Chulu West Peak Climbing
Overview
Chulu West Peak Climbing is one of the most splendid and beautiful peaks in the whole Himalayas. This peak climbing is located in the north-east of the Annapurna region. We will also pass through the dense forest area of pine, fir, oak tree admiring the natural vegetation of this region. The view from the summit is simply breathtaking. The trail leads slowly to the Manang valley which is one of the highest valleys in the world. There are several peaks lying around the areas forming a part of Chulu. The view of majestic green hills is unforgettable. Climbing in Nepal is one of the most popular and successful adventure activities designed for adventure lover. The Himalayan peaks on the vicinity of the highest mountain of the world have been always great attractions and climbing them is the dream for many mountain climbers. This trip also offers magnificent views of the landscapes as well as the mixed culture and lifestyle of the Nepalese people. This peak climbing will give you the ultimate adventure and unforgettable experience with the spectacular panoramic view of mountains and landscapes. This expedition is usually both technically and physically very challenging activity. To climb peak you will need to have basic mountaineering skills. It is one of the popular and most well like adventure activities.
Chulu West Peak Climbing is one of the popular trekking in peak Annapurna region. This is true to Chulu west which a beautiful peak in the Manang Expedition that makes the northern border of a small valley north of Manang village. The view from the summit is simply breathtaking. We will see the rich culture and Majestic Mountain views of Nepal each an everyday. Most of the Peak Climbing in Nepal is not very technical and can be scaled by any reasonably fit person. There is no technical difficulty in reaching the summit but progress can be slow depending on snow conditions. We have to make use of different equipment in order to climb the peak. Walking through the lush green forest and beautiful valleys of the Annapurna regions with the unique settlement which indeed looks like a slice of heaven on the earth. We get a chance to see the wonderful views of the mountain which includes Mt Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and many other mountains of this route. The perfect season for an expedition in this route is between March to May and September to December.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Syange (1100m) 8 – 10 Hrs
Day 03: Trek Syange to Dharapani (1,960m) 7 – 8 Hrs
Day 04: Dharapani -Chame (2,710m) 6 – 7 Hrs
Day 05: Chame- Pisang (3,300m) 5 – 6 Hrs
Day 06: Upper Pisang -Manang (3,500m) 6 – 7 Hrs
Day 07: Rest day in Manang
Day 08: Manang to Leder (4200m) 4 – 5 Hrs
Day 09: Leder to Chulu West Base Camp (4900m) 4 – 5 Hrs
Day 10: Chulu West base camp to camp I (5100m) 4 – 5 Hrs
Day 11: Rest Camp I
Day 12: Camp I to Camp II (5,530m) 4 – 5 Hrs
Day 13: Summit Chulu West (6419m) and back to Camp I 9 – 10 Hrs
Day 14: Camp I to Leder 5 – 6 Hrs
Day 15: Leder to Thorong Phedi (4450m) 3 – 4 Hrs
Day 16: Thorong Phedi – Jomsom (2,715m) 7 – 8 Hrs
Day 17: Jomsom to Pokhara by flight
Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu 6 – 7 Hrs
Day 19: Final Departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
After you reach in Kathmandu valley then there will be one guide of our company will be waiting to pick-up you. And after pick-up, we will directly check out the hotel and have some dinner and make some preparation for the trip and take some rest.
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Syange (1100m) 8 - 10 Hrs
We will drive towards Syange after having a hot breakfast in the hotel of Kathmandu valley. During the time of travel, you get an opportunity to see the small city of Nepal, wonderful landscapes, majestic views of the mountain, and many other things on the route. After 10 hrs drive from Kathmandu valley, we will reach Syange where we will spend overnight.
Day 03: Trek Syange to Dharapani (1,960m) 7 - 8 Hrs
If the hotel is able to make breakfast then we will have our breakfast in the hotel and start our walking. We will have great views of the mountain, landscapes, and all the way and we have our lunch on the way then after slowly move towards Dharapani where we will spend one night.
Day 04: Dharapani -Chame (2,710m) 6 - 7 Hrs
On the way, we will have a great view of the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV. And we will have our lunch on the way then after slowly move towards Chame and spend overnight.
Day 05: Chame- Pisang (3,300m) 5 - 6 Hrs
The district center teems with lodges, modern fast food or cyber cafe. Before reaching Pisang, we have to cross many suspension bridges and waterfall on the way. And we will reach Pisang where we will spend one night.
