Chulu west peak with an elevation of 6419m is part of Manang Himal. This peak is highly stated as the best one among climbing lovers. Among the dozens of Himalayan peaks, there are three Chulu called Chulu West, Chulu East, and between Chulu Center. Some confusion exists regarding the location and name of either Chulu west or Chulu East even though both peaks have a separate climbing route. Most of the trekking days to reach Base camp are the same as Round Annapurna trail. It can be done during the Annapurna circuit Trekking who are interested to achieve climbing adventure. Indeed, Chulu west climbing does not require very professional technical knowledge. There are no real technical difficulties to reaching the top of the peak however progress might be smooth depending on snow conditions on the way. As soon as crossing the base camp some loose rocks require to fix climbing ropes. Chulu West first successfully concurred by a Japanese Expedition team in 1952.
Itinerary
Our Company representative will be standing in front of arrival gate to meets you at Tribhuban International Airport, Kathmandu holding a board of our company along with your Name and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Hotel on BB Basis.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After Breakfast first we check all the trekking equipment and if missing some of trekking gear, we can buy during the sightseeing. Full day sightseeing proceeds to the prominent UNESCO world heritage site to Syambhunath Stupa the Buddhist sanctuary said to be nearly 2000 years old. The hill itself is pleasant place overlooking the entire valley of Kathmandu. The all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha painted in prominent blue atop the dome are visible from long distance from around the Kathmandu city. Then proceed to patan durbar squar also call Lalitpur the city full of fine arts. It covers the dozens of temples like Krishna Mandir, Kumbeswor temple, Golden temple. Next sites proceed to Pashupatinath Temple the holiest Hindu Temple situated on the bank of sacred holy river Bagmati.
Drive 200km west to the trekking starting point. The road passes up to Dumre is the same way to Pokhara from Dumre turn to north road into the Marsyangdi Nadi Valley to Beshi Sahar. Then continue to to Syange and on to the Jagat then Chamje to Bagarchhap. The road follows the Marsyangdi river having traveled upstream, we observe many changes in the people, architecture and vegetation. Houses are now built of rocks; the vegetation is less tropical and the culture more Tibetan-like. Overnight in Bagarchhap.
Overnight at Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Bagarchap, we pass a few small settlements along the route and Chame. Chame is a government town and district centre for Manang. The valley becomes narrow and picturesque. The vegetation is temperate, broad – leaved forest. There are interesting religious buildings and hot springs. We continue in an unrelenting narrow valley of pine, hemlock and cypress forest. The trail through a serene forest leads to Pisang. This arid region is in the rain shadow of the Himalaya. The men here are traders- and may sell or trade almost anything and part – time farmers and the women are full – time farmers.
Overnight at Guest house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There are 2 routes from here, a low road and a high road, the latter taking longer but affording outstanding views of the Annapurna Himal and few trekkers. Both routes converge in the large and interesting village of Braga, which is the seat of the oldest monastery in the area. The gomba is about 900 years old and belongs to the Karayupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism and contains some unique works of art. Manag is 30 minutes from here.
Overnight at Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is acclimatization day, which is best spent being active and climbing to higher elevations for views but returning to lower altitudes to sleep. Manang itself is in a spectacular location with many attractions. There are lakes, caves, moraine- hills, monasteries or local activities in town.
Overnight in Manang Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Manang, facilities become scarcer. We cross small tributaries and contour along pleasant meadows with occasional birch groves. There is a chance to see herds of blue sheep.
Overnight in a Hotel in Latdar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Chulu West Basecamp intended camp (4,900m.)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Chulu West High Camp in a tented camp (5,600m.)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Chulu West Basecamp intended camp (4,900m.)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
sometime because of favorable weather and health conditions will not allow achieving our goal. So, this is the day especially considered as contingency so that being able to climb the summit on the targeted day can be compensated. This day will not be considered if no barriers arise.
Overnight in Chulu West Basecamp intended camp (4,900m.)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We gain altitude gradually and spend the night at the Throng High Camp, trekking through Throng Phedi meaning ‘foot of hill’. If you are lucky, you may spot a snow leopard near here at dusk!
Overnight in a guest house (Throng High Camp (4,880m.)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trail now leaves the river valley and climbs steadily over lateral moraine. The pass, marked by a large cairn, is the high point of our trek. It is an exhilarating geographical feature, dividing 2 mighty Himalayan valleys. Far below to the west is the Kaligandaki River. We descend in that direction for the village of Muktinath, located in a popular grove. It is a sacred shrine and pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
Overnight in a hotel in Muktinath (3,802m.)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Muktinath to Jomsom, we see people from Mustang, a restricted area to the north, who come to sell handicrafts to pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the highly- revered mollusk fossil called shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and see the impressive White Mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the significant town of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of 2 rivers and the north- south and east – west trading routes.
Overnight in a hotel Jomsom
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Jomsom is located on the bank of Kaligandaki river follows from “Tibetan plateau”. It is very windy area through deepest Kaligandaki George. Couple of airlines offered regular flights from Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara early in the morning because of strong wind in daytime. Just 23 flight cross valley of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Mt. Annapurna (8091m). Scenery of the spectacular vista of the Himalaya is the outstanding of this flight.
We can do half day sightseeing in Pokhara. Explore the second largest city of Nepal dominated by the peaks of Annapurna range. The prominent peaks from east to west are Annapurna South (7,219m), Varaha Shikhar (7,647m.) Annapurna I (8,091m.), Khangsar Kang (7,485 m), Tarke Kang (7, 193m) Gangapurna (7,455), Annapurna III (7,555m), Machhapuchhre (6,997m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Annapurna II (7,937m) and LamjungHimal (6,983m). In addition to these Dhaulagiri, I can be seen to the north- west and Manaslu and Himalchuli to the north –east.
Overnight in a boutique hotel in KTM
Meal: Breakfast, Farwell Dinner in a Nepali cuisine Restaurant with culture dance of Nepali ethnic groups.
On your flight time transfer from hotel to international airport to board onward journey flight.
