Chulu West Peak Climbing

Chulu West (6419m) is a popular trekking peak in the Annapurna region and is situated in a little valley north of Manang. This is a peak that can be seen from the major Annapurna Thorung La Pass trail. Trekkers or mountaineers should have an idea that the climb is technical. The North West Ridge is the way to summit Chulu West offering superb Himalayan views of the Annapurna region. March - April and September, October and November are the best times for climbing Chulu West. Nepal Adventure Guide operates two different options for Chulu West Peak climbing. The first option will be to climb Chulu West and continue to trek to the Thorung La Pass. The second option will be to climb Chulu West and return the same way to Besisahar and back to Kathmandu.

Chulu West peak climbing commences from Besisahar after a 5-6 hour drive from Kathmandu. This is the district headquarters of Lamjung a neighbouring district of Gorkha. From Besisahar, the trail leads slowly up towards the Manang valley, one of the highest valleys of the world situated at an altitude between 3500m and 5000m. A days rest will be set aside to explore the Manang Valley and for acclimatization. From Manang the route heads north up the valley to Chulu West Base Camp. Three days are set aside for the ascent of this peak and when we have succeeded, we head to Thorong La Pass and follow the same route for the Annapurna Circuit back to Kathmandu. Nepal Adventure Guide can arrange the Chulu West Peak climbing itinerary according to your holiday schedule and wish you an amazing life time experience in the Nepal Himalayas.

Fact of Trip
Trek: Annapurna base camp
Trek starts: Nayapul or Phedi
Trek duration: 28 days
Grade: moderate & challanging
Maximum Height: 6501m
Minimum Height: 920m
Minimum group size: 1 pax
Trek End: Phedi or Nayapul

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and a representative of Nepal Adventure Guide will welcome and transfer you to your selected hotel by private vehicle.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley by private vehicle with an expert tour guide.

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square
2. Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
3. Boudhanath Stupa (Large white Buddhist Stupa)
4. Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple)
5. Patan Durbar Square (Ancient city)
6. Bhaktapur Durbar Square (55-window palace)

Day 03: Kathmandu to Besisahar (820m) by bus or private vehicle. It takes (6-7hrs) and stay overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Trek to Bahundanda or Ghermuphant elevation (1300m) (6-7hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Chamje elevation (1470m) approximate time (7-8hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Dharapani elevation (2113m) approximate time (7-8hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 07: Trek to Chame elevation (2620m) approximate time (6-7hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 08: Trek to Pisang elevation (3250m) approximate time (7hrs) Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 09: Trek to Manang elevation (3540m) approximate time (8-9hrs) Great views of Annapurna II (7937m) and much more of the Annapurna range and other peaks. It is possible to have a shorter day with a short cut (6hrs) Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Acclimatization day in Manang hiking for a few hours.

Day 11: Trek to Yak Kharka elevation (4100m) approximate time (5-6hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12: Trek to Chulu West Base Camp (4030m) walking (4hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 13: Trek to Chulu West High Camp (5000m) walking (6hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 14: Start early morning for the summit (6419m) ascending (4 -5hrs) and take in the views and head back down to high camp. Stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 15: Trek to Ledar (4200m) walking (7hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 16: Trek to Thorong Phedi elevation (4441m) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 17: Trek to Muktinath early morning start from Thorong Phedi. Phedi to High Camp an hour’s ascend. High camp High is (4850m) then head to Thorong La (5416m) then descend to Muktinath (3800m) stay overnight at lodge. 

Day 18: Trek to Marpha elevation (2670m) approximate time (7hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 19: Trek to Kalopani Lete elevation (2480m) approximate time (7hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 20: Trek to Tatopani (hot spring) elevation (1190m) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 21: Trek to Ghorepani elevation (2750m) approximate time (8-9hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 22: Early morning ascend Poon Hill (3210m) for about an hour and a half and arrive before sunrise and view the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, Machhapucchre (Holy Mountain) and many more mountains views can be seen. Descend to hotel and take breakfast, pack bags and trek to Tadapani (2721m) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 23: Trek to Ghandruk a traditional Gurung Village elevation (1951m) approximate time (3hrs) stay overnight at lodge.

Day 24: Trek to Nayapul approximate time (4hrs) which is the end of our trek. Drive to back to Pokhara approximate time of 1 hour 20 minutes and stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara. 

Day 25: Relax and sightseeing in Pokhara.

Day 26: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus 6-7 hrs. 202 km, or 45 minute flight and stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 27: Souvenir and sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Day 28: A representative of Nepal Adventure Guide will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport by private vehicle.

Price Includes:

• Airport pick-up and drop off by private vehicle.
• Four nights in your selected Kathmandu hotel with breakfast.
• A full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
• All meals during the trek (lunch, dinner, breakfast and tea or coffee).
• Accommodation in simple lodges or camping in twin shared tents with mattress.
• All necessary equipment for camping
• One English speaking government trained license holder and well informed trekking guide.
• One porter for two people to carry luggage.
• Dependent on group size, cook, kitchen boy and extra porters
• All expenses for guide and porters - meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation (bus/flights) etc.
• First Aid kit bag.
• Government and local area taxes where applicable.
• TIMS card fees (Trekking Information Management System).
• Kathmandu to Besisahar and Nayapul to Pokhara by private vehicle and Pokhara to Kathmandu by private vehicle or by flight.
• Two nights in a Pokhara hotel with breakfast.
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project fees (See the ‘Trekking Permits’ link under ‘Trekking Info’ for current fees)
• Climbing permit fee.
• Climbing equipment.
• One climbing guide and all his expenses.

Price Excludes:

• Nepalese entry visa fee. (See the ‘Visa Information’ link under ‘Trekking Info’ for current fees)
• Travel insurance.
• Soft and alcoholic drinks (mineral water, hot water, coke, fanta, beer, spirits, etc).
• Snacks (Chocolate, biscuits etc).
• Hot water, hot shower, heater charge, battery charge, phone calls and laundry service.
• Donation, tips and personal expenses.
• Emergency evacuation and medical equipment.
• Hire equipment and other personal items (sleeping bag, down jacket, hiking boots camera, toilet rolls etc).
• In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides, etc, the extra charge will be borne by themselves.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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