Chulu West Peak Climbing

Highlights

  • Embark on an adventurous Peak climbing in the western Himalayan in Nepal
  • Trek in the Annapurna Conservation Area following the trails of Marshyangdi and Kali Gandaki valley
  • Witness lush green hills and waterfall views to ice flows and arid cliffs 
  • Trek through picturesque villages resided by people from different communities like Gurungs, Magars, Manangis, Thakalis, etc. 
  • Witness diverse landscapes and jaw-dropping mountain panorama
  • Visit one of the pilgrimage sites in Nepal, Muktinath Temple
  • Trek through the Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world
  • Enjoy natural hot springs in Tatopani
  • Explore beautiful Manang, Ghorepani village and hike to Poon Hill 
  • Experience mountain lifestyle and get to see the cultural heritage of the villagers along the trail
  • Great experience with our climbing guide who has been brave and gain a lot of climbing skills and technique while you get summit

For the genuine enterprise seekers, Chulu West Peak Climbing is the suitable one. This climbing crest is the combo with trekking around the Annapurna. This specific crest can be seen from the real top of the Annapurna Pass. Since this crest is troublesome one to move there is a need for the experience of mountaineering. To make campaign move in this top one ought to have all the information on mountaineering and the systems include. While having this experience trek, you can have a nearby up look of China on the northern side furthermore in transit we will have stunning perspectives of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna, and the different Himalayas by watching you will overlook everything.

Climbing the Chulu West Peak is an intense errand so the climbers having a distinct fascination, have a powerful urge to be on the highest point of the world ought to be rationally and physically fit furthermore arranged. There is Chulu Central between the Chulu East and Chulu West. It is endeavored by just a few. It additionally has a percentage of the rough segment before the summit.

After the drive from 5-6 hours from the capital Kathmandu, the genuine adventure begins from Beshi Sahar. Driving it gradually towards the excellent Manang Valley, (one of the most astounding valleys of the world) we just about compass to the base of the Chulu West Peak. The best time to climb is March-April, September, October, and November. Remember Nepal Pioneer Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. for this expedition.

Itinerary
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Upon our arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be warmly greeted by a representative from Nepal Pioneer Treks. After completion of our custom formalities (Visa, etc), we pick up our luggage and look for our representative with Nepal Pioneer Treks display board at the arrival gate. We will be then escorted to our hotel in Kathmandu. After check-in, we can either take a rest or hang around in the city or visit the Nepal Pioneer Treks office site. It all depends upon our interests and condition. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner where you will experience excellent Nepalese cuisine which will also introduce you to the country’s food culture.

Included meals: Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 1300m

Today, our manager will come to meet you at the hotel at 10.00 AM.  He will brief about the trip in detail, introduce with the guide and provide you all the documents. You will be free in the afternoon and manage your time for trek preparation. Our guide will meet you at your hotel at six O’ clock in the evening then take you for well come dinner. After having dinner, drop you to the hotel and stay overnight.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Max. Altitude: 1300m

We have to begin very early today as we need to go a long drive to reach our trek starting point. After breakfast, we leave Kathmandu at around 7 am and nearly after 8-10 hours’ drive we reach Syange or Jagat (as per situation) via Besishahar. Enroute, we see more of the countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain sceneries. However, the condition of road is not equally fine in all portion of our drive today. The road up to Besishahar is coal-tarred road, whereas after Besishahar the road is dusty and coarse though we can easily overlook it as we watch the outstanding sceneries through the windowpane. Overnight stay at Syange or Jagat Guesthouse.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 1100m

Upon our breakfast, we start our journey today in a relaxed way. We enter Manang district after crossing a large bridge near Tal. The trail continues through barley, rice, potato fields, and pine forests. After passing the village of Kodo we will be at Dharapani, one of the big villages in the Manang valley. Overnight at Dharapani.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 1960m

Today, we negotiate a few steep forested ridges along with several landslides on route on the west. On the way to Chame, we encounter with the most sensational views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). Small hot springs add relief on our long day hard trek. Chame is the administrative center of the Manang District.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 2710m

A steep and narrow path through a very dense forest will bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up we get surrounded by majestic Himalayan Peaks. We find ourselves in the U-shaped valley of Manang hanging between two giant snow peaks. After walking through these wonderful sites we reach Pisang. Overnight at Lower Pisang.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 3300m

