|
Chulu West (6419m) lies to the north of
Annapurna above the Manang Valley which is one
of the challenging among the trekking peaks in
Nepal that requires the greater commitment and
previous trekking or climbing experience. It was
first climbed in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition.
The base camp for the climb is situated in a
small valley north of Manang, off the main trail
to the Thorong-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.
North-West Ridge Go beyond the hut following the
yak pastures and walks up a ridge which leads
into a hidden valley where it is possible to
find a good site for base camp. From this camp,
ascend steep slopes to a col. (4900/16,076 ft),
on a subsidiary ridge that leads down from the
main ridge. To the north of the col. ascend snow
slope for 200 meters to the base of a band of
rock at an altitude of 5,100 meters and the site
for a possible high camp. Climb the rock band
with some difficulty to the northwest shoulder
of Chulu west (5450m/17,880 ft), where another
camp can be established or alter-native a camp
can be placed on a snow plateau above (5530
m/18143 ft). On the first ascent and several
subsequent ascents rope was fixed on the rock
band. From the plateau continue up the
progressively narrowing ridge to the summit
(6419m/20,505 ft).
The obvious approach to this peak diverges from
the main trail to the Thorung La pass past the
village of Manang and Base Camp is established
in a small valley to the North. From base camp
the route follows a subsidiary North-West ridge
that leads up to the main peak. An attempt to
the peak and return has be done in a single day
as setting camp up on the slope above base camp
is not easy. An attempt of Chulu Central peak
(6,429m/21,060ft) just east of Chulu West.
Chulu West Peak Climbing – 24 Days (Adventure
combining with Annapurna circuit trekking)
|
Trip Code |
: |
NAP-CPK-110 |
|
Trip Cost |
: |
USD 2325 per person |
|
Group Size |
: |
Minimum 2 upto 16 person |
|
Accessibility |
: |
Drive to Bhulbule/Khudi to trailhead from
Kathmandu or Pokhara, start the trek according
to the itinerary, after Thorong-La pass from
Jomsom fly back or trek to Pokhara. |
|
The Route |
: |
Maximum altitude Chulu West Peak (6419m) Thorong
-La (5416m) 5/7-hrs average walking per day,
summit day can be long |
|
Season |
: |
Spring: March - April/Autumn: September –
November |
|
Facility |
: |
Teahouse lodges and tented accommodation during
the climbing period. |
|
Peak Permit |
: |
US$ 350 Group upto 4 people, additional member
US$ 40 upto 5-8 person, maximum number of
members in a team is 12 people |
Highlights of the trip
-
Sightseeing tour of historical, cultural,
religious heritages sites of Kathmandu
valley
-
Passing through the Marsyangdi valley
-
Both mid-hills and Trans Himalayan
semi-Tibetan cultural experiences
-
Summit Chulu East Peak with eye-catching
views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himal
family (I,II,III,IV), Machhapuchhre Himal,
Manaslu Himal, Dhaulagiri range, Dhaulagiri
ice-flow, Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges etc
-
Visit to old Buddhist monastery in Braga
-
Explore beautiful Manang Village
-
The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath
-
Journey through deepest gorge of the world,
Kali Gandaki valley
-
Natral hot springs at Totopani
-
Magnificent Himalayan sunrise sight from the
Poon hill
-
Vast range of bio-diversity on trail
conserved wild life and vegetation
-
Cultural exchange with different community
with majority of Gurungs, Magars, Brahmin,
Ksetri and Thakali.
-
Lake valley of Pokhara
|
