Chulu West Peak Climbing

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Facts

Duration

17 Days

Trip Grade

Technical Challenging

Maximum Altitude

6,419 m

Group Size

Best Time

Spring & Autumn

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Standing at an altitude of 6419 m. Chulu West Peak is considered one of the best trekking Peak in Annapurna Circuit Trekking trails because of its height and views. Follow the Classic Annapurna Circuit trails to Manag and Ledar. Annapurna region is a world-famous trek due to its varied landscapes, diverse flora, and fauna, cultural intermingle, and religious interlingualism, which are another highlight of the trek.

The Peak was first scaled by a Japanese team in 1952. The base camp lies in a small valley above the Ledar "off to the Throng-la" pass. If our planned itinerary is not suitable for your holiday, please feel free to write us for a customized one. Our team is available 24/7 on WhatsApp and email.

Chulu West Climbing Highlights

Technically Challenging Peak Climbing
The Chulu West Summit offers three mountains above 8000 m: Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt Manaslu (8,163 m), and Mt Annapurna (8,091 m)
Trek through the world-famous Annapurna Circuit
Visit the Monastery, Mane Wall, hanging prayer flag, and cross suspension bridge along the way.
Traverse through Marshyangdi Valley and Kali Gandaki Gorge Valley, intersecting by Throng-La.

Chulu West is a medium-challenging peak in Nepal. Until Base Camp, it is just 3 hours walking distance. From Base Camp to Camp I is the most challenging part where you need to fix rope as well. Many other companies offer only a 2-night tented camp for Chulu West, which makes it impossible to accomplish this climbing project. It is very important to plan for 3N/4D from Base Camp to Base Camp because the long and difficult walks with the support of the main rope to high camp and very long-distance walking to the Summit will surely make you very tired. Please see the itinerary and cost below then you will know the difference between Global Adventure and others.

The Chulu West trip fact

Name of the Peak: Chulu West
Start/Ends: Kathmandu
Location: Annapurna Region, mid-western part of Nepal
Base Camp High: 4,900 m
High Camp: 5,100 m
Camp I: 5,600 m
Chulu West Summit: 6,419 m
Duration: 16N /17D
Coordinates: ♁ 28° 44′ 10″ N , 84° 2′ 5″ E

necessary equipment list that you need for Chulu West

Climbing equipment is the most important item that supports making your expedition safe and successful. The proper climbing gear list is below for Chulu West in Nepal. Remember, all the gears should fitted before embarking on this expedition.

Climbing and mountaineering boots: La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX is recommended.
Crampons: Try to fit on your boots before you start your trip.
Ice Axe: An ice axe is used for balance and support.
Climbing Harness: A harness is used to attach the climber to a rope for safety reasons
Climbing helmet: A helmet protects the head from falling rocks and ice.
Rope: Climbing the main rope and Fixed Rope is essential for safety.
Carabiners: Carabiners are used to attach equipment to the harness and rope while climbing.
Ascenders and Descenders: Ascenders are used to climb up on the rope, while descenders are used to rappel down.
Warm clothing: Warm and waterproof clothing, including base layers, mid-layers, and outer layers, are essential for the climb.
Backpack: A backpack is needed to carry all the equipment and supplies required for the climb, as well as a personal day backpack.
Sunglasses and sunscreen: The high, cold, and wind can increase the risk of sunburn and snow blindness.

The Chulu West Climbing and Trekking itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, group size, flooding, and political unrest. Keep in contact with Global Adventure for the latest updates on the peak and trek.

After completing your summit, return to high camp for a night and descend to Ledar, then again follow the Classic Annapurna Circuit. You may celebrate your fare well with your team in Kathmandu as well. If you do not have that much time to go over a Throng La pass, then return to Manang and take a local jeep to Chame-Beshisahar and Kathmandu.

Chulu West Peak Climbing Itinerary Outline

Day 01: Kathmandu to Beshisahar by bus then to Dharapani by sharing Jeep.
Day 02: Dharapani trek to Chame 2,670 m./8,757 ft./6 hrs.
Day 03: Chame trek to Lower Pisang 3,200 m./10,496 ft./6 hrs.
Day 04: Pisang trek to Manang 3,540 m./11,611 ft./5 hrs.
Day 5-8: Manang Acclimatize day.
Day 09: Manang trek to Leder 4,200 m./13,776 ft./4 hrs.
Day 10: Leder to Chulu West Base Camp 4,900 m./16072 ft.
Day 11: Base Camp trek to High Camp 5,600 m./18,368 ft.
Day 12: Summit 6,419 m./21,054 ft.day and back to High Camp
Day 13: Base Camp Trek to Throng High Camp 4,900 m./16,075 ft./4 hrs.
Day 14: High Camp over a Throng La 5,416 m./17,764 ft. to Muktinath 7 hrs. 3,760 m./12,332 ft.
Day 15: Muktinath Trek to Jomsom 2,800 m.9,184 ft,/ 5 hrs.
Day 16: Morning fly to Pokhara- Aerial distance 68 km./ 20 min
Day 17: Morning bus to Kathmandu 200 km./124 miles/8 hrs.

