Chulu West (6419M)

Key Infomation

  • Duration:22 Days
  • Trip GradeModerate
  • Region/DestinationNepal
  • Maximum Altitude6419 M
  • ActivityTrekking/Climbing
  • Arrival Citykathmandu

About Chulu West (6419M)

With the height of 6419m, Chulu west is one of the prime-climbing destinations of Nepal. It is situated in Manang District, at the heart of Annapurna Trekking region. Two Days drive and two days trekking takes you to the base of the mountain. After spending some couple of days at Base Camp for the acclimatization, you can start climbing program.

Chulu West Peak climbing trip is highly recommended for those climbers who are looking for some adventurous climbing experiences in Himalaya. Along with this trip will be much more fruitful for training experiences. The height and the geographic condition are also better for beginner climbers. Since the last decade, this peak is highly rated mountain in Nepal.

The chulu West Mountain is situated in Manang District, heart of Annapurna Region. The trekking up to Base Camp offers you to explore beautiful culture of Himalayan people. From the summit of Chulu West the beautiful vistas of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Manaslu(8163m), Mt. Annapurna(8091m) and snowy capped mountains of Annapurna Trekking Trails. Along with varied ecosystems, diverse cultures and an ever-changing landscape - lush, green paddy fields and oak forests, arid deserts, the deepest gorge makes you happy. And the fascinating mountains are the remarkable part to explore of the trip.

Basically spring and autumn are considered to be the best climbing season. However other months are also suitable, depends on weather condition. As a climber, you need to have some previous trekking experiences and climbing training.  We as a professional climbing trip operator based in Nepal always provides you highly professional climbing guide and other staffs. And if it is necessary we will provide you some technical courses at Kathmandu with the presence of your climbing guide. It will help you on technical side

Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
  • Day 02: Trip preparation at KTM
  • Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syange - 1100m/3608 ft: 8 - 10 hrs
  • Day 04: Trek from Syange to Dharapani -1,960m/6,430ft, it takes 7 - 8 hrs
  • Day 05: Trek from Dharapani to Chame -2,710m/8,891ft, it takes 6 - 7 hrs
  • Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang - 3,300m/10824ft, it takes 5-6 hr
  • Day 07: Trek from Upper Pisang to Manang - 3,500m
  • Day 08: Rest Day at Manang
  • Day 09: Trek from Manang to Leder - 4200m/13,776ft, It takes 4 - 5 hrs
  • Day 10: Trek from Leder to Chulu West Base Camp - 4900m
  • Day 11: Day 11-14: climbing period
  • Day 15: Summit Chulu West - 6419m/21,055ft and back to base camp
  • Day 16: Day 16: Contingency Day
  • Day 17: Trek from Leder to Thorong Phedi - 4450m/14,596ft; It takes 3 - 4 hrs
  • Day 18: Trek from Thorong Phedi – Thorong La Pass 5416m
  • Day 19: Drive from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,715m)
  • Day 20: Pokara rest and refresh day
  • Day 201: Drive back to Kathmandu; 5-6 hr drive
  • Day 22: Final Departure

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and treansfer to Hotel, briefing about the trip at hotel

    Day 02: Trip preparation at KTM with the presence of your climbing guide.

      Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syange - 1100m/3608 ft: 8 - 10 hrs

        Day 04: Trek from Syange to Dharapani -1,960m/6,430ft, it takes 7 - 8 hrs

          Day 05: Trek from Dharapani to Chame -2,710m/8,891ft, it takes 6 - 7 hrs

            Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang - 3,300m/10824ft, it takes 5-6 hr

              Day 07: Trek from Upper Pisang to Manang - 3,500m/11,482ft, it takes 6 - 7 hrs

                Day 08: Rest Day at Manang  acclimatization

                  Day 09: Trek from Manang to Leder - 4200m/13,776ft, It takes 4 - 5 hrs

                    Day 10: Trek from Leder to Chulu West Base Camp - 4900m/16,072ft, it takes 4 - 5 hrs

                      Day 11-14: climbing period, acclimatization and wait for the good weather to summit

                        Day 15: Summit Chulu West - 6419m/21,055ft and back to base camp

                          Contingency Day 9 clean up base camp packing Equipment and othe things

                            Day 17: Trek from Leder to Thorong Phedi - 4450m/14,596ft; It takes 3 - 4 hrs

                              Day 18: Trek from Thorong Phedi – Thorong La Pass 5416m/17,765ft  and Muktinath [3,800/12,467ft]-

                                Day 19: Drive from Muktinath to Jomsom [2,715m/8,910ft] and directly drive back to Pokhara in the same day 6-7 hr drive.

                                  Day 20: Pokara rest and refresh day

                                    Day 21: Drive back to Kathmandu; 5-6  hr drive

                                      Day 22: Final Departure

                                        Cost Details

                                        Included

                                        • Ground Transportation: All necessaries ground transportation including Sightseeing, hotel and airport and as per itinerary
                                        • Kathmandu Hotel: 3 night Kathmandu hotel accommodation in 3* hotel with Bed & Breakfast
                                        • Permits:

                                        Chulu West Climbing Royalty

                                        Annpurna Conservation area permit and local permits

                                        • Climbing Guide: Climbing Guide, Chulu East summiteer
                                        • Porters: Porters up to base camp to carry your personal stuffs during the trekking mode.
                                        • Trekking Mode: Three time meals a day during trekking period with tea, coffee
                                        • Base Camp Services:
                                        • Base Camp management tent for sleeping purpose
                                        • Dinning tent
                                        • toilet tent
                                        • Three course of meal each day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
                                        • High Camp: High camp services including tent, meal and all necessaries settlement
                                        • Climbing Equipment:
                                        • Group climbing equipment including rope, crampons, Ice-axe, jummar, helmet, harness, ascending/descending device, shovel etc.

                                         

                                        • Sherpa and Staffs:
                                        • Base Camp Staffs 
                                        • Insurance and daily wages and equipment for all field staffs.

                                        Excluded

                                        • Visa: Nepal visa fees
                                        • Sleeping Bag and Climbing Boot
                                        • Your personal warm clothes for Climbing
                                        • Insurance: Personal rescue/medical insurance
                                        • Heli Rescue: Helicopter evacuation in any emergency case
                                        • Beverage: beer, coke, mineral watar, bar bills
                                        • KTM Hotel: Extra days stay in KTM with meal
                                        • Sherpa: Extra Sherpa Guide if needed
                                        • Tips: Tips for fild staff

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