Nepal Travel and Trekking Information

Chulu East Peak Climbing

Chulu East (6,584 m.) is situated high above the Manang valley with breathtaking views across to the Annapurnas II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic trek around the Annapurna massif, ascending the Marshyangdi valley and crossing the Thorong La, before descending the Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara. The climb is technically straightforward and you should be familiar with the use of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes. Most of the climbing will be involved walking roped together, including the glacial crossings. You should be very fit and have good experience of climbing.

Brief Itinerary

Day	Activities
01	Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
02	Sightseeing in Kathmandu city
03	Drive west to Bensisahar 9 hours by bus
04	Bensisahar - Bahundanda (1311m) - 6½ hours
05	Bahundanda - Chamje (1433m) - 6½ hours
06	Chamje - Dharapani (1943m) - 6 hours
07	Dharapani - Chame (2713m) - 6½ hours
08	Chame - Pisang (3292m)- 5 hours
09	Pisang – Ngawal (3305m.) - 6 hours
10	Rest in Ngawal for acclimatization & explore around local site for the day.
11	Ngawal - Chulu Base Camp (3910m.) & stay overnight
12	Base Camp - High Camp (4955m.) & plan the climbing route and try to set up High Camp during the day
13	If well acclimatized, you could attempt the summit and if not, rest at the High Camp for the next day too
14	If weather permitting, we make the summit ascent today and return to Base Camp
15	Base camp - Manang (3351m.) 6 hours
16	Manang – Lather (4000m) – 5 hours
17	Lather - Thorongphedi (4510m) - 4 hours, spend whole day for the rest
18	Thorong Phedi - Thorong-La pass (5,416m) - Muktinath (3800m) - 9 hours
19	Muktinath - Kagbeni (2800m) - Jomsom (2726m) - 5 hours
20	Jomsom - Marpha (2667m) - 2 hours & rest
21	Marpha - Kalopani, Lete (2438m) - 6½ hours
22	Kalopani - Tatopani (1189m) - 6½ hours, visit hot spring
23	Tatopani - Ghorepani (2855m) - 8 hours
24	Early in the morning ascend Poonhill (3200m) for the beautiful sunrise and spectacular views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre ranges. After breakfast decent to Trikhedhunga (1577m) - 6 hours
25	Trikhedhunga – Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara for an hour and stay overnight in Pokhara
26	Drive east to Kathmandu (200km/8 hrs) by bus or fly to Ktm. - 35 minutes
27	Sightseeing in ancient and historical city of Bhaktapur
28	Free days (Shopping), Cultural program show
29	Depart. From hotel and transfer to Airport
Note: Itinerary can be changed as per requirement.

Trip Highlights

Chulu East (6,584 m.) is situated high above the Manang valley with breathtaking views across to the Annapurnas II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu.

Map

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Facts

Destination: Chulu East Peak
Minimum altitude: 930m.
Maximum altitude: 4955m.
Grade: Strenuous
Mode: Tented Camp
Duration: 29 Days
Entry: Kathmandu
Exit: Kathmandu

Note

Conditions stated in the itinerary are applicable for the visitors who prefer full package programme. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the staff depends on your choice and financial procurement. We have options for any partial visit as per your requirement regarding your interest and financial condition.