Chulu West Peak Climbing (19 Days)

Of the two Chulus (East and West), Chulu West is the higher peak. The first ascent in to Chulu West in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition team. It lies in a small valley north of Manang; off the main trail to the Thorong La. Chulu East was climbed by a German Expedition team in 1955 via the North East Ridge. Thus, it is difficult to differentiate between the two Chulus. However, the Chulu group comprises of four peaks: Two in the east and two in the west. There are no technical difficulties in ascending these peaks but the progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.

These peaks are lying together which form an integral part of the Manang Himal, which in turns is included in the Larger Damodar Himal.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel
Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03 : Drive to Bensisahar
Day 04 : Trek to Bahundanda
Day 05 : Trek to Chamje
Day 06 : Trek to Dharapani
Day 07 : Trek to Chame
Day 08 : Trek to Pisang
Day 09 : Trek to Manang
Day 10 : Acclimatization at Manang
Day 11 : Trek to Chulu Base Camp
Day 12 : Rest at Chulu Base Camp
Day 13 : High camp
Day 14 : Summit Chulu East (6,358m) or West (6,420m) and return back to base camp.
Day 15 : Trek to Thorong high camp
Day 16 : Trek to Muktinath after crossing Thorong La pass (5,416m.)
Day 17 : Trek to Jomsom
Day 18 : Fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom
Day 19 : Drive back to Kathmandu

Service Includes:

• Airport transfers
• Land Transportation
• 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
• Camping gear (two men tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
• Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
• Peak permit fee and climbing Sirdar
• National Park entrance permit fee

Service Excludes:

• Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
• Personal equipment- sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc
• Equipment allowance (legally each expedition must provide an equipment allowance for all Sherpa guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat etc.) Because this expedition is not a high altitude expedition we will negotiate with the guides and porters to obtain an acceptable agreement for the allowance
• Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc