 : Nagdi to Jagat
Day 06 : Jagat to Tal
Day 07 : Tal to Chame
Day 08 : Chame to Pisang.
Day 09 : Pisang to Manang
Day 10 : Manang to rest for acclimatize
Day 11 : Manang to Chulu west Base Camp
Day 12 : Rest in Base camp
Day 13 : Chulu west high camp
Day 14 : Attempt summit.
Day 15 : One extra day.
Day 16 : High camp to Summit and back BC
Day 17 : Thorong Phedi to Thorong Pass - Muktinath
Day 18 : Muktinath to Jomsom
Day 19 : Fly back to Pokhara.
Day 20 : Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 21 : Free day yourself
Day 22 : Drive to airport for departure.

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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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