Chulu East Peak Climbing -16 Days

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Chulu East Peak (6584m/21595ft) is one of the most popular Nepal climbing peaks in the Annapurna Region. This summit is pop for its spectacular mountain vistas, unforgettable hiking, and challenging peak climbing.

Trip Duration 16 Days
Max Altitude 6584m/21595ft
Group Size 2 - 15
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal

 Trip Highlights:

  • Picturesque Journey: The journey to Chulu West Peak is aesthetically pleasing, combining snow-capped summits, rocky paths, and green valleys. Trekkers experience the pristine splendor of the Himalayas with every step, making it a photographer's dream come true.
  • Diverse Terrain: From thick forests and alpine grassland to glacial valleys and steep slopes, the Chulu West Peak route offers trekkers a variety of difficulties and rewards.
  •  Majestic Mountain View: The Annapurna II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Tilicho, and Gangapurna are all visible from Chulu West Peak. Marvelous and demanding, these snow-capped giants stand out against the pure blue sky.
  • Rich Culture and Village Life: Trekkers discover the rich culture of the Gurung and Tibetan people as they travel through villages like Manang and Yak Kharka. The trip is culturally rich because of the old monasteries, prayer flags, and friendly hosts.
  •  Chulu West Base Camp: Hidden in the serene alpine grassland, Chulu West Base Camp is the starting point for the summit. It is encircled by glacial valleys, gigantic mountain peaks, and offers an area for preparation and relaxation.
  • Yak Kharka: Yak Kharka is an important acclimating point with a scenic view of high altitude grassland. It provides trekkers with a tranquil haven to experience the Himalayan atmosphere. Grazing yaks, towering mountains and ancient stone lodges can be found here.
  •  Manang: Manang, a bustling Himalayan town, offers travelers a picturesque and culturally rich acclimatization break by combining traditional buildings, historic monasteries, and breathtaking mountain views.
  • Chulu West Peak: At 6,419 meters, Chulu West Peak is a strenuous trek that offers climbers a 360-degree panorama of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Tilicho, and Gangapurna. In the breathtaking Himalayas, it provides an unmatched sensation of achievement.
  • Thorong La Pass: Thorong La Pass, situated at 5,416m, is one of the highest passes in the world. This pass connects Manang and Mustang region of Nepal. Due to its breathtaking vistas and adventurous challenge, trekkers consider it to be a legendary pass.

Trip Overview

Chulu East Peak (6584m/21595ft) is one of the most popular Nepal climbing peaks in the Annapurna Region. This summit is pop for its spectacular mountain vistas, unforgettable hiking, and challenging peak climbing. In addition, we provide a flexible Chulu East Peak Climbing Itinerary. As well as the most up-to-date Chulu East Climbing Peak Map. Chulu East is located to the east of Chulu West in Manang.

The Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu Mountain ranges are seen from Chulu East. Which was first climbed by a German Expedition team in 1995. Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, and Tilicho Peaks are the three highest peaks in Nepal. Climbers from Chulu East must trek over 6000 meters through an ice area. Below the summit, there are glacier portions and snow-covered slopes, adding to the challenge. As a result, climbers need to have fundamental climbing skills. As well as a strong understanding of how to use climbing equipment. Prior experience is beneficial, but newcomers and novices can investigate and scale the pinnacle of this challenging peak. Climbing Chulu East Peak also gets us to the Annapurna Massif. The trekking highlights include ascending Marshyangdi Valley, going across Thorung La Pass, and descending the Kali Gandaki.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu airport
Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level

Our agent will be waiting for you in the waiting area outside the arrival as soon as you exit the Kathmandu airport. The agent will give you a warm greeting and lead you to the vehicle. Our van will transport you to the hotel, typically in Thamel, which is 20 to 30 minutes from the airport depending on traffic.
There are no planned activities for today other than our travel briefing meeting, so you can relax after checking into the hotel. When you arrive, we will inform you of the briefing

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Shahar by bus. Driving 6 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

830m/2723ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

The journey to the area where we would be trekking is long. We take a bus 173 kilometers west of Kathmandu to Besi Shahar. We go down the Prithvi Highway, which passes through a number of lovely towns and provides glimpses of Nepal’s extraordinary rural life. We can also take pleasure in the distant vista of the snow-covered mountains. Most of the time, the roadway follows glacial rivers, where we can watch rafters enjoying the waters rapids.

Day 03 Drive to Chyamje by Jeep then trek to Dharapani . Driving 2:30 hours & walking 5:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1810m/5937ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

After breakfast we take local 4-wheel jeep to Chyamje. On the Annapurna Circuit Trekking path, our adventure officially begins today. After breakfast, we prepare for the hike and depart for a fantastic day of mountain hiking. We ascend the Marshyngdi river valley as we make our way to the village of Dharapani.
The route offers amazing views of the surroundings. We go on foot till we arrive at Tal village on the Marshyangdi Rivers bank. We climb towards Dharapani to spend the night after crossing the Marshyangdi River on a suspension bridge close to Tal settlement.

Day 04 Dharapani to Chame. Walking 6 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

2725m/8938ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

We are climbing to Chame on the second day of the stunning Annapurna Circuit journey. We must feel happy today because of the spectacular views of Manaslu and Annapurna II. Along with the mountains, the regions scenery and way of life are remarkable. We notice the greenery changing as we ascend higher. We ultimately arrive at Chame village with enough rest stops along the route to get some peaceful time to ourselves.

Day 05 Chame to Pisang . Walking 5:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3190m/10464ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Every day that we hike, we gain altitude, and as we do, we can sense how the terrain, plants, and way of life change. We journey for the day to the lovely village of Pisang, which serves as the starting point for ascending the Pisang Peak.
The trail offers great views of summits starting at Chame along the way. As we continue on the trail, we can take in the views of Annapurna II and Manaslu from Chame and Annapurna IV and Lamjung Himal.

Day 06 Pisang to Manang. Walking 5:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3500m/11480ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

We visit Manang village, a stunning settlement in the area, as part of our day hike. Additionally, Manang serves as the administrative center for the hiking area of Manang. We can see that the four-wheel drive road terminates in Manang once we arrive.
We can hike the correct mountain trail farther away from Manang for the duration of the day. We may take a leisurely stroll through Manang and see the many cultural and ecological beauties that this stunning location has to offer.

Day 07 Manang to Yak Kharka . Walking 5 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4090m/13416ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

The trail ascends sharply to the last permanent town, Tenki, after passing through Manang. The trail briefly ascends to Gunsang, a little community of tea houses with a breathtaking mountain outlook.
The name Yak Kharka, or Yak Pastures, comes from the vast grazing plains when it finally flattens out. This will be our stop for the day.

Day 08 Yak kharka to Chulu East base camp. Walking 6 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

5140m/16860ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

After breakfast and mesmerizing view of the surrounding, we proceed along the twisting trail along with large rock formation. We will set our camp close to a breathtaking viewpoint with views of the towering Annapurna mountains.

Day 09 Rest and acclimatization at Chulu East base camp.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

5140m/16860ft

Accommodation:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

We stay an extra day in the base camp to acclimate to the declining oxygen content of the air. We take a trekking trip around the viewpoint to discover the areas breathtaking splendor. We will be able to adapt to the altitude relatively soon because we are already higher than Manang. When the hiking exploration is finished, we return to our camp and relax.

Day 10 Chulu east high camp. Approximately 6 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4900m/16072ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

On our way to camp II, the challenge for today involves some difficult rock climbing. The entire trail involves tricky rock walking, yet not being particularly difficult. After we arrive at the camp and set up camp, we take our time getting acclimated and taking in the scenery.

Day 11 Summit Chulu East peak (6584m/21595ft) and back to Lather. Approximately 11 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4200m /13776ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

The biggest day of our adventure has come. We will aim to reach the peak of Chulu West Peak, which is situated 6,419 meters above sea level. Before the sun even rises, our summit journey starts and climbs its way to the top.
We laboriously ascend the peak till we reach the top for a mesmerizing view of the surrounding mountains in the area. After enjoying some lovely minutes at the summit, we eventually start the long descent back to Lather, where we will spend the night.

Day 12 Lather to Throung Phedi high camp. Walking 5 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4500m/14760ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

After having breakfast while enjoying breath taking view of Chulu west, we start our trek. The trail follows a branch of Marsyangdi river to reach Phedi after walk of around 5 hours.

Day 13 Thorung Phedi high camp to Muktinath via Thoroung-la passes (5416m). Walking 8:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3802m /12470ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

We must rise early today to cross Thorung La Pass (5416 m). As soon as you leave camp, the trail steepens; the path is clearly marked. After almost four hours of steady ascent, the gradient flattens. We are surrounded by the brown and purple hills of Mustang, providing a once-in-a- lifetime view position, from the snowcapped mountains above to the Kali Gandaki valley below.

Day 14 Morning visit Muktinath Temple then trek to Jomsom. Walking 4:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

2757m /9043ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

After breakfast at your teahouse, go to Muktinath Temple, a significant place of worship for both Buddhists and Hindus in Nepal. You will get the chance to tour the main temple before starting the walk.
Start your straightforward, downhill route back to Jomsom from this point. As you follow your original path again, Mt. Dhaulagiri will be clearly visible. To see one more monastery, take in the scenery of the snow-capped mountains, and explore some prehistoric caverns, proceed through Jarkot. While appreciating the signs of the unique Tibetan culture, keep a look out for locals who might try to sell pilgrims something.

Day 15 Flight to Kathmandu via Pokhara.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

We eat breakfast in the morning before heading to the airport to catch the plane to Pokhara. We have another brief, beautiful flight to Pokhara. After landing in Pokhara we will take another flight of around 30 minutes which will take us to Kathmandu.

Day 16 Departure
Meal:

Breakfast

The trip ends in this day. Our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal. It is recommended to reach airport 2 and a half hours prior to your departure time.

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What to expect?

Price Includes

  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan at 3 stars level.
  • Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking and climbing.
  • Seasonable local fresh fruits as available.
  • Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room during the trek.
  • Trip Map.
  • Domestic flight tickets from Jomsom to Kathmandu via Pokhara, inclusive taxes.
  • An experienced, knowledgeable English Speaking Government license holder trekking guide and strong porter (1 porter for 2 people).
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, and local tax for Guide and porter.
  • All necessary camping gears like two men tent, kitchen tent, kitchen equipment, mattress while climbing period.
  • Climbing permit.
  • Climbing equipment like ice axe, Ice crew, snow bar, climbing rope.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
  • Trip achievement appreciation certificate a (Sample Of Certificate)
  • All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement.
  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.

Price Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (costs roughly USD 12 to USD 15 per person per day) (Except fare dinner).
  • Normal personal equipment.
  • Personal climbing equipment (Joomer, carabiner lock, carabiner unlock, Harnex belt, eight finger, helmet, gaiters, Boots, crampons).
  • Nepal Visa fee (visa charge USD 40 and 4 passport photographs for the visa and permit).
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, excess baggage charges)
  • All kind drinks (hot, cold and alcoholic)
  • Personal shopping and laundry, shower etc.
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.

Trip Info

Start the journey to Chulu West Peak and climb a scenic drive to Jagat via Besisahar. Along the way, enjoy the fascinating views of the Annapurna Massif. The trip takes a drive through the jungle of pine, fir and oak trees to appreciate the natural vegetation of the area. Under the guidance of an experienced trekking guide, one may need to use a variety of trekking equipment to climb the mountain. Also, climbing involves steep slopes that are difficult, so you need to be in good shape. Marvel at the view from the top of Chulu West and drive to Muktinath after passing the Thorung La Pass (5416m).

After visiting the revered pilgrimage site, drive to Jomsom, fly to Pokhara and mark the end of a wonderful journey. During the trip one can get spectacular views of lush valleys, green and dense forests, and breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (6441m), Annapurna (8091m) and other Himalayan mountains. One will be amazed at this diverse natural treasure and cultural heritage as one experiences different terrains during the trip.

 

Difficulty:

Good physical fitness is expected of climbers. The longest and most challenging day of your schedule is always the one leading up to the top. High altitudes always make breathing difficult, but with the right pre-trip acclimatization, good nutrition, and adequate hydration, your body should adjust and recover. So, we suggest you start intense training before 3-4 months of your trip.

TREKKING EQUIPMENTS, GEARS & SOME MEDICINES

We do recommend following equipment's for trekking and Hiking in Nepal.

  • Sun hat
  • Scarf
  • Light balaclava
  • Warm wool hat
  • UV protection one Sunglasses
  • Head torch with extra batteries.

  • Tshirts
  • Shirts
  • Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
  • Long sleeve shirts
  • Thermal Vest
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Pullover
  • Sports bras (women)
  • Waterproof outer jacket
  • Rain Coat
  • Hand wear
  • Fleece gloves.
  • Warms mittens or gloves.

