Chulu West Peak climb offers beautiful Himalayan views Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu as well as the entire Annapurna region with lush valleys and beautiful landscape. The panorama even stretches beyond the Himalayas across the plains of Tibet (China) to the north.
Chulu West was first climbed in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition. The peak offers a challenge for any climbers and is truly an adventure. The normal route to approach the peak is via North-West ridge. It will take a total of three days to climb the peak and be back at Base Camp.
Our journey to Chulu West begins with a trek up from Bhulbhule towards Manang valley, one of the highest valleys of the world situated at an altitude of 5000m. We will acclimatize in Manang Valley exploring the colorful culture of Manangis.
There is no real technical difficulty in reaching the summit but progress can be slow depending on snow conditions. This climbing expedition is suitable to both experienced and novice climbers who wish to summit and experience a Himalayan peak.
Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition organizes the climbing of Chulu West during September-October and February-April seasons. Our expert mountaineers and Sherpas will accompany in this beautiful journey to the Himalayas.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.
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After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about eight hours. During the drive you will follow Trisuli and Marshyangdi Rivers passing through several villages and you will enjoy views of green hills and snowcapped mountains. From Kathmandu to Besisahar is paved road and from there to Bhulbule is graveled.
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Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (1410m.) takes about seven hours.
Ahead the Marshyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape. Follow the winding mountain path down to Syange (1100m) and then climb steeply through sheer cliff-face some 200-300m above the riverbed. From here it is a few ups and downs before you reach Chamje.
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Trek from Chamje (1410m) to Dharapani (1960m) takes about six hours.
The first part of the trail descends to the Marshyangdi river at which point cross a suspension bridge and make a steep climb to Sattale (1550m). From here descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to the village of Tal (1700m) where you will find hotels and teahouses. Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path follows winding cliffs. You will pass through the small village of Karte (1900m.) and cross a suspension bridge as you approach the Mani entrance to Dharapani (1960m.).
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Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2675m) takes about five and half hours.
Trek along the Dudh Khola that originates from the south face of Mt. Manaslu. With Annapurna II as your backdrop, you will arrive at the village of Bagarchhap, distinct with its prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and Buddhist monastery. Continue to climb through forests of pine and oak, before passing by Danaque (2210m.). The trail goes through flat path until you reach Chame where there are government offices, shops and hotels. Chame is the administrative headquarters of the Manang district.
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Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m.) takes about five hours.
With Lamjung Himal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you climb the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. The trail then enters fir and pine forest, and emerges out to a high, rocky cliff which is extremely steep that leads to Bhratang (2950m.). You now walk through a short stretch of pine forest as the path opens up to a wonderful vista of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak (6091m). Afterwards follow a long section of Mani wall to lower village of Pisang.
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Trek from Pisang to Manang (3440m.) takes about five and half hours.
Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge that affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7145m.). Descending past Manang's airstrip at Hungde (3320m.), you come to a level area from where the north-east face of Annapurna III rises majestically above you. From the wide plains of the SabjeKhola Valley, Annapurna IV (7525m.) also becomes visible. Just beyond this point you cross the considerably reduced flow of the MarshyangdiKhola via a wooden bridge to the tiny village of Mungji. Large Chortens and Mani walls abound and the tall peaks of the Himalaya spread out before us - Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna (7455m.) and to the rear, Tilicho Peak (7145m.). After a short steep climb you reach Manang.
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Rest day at Manang.
This is an important rest and acclimatization day before peak climbing. There are optional day walks such as crossing the river to see the tremendous icefall coming down from the Annapurna, or climbing high above the village for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and the Manang Valley.
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Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m.) and it takes about three and half hours.
Now the trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through the Gunsang (3960m.) village. En route, you can see panoramic views all the day.
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Trek from Yak Kharka to Chulu West Base Camp (4930m) takes about four hours.
You ascend the rocky and dry land all the way. The panoramic views of Annapurna range compensate for the trekking through bare land.
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Trek from Chulu West Base Camp to Chulu West High Camp (5530 m) takes about three hours.
The path is steep up all the way. En route you can enjoy the panoramic views of Annapurna range and Chulu West.
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Summit Chulu West (6420m.) and return to Chulu West High Camp.
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Trek from Chulu West High Camp to Chulu Lettar (4200m.) takes about four hours. You descend all the way to Chulu Lettar.
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Trek from Chulu Lettar to Thorong High Camp (4800m.) takes about five hours.
Till Thorong Base camp the path is rocky and you trek through gradual ascending path. Afterwards the path is steep up to Thorong High Camp.
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Trek from Thorong High Camp to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La Pass (5416m.) takes about eight hours.
You start early today to cross the Thorung La [5416m]. The trail becomes steep immediately on leaving camp but as this trail has been used by local people for hundreds of years the path is well defined. The gradient then eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing you reaches the chorten and prayer flags of the pass. The descent to Muktinath is a knee pounding 1600m but it's compensated for with excellent views of Dhaulagiri. Eventually, the moraines give way to grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath and its shrines and temple.
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Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours.
Today we continue down for early two hours and then walk through the flat path till we reach Jomsom.
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Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes.
The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during and after and frequent change of the weather prevents the flight being landed and taken off in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.
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As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
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