CHULU WEST (6250 M.) TREK & CLIMBING
This is one of the classic and most rewarding treks in Nepal . The Southern slopes of Manaslu and, Annapurna ranges are heavily sett l ed and farmed except the higher regions that support thick forests of Rhododendron and fir. Most of the tribes inhabiting this area are Gurungs, Magars, Chhettris and Newars. Thakali and Mustang tribes control the busy trading and pilgrimage trail along the Kali Gandaki. One of the most striking significance of this trek is that we have a spectacular view of most mountains range every day.
On this trek before reaching Mustang area one can see the changes in landscape and plants. After crossing a beautiful Pass popularly known as Thorang La pass (5416m.) a trekker enters in to Mustang region from where the ranges of Dhaulagiri mountain is visible.
About Chulu Peaks:
These peaks form part of the Manang Himal, which are quite rightly included in the larger Damodar Himal, the eastern limit of which runs south from Chako and Peak 6,687 in a north-to-south direction along the Hunlung Khola, Nar Khola and Phu Khola. To the south it is bounded by the Marsyangdi Khola and the Mesokanta La. To the west its limit is the Kali Gandaki and to the north the Parchekya La (5,447m.).
There exists considerable confusion with regard to the name and location of the Chulu peaks and what summit actually constitutes Chulu West and Chulu East, since it soon becomes apparent to anyone that has climbed in the range that several other summits close by, which are actually part of the Chulu massif, are not indicated on present maps of the area.
Ascents 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 the Thorong La. Indeed some of the best views of these peaks can be had from that Pass.
Itinerary
Day |
Altitude |
Time |
1 |
Beshi Sahar to Bahundanda |
1311m |
7hrs |
2 |
Bahundanda to Chamje |
1405m |
7hrs |
3 |
Chamje to Dharapani |
1943m |
8hrs |
4 |
Dharapani to Chame |
2713m |
6hrs |
5 |
Pissang to Nagawa |
3185m |
7hrs |
6 |
Pissang to Nagawa |
3650m |
7hrs |
7 |
Rest |
|
|
8 |
Manang to Chulu Lader |
4200m |
3hrs |
9 |
Chulu Lader to Chulu West Base Camp |
4534m |
|
10 |
Chulu West Base Camp to Chulu West High Camp |
5100m |
|
11 |
Chulu West High Camp to Summit |
6250m |
|
12 |
Chulu West High Camp to Summit |
|
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13 |
Chulu West Base Camp to Thorong Phedi |
4351m |
5hrs |
14 |
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath |
3798m |
8hrs |
15 |
Muktinath to Kaagbeni |
2809m |
3hrs |
16 |
Kaagbeni to Jomsom |
|
3hrs |
17 |
Jomsom to Pokhara flight and Rest |
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18 |
Pokhara to Kathmandu flight |
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What is Included
- Accommodation on the trek. Twin or multi share
- Meals during the trekking
- 3 Days camping, all equipment & food supplied during the climbing period.
- All domestic transport as listed in itinerary
- Domestic flights Kathmandu-Lukla return and applicable taxes.
- All National Park permits and entrance fees
- Porters and/or pack animals to carry personal gear
- 15kg luggage allowance while on trek
- Duffle Bag for your gear
- Sleeping Bag
- Trek guide
- Comprehensive medical kit
What is not Included
- Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
- International flights and departure taxes
- Visa and passport fees
- Travel insurance
- Emergency evacuation
- Tips and gratuities
- Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Royal Mt. Trekking
ABOUT HOTEL AND AIRPORT TRANSFER:
For those who would like us to arrange their transfer Airport / Hotel / Airport, it would be free of cost.
Also, we will arrange accommodation in Kathmandu before or after the trek, let us know your preference of hotel so that we can arrange your booking accordingly. |