Chulu west (6610M) is the higher
of the two Chulus and has a higher recorded altitude by at least two
expeditions that have ascended it. This peak was first climbed in 1952 by a
Japanese expedition. Ascents to this peak are best made from a base camp in a
small valley north of Manang, situated off the mail trail to the Thorong-La.
From here one gets to see some of the best views of the peaks. There is
considerable debate in regard to the name and location of the Chulu peak, for
those who have climbed this area, it is a known fact that several other summit
close by, which are actually part of the Chulu massive, are not indicated on
maps. Therefore it is hard to distinguish between the two Chulu, however, for
the sake of charity; four summits can be included in the Chulu group. Two each
for west and East, Though Chulu west could also possibly be called Chulu
central. Although there really is not any technical difficulty on this section,
in soft snow however, progress could be slow and difficult, as the slopes are
prone to "Avalanche" in certain conditions.
Feature of trekking.
Area : Annapurna Region.
Culture : Mixed influences among the majority of Gurung, Magar and
Thakali caste
Maximum Elevation : Chulu
West (6610M)
Trekking Grade : Moderate/High
Altitude
Starting Point : Beshishar
Ending Point : Pokhara
Trekking duration : 16
days
Total Duration :
19 Days
Best season :
Sep, Oct, Nov- Mar, April, May
Accommodation : Hotel
and camping
Transportation : By
flight, private car or tourist bus.
Meals :
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
during the trek
Type of trekking : Camping/Tea
house both
Himalayan sights : Mt.
Annapurna, Dhaulagiri,Nilgiri and Manaslu etc.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01:- Arrival
in Katmandu Transfer to hotel and in the evening well-come dinner.
Day 02:- Drive to
Ngadi beyond Beshisahar takes (7-8hours) overnight in hotel.
Day 03:- Trek to
Chamje (1410m) takes 6 hours
Day 04:- trek to
Danaque (2300m) takes 6-7 hours.
Day 05:- Trek to
Chame (26070m) it takes 5-6houras.
Day 06:- Trek to
Pisang (3200m) takes 5-6hours.
Day 07:- Pisang
to Manang village (3,450m)
Day 08:-
Acclimatization day at Manang
Day 09:- Manang
to Leather (4,200m)
Day 10:- Leather
to Base Camp (4,400m)
Day 11:- Base camp
to High Camp (4,685m)
Day 12:- Summit
day and back to camp Letder (6,419m)
Day 13:- Reserve
day for unforeseen condition
Day 14:- Letder
to high camp (4,800m)
Day 15:- Cross
Throng la (5,416m) and to Muktinath (3,800)
Day 16:- Trek to
Jomsom (2,700m)
Day 17:- Early
morning flight to Pokhara (820m)
Day 18:- Drive
from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 19:-
Departure from Kathmandu
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Day 01:- Arrival
in Katmandu Transfer to hotel and in the evening well-come dinner.
(Breakfast, Welcome dinner & accommodation included)
Day 02:- Drive to Ngadi beyond Beshisahar takes
(7-8hours) overnight in hotel.
From Kathmandu after breakfast start driving to Beshisahar
by Prithwi highway. Beshisahar is head quarter of Lamjung district. This day
drive to Beshisahar we drive on nice road we pass through many beautiful
village terrace rice field, and forest with pine and oaks tree. You can enjoy
with the view of Beautiful mountain Annapurna range and Manaslu range. Breakfast,
lunch, dinner & teahouse accommodation included)
Day 03:- Trek to
Chamje (1410m) takes 6 hours
This day in the beginning start descending about 1hours to a
village call lily bhir and then follow normal way through gurung Syange and
Ghermu village with terrace rice field. In the Ghermu we can have rest for
while. Here you can enjoy with the very beautiful water fall and descending to
the river cross the suspension-hanging bridge start ascending to Jagat mostly have lunch in this village and
trek to Chamje about half day normal way and ascending to Chamje. Along the way
to Chame you can enjoy with many water fall and on the clips wild bee hive. Breakfast,
lunch, dinner & teahouse accommodation included)
Day 04:- Trek to Danaque (2300m) takes 6-7 hours.
In the beginning
start ascending Tall Manang Manangi Gurung village. From start another district
manang. Tall is very beautiful village.
Next to the village following Beautiful Marsyangdi village and also there is
very beautiful water fall. The water fall add the beauty of this village. Than
start normal way cross the suspension-Hanging bridge walk up and down. We pass
Dharapani and Bagarchhap village. Both are beautiful. Then walk normal way
through forest to Danaque. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse
accommodation included)
Day 05:- Trek to Chame (26070m) it takes 5-6houras.
This day you have two options Upper trail and lower trail.
