Chulu West Peak Climbing

Duration: 17 Days
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trip Style: Hiking and Trekking/climbing
  • Transport: Private Vehicle / Aeroplane
  • Food: Full Board Plan
  • Accommodation: Lodge + Camping
  • Group Size: 2+
  • Max Elevation: 6,419 m
  • Airfare Included: No
  • Tour Customizable: Yes
  • Best Season: Spring & Autumn

Chulu West Peak (6,419 m), situated in Manang is one of the most interesting trekking peaks in the Annapurna region. The peak was first climbed in 1952 by a Japanese expedition team. Chulu West Peak is said to be the higher of the two Chulu Peaks with a height of 6,610 meters. The height of Chulu East Peak is 6,500 meters. The trek is set inside the very famous Annapurna Circuit trek and hence, can be combined with a variety of other treks inside the region including the trek to Jomsom and the Annapurna Massif. The climb to Chulu West Peak is strenuous; requiring the climbers to have a certain level of technical knowledge and prior experience in climbing mountains will be even better.

Mt Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Mt Manaslu (8,156), Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Nilgiri, Mt Macchapuchre, Mt Hiunchuli and Mt Lamjung are some of the peaks you will be seeing in this trek.

The trek starts from Besi Sahar, a six hour drive from Kathmandu. From Besi Sahar, the trail continues to Chamche, Dharapani, Hyongde from where you head towards Manang valley. Here, you will spend some time exploring the high valley located above 5000 meters which also gives you a chance to acclimatize.

Then, the route heads north and on to the Chulu West Base Camp, set up in a small valley. From here, the views of the different peaks are just amazing. It takes two to three days to reach the summit after setting camp. After the summit, you will get down to Manang valley. The trail back follows the Annapurna Circuit trail ascending slowly through Muktinath and Jomsom. Crossing Thorung La pass adds another level of adventure to this trek before descending to Kali Gandaki valley. The standard route to climb Chulu West Peak is from the north-west ridge.

Offering stunning views of the Annapurna range, the trek to Chulu West Peak is marvelous. You will get excellent views of Mt Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna, from the top of the peak. Not only do you get to see the beautiful mountains up close, you also get a chance to view the incredible landscapes, and meet and observe people of different ethnicities.

Highlights

The best opportunity in Annapurna with climbing and trekking Chulu West peak 

Visit the Manang Valley and get familior with the suurounding

The Stunning view of Annapurna range and Manaslu 

Experience the local Culture and tradition of Gurung tribs.

Outline Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport (TIA), Our airport representative will be waiting with you name list at the arrival gate. Greet and transfer to Hotel.

  • No meals
  • Hotel
  • 1350 m

This is a preparation day in Kathmandu for your peak climbing. You may visit Monkey Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square and evening meeting with Guide.

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel

You journey will started about 7 am from Kathmandu through Prithiv Highway. It is a scenic drive with some mountain view and local village and Trisuli River.

  • Full Board plan
  • Guest House

We follow the Marshyangdi river for some time trail leads you ascend to the hill side but the path is wide and facing to the snow caved himalaya and water falls. At Dharapani there is a check post, the sight at giant killer mt. Manaslu will appears for a short time and hide it self. Over night at lodge. 

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest House
  • 1,860 m

Chame is the district head quator of Lamjung district and all inter net services are available. The trail to Chame is easy and facing all the snow caped mountain and walking through Chir pine, We are walking through the upper part via Timang because it more scenic. Over night at Guest House. 

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest House
  • 2,670 m

Slowely you are going to enter into the different world and gaining the elevation and walking through the pine forest. Pisang and Manang is the inhabitant of Gurung people. Over night at Guest House.

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest house
  • 3,200 m

After leaving Pisang walking through Pine and Jupiter forest along the way. The path is much easier and surrounded by Himalayan realm. Once reach hunde stop for Lunch and keep continue Manang for over night. 

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest House
  • 3,540 m

Acclimatize day in Manang. Optional hike up to Monastery or Visit Gangapurna Lake

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest House

you will be walking as a turtle due to the altitude. Along the way you will encounter with Musk deer,Himalayan Thar and all mountain range. Over night at Guest house. 

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest House
  • 4,200 m

Your Chulu west peak climbing split from here to go over pass to base camp. You are walking through the fragile rock and glacier towards Chulu west Base Camp. After 5 hrs. walking you arrived Base Camp at an altitude of 4,900 m. Over night at Tented camp.

  • Full Board Plan
  • Tented Camp
  • 4,900 m
  • Full Board Plan
  • Tented Camp

You will be starting about 2 am for the summit because late afternoon it will be more windy. It is a long climbing takes about 8 hrs and descend to high camp for warm drinks and descend to Base Camp. 

  • Full Board Plan
  • Tented Camp

 High camp is the place to gear up for the next day to Throng la pass 5416m. It will makes you easy to go for next day and the great sunrise and all entire range of mountain can be seen.

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest House

 This day is the hard day of your trek as we start early 5 A.M. for the Summit,experience the sunrise and long way to descent to Muktinath. Then you are entering into the different world which you may feel.

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest House

The most relaxed day and walking into the dry land and facing to the dry mountain and warier land, hundred's of years monastery, Gumba and Tibetan tribes can be seen along the way. If you are more interest about Bon, then we will go via Lubra village.

  • Full Board Plan
  • Guest House

All the flight leave in the morning (Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara). Arrival in Pokhara and explore the lake city Pokhara and free day

  • Bed and Breakfast plan
  • Hotel

Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Evening fare well dinner at a Nepalese Restaurant.

  • Fare well and Breakfast
  • Hotel

After having breakfast we transfer you TIA for your onward flight destination. 

  • Breakfast
  • Hotel

What's included

  • Experience English speaking Guide
  • Full equipped porter
  • Insurance of guide and porters
  • All meals while in the trek
  • All land transport
  • 13-night tea kouse accommodation (twin sharing) as per itinerary
  • 3-night hotel in Kathmandu including Breakfast
  • 1-Night hotel in Pokhara including breakfast
  • Annapurna Conservation Area entry fees
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • All climbing gears
  • Climbing Sherpa guide
  • Climbing permit
  • Airport pick up and drop.
  • Safe Drinking Water
  • All kind of Drinks and personal expenses.
  • Clients personal Insurance and Tips.
  • Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Airport tax and custom clearance and visa.
  • Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.
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