Chulu West Peak Climbing

Altitude: 1,400 meters
Kathmandu’s green hills and delightful cultural spirit welcome you to Nepal. As you land at the International airport, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Short drive to the hotel. After checking into the room, you can have some private time to recover from the Jet lag. If you are coming to Nepal via road, we shall pick you up from any place in Kathmandu.

This evening, we all meet for a Chulu West Peak Climbing briefing session. Our guide will share detailed information about the tour before the welcome dinner. Your very first dinner in Nepal will be arranged in a Nepalese restaurant.
Overnight in Kathmandu

Today, we stay in Kathmandu to get our Chulu West Peak Climbing permits. We will also explore the capital city, Nepal’s cultural and historical center. The sightseeing tour begins after breakfast in the hotel.

First, we drive towards Swayambhunath Stupa, also called Monkey temple. This gorgeous heritage lies on the hilltop to overlook the entire valley. Now, we visit Pashupatinath temple- the temple of Lord Shiva. Within the enormous compound, the Pashupatinath area has a lot of temples and stops.

Then, we head to Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Nepal. The colorful flags, rotating wheels, and classic Nepalese homes keep you occupied. Lastly, we end the tour with a brief visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square. This area used to be the home to kings and queens of Nepal during the 19s.

In the evening, we complete some last-minute shopping for Chulu West Peak Climbing, do ask your guide for help. Then you can enjoy the life of Thamel.
Overnight in Kathmandu

Altitude: 1410 meters
Drive Duration: 8-9 hours
Today, we leave the Kathmandu Valley early as we drive to Chame. We’ll go on the Prithivi Highway and move further along the bank of the Trishuli River. Passing the lush hills and the small settlements, we stop for lunch. Later, we drive on the bank of the Marsyangdi River. An in-depth insight into the luxurious hillside at the backdrop will delight you. After a short while, we reach Besisahar. Then, we will approach Chamje for about five hours and stay overnight at the lodge.
Overnight in Chamje

Altitude: 1960 meters
Duration: 5-6 hours
Chame is the start line of our Chulu West Peak Climbing. We’ll depart from Chamje in the morning. Further on the way, we cross many suspension bridges that lie on the Marsyangdi River. Further walking in the thick sub-tropical forest, we can explore the biodiversity of Nepal. Moreover, while we’ll climb up the steep and rocky trail, the occasional local homes and the terraced farmlands will be pleasing. First, we walk across the village of Tal and then to Karte. Walking past the town, we get into the grassy path of Dharapani. This small Gurung Village offers a pleasing experience for the night’s stay.
Overnight in Dharapani

Altitude: 2710 meters
Duration: 5-6 hours
Leaving the village of Dharapani in the morning, we climb on the path to Bagarchhap. This gorgeous viewpoint overlooks the Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II. After a relatively close-up view of the mountains, we continue the path descending through the dense forest of fir, pine, and oak. A short walk on the bank to Chame Khola takes us to the village. This small settlement is also the headquarters of Manang District. Chame holds great importance for the administrative and economic activities of Locals.
Overnight in Chame

Altitude: 3300 meters
Duration: 5-6 hours
Wake up in the early morning with the gorgeous sunrise view. Our destination for the day is Pisang, situated at the peak. First, the path passes via the valleys before crossing the Marsayangdi River over the suspension bridge. Bhratang is the first village we stop before walking into the dense rhododendron forests. As the town of Pisang appears closer, the large Mani walls and the beautiful prayer flags welcome us. This village also offers a gorgeous view of Pisang Peak (6091m) and more. Most importantly, Pisang has some tea houses for our comfortable night’s stay.
Overnight in Lower Pisang

Altitude: 2450 meters
Duration: 5-6 hours
This is an important day as we trek to Manang village. Leaving Pisang village, we walk on a straight trail to Ghyaru. This tiny village on the bank of the Marsayangdi River will be an ideal place for some rest before heading into the thick coniferous forests. After a few hours, we start to see the field of Manang village. Further, the amusing glimpse of Annapurna is visible in the path. As we reach Manang, we can see the beautiful tea houses and lodges welcoming us.
Overnight in Manang