Itinerary

The most scenic Peak climbing opportunity in the Annapurna region is just above the Manang Valley

Kathmandu to Beshisahar is a scenic journey by bus through Prithivi High Way. It is just 180 km from Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Beshisahar, have lunch and prepare for another jeep drive to Dharapani.

Distance: Kathmandu to Besisahar- 172 km/5 hrs. and Besisahar to Dharapani--35 km/3 hrs.

Max Altitude: 1,860 m./6,100 ft. Meals: Full Board planAccommodation: Guest House

Chame is the district head quator of Lamjung district and all inter net services are available. The trail to Chame is easy and facing all the snow caped mountain and walking through Chir pine, We are walking through the upper part via Timang because it more scenic. Over night at Guest House.

Max Altitude: 2,670 m./8,757 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Guest House/Tea House

Slowely you are going to enter into the different world and gaining the elevation and walking through the pine forest. Pisang and Manang is the inhabitant of Gurung people. Over night at Guest House.

Max Altitude: 3,200 m./10,496 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Guest house/Tea House

After leaving Pisang walking through Pine and Jupiter forest along the way. The path is much easier and surrounded by the Himalayan realm. Once reach Nwal stop for Lunch and continue to Manang overnight. Recommended path to Manang through Upper Pissang.

Max Altitude: 3,540 m./11,611 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Guest House

Acclimatize day in Manang. Optional hike up to Tasi Lakang Gumba or Visit Gangapurna Lake

Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Guest House

Follow the Classic Annapurna Circuit Trail till Ledar. The path is beautiful with pine, fir, and Rhododendron flowers. Overnight at Guest house.

Max Altitude: 4,200 m./13,776 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Guest House

Your Chulu west peak climbing and Annapurna circuit trek split from here to go over the pass to base camp. You are walking through the fragile rock and glacier towards Chulu West Base Camp. After 3 hrs. walking you arrived at Base Camp at an altitude of 4,900 m. Overnight at Tented camp.

Max Altitude: 4,900 m./16072 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Tented Camp

From Base Camp to High Camp is not too far in distance takes about 4 hours. This is a tough day when you have to use main and fixed rope. Arrival and overnight at Tent.

Max Altitude: 5,600 m./18,368 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Tented Camp

You will be starting at about 2 am for the summit because late afternoon it will be more windy. It is longer walking than climbing takes about 8 hrs in total to go and back then descend to high camp for night.

Max Altitude: 5,600 m./18,368 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Tented Camp

High camp is the place to gear up for the next day to Throng la pass 5416m. It will makes you easy to go for next day and the great sunrise and all entire range of mountain can be seen.

Max Altitude: 4,900 m./16,075 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Guest House/Tea House

This day is the hard day of your trek as we start early 5 A.M. for the Summit, experience the sunrise and long way to descent to Muktinath. Then you are entering into the different world which you may feel.

Max Altitude: 3,760 m./12,332 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Guest House

The most relaxed day and walking into the dry land and facing to the dry mountain and warier land, hundred's of years monastery, Gumba and Tibetan tribes can be seen along the way. If you are more interest about Bon, then we will go via Lubra village.

Max Altitude: 2,800 m./9,184 ft. Meals: Full Board PlanAccommodation: Guest House/Hotel

All the flights leave in the morning (Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara). Arrive in Pokhara and explore the lake city Pokhara and free day. OR take a bus journey to Pokhara that will take 10 hours.

Aerial Distance- 68 km.

Flight duration- 20 min

Accommodation- Hotel

Meals- B/L/D

Max Altitude: 827 m. Meals: B/L/DAccommodation: Hotel

Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Evening fare well dinner at a Nepalese Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast and Farewell in the eveningAccommodation: Hotel

Cost Details

Includes

Experience English Speaking Mountain Climbing Guide
Full equipped porter for the trek and climbing part.
Insurance of Guide and Porters
All meals while in the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
All Ground Transportation (Kathmandu to Beshisahar by bus and Beshisahar to Dharapani by sharing Jeep).
12-night tea kouse accommodation (twin sharing) as per itinerary
3-Night Tented Camp
1-Night hotel in Pokhara including breakfast
Annapurna Conservation Area entry fees
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
All Necessary climbing gears Main rope and Fixed Rope.
Chulu West Climbing permit

Excludes

All kind of Drinks and personal expenses.
Clients personal Insurance and Tips.
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Airport tax and custom clearance and visa.
Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.

Dates & Availability

Dear Clients, We are organizing this peak climb only for the private trip. However, some time we also look for the joining opportunity due to the fewer participants, so please write us back for the joining opportunity.