Chulu Far East Peak Climbing
First climbed in 1955 by a German expedition via the Northeast ridge, the peak of Chulu East, together with Chulu West, forms an integral part of the Manang Himal, which in turn is included in the Larger Damodar Himal. Chulu East lying south east of Chulu West is a comparatively smaller peak.
Those who are seeking for test of mountaineering may undoubtedly once join to climb this beautiful peak. Absolute adventure proposed itinerary is based in facts that it will make you perfect acclimatization to be fit to your successive climb. It is also combined with normal trekking itinerary which also cost you less. After the climbing you have to trek further crossing on Thorung La Pass and fly back from the Jomsom.
Elevation: 6091m/19978 ft.
Region: Annpurna/ Manang valley
The route: Kathamndu-Pokhara-Bensishahar - Humre /Manang
Best season: Sept. to Nov.& April to May.
Facility: Teahouse lodges- on the way of trekking route & climbing days camping.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal. Up on arrival meet our office representative at airport and transfer to hotel/ after refreshing complete the official formalities/ briefing about the preparation and rest of the day free for your own leisure/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Durbar Square area, Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Swyambhunath Stupa and overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 02: Drive to Syange/Ghyarmuphat (1130m) approx. 9-10 hrs drive/overnight at teahouse lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 03: Trek Syange/Ghyarmuphat (1130m) to Tal(1700m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 04: Trek Tal (1700m) to Danaque (2200m, 4-5 hrs) /overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 05: Trek Danaque (2200m) to Chame (2700m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 06: Trek Chame (2700m) to Pisang (3250m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 07: Trek Pisang (3250m) to Manang (3540m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 08: Acclimatization day in Manang (3540m)/overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 09: Trek Manang (3540m) to Yak Kharka (4050m, 4-5 hrs) /overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 10: Trek Yak Kharka to Chulu Peak Base Camp/ meet all the climbing staff members/ have a lunch and check it all the climbing gear and climbing instruction and overnight at tented camp. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served by Absolute Adventure own kitchen team)
Day 11, 12 & 13: Trek to high camp/attempt summit to the Chulu Peak (6584m) and after summit back to base camp/have a lunch and overnight at teahouse lodge (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served by Absolute Adventure own kitchen team)
Day 14: Trek Chulu Base Camp to Thorung Phedi (4450m, 5-6 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 15: Trek Thorung Phedi (4450m) to Muktinath (3800m, 8-10 hrs) crossing over the Thorung-La (5416m)/overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge.
Day 16: Drive from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m, 1:30-2 hrs) /overnight at teahouse eco-village lodge. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 17: Fly back Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to hotel/rest or free day in Pokhara for personal activities. (Hotel in Pokhara BB Basis)
Day 18: Rest day in Pokhara or free for personal activities- sightseeing, shopping and visiting Lake side market etc.
Day 19: Next day drive from Pokhara to Katmandu approximately (7-8 hrs.) by bus or fly to Kathmandu, 30 min by STOL flight as you wish to have in your package, transfer to hotel, late noon shopping souvenirs around market and typical Nepali dinner party with culture show.
Day 20: Transfer to airport for International departure or if you wish to have onward programs- wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking, paragliding, sightseeing or visiting main tourist attraction of around please let us know we are happy to organize as you wish.
The package includes:
Airport transfers - pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
Entry permit, peak permit & garbage deposit
Supporting staffs (trekking guide and porter), as well as their necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
Climbing Sherpa and climber’s personal equipments
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation in tea house lodge along the trail and tented camp & food during the climbing period
Necessary snow bars, ropes, rock piton and ice screws for climbing
Transportation to trekking trailhead
Domestic airfare and airport tax round trip (Jomsom – Pokhara) and Pokhara-Kathmandu flight or tourist bus as you wish to have in your package.
3- Nights accommodation in Kathmandu & 2 nights in Pokhara in BB basis before and after the trek
City Tours as per above program, inclusive of all entry permits, tour guide and transportation
Comprehensive First Aid kit pack
The package does not include:
International flight ticket and airport tax
Lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water/shower), tips for the guide, porter & other staffs etc.
Additional costs- extra days stay, incase of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
Personal trekking and climbing gear for the trip
High alpine tent, high foods and sleeping bag
Oxygen, Mask & Regulator, Gammo Bag & satellite phone
