West Chulu Peak the broader Damodar Himal, which eastern edge extends south from Chako and Peak 6687 in a north-south direction along the Hunlung Khola, Nar Khola, and Phu Khola, includes the Manang Himal, which is rightfully included in the climb of 21 days. The Marshayngdi Khola and the Mesokanto La form their southern boundary. As anyone who has climbed in the range will quickly realize, several other summits nearby that are a part of the Chulu massif are not indicated on current maps of the area, there is a great deal of confusion regarding the name and location of the Chulu peaks and which summit constitutes Chulu West and Chulu East.
For clarification, the Chulu group can consist of four peaks, two of which can be reached with the Chulu West permission and two using the Chulu East permit. The provided trekking map is seriously inaccurate. One of the most stunning Himalayan trekking and climbing excursions involves ascending one or both of these peaks in addition to Nepal's most well-known trip, the Annapurna. West Chulu: Base Camp is situated in a tiny valley to the north when the obvious route to this mountain deviates from the main track to the Thorung La pass past the settlement of Manang.
The route ascends to the main summit by following a minor North-West ridge from the base camp. Since it is difficult to put up camp on the slope above base camp, an attempt to the peak and back must be made in a single day. A climb of the 6,429-meter (21,060-foot) Chulu Central peak, which is located east of Chulu West.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trekking preparation
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syange/Jagat (1100m/3608 ft) 8 - 10 hrs
Day 04: Trek Syange/Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft) 7 - 8 hrs
Day 05: Dharapani-Chame (2,710m/8,891ft) 6 - 7 hrs
Day 06: Chame- Pisang (3,300m/10824ft) 5 - 6 hrs
Day 07: Upper Pisang-Manang (3,500m/11,482ft) 6 - 7 hrs
Day 08: Manang: Rest
Day 09: Manang to Leder (4200m/13,776ft) 4 - 5 hrs
Day 10: Leder to Chulu West Base Camp (4900m/16,072ft) 4 - 5 hrs
Day 11: Chulu West base camp to camp I (5100m/16,728ft) 4 - 5 hrs
Day 12: Rest & Acclimatization at Camp I
Day 13: Camp I to Camp II (5,530m/18,143ft) 4 - 5 hrs
Day 14: Summit Chulu West (6419m/21,055ft) and back to Camp I 9 - 10 hrs
Day 15: Camp I to Leder 5 - 6 hrs
Day 16: Contingency Day
Day 17: Leder to Thorong Phedi (4450m/14,596ft) 3 - 4 hrs
Day 18: Thorong Phedi - Thorong Pass (5416m/17,765ft) - Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft)-Jomsom 7 - 8 hrs trek and 2 hrs drive
Day 19: Jomsom (2,715m/8,910ft) to Pokhara by flight
Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu: 6 - 7 hrs
Day 21: Final Departure
Cost Includes:
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms
Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
All necessary papers work; trekking permits and Chulu West climbing permit
Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airports.
All our government taxes, vat, and tourist service charges.
Official expenses.
Cost Excludes:
Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu except for farewell dinner.
Your expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, etc.
Internet facility, battery chargers, multi-plugs, etc.
Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
Extra porter if you require.
Personal trekking equipment.
Your travel insurance covers Helicopter evacuation.
Medical expenses and trip cancellation.
Any other extended trips and accommodation.
Tips of guide, porters, and driver as a token of appreciation.
Monument entrance fee for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
Nepal arrival visa.
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu
On the first day after your safe landing at Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu), our agents warmly invite you with awesome regard and welcome along with shift you to a fine tourist standard inn. Further, we likewise hold a short gathering at our head office for discussion regarding our upcoming trek.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trekking preparation
Kathmandu Valley is the real spot to sight major cultural and historical sites. Early morning, we step forward to sightsee some historical spots which are on UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After spending some hours exploring these locations, we return for finalizing our trekking equipment, which is required during our trek, and this night we spend at the fine hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syange/Jagat (1100m/3608 ft) 8 - 10 hrs
We have to begin very early today as we need to go a long drive to reach our trek starting point. After breakfast, we leave Kathmandu at around 7 am, and nearly after the 8-10 hours drive, we reach Syange or Jagat (as per the situation) via Besishahar. En route, we see more of the countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms, and beautiful mountain sceneries. However, the condition of the road is not equally fine in all portions of our drive today. The road up to Besishahar is coal-tarred, whereas after Besishahar the road is dusty and coarse though we can easily overlook it as we watch the outstanding sceneries through the windowpane. Overnight stay at Syange or Jagat Guesthouse.
Day 04: Trek Syange/Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft) 7 - 8 hrs
Upon our breakfast, we start our journey today in a relaxed way. We enter Manang district after crossing a large bridge near Tal. The trail continues through barley, rice, potato fields, and pine forests. After passing the village of Kodo we will be at Dharapani, one of the big villages in the Manang valley. Overnight at Dharapani.
Day 05: Dharapani-Chame (2,710m/8,891ft) 6 - 7 hrs
Today, we negotiate a few steep forested ridges along with several landslides on the route on the west. On the way to Chame, we encounter the most sensational views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). Small hot springs add relief to our long day hard trek. Chame is the administrative center of the Manang District.
Day 06: Chame- Pisang (3,300m/10824ft) 5 - 6 hrs
A steep and narrow path through a very dense forest will bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up we get surrounded by majestic Himalayan Peaks. We find ourselves in the U-shaped valley of Manang hanging between two giant snow peaks. After walking through these wonderful sites we reach Pisang. Overnight at Lower Pisang.