At such an altitude, we must stop for some days to acclimatize. To avoid hypoxia, we take a rest day in Manang. But we will not waste our days in the mountains. After breakfast, you can choose to walk to Parken Gompa Monastery or Chongkor Hill. Gangapurna Lakeside (also known as Chongkor View Point) bestows spectacular views of the mountains. We spend the day exploring the Himalayan assets and enjoying the view.
Overnight in Manang

Altitude: 4167 meters
Duration: 4-5 hours
After breakfast in the morning, we leave the blissful valley of Manang. At first, we’ll climb up Capitol Hill and get down on the steeper way. Walking on the alpine landscape, we get to Yak Kharka. Also known as a summer pasture area, this settlement was a stopover place for trekkers in the Annapurna Circuit. We walk shortly ahead to stop at Leder. Here, this high-altitude pasture land shows the view of the entire region.
Overnight in Ledar

Altitude: 4920 meters
Duration: 4-5 hours
Now is our time to head for the actual Chulu climb. On this day, we leave the Ledar and advance on the rather tricky trail. Likewise, about 5 hours of a walk in the alpine forest will take us to the bottom of Camp. Chulu base camp offers pristine views of the Annapurna Ranges. Mostly, the team members set the Camp and prepare their food; you can wander around the base camp. The true pleasure of the mountain lies in sleeping in encompassing landscapes with peaks in all areas.
Overnight in Chulu West Base Camp

Before advancing for the trek, we account for one more day of acclimatization. We need time to pack all the necessary gear and equipment for the climb. In the daytime, we practice climbing while our professional guide trains us to use the kits. We learn the use of equipment that is needed for the climb. We can also take a short hike to regulate our bodies.
Overnight in Chulu West Base Camp

Altitude: 5530 meters
Duration: 4-5 hours
Firstly, get ready for the challenging climb to the High Camp. Under the complete guidance of the experts, you climb on the ridgeline. This technically demanding walk to the High Camp will be challenging but relatively short. Further, about 4 hours of the arduous climb from the base takes us to the high Camp. Here, we’ll line up our Camp and get the rest. After dinner, we go the sleep quite early.
Overnight in Chulu high camp

Altitude: 6419 meters (peak)
Duration: 7-8 hours
This is the most important and most fascinating day of the entire journey. We start the climb to the peak quite early, around 2 am. After some warm food, we carefully climb to the top. For instance, our guide will help us use the gears along the slippery icy ridges. Our target is to reach the summit before noon. After that, the mighty mountain wind will make it impossible to climb.
The view from the top is immensely rewarded. Further, some of the tallest peaks in the world are parallel to our eyes. After enjoying this beauty for a while, we’ll descend back. The drop to the Camp should be slow and careful. We reach the Base Camp by the evening.
Overnight in Chulu West Base Camp

As the climate in the mountains is very unstable, a reserve day is allocated for conditions when the climb is impossible. Moreover, the weather in the Chulu region can get severe within a matter of moments. Or we might be unable to climb due to some medical emergency.

Altitude: 4525 meters
Duration: 5-6 hours
After the successful climb, it’s time to head back to the lower altitude. We enjoyed the morning breakfast at the base and cleaned the Camp before leaving the Chulu Himal. Now, we run on the path along the Kone Khola. After a brief moment at the top, we follow the descending trail to the Kone River. From here, the track moves to the narrow hills of Thorung-la Phedi.
Overnight in Thorung-La Phedi

Altitude: 3760 meters
Duration: 6-7 hours
Today, we’ll leave the settlement of Thorung Khola and walk on the traverse along the river bank. Slowly, we ascend to the Thorung-La Pass, the world’s most significant pass. We get stunning views of the Chulu massifs and Annapurna from the top. Further trekking high above the forests, we enter the deserted land of Muktinath. Muktinath is an important pilgrim site for Nepal’s Hindu and Buddhist followers. This sacred Temple of Lord Vishnu with 108 stone taps is called the land of salvation. You might see a lot of local tourists bathing and offering prayers in Muktinath.
Overnight in Muktinath