There are two routes that we can follow today. If taken upper route (Himalayan Glacier recommends), i.e., the route through Upper Pisang via Geru, the sceneries will be outstanding. We feel like we are horizontally in front of the majestic peaks. The panoramic views of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang peak, and several others will definitely allure us. We notice a contrast with the landscape and vegetation from today onwards. The cold and dry climate create a much harsher environment. We pay our memorable visit to Barge monastery, the largest in the entire district of Manang. Overnight in Manang.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 3500m

Today is the scheduled acclimatization day. It is not recommended to stay idle but a short walk to higher altitude will be better to get acclimatized with the altitude. Manang is a good place to do that as the next two days will be very challenging and tiring trek for us with rapid gain in altitude. We should never be confident with the altitude and always be cautious. Bhojo Gompa or Gangapurna Lake is worth visiting sites from the acclimatization point of view. We make an easy excursion to a little distance away to a village called Varga, a small old village with a monastery. At this juncture, we also make our short visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association where we can get some ideas about Mountain Sickness. Overnight at Manang.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 3500m

From Manang, we continue through alpine landscapes with high altitude vegetation and forests. A gradual ascent takes us to Yak Kharka and then to today’s camp. Our today’s camp area is mostly used as the alpine pasture by the local people.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 4200m

Today, we continue our trekking from Leder to Chulu West Base Camp. From the Base Camp, we can enjoy the views of Annapurna Himalayas. We may also like to discover the surrounding areas. At this point, we will set up our camp for an overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 4900m

From the Chulu Base Camp, we continue hiking towards Camp I. The route is not that technical. But it would be better to remember that we are climbing at high altitudes. At this juncture, we relish the magnificent views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains including Manaslu, Gangapurna and Lamjung Himal.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 5100m

Today will be the rest and acclimatization day at Camp I. While we rest at camp I, the climbing leaders and other staffs make way to Camp II and supply the equipment for the camp. Later, they return back to Camp I. We may rest and if interested walk around Camp I.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 5100m

Today, we leave camp I and continue climbing the rock band to Camp II. The route is not that technical but we may have to use ropes, crampon, and ice-axe. We set up Camp II at 5,530m /18,143ft. Some visitors also attempt the summit directly from Camp I. However, since the climb is relatively straightforward from the Camp II until the summit, we make an overnight stay at Camp II for proper rest and acclimatization.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 5530m

It is our summit day, and it is going to be a long day. Therefore, we would wake up much earlier today. Each moment we have to work hard through the icy high-altitude trail but the outstanding high Himalayan scenes are such tempting that our eyes love to watch more over the horizon than on our trail. After summiting, we return back to Camp I.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 6419m

From Camp I, our return path descends all the way to Leder. While descending, we enjoy the panoramic views of the Annapurnas and other peaks. We make our overnight stay at Leder and celebrate the summiting of Chulu West Peak.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

There is no such guarantee that we can get quite a favorable weather on our planned day for the summit. So this day is used as a contingency in case if we are unable to summit the Chulu West Peak on the scheduled date due to bad weather condition or some other reasons. Sometimes somebody in the group may get some problems in acclimatizing well enough to make the ascent. Since. the day can be used in that condition too. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we clean up the base camp and head for Thorong Phedi. It is going to be mostly an easy way to walk downhill. However, we do not forget that we are still in a high altitude area.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 4450m

At the beginning, we cross the famous high pass of Thorong La today. An early start is important to complete the mission. We reach Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists after crossing the pass. Muktinath hosts a Vishnu temple and a monastery nearby demonstrating the religions harmony in Nepal. For the Hindus, the region is a “Muktikhsetra” or the region of liberation or salvation. There are water spouts channeled for the stream running above the temple. We enjoy the tremendous stunning views of the Dhaulagiri peak from Muktinath. From Muktinath, we continue back to Jomsom on a local bus.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max. Altitude: 5416m

Today upon our breakfast, we make a 200 kilometers drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. It will be better to hold on the left pane of the vehicle to enjoy the scenery through the route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel. There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. We can spend the evening either leisurely or perhaps catch up on some last-minute shopping.

Included meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight, a representative from Nepal Pioneer Treks will escort us to the airport and bid farewell greetings. On our way to home, we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in a wonderful country like Nepal.

