Chulu West and Chulu Central are best accessed from a base camp situated in a small valley north of Manang off the main trail to the Thorong La. Some of the best views of these peaks can be had from that pass. When climbing these peaks, be prepared for steep scree to col a 4,900 m. North of the col ascend snow slopes for 200 meters to a rock band at 5,100 m. Climb this difficult rock band to 5,450 m., cross onto a snow plateau at 5,530m. and follow the progressively narrowing ridge to the summit (Chulu West).
To Climb Chulu Central, cross the snow plateau and then traverse onto the Chulu Glacier basin east of the ridge. Ascend the broad glacier slopes avoiding serac obstacles. While not technically difficult, this area can be nasty in soft snow and is prone to avalanche under certain conditions. Continue toward the obvious Central summit on steepening snow until it is possible to gain the crest of the summit ridge, which may be corniced. This leads directly to a small saddle and the final 15 meter pinnacle.
Itinerary
- Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
- Day 02 Sightseeing in highlighted area of capital city Kathmandu and preparation for the trip.
- Day 03 Drive Kathmandu via Besishahar (6h-850m) to Syage and O/n at lodge.
- Day 04 Syange – Tal village (6h-1314m) and O/n at lodge.
- Day 05 Tal Village – Timang (6h-1943m) and O/n at lodge.
- Day 06 Timang – Chame (5h30-2713m) and O/n at lodge.
- Day 07 Chame – Pisang (6h-3185m) and O/n at lodge.
- Day 08 Pisang –Manang (3500m) and O/n at lodge.
- Day 09 Manang -acclimatization day /exploration around.
- Day 10 Manang to Yak Kharka/ Lether (6h-4000m) and O/n at lodge.
- Day 11 Yak Kharka/ Lether - Chulu West Base camp (4.900 m). 3/4 h.
- Day 12/14 Climbing period
- Day 15 Letdar - Thorung Phedi (4.420 m), h 3, and O/n at lodge.
- Day 16 Thorung Phedi - Thorung La (5.416 m) - Muktinath (3.800 m), h 8/10.
- Day 17 Muktinath - Kagbeni - Jomsom (2.713 m), and O/n at lodge
- Day 18 Jomosom – Pokhara by flight and transfer to hotel./ free time in Pokhara
- Day 19 Drive or fly back to Kathmandu. / Overnight stay at Kathmandu
- Day 20 Departure day
Cost Details
- Airport transfers - pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
- Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per package on bed and breakfast basis.
- Trekking permit and climbing permit/ garbage deposit
- Necessary transportation for trip
- Climber and fee/Insurance/climbing hardware
- Tented camp support full board basis for climbing
- Guide, Cook, Kitchen staff, and necessary porters for climbing period.
- Three times meal during the trekking (breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Domestic fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Airport transfers - pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
- Nepal entry visa and airport tax.
- All the bottled drinks and snacks.
- All the personal gear i.e. Trekking boot, climbing plastic boot, warm cloths, sleeping bag, raincoat, suns cream etc.
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Expenses of personal nature
- Tips for members and climber