Altitude: 2670 meters
Duration: 4-5 hours
Get ready for yet another beautiful day of our journey. After visiting the temple of Muktinath, we head down to Jomsom. On the way, we stop for a short visit to the monastery and fortress over Kagbeni. This is another renowned settlement in the Muktinath area. Then, a short trek takes us to the Jomsom. The colorful landscape of Mustang and the pristine beauty of the mountains occupy your entire hike. You can drive down to Jomsom in a Jeep. Later, we enjoy our evening in Jomsom, the capital of Mustang. Jomsom has some finest restaurants and even a bar.
Overnight in Jomsom

Altitude: 800 meters
Flight duration: 30 minutes
Our Chulu West Peak Trip is now getting towards the end. Besides, we leave the beautiful town of Jomsom to catch a morning flight to Pokhara. A shirt, i.e., 30 minutes of flying above the river and hills of Nepal, will be thrilling. Soon, we reach the most prodigious city of Nepal- Pokhara.
Pokhara has numerous lakes, including Phewa, Begnas, and Rupa. Besides the Emerald Lakes, there are dangerous natural caves, water Falls, Stupas, and more. Likewise, we can take a boat ride in Phewa and get to the temple in the middle of the Lakes, Tal Bahari. Further, the reflection of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna makes the Phewa look spellbound. In the evening, we can visit the world peace pagoda for an overview of the valley.
Overnight in Pokhara

Altitude: 1400 meters
Drive duration: 6-7 hours
After breakfast in our hotel, we will begin our drive back to Kathmandu. Moreover, retracing our drive along the river banks, we’ll undergo many small villages and towns. The agricultural life, small settlements, and beautiful hills make the 7 hours of drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu more pleasing.
As we reach Kathmandu in the evening, we do not have any activities planned for the evening. Now, we all gather for a farewell dinner and celebrate the success of our journey as a team.
Overnight in Kathmandu

This is your last day in this Himalayan nation. Consequently, as per your flight schedule, we will take you to the airport where you can catch your plane.
I wish you an incredible journey back home.

Naturally, there will be an airport transfer service with a private vehicle on your way to the hotel. The staff member will be on hand to help you with your luggage and everything else throughout your airport transport. So, you don’t need to worry because utilizing a private vehicle will make traveling to the hotel or the airport simpler.

Here are some lists of the trekking equipment you will need for the Chulu West Peak Climbing.

• Crampons
• Ice Axe
• Climbing Rope
• Ascender
• Harness
• Gloves
• Carabiner
• Sleeping Bag
• Glasses
• Water Bottles
• Water purification tablets
• Windproof Jacket
• Trekking Boots
• Trousers
• Woolen Shocks
• Rucksacks
• Trekking Poles
• Scarf
• Hat
• Face Mask
• Sun block cream
• Anti-infection cream

These are the essential personal equipment list for Chulu West Peak Climbing. We will provide a detailed climbing equipment list after confirmation of your trip.

Of course, the guides and porters anticipate a gratuity from you during the climb. There will be porters and guides with you from the start of the arduous climb to the Chulu peak. However, they will provide you with the best company, excellent services, complete equipment, and knowledge of the Chulu region. Consequently, you are free to leave them whatever amount of tip. In general, a tip of roughly USD 120 will be appropriate for guides and porters.

We will take a direct helicopter ride from the Chulu West Base Camp to Kathmandu. The helicopter flight ascends from the Annapurna region above Pokhara before entering Kathmandu from the Shivapuri fringe. Depending on the weather, this panoramic flight will often take approximately 30 and 40 minutes to reach Kathmandu. The expedition’s most spectacular section will be the helicopter return to Kathmandu, which can take in the extensive aerial vista of several Himalayan peaks.

The Chame or Besisahar will serve as the expedition’s beginning point. If you’re traveling from the western part of Nepal, you may take a bus from Mahendranagar to Pokhara and another from Pokhara to Besisahar. Similarly, you may fly directly to Pokhara or Jomsom from Nepalgunj.

Additionally, traveling from the center of Nepal, you may get to Besisahar by bus from Chitwan or Hetauda. Similar to this, there are airports in the east of Nepal at Biratnagar and Bhadrapur, where you may take a direct flight to Pokhara. Alternatively, you may take a bus to Pokhara and proceed to the Besisahar from Biratnagar and Kakarbhitta.