Day 06: Upper Pisang -Manang (3,500m) 6 – 7 Hrs
From Pisang, there are two routes to heading towards Manang. We begin to notice a contrast in the landscapes and vegetation from today. The people are basically traders though partially engaged in Farming.
Day 07: Rest day in Manang
Today we don’t start our trekking today is for the rest day. And we will take rest in Manang. In the daytime after having lunch at the hotel, we will explore all around the Manang and in the evening we will come back to the hotel and spend one night.
Day 08: Manang to Leder (4200m) 4 - 5 Hrs
We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marshyangdi village. The trail follows this valley northward, passing a few pastures and scrub of juniper trees as it’s steadily gained elevations.
Day 09: Leder to Chulu West Base Camp (4900m) 4 - 5 Hrs
From here, we will slowly walk towards Chulu West Base Camp after having breakfast early in the morning. We will have great mountain views and landscapes on the way before reaching Chulu West Base Camp where we will spend one night.
Day 10: Chulu West base camp to camp I (5100m) 4 - 5 Hrs
Today trail is not so difficult. We will have wonderful views of the mountain which includes Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will slowly move towards Camp I where we will spend one night.
Day 11: Rest Camp I
Today we don’t start our trekking today is for the rest day. And we will take rest in Camp I. In the daytime after having lunch at the hotel, we will explore all around the Camp I and in the evening we will come back to the hotel and spend one night.
Day 12: Camp I to Camp II (5,530m) 4 - 5 Hrs
After a hot breakfast early in the morning, we will start our journey. On the route, we will have an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountain, beautiful landscapes, old monasteries, and the wonderful natural scenery before reaching Camp II.
Day 13: Summit Chulu West (6419m) and back to Camp I 9 - 10 Hrs
Early in the morning around 4 o clocks, we will start our trekking. Today we will start our too early because today we have to Summit Chulu West Peak and also come back to Camp I. Today is one of the toughest days of our trekking.
Day 14: Heading to Leder 5 - 6 Hrs
We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marshyangdi village. The trail follows this valley northward, passing a few pastures and scrub of juniper trees as it’s steadily gained elevations.
Day 15: Leder to Thorong Phedi (4450m) 3 - 4 Hrs
It is an uphill walk to Thorang Phedi. It takes almost 3 to 4 hrs to reach Thorang Phedi from Letdar where we get an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountains and landscapes on the way.
Day 16: Thorong Phedi - Jomsom (2,715m) 7 - 8 Hrs
We leave Thorong Phedi for Jomsom. We will continue our trek walking by the bank of Kali Gandaki River and we will descend the closer views of Stupas and old traditional houses and civilizations.
Day 17: Jomsom to Pokhara by flight
Early in the morning, we will walk drive towards the local airport of Jomsom to fly towards Pokhara. After reach in Pokhara, first of all, we will check out the hotel then after have our lunch and explore all around the city and spend one night in this beautiful city.
Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu 6 - 7 Hrs
In the morning after having breakfast, we will drive back towards the Kathmandu valley by the same route. After 6 to 7 hrs drive from Pokhara, we will reach Kathmandu valley. And after reach in Kathmandu valley, first of all, we will check out the hotel and then after we will have our farewell dinner and spend one night in this wonderful city.
Day 19: Final Departure
With lots of memory, you will drive towards the international airport of Kathmandu valley. We will sure that it’s not the last time in Nepal and you will provide us to see you again and give us a chance to serve you next time too.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- All Airports pick up and drop.
- Local Ground transport
- 2 nights your standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- 1 night your standard hotel in Pokhara.
- Kathmandu to Beshisahar by Express bus and Beshisahar to Syange by Local Jeep
- Marpha to Pokhara by Local Express Bus or Jeep
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
- Tourist s standard lodges/ tea-houses in the mountain during the trek.
- All 3 meals per day during the trek [B+L+D] and a cup of tea with every meal.
- $ 500 Garbage Deposit
- Climbing Guide insurance per Person $ 400 if group size 4/5 Person 2 Sherpa
- Climbing Equipment as Rope, Snow Bar and necessary
- 3-night Full Camping Base Camp & high camp summit to Chulu West
- All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP, TIMS )
- A medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- All government and local taxes
Cost excludes:
- Nepal Visa fee ( Nepal provides on arrival visa in Immigration, bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs,)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Extra Sightseeing Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Personal Climbing Equipment as Climbing Boots, Ice ax, Helpmate
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Extra calculate for additional programs as per above itinerary. o Travel and rescue insurance.
- Local donation & Tips for guides and porters.
- Personal expenses (Pot of tea, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
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