Comparatively upper trail is little bit difficult than lower trail but for the
view upper trail is more preferable. We can see Manslu very closely and Annapurna 2nd as well. Lower trail is normal
way follow the river. Upper trail is in the beginning ascending to the Temang
village through rhododendron forest. You can see wild life flora and fauna then
follow normal way cross suspension-hanging bridge little bit ascending to
Thanchok village. Then follow normal way to Chame via passing another village
koto. Chame is quite big village. Here you can make shopping and bank also
available. This town is district head quarter of Manang district. There is safe
drinking water station which provided by (ACAP) Annapurna
conservation area project. There hot spring you can visit. Breakfast, lunch,
dinner & teahouse accommodation included)
Day 06:- Trek to Pisang (3200m) takes 5-6hours.
Follow normal way
through pine and juniper forest to Bratang village having beautiful Mountain
View of Annapurna 2nd Lamjung himal and Manaslu, Trek further normal
to the river and cross the suspension-hanging bridge then ascending to Dhukure
Pokhari through pine forest. From dhukure Pokhari you can see beautiful
panoramic view of many mountains like Annapurna
2nd, Lamjung himal, Annpurna 4th Dhukure Pokhari peak
Pisang peak and many more. In the Dhukure pokhari there are some tea houses
with good food mostly all the visitors take lunch then trek further to Pisang
normal way. In Pisang there is Upper Pisang and Lower
Pisang. Mostly tourist
stays in Lower Pisang and in the afternoon
excursion to upper Pisang for the beautiful view of mountains and monastery.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse accommodation
included)
Day 07:- Pisang to Manang village (3,450m)
After a good walk yesterday we start our walk as splitting
the trails to lower and upper trails as we head towards the Nawal village
follow the upper trails as crossed the local bridge and after 2 hrs walk first
we reach at Gyaru village another typical village from mountain and all seems
domain by the Tibetan society and the houses is typical with open veranda and
bee hives types of village settlement. After tea break at Gyaru village we
following the western route with best Himalayan scenery reach at hidden valley of Nawal for the overnight. Reminders
explore the Monastery and if you have time then you can visit the oldest Cave
just above the Nawal village which is a great place to look inside then trek
continue to Manang village with a contrast of the landscape and vegetation. The
cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment. Incredible views of the
towering Himalayan
Peaks. Manang is a great Mt. Valley
which has a rich customs & tradition and gives you an opportunity to
observe a traditional lifestyle of Manangi People (one of the Ethnic Group
people of Nepal) and
reminder time explore the surrounding Gangapurna Glacier
Lake and villages.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse accommodation
included)
Day 08:-
Acclimatization day at Manang
This is rest and acclimatization day before you head to
climb Chulu west peak. There is many places to visit around. The village of
about 500 flat-roofed houses is the picturesque set amongst some spectacular
scenery -Annapurna II, Annapurna III (7,555 meters), Gangapurna (7,454 meters)
to the South - Tilicho (7,132 meters) and the Grand Barrier to the West - Chulu
West (6,583 meters) and Chulu East (6,059 meters) to the North. After explore
and relaxing day at Manang, visit Himalayan Rescue Association and if needed go
for movie show. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse accommodation
included)
Day 09:- Manang to
Leather (4,200m)
After a wonderful exploration at Manang village this morning
we heads towards the Yak Kharka leaving the trail off to Tilicho Lake on the
left corner and continue a short walk up to Yak Kharka, a small settlement set
at 4,110m/13,484ft. We will have a gradual ascent towards a little hill and way
goes more right behind the hill and reach Yak Kharka for the Lunch and an hour
further walk will reach at Leather. Reminder time may hike up to little hill
for the good give of surrounding mountain and from here you can see the good
view of Chulu. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse accommodation included)
Day 10:- Leather to
Base Camp (4,400m)
We start our real expedition day after breakfast and we head
up to Base camp with all our crews to the northern valley of Leader.
