Chulu
East (6,584 m.) is situated high above the Manang valley
with breathtaking views across to the Annapurna II, III
and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho
Peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic
trek around the Annapurna massif, ascending the Marshyangdi
valley and crossing the Thorong La, before descending
the Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara. The climb is technically
straightforward and you should be familiar with the use
of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots
and handling climbing ropes. Most of the climbing will
be involved walking roped together, including the glacial
crossings. You should be very fit and have good experience
of climbing.
The North-East Ridge is considered the
normal route to climb this peak from a Base Camp on the
moraine at 5334m (17500ft). Most climbers make it to the
top and back from Base Camp in one long day although some
have, in the past, established a higher camp somewhere
below the peak. Another subsidiary peak called Chulu Far
East (6059m) 19880ft) may also be attempted from this
approach.
Itinerary
Day
01:
Arrive
and transfer to Hotel (D)
Day 02:
Drive to Dumre
and onwards to Beshishahar, camp (5-6
hr) (B.L.D)
Day 03:
Trek to Ngadi,
camp (5-6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 04:
Trek to Jagat
(approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day
05:
Trek to Dharapani (approx. 6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 06:
Trek to Chame (approx.
5 ½ hr) (B.L.D)
Day 07:
Trek to Pisang
(approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 08:
Trek to Humde (approx. 6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 09:
Trek to Yak Kharka (approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 10:
Trek to Chulu Base Camp (approx. 6
hr) (B.L.D)
Day 11:
Trek to Yak Kharaka (approx. 6 hr)
(B.L.D)
Day 12:
Acclimtization Day (B.L.D)
Day 13:
(Sherpa) (approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 14:
High Camp, attempt Chulu peak (approx.
5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 15:
Climb Chulu Peak, back to Base Camp
(approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 16:
Climb Chulu Peak, back to Base Camp
(approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 17:
Rest day in case of delay (B.L.D)
Day 18:
Fly to Pokhara or continue trek to
Manang (approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 19:
Trek to Thorung Phedi-440m (5-6 hr)
(B.L.D)
Day 20:
Trek to Muktinath crossing over the
Thorung La-5416m (8-9 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 21:
Trek to Jomsom-2713m (approx. 6 hr)
(B.L.D)
Day 22:
Trek to Tukchey-2391m (approx. 4 hr)
(B.L.D)
Day 23:
Trek to Ghasa-2013m (approx.6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 24:
Trek to Tatopani-1189m (approx 6 hr)
(B.L.D)
Day 25:
Trek to Beni (approx.6 hr) and drive
to Pokhara, O/N at hotel (B.L)
Day 26:
Morning 30 minutes fly or 7 hrs drive
to Kathmandu (B)
Day 27:
Final departure
The
above Package includes the following services:
Kathmandu airport transfers.
Land transfer (Kathmandu-Besishahar)
by private transport.
Domestic airfare (Pokhara - Kathmandu)
and airport tax•
Camping and meal - 3 times a
day during the trekking and climbing.
Peak permit fee.
Climbing Sirdar and his equipment
allowance.
Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy, Sherpa,
Porter fees and their insurance.
Annapurna conservation area entrance
fee.
The
above Package does not include:
Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu.
Insurance and rescue helicopter.
Travel / medical insurance and
emergency evacuation cost
Personal expenses such as laundry,
telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks
(including cold drinks and mineral water), tips
etc.
Chulu
East (6,584 m.) is situated high above the Manang valley
with breathtaking views across to the Annapurna II, III
and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho
Peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic
trek around the Annapurna massif, ascending the Marshyangdi
valley and crossing the Thorong La, before descending
the Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara. The climb is technically
straightforward and you should be familiar with the use
of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots
and handling climbing ropes. Most of the climbing will
be involved walking roped together, including the glacial
crossings. You should be very fit and have good experience
of climbing.
