Chulu west peak climbing is one another one of the famous climbing peaks located in Annapurna region. The first ascent to Chulu West in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition team, Chulu West lies to the north of Annapurna above the Manang Valley and is the highest of the peaks. The Chulu west peak base camp is situated in a small valley north of Manang, off the main trail to the Thorang La pass.
Alliance Adventure has designed the trekking to west Chulu in such way that during the trekking it will provide not only the first hand climbing experience but also an opportunity to have magnificent views of Himalayas lying around such as Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Pisang Peak, Chulu east and the east-side Himlung valley among others. There are several peaks lying around the areas forming a part of Chulu. Sometimes difficult to differentiate between the two trekking Chulus (East and West) as the group comprises of four peaks, two to the east and two to the west. To add further confusion, Chulu West may also be called Chulu Central. Chulu West lies to the north of Annapurna above the Manang Valley and is the highest of the peaks. The Base Camp for the climb is situated in a small valley north of Manang, off the main trail to the Thorang La. At Chauri Lather we take a narrow, steep trail up to a Base Camp at 4800m. From there we climb steep, rocky ground to a high camp at about 5300m. There is no technical difficulty involved in reaching the summit, but progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.
The trekking to this peak climbing begins from Besishahar, Bulbule whereby you will reach by some 8-hour drive from Kathmandu, then head up to Chamche, Pisang and reach to Yak Kharka and then continue to base camp and finally reach to Chulu West, you will set up the tents and acclimatize. Once we are ready, you precede a head and make summit and then you will return back from Manang valley and continue to Yak Kharka, Thorong La pass, Muktinath, Jomsom and finally reach at Pokhara.
Trip Price: $2510 USD
Duration: 22 days
Activity: City Sightseeing /Trekking
Altitude: 6419 m / at Chulu West Peak
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Meal: Full board on trek
Accommodation: Hotel / Tea house / Tented Camp
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace and Tourist bus to Sybrubesi
Flight: Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu (on your request)
Best Months: Sept - Dec and Mar - May
Group Size: 01 to 12
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m).
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbule (850m) 7-8 hrs.
Day 04: Trek Bhulbule to Jagat (1330m) 7-8 hrs.
Day 05: Trek Jagat to Dharapani (2160m) 6-7 hrs.
Day 06: Trek Dharapani to Chame (2670m) 5-6 hrs.
Day 07: Trek Chame to Pisang (3200m) 6-7 hrs.
Day 08: Trek Pisang to Manang (3540m) 5-6 hrs.
Day 09: Acclimatization day at Manang village (3540m).
Day 10: Trek Manang to Leather (4200m) 5-6 hrs.
Day 11: Trek Leather to Chulu West Base Camp (4400m) 5-6 hrs.
Day 12: Acclimatization day at base camp.
Day 13: Base camp to High Camp (4685m) 3-4 hr.
Day 14: Summit Chulu West Peak (6419m) and back to Base Camp (4400m) 10-11 hrs.
Day 15: Reserve day for unforeseen condition.
Day 16: Trek back Chulu West Base Camp to Leather 5-6 hrs.
Day 17: Leather / Yak Kharka to Thorong La high camp (4800m) 6-7 hrs.
Day 18: High Camp to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorong La passes, 7-8 hrs.
Day 19: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2500m) 5-6 hrs.
Day 20: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (8 20m) 20 min.
Day 21: Pokhara to Kathmandu fly 25 min. / drive 6-7 hrs.
Day 22: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination).
Note:- Cost includes and exclude section may give you better idea on how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested traveler and departure date we would get back to you with actual cost for the trip.