We walk though in the grass line and from the scenic ridge and reach at base
camp and we pitch our camp and overnight at tented camp.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation
included)
Day 11:- Base camp to
High Camp (4,685m)
After the tented camp this morning Sherpa will come to your
tent with chirping good morning with a hot bed tea. You’ll have time to wake up
and after breakfast we’ll pack up our all gears and head to high camp for the
overnight. Walking with rough trails up to high camp and definitely feel the
sort breathing to get here take 3-4 hrs walk and we set up our camp to high
camp. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)
Day 12:- Summit day
and back to camp Letder (6,419m)
As we planned yesterday your guide wake up you early morning
about 2 am and after pack up gears and breakfast guide observe the situation
and risk condition as if it is safe and good day then we start to climb to
summit. Well defined ridge leads to the final snow slop which is quite steep
and quite technical to reach the summit. Our guide will fixed the rope and lead
you to the successful summit of the Chulu west peak. You’ll have a short time
to take pictures of success and to look around the Himalayan world in
surrounding views. From the top can be seen the wonderful Himalayan range as
Annapurna, Gangapurna, Tilicho, Throng peak, Chulu east as well some Tibetan
mountain ranges and the below valley of Manang and Throng top. After a
successful summit, you will down to Letder for the overnight at camp. (Breakfast,
lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)
Day 13:- Reserve day
for unforeseen condition
This day we reserve for the day for unforeseen condition as
bad weather, climber sickness or other hidden condition. We can use this day
for climb if the abnormal situation comes. If this day we don’t need we can use
this day to stay one more night in Kagbeni village the entry gate of upper
Mustang. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented/teahouse accommodation
included)
Day 14:- Letder to Thorong
La high camp (4,800m)
Another short day with high above makes your way to the foot
of the pass, Throng Phedi for the lunch stop. A small places although busy
settlement catering to the needs of trekkers and climbers. It is situated at
the bottom of the Throng la and the trails continually step up to Thorong la
afterwards. After a lunch at here we trek an hours to get a high camp for the
overnight. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse accommodation included)
Day 15:- Cross Throng
la (5,416m) and to Muktinath (3,800)
Wake up with an early morning and after hot tea pack up your
luggage and after light breakfast we start our climbing up to Throng top with a
stopping frequent on the way. Finally reaches at Throng la take your memorable
picture but cannot stay longer due to wind. Throng La pass {5,416m/17,769ft}
will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime. However, the problem may
arise due to the altitude and snow. It may causes problem to cross the pass if
it is covered by snow. The views from the trail and from the pass itself are
outstanding high Himalayan scenes. We will enjoy the top with a hot cup of
tea/coffee (But not available at Dec - Feb) and enjoy the celebration of
success at the pass. Start a long descent to another part of the Annapurna and reach at Muktinath for the overnight. This
takes 4 hrs to the top and 3 hrs to the down. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner &
teahouse accommodation included)
Day 16:- Trek to
Jomsom (2,700m)
After a great success down from Throng La today we will have
easy walking day down to Kagbeni. After 30 minute walk from Muktinath, we reach
at Jharkot, a rich village which still have similar culture and tradition like Tibet. It is
probably a best village to overview the landscapes and combination of dry hills
with green field. We trek further down to Eklebhatti for the tea stop and
further walking through the sand bar of Kali Gandaki river. You can give an
hour en-route to look for fossils on riverside while walking because finding a
natural fossil from the Kaligandaki
River brings good luck in
your life. We will make this walk before the wind start blowing in Kaligandaki
valley. Jomsom is the head quarter of Mustang and it is inhabitant of Thakali
people with rich culture and tradition. You can rush your afternoon to visit
Ecological museum of the Jomsom which gives you more information of the old
traditional culture, tradition, flora and fauna of the valley.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & teahouse accommodation
included)
Day 17:- Early
morning flight to Pokhara (820m)
We pack our bags at early morning and get ready for the
Trans Himalayan flight to Pokhara. The flight transit through between two high
peaks Annapurna and
Dhaulagiri and give us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy with
best views of surrounding Himalayas. We have
full afternoon at Pokhara to enjoy with its natural side and overnight stay at
hotel in pokhara. Reminder is the time to explore the Pokhara valley.
(Breakfast & hotel accommodation included)
Day 18:- Drive from
Pokhara to Kathmandu
This morning we’ll drive back through the scenic countryside
and en route will stop for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu
guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the
surrounding areas and overnight at hotel. Evening we’ll pick up you from hotel
for the farewell dinner in Thamel. (Farewell dinner & deluxe hotel
accommodation included)
Day 19:- Departure
from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift
to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive
to Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
(Breakfast included)
Include
ü
2 night hotel accommodation in Tourist category
with BB basis. (Kathmandu Prince hotel)
ü
Permit fee for Chulu West peak climbing (350US$)
ü
Permit for Annapurna conservation.
ü
Trekking guide
ü
Climbing guide equipment fee. (300US$)
ü
All the meal on the trekking, Lunch, Dinner,
breakfast
ü
3 Times tea in a day
ü
Porters as require
ü
Trekking staff (trekking cook, cook helper for
3night) after yak kharka
ü
Rope for climbing, ice piton.
ü
Trekking guide, climbing guide and porters
insurance.
ü
Well come and fare well dinner will be
complimentary
ü
Pick up and drive to airport by private
transportations.
ü
Staff insurance
ü
Tents, Like Kitchen tent dining tent, toilet
tent and Mattress for sleeping.
ü
All the cooking gear, as require,
ü
Kathmandu to beshisahar transportation by bus to
you and your guide and porters
ü
Pokhara to Kathmandu and trekking ending point
to Pokhara transportation bt Taxi
ü
Flight ticket from Jomsom to Pokhara for you and
your guide
ü
Well come dinner and fare well come dinner will
be complimentary
Does not include
ý
Personal equipment for climbing which are
requires.
ý
Your’s
personal insurance,
ý
Helicopter rescue in incase.
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Food during the periods of stay in Kathmandu
ý
Garbage deposit for climbing (which will be
refundable 250US$)
ý
Expenses of personnel nature like
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Staff tips
ý
Extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
such as strike, accident/natural calamities
ý
Beverage and bar bill.