Day 07: Upper Pisang-Manang (3,500m/11,482ft) 6 - 7 hrs
There are two routes that we can follow today. If taken the upper route i.e., the route through Upper Pisang via Geru, the sceneries will be outstanding. We feel like we are horizontally in front of the majestic peaks. The panoramic views of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and several others will allure us. We notice a contrast with the landscape and vegetation from today onwards. The cold and dry climate creates a much harsher environment. We pay our memorable visit to Barge Monastery, the largest in the entire district of Manang. Overnight in Manang.
Day 08: Manang: Rest
Today is the scheduled acclimatization day. It is not recommended to stay idle but a short walk to a higher altitude will be better to get acclimatized to the altitude. Manang is a good place to do that as the next two days will be a very challenging and tiring trek for us with rapid gain in altitude. We should never be confident with the altitude and always be cautious. Bhojo Gompa or Gangapurna Lake is worth visiting sites from an acclimatization point of view. We make an easy excursion a little distance away to a village called Varga, a small old village with a monastery. At this juncture, we also make our short visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association where we can get some ideas about Mountain Sickness. Overnight at Manang.
Day 09: Manang to Leder (4200m/13,776ft) 4 - 5 hrs
From Manang, we continue through alpine landscapes with high-altitude vegetation and forests. A gradual ascent takes us to Yak Kharka and then to our today's camp. Our today's camp area is mostly used as the alpine pasture by the local people.
Day 10: Leder to Chulu West Base Camp (4900m/16,072ft) 4 - 5 hrs
Today, we continue our trekking from Leder to Chulu West Base Camp. From the Base Camp, we can enjoy the views of the Annapurna Himalayas. We may also like to discover the surrounding areas. At this point, we will set up our camp for an overnight stay.
Day 11: Chulu West base camp to camp I (5100m/16,728ft) 4 - 5 hrs
From the Chulu Base Camp, we continue hiking toward Camp I. The route is not that technical. But it would be better to remember that we are climbing at high altitudes. At this juncture, we relish the magnificent views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains including Manaslu, Gangapurna, and Lamjung Himal.
Day 12: Rest & Acclimatization at Camp I
Today will be the rest and acclimatization day at Camp I. While we rest at Camp I, the climbing leaders and other staff make their way to Camp II and supply the equipment for the camp. Later, they return to Camp I. We may rest and if interested walk around Camp I.
Day 13: Camp I to Camp II (5,530m/18,143ft) 4 - 5 hrs
Today, we leave Camp I and continue climbing the rock band to Camp II. The route is not that technical but we may have to use ropes, crampons, and an ice axe. We set up Camp II at 5,530m /18,143ft. Some visitors also attempt the summit directly from Camp I. However, since the climb is relatively straightforward from Camp II until the summit, we make an overnight stay at Camp II for proper rest and acclimatization.
Day 14: Summit Chulu West (6419m/21,055ft) and back to Camp I 9 - 10 hrs
It is our summit day, and it is going to be a long day. Therefore, we would wake up much earlier today. Each moment we have to work hard through the icy high-altitude trail but the outstanding high Himalayan scenes are such tempting that our eyes love to watch more over the horizon than on our trail. After summiting, we return to Camp I.
Day 15: Camp I to Leder 5 - 6 hrs
From Camp I, our return path descends to Leder. While descending, we enjoy the panoramic views of the Annapurnas and other peaks. We make our overnight stay at Leder and celebrate the summiting of Chulu West Peak.
Day 16: Contingency Day
There is no such guarantee that we can get quite favorable weather on our planned day for the summit. So this day is used as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Chulu West Peak on the scheduled date due to bad weather conditions or some other reasons. Sometimes somebody in the group may get some problems acclimatizing well enough to make the ascent. Since. the day can be used in that condition too. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day.
Day 17: Leder to Thorong Phedi (4450m/14,596ft) 3 - 4 hrs
Today, we clean up the base camp and head for Thorong Phedi. It is going to be mostly an easy way to walk downhill. However, we do not forget that we are still in a high-altitude area.
In the beginning, we cross the famous high pass of Thorong La today. An early start is important to complete the mission. We reach Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists after crossing the pass. Muktinath hosts a Vishnu temple and a monastery nearby demonstrating religious harmony in Nepal. For the Hindus, the region is a "Muktikhsetra" or the region of liberation or salvation. There are water spouts channeled for the stream running above the temple. We enjoy the tremendous stunning views of Dhaulagiri Peak from Muktinath. From Muktinath, we continue back to Jomsom on a local bus.
Day 19: Jomsom to Pokhara by flight
Upon the completion of morning breakfast, we check in at the airport to fly back to Pokhara, a 30-min dramatic flight to Pokhara between the gorge of the two huge mountains, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport, our guide will escort us to the lakeside hotel. We utilize the rest afternoon for discovering the beautiful Pokhara Valley leisurely. While walking along the bank of Fewa Lake one of the biggest lakes in Nepal, we cannot stop admiring the state of Fish Tail Mountain reflected in the lake. We can also take a boat around Fewa Lake or just can take an hour's walk to the World Peace Pagoda. In the evening, we engage in exploring the lakeside.
Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu 6 - 7 hrs
Today upon our breakfast, we make a 200 kilometers drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. It will be better to hold on to the left pane of the vehicle to enjoy the scenery throughout the route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel. There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. We can spend the evening either leisurely or perhaps catch up on some last-minute shopping. Finally, we celebrate dinner together with Great Everest Trek’s staff.
Day 21: Final Departure
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! Great Everest Trek escorts us to the airport for our flight time. Approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight, a representative from Great Everest Trek will escort us to the airport and bid farewell greetings. On our way home, we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in a wonderful country like Nepal.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months and a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is from June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go on, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
