The Chulu East Peak Climbing
The Chulu East Peak Climbing passes through serene landscapes enlivened by the warm culture of the Gurung people of the Annapurna area. Navigate pine and rhododendron woodlands up to an alpine pass and discover the magnificent vistas of the Annapurna. Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Tilicho and the crest of Manaslu are the other attractions of this palce.
We commence the Chulu East trek at Chame, going up the Marshyangdi valley. Then we cross the outstanding Throng-La pass (5,416m) to reach the base camp. Utilizing a second high camp, we’ll then make our climb to the top. The summit provides unrivaled perspectives of Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Pisang Peak, and Chulu West Peak. Bring your camera!
Continuing on to Manang via the Marshyangdi Valley, the second portion of this experience is our trek out to Jomsom, through the staggering Tilicho Lake and the seldom crossed Tilicho La (5260m) – a high altitude adaptation of the renowned Annapurna Circuit. We then cross Mesokanta La Pass to reach Jomsom and Pokhara, to return to Kathmandu.
This trek offers awesome perspectives of the Annapurna Great Barrier. Chulu East Peak Climbing is not a technical climb, but you should be in good physical fitness and be familiar with the use of crampons, ice axes, and ropes. The best times to go are Sep -Nov or Mar-May.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Preparation
Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Chame [2,710m]: 9 – 10 hrs
Day 3: Chame to Pisang [3,300m]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 4: Pisang to Humde Village [3,330m]: 3 – 4 hrs
Day 5: Humde to Julu Khola [3,500m]: 3 – 4 hrs
Day 6: Acclimatization Day at Julu Khola
Day 7: Julu Khola to Chulu Far East Base Camp [5,000m]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 8: Acclimatization Day at Chulu Far East Base Camp
Day 9: Base Camp to Chulu Far East High Camp [5,500m]: 3 – 4 hrs
Day 10: High Camp to Chulu Far East Peak [6,059m] to Base Camp: 8 – 9 hrs
Day 11: Chulu Far East Base Camp to Manang [3,35m]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 12: Manang to Siri Kharka [4,060m]: 4 – 5 hrs
Day 13: Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp [4,140m]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 14: Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake [4,949m]
Day 15: Tilicho Lake to Mesokanta La Pass to Yak Kharka [4,200m]: 7 – 8 hrs
Day 16: Yak kharka to Jomsom: [2,743m]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 17: Jomsom to Pokhara [820m]: 25 minutes by flight
Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu: 6 – 7 hrs
Activities
Cost Included
- Kathmandu arrival and transferred to hotel
- Kathmandu to Chame by bus
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus
- Jomsom to Pokhara by flight
- All ground Transportation
- All necessary permits and TIMS cards
- All meal during the trek (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Guide and staffs wages and insurance
- All trekking equipment ( tents, tables, chairs, mattress, cooking utensils etc.)
Cost Excluded
- Bar bills, laundry and tips
- Rescue, insurance, souvenir shopping
- Items of personal expenses
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Personal rescue if needed
#Note above day to day itinerary. May be change depending on weather and flight.