Included meals: Breakfast

    Includes/Excludes
    Includes
    • Two nights accommodation in Kathmandu with twin sharing at tourist standard hotel (Bed and Breakfast)
    • All Ground and air transportation. Pick Up and Drop.
    • Full board meal 3 times a day (B+L+D) during the trek days including tea & coffee (served in a cup).
    • English speaking trekking guide and climbing guide who has been authorized by the government and necessary number of porters (According to the group size) with their insurance, salary, accommodation, and meals.
    • Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu with Cultural show. (Ethnic music and dance)
    • All the necessary official documents, TIMS Permit, Trekking Permit, climbing permit etc.
    • Sleeping bags and down jackets if necessary.
    • First Aid kit.
    • Trekking Route map.
    • Insurance of Guide and Porters.
    • All required local and government tax.
    • All required climbing stuff except your personal gear.
    Excludes

     

    • Nepal Visa fee and International flight.
    • Meal except for Breakfast in Kathmandu.
    • All personal expenses such as bar bills, water, extra tea/coffee, snacks, battery re-charge, laundry service, etc.
    • Personal clothing and gears.
    • Tips to guide and porters.
    • Cost raised by flight cancellation, emergency rescue charges, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness, re-routing etc which are not under our control.
    • Monument entrance fees.
    Additional Information

    Chulu West Peak Climbing  best time

    When deciding on the best time to visit the Everest region for the Chulu West peak climbing, it is important to consider your personal preferences and the type of weather you prefer. The most popular time to trek is during the spring months of March to May, when the weather is generally clear and dry, with warm days and cool nights. The rhododendron forests are also in full bloom during this time, creating beautiful scenery. 

    Another suitable time to climb Chulu West peak is in the autumn months of September to November. Autumn also has stable weather conditions with crystal clear views and a low chance of precipitation. The climate remains pleasant, neither too hot nor too cold. Also, autumn is the festival season, so you may get a chance to be part of some of the biggest celebrations in the country. 

    Chulu West Peak Climbing accommodation

    Our accommodation during the trek is basic lodges along the trail. Trekkers spend nights in twin-shared rooms. The package cost covers basic accommodation, so please do not have high hopes. You will get a clean and comfortable room at the end of the day to have a good night's sleep. 

    If you want to upgrade your accommodation, then let us know in advance. The Annapurna trek and Chulu West peak trail also has luxury lodges with great services and many modern amenities. We fix the tent for few days before to get the summit.

    The washroom in the basic lodge is usually shared. It can be a squat toilet or a western-style one. Single rooms will cost you additional money, and you have to request them at the time of booking. The services offered in the lodges are pretty basic. 

    Meals

    Food is generally available along the entire route of the annapurna Circuit trek and few days camping and is typically provided by the tea houses or lodges where you stay overnight. Most lodges offer a set menu of Nepali and Tibetan dishes, as well as some western options such as pasta and sandwiches. Prices for meals are generally reasonable but can vary depending on the specific location and type of dish.

    Villages below Manang village offer a wide range of menu that includes pizza, bakery items, burgers, steak, curries, rice, porridge, soups, etc. The tea shops along the trail sell snacks and beverages, so carry some Nepali cash to buy. You can carry bars and snacks to munch while trekking. 

    Group/private joining

    Both group and private expedition have their pros and cons, and the right choice for you will depend on your personal preferences and budget. Group expeditions tend to be more affordable, but you may have less control over the itinerary and may have to compromise on certain aspects of the trip. Private treks tend to be more expensive, but you'll have more control over the itinerary and can tailor the trip to your specific needs and preferences.

    Group Expedition: Group expedition are organized by trekking companies and typically include a group of travelers who are led by a guide and supported by a team of porters. These climbing are a good option for people who are comfortable traveling with a group and want the convenience of having everything arranged for them.

    Private climbing: Private climbing are tailored to the individual or group and can be customized to meet your specific needs and preferences. These treks are a good option for people who want more control over their itinerary and who may have specific interests or requirements.

    Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is crucial to join the Chulu West peak climbing. We ask our guests to buy travel insurance that covers emergency air evacuation to provide instant medical assistance during the trek. Not only this, but travel insurance will also come in handy in case you lose your luggage, face flight cancellation, or for medical coverage. 

    There is no hospital in the Annapurna region, and any big injury or sickness may require air evacuation to a hospital in Kathmandu. Without travel insurance, it gets tough for us to provide air evacuation to you on time.

    FAQs
    • Chulu East peak is in Annapurna region

    • You should manage your personal climbing gears yourself and rest of the things company will provide.

    • Obviously yes, without travel insurance it will be risky. So, you should manage your travel insurance before you come to Nepal.

    • Yes, you need climbing guide. you must join in authorised trekking company? It is not possible to clim it with out climbing guide.

    • Chulu West peak is 6419m.

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