Chulu West peak climbing

Tour itinerary: Kathmandu

Chulu West (6419m) is an exciting challenge for both experienced trekkers as well as amateur climbers. Although it is technically more straightforward than peaks such as Chulu East, which has a sharp steep summit, Chulu West requires more stamina and strength to make the long, tough slog through the snow to reach the summit. Proper acclimatization is the key to enduring the extended time required to complete this expedition. Chulu West Peak’s location in the Annapurnas, its height and moderate difficulty put Chulu up as one of the best trekking peaks in Nepal Himalaya. The summit view is glorious as you can eyewitness the panoramic Annapurna Himalayan range to the south, and to the North are Tibet and China bordering Nepal. Our Chulu West Peak Climbing trip starts at Besi Sahar and follows the Annapurna Circuit Trekking trail into the Marsyangdi Valley to reach the north side of Annapurna Massif. We leave the Annapurna Circuit trail at Yak Kharka beyond the village of Manang to follow a yak trail into a barren, uninhabited land with little vegetation. We spend 3 nights at Chulu Camps (one night at Base Camp, the other night at High Camp and another night at Camp I) for proper acclimatization and to practice some climbing techniques needed for the Chulu West peak summit. Itinerary Day 1; Drive to Dharapani,9-10 hrs, 1,946 m/6,383 ft Day 2; Trek to Chame,5-6 hrs, 2,670,m/8,758 ft Day 3; Trek to Pisang,5-6hrs, 3,200 m/10,497 ft Day 4; Trek to Manang,5-6 hrs, 3,540 m/11,612 ft Day 5; Acclimatization day in Manang,3 hrs, 3,750m /12,136 ft Day 6; Trek to Letdar,4-5 hrs, 4,200 m/13,777 ft Day 7; Trek to Chulu West Base Camp,3-4 hrs, 4,810 m/15,777 ft Day 8; Trek to High Camp,2 hrs, 5,100 m/16,729 ft Day 9; Ascent to Camp I,4-5 hrs, 5,530 m/18,139 ft Day 10; Chulu West 6,419 m/21,055 ft Ascent and Decent to High Camp (Summit Day)9-10 hrs, 5,100 m/18,139 ft 11 Reserve Day Day 12; Trek to Phedi,4-5 hrs, 4,545 m/14,908 ft Day13; Trek to Muktinath via Thorung la pass (5,416 m)8-9 hrs, 3,694 m/12,117 ft Day 14; Trek to Jomsom,5 hrs, 2,750 m/9,021 ft Day 15; Drive to Pokhara,20 minutes, 900 m/2,952 ft