Chulu West Peak Climbing in Nepal

Chulu West Peak (6419m.) located in a small valley north of Manang off the main trail to the Thorong La. Some of the best views of these peaks can be had from that pass. When climbing these peaks, be prepared for steep scree to col a 4900m. Climb of Chulu west and Chulu Central are best made from a base camp in a small valley north of Manang located off the main trail to Thorong la pass 5416m. Good physical condition and a degree of good stamina are necessary. Basic skill of climbing is an advantage, although our experience guides and accompany you to the top. Certainly some of the best views of this peak can be had from that pass. North of the col ascend snow slopes for 200 meters to a rock band at 5100m. Climb this difficult rock band to 5450m, cross onto a snow plateau at 5530m. and follow the progressively narrowing ridge to the tp of Chulu west. Continue toward the obvious central summit on steepening snow until it's possible to gain the crest of the summit.

 

Chulu west and Chulu east are the two well-known peaks for climbing in Annapurna area. Climb of one or both of these peaks joint with Nepal mainly well-known around the Annapurna trekking make up for one of the most stunning trekking and climbing. Many climbers are confused as to the exact location of these two peaks as the range has four or more summit in the instant vicinity, which are unmarked in plan of this area. Among the two, Chulu west is the highest one. It is also called Chulu central. The base camp for the climb is located in a small valley to north of Manang, one of the trails to Thorang La. As a result many climb parties have incorrectly climb one of these peaks thinking it to be Chulu West. It typically unstated that with the permit to climb the east or West peak an attempt could be made to the nearby peak as well. We take a narrow and steep trail to the base camp (5300m.) from Chauri Lather. From the base camp, we trek towards the high camp (5300m.). Substance of fact that there is tricky involved in reaching the summit, however, the pace can be slowed as the slopes are susceptible to avalanches in certain areas. Chulu west peak offers your satisfy climbing holidays plan and wish with wonderful life time experience in Nepalese Himalaya.

 

Chulu West Peak Climbing Itinerary

Day 01: Private vehicle drive 5 hours to Besisahar (760m.) and overnight hotel.

Day 02: Trek to Bahundada (1310m.) it takes 5-6 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 03: Trek to Chamje (1420m.) it takes 6 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 04: Trek to Dharapani (1860m.) it takes 5-6 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 05: Trek to Chame (2670m.) it takes 6 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 06: Trek to Lower Pisang (3200m.) it takes 6 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 07: Trek to Manang (3540m.) it takes 5 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 08: Acclimatization in Manang and sight seeing in local village and overnight hotel.

Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka (4000m.) 4 hours walking and overnight hotel.

Day 10: Trek to Chulu West Base Camp (5200m.) 6-8 hours walk and overnight tent camp.

Day 11: Climb up to High Camp (5600m.) 4-5 hours climb and overnight tent camp.

Day 12: Summit Chulu West (6419m.) 7-9 hours down to base camp, overnight tent camp.

Day 13: Trek to Yak Kharka (4000m.) 5-6 hours walk and overnight hotel.

Day 14: Trek to Thorang Phedi (4450m.) 3:30 hours walk / Thorang High Camp (4600m.) 4:30 hours walking and overnight hotel.

Day 15: Muktinath (3800m.) via Thorang La pass (5416m.) 8-10 hours walk, overnight hotel.

Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (2710m.) (district headquarter) 5-6 hours walk and overnight Hotel.

Day: 17: Fly back to Pokhara 15 to 18 minute, look around Pokhara and overnight hotel.

Day 18:Private vehicle drive 5 hours or plane 25 minute to Kathmandu and overnight hotel.