Chulu west 6410m. BooK Now Print
Overview
The Chulus, prominent peaks in the Manang Himal range, rise majestically from the semiarid flatland of Manang valley, in the mid north-west region of Nepal. At 6,410m./21,030ft. Chulu West is the highest peak in the Manang Himal range. There are mainly 3 Chulus known as Chulu East, Chulu Far East, Chulu West. Our objective on this trip is to climb the highest of the Chulus – the Chulu West. Our climbing route is via the North West Ridge of the mountain. Even though a Japanese team was first to reach the summit of Chulu West by the South Ridge, Canadian Larry Zaroff, Peter Lev and Sherpa Ang Jangbu of Pangboche were the first to reach the summit by the North West Ridge.
We drive for 6 hours from Kathmandu following the Trisuli and Marsyangdi river that drain from the Ganesh and Annapurna Himal to Besisahar to begin the trek for this climb. From Besishahar we follow the Annnapurna Circuit Trek up to Manang. A few kilometer north of Manang, we place our base camp (4750m/15580) in a small valley off the mail trail to Thorung La. The views of Annapurna III, Gangapurna across the valley in the South are just breathtaking.
From the base camp, we climb steep scree slope to a col (4,900m./ 16,076ft.) and place a high camp here. Then we climb a snow slope for 200 meter to the base of a rock band for a higher camp (Camp One) at 5,100m./16,732ft. We climb the rock band and place another camp (Camp Two) at 5,530m./18,143ft. Above here the climb is technically straightforward till we reach the 6,410m./21,030ft. high summit. Known as Mera Peak of the Annapurnas, climb on Chulu Central is beautiful and satisfying. After the climb, we trek over the Thorung pass(5,240m./17,200ft.) and reach Jomsom to end our trek.
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2: Walk and Tour around Kathmandu
Day 3: Drive Kathmandu – Besisahar
Day 4: BeginTrek
Day 12: Arrive At BC
Day 13-19: Climbing
Day 20: Leave BC for Jomsom
Day 22: Arrive Jomsom
Day 23: Fly Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
Day 24: Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 25: Trip Ends
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation during trek available everyday en-route (local lodge)
- All meals during trek in Local Lodge
- Climbing guide, cook with kitchen staff
- Tents and meal during climbing period
- Local porters during trek (ratio:- 1 porter : 2 member)
- All necessary trekking permit fees
- Accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing with breakfast
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with inclusive of monuments entry fees.
- Airport transfers with an escort by Private Vehicle
- Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
- Insurance for all staff & porters
- All applicable government tax
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Nepal visa – Multiple Entrée 30 days – USD 40 Details in Visa Page
- International flight
- Rescue flight if needed
- Personal gears & clothing (available on hire in Kathmandu)
- Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking
- Any other tours, transfer and service other than mentioned above
- Your insurance and medical Expenses
Accomodations
Tea house during trekking
tent during peak climbing period