  • Long Under Wear
  • Short Under Wear
  • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
  • Warm Trousers
  • Tracksuit pants
  • Lightweight thermal trouser
  • Fleece pants
  • Cotton paints

  • Thin inner socks
  • Thick warm wool hiking socks
  • Walking boots with ankle support
  • Trainers or trail shoes
  • Gaiters
  • Micro spikes

  • Camera and Accessories
  • Phone
  • Power Bank
  • Solar Panel
  • Travel Adapter

  • Book
  • Playing Cards/Games
  • Journal and Pen
  • Snacks and Specialist Food

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wet Wipes
  • Pocket Hand Warmers
  • Moisturizing skin cream and Lip balm
  • Toiletries
  • Water purifier
  • First Aid

  • Passport and Copy
  • Travel Insurance Details
  • Trekking Permit(s)
  • Waterproof Document Wallet
  • Cash

  • Guide will take a group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as
  • Any personal medications
  • Malaria prophylactic tablets
  • Blister treatment
  • Rehydration powder
  • Analgesics (Paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin)
  • Plasters and zinc oxide tape
  • Throat lozenges
  • Diamox

  • Duffel Bag or Suitcase
  • Day pack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Water bottle
  • Trekking poles
  • Towel

Good to Know

Q. Do you provide any gears for trekking?
A. Yes, we do provide roughly 65 liters one duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket to use for trekking without extra charge, if you do not have.
Q. Can I rent or buy gears in Kathmandu?
A. You can buy or rent trekking boots and rest of the gears, you need to need to buy.
Q. How much weight does porter carries?
A. We do provide one porter between 2 trekkers. One porter carries 25 to 30 kg respectively.
Q. How much weight does airplane allow to Lukla?
A. Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. It allows 15kg per passenger, including had bag.
Q. Can I take some more gears for paying extra charge?
A. It is hard but some time, they do allow 2 to 3 kg with paying extra charge US$ 2 per kg
Q. When Should I pack my gears?
A. You will have pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu that night you pack trekking gears.
Q. What equipment should I carry at Daypack?
A. Most of our day packs have a capacity of roughly 20 to 24 liters. You need to carry only day use things like water bottle, light jackets, some extra shocks, sun hat, sunglasses, raincoat, light glove, scarf, toilet paper, and small towel, camera, some personal medical, Sunscreen, Passport, money, camera, trekking poles and some snacks. Rest of the gears will be carried by porter.
Q. Can I store suitcase and other unnecessary gears in hotel in Kathmandu or at your office?
A. Yes, you can store either at the hotel in Kathmandu or at our office without extra charge.

 TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please inquire with them.

  •  USA and Canada: Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad, Blue Cross
  • Australia and New Zealand: Fast Cover, Allianz Australia
  • Singapore: Ergo, World Nomad (Explore plan level 3)
  • Europe: Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe
  • India: ICICI Lombard

 ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE IN NEPAL

Altitude (in meter) & Temperature (in degree Celsius) in Nepal over 2000m/6056ft. Trekking areas are only situated over 2000meter in Nepal.

Altitude Spring Summer Autumn Winter
March, April, May June, July, Aug Sept., Oct,  Nov Dec, Jan, Feb
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
2000m -2500m 27 5 29  9 25 2 20 -2
3000m – 3500m 12 -5 20 -1 17 -2 14 -7
4000m – 4500m 10  -7 14 -3 12 -7 7 -10
4500m- 5500m 9 -10 12 -5 10 -15 5  -20

Reviews

EXCELLENT rating
Based on 54 reviews
An excellent Company!!
Ambar Bamjan
Ambar Bamjan
2024-12-23
We did the Annapurna Circuit with Unique Path and our trip was amazing! Everything was seamless: all accommodation was booked in advance and we got good rooms along the route; all our transport was on time and we found our driver very safe; and we were told where to be and when. Babu, who organised our trip, thought of everything and was very flexible and professional. We ended up changing our original plan. All our hotels/ flights / transport were adjusted accordingly. Babu also helped organise a tour of Kathmandu for us. On top of that our guide & porter (Ishwor & Ramesh) were great. They were knowledgeable, fun, caring and aware of mountain safety. We had a great time spending 14 days with them and felt like we were in very capable hands! We can’t wait to come back and do a different trek with them and would recommend to any Nepal visitors!
Claudia P
Claudia P
2024-11-28
Great experience trekking the Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche East :)
Nejc
Nejc
2024-11-19
Great experience and perfect organisation and care from Babu
Konstantin Guller
Konstantin Guller
2024-11-18

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