Chulu East Climbing

Duration: 21 Days / 20 Nights
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Style: Peak Climbing
  • Transportation: Tourist Bus, Car & Airplane
  • Meals: BLD (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge &Tent
  • Group Size: 1-25
  • Max Altitude: 6,059m/19,879ft

Highlights of Chulu East Climbing

  • Ethnic villages of Gurung, Thakali and Manangese
  • True flavour of Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition
  • Wildlife and vegetation of Annapurna region
  • Reaching the top of a popular trekking peak of Nepal, Chulu East Peak
  • Crossing one of the highest Himalayan Pass, Thorung La Pass (5,416m)
  • Journey to one of the most fabulous pilgrimage site, Muktinath Temple
  • Exploration of the lake city Pokhara
  • Adventurous sports like paragliding, sky diving, hot air ballooning in Pokhara

Climbing Chulu East Peak (6,200 m) is technically straightforward, provided you know how to use crampons, harness, ice axe and ropes. And, more importantly, you are guided by an experienced crew in peak climbing in Nepal. The peak is situated high above the Manang valley and the trail that follows the classic trek around the Annapurna massif. You ascend into the Marsyangdi valley and crossing the Thorung La, before descending the Kali-Gandaki valley and heading to Pokhara.

Chulu East Peak climbing is a rewarding adventure made memorable by the dramatic deep valleys and scenery of mountain landscapes. Diverse climate favourable for rich vegetation and wildlife species are added beauty of this trip. And, once you ascend the peak, your excitement will be further heightened by an awe-inspiring vista of the majestic peaks. From the top, you can have the alluring view of Annapurna (8,091m) Massif, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri (8,0167m) Massif, Tilicho and Manaslu (8,163m).

The cultural features of Annapurna trekking region makes your peak climbing in Nepal more memorable. The ethnic villages of Gurung, Thakali and Managese reflecting their typical socio-cultural aspects realize the importance of this visit. Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition are in practice among the settlers of this area. The Thakali dish (typical food items combined with the fermented green vegetable pickle) is the worldwide brand.

As Chulu East Peak lies in Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the diverse species of flora and fauna come into your sight. If you make this trip in spring, you can find the entire forests covered by colourful rhododendron flowers. The lush forests have conserved a large variety of animals and birds as an additional feature of this trek.

Apart from crossing one of the high Himalayan passes, Thorung La Pass, this itinerary takes you to a famous pilgrimage to Muktinath Temple. It is equally revered and visited by the Hindus and Buddhists as a sacred destination throughout the year. The flame burning with the natural gas and 108-water sprouts gives you a true sense of wonder while in this shrine.

The Manang Valley is popular for its apple production as the weather and soil are quite appropriate for this. You can see many apple orchards with the red and juicy apples hanging in the trees. You can taste the organic apples and other many products made up of apples. If you like, don’t forget to taste the local liquor brand of Apple named ‘Marpha’!

FAQs:

1. How can reach Chulu East Peak from Kathmandu?

Chulu East Peak lies in the Annapurna region close from the lake city Pokhara. To reach Pokhara from Kathmandu, you can take either a flight or drive. The flight takes around 30 minutes and it takes 6 hours’ driving. From there, you follow the trail of Annapurna region trekking up to Nagawal and then divert towards the destination.

2. What is Chulu East Peak height?

Chulu East Peak height is 6,059 metres from the sea level.

3. How many days do I need to climb Chulu East Peak?

To reach Chulu Peak from Kathmandu it takes around 12 days. From the base camp, it takes 2 days if the weather is fine and favourable. However, you should always be ready to keep a day of contingency.

4. Is climbing Chulu East Peak difficult?

As it is a technical peak, climbing Chulu East Peak is challenging and difficult. Basically, it is difficult for the beginners who have less knowledge about using the climbing gears like crampons, ice axes and ropes. For those who have previous knowledge of peak climbing, it not that easy. We highly recommend you to get proper training and knowledge about the uses of peak climbing. Finally, you must be supported by a professional and experienced climbing guide for this expedition.

5. Do I need previous climbing experience for Chulu East Peak climbing?

As it is quite challenging peak climbing in Nepal, previous climbing experience will be an added point. For the beginners, it needs proper training, practice and knowledge about using climbing gears. Therefore, you need to consult with the experienced climbing guide for successfully do with this task. Orbit Alpine Adventure provides all the necessary information and recommendation about peak climbing in Nepal. Contact us at www.orbitalpineadventure.com.

6. Do I need climbing gears to climb Chulu East Peak?

Yes, of course, you need climbing gears and proper knowledge about using them to climbing Chulu East Peak. For more details, click the following link: https://www.orbitalpineadventure.com/peak-climbing-in-nepal

Note: You can also end up your journey after climbing Chulu East Peak. For this, you can descend to Chame and take a jeep directly to Kathmandu or Pokhara as well. Or you can also extend it to Annapurna Royal trek, Annapurna Base Camp trek or Annapurna Sunrise View trek.

Day to Day Itinerary

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Upon arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be received by our airport representative who will greet you and transfer to the hotel on a private tourist vehicle. We provide 3-star accommodation in the city and we arrange for a trip briefing with dinner in the evening.

  • Meals: Welcome Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,345m/4,413 ft

A professional guide and vehicle are provided for a day of sightseeing in and around Kathmandu city. We visit some UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city along with other interesting cultural monuments that are found in the valley. These include Bauddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Durbar Squares and other popular cultural attractions.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,345m/4,413 ft

Our staff will arrive at your hotel at 7 am in the morning to pick you up for a 7-hour (185 km) drive from Kathmandu to the town of Beshisahar. Once at Beshisahar, you can witness the stunning snow-capped mountain panorama. We prepare for our trekking that will start from the following day. We take the graveled road to Khudi for our start of the trek.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Khudi
  • Altitude: 780m / 2,559ft
  • Time: 9 Hours

There are good views of Himchuli and Manaslu as we descend to the Nadi Khola and then cross the Musi Khola on a suspension bridge and begin long ascent to Bahundanda (1,310m­). There are excellent views of the Marasyandi Valley ahead from the top of the hill. Cross the river to its west bank more to Syange (1,190m). About 7-8 hours walk with one long ascent.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Syange
  • Altitude: 1,211m / 3,973ft
  • Time: 8 Hours

We walk through forest to the settlements of Jagat and Chamje (1,430m) then we cross the Marsyandi to the east bank. Walking up though forests, we reach the board flat grassy valley of Tal (1,075m) and enter into the district of Mustang. Tal resembles a ‘Wild West’ town with its many painted wooden verandahs. 6 hours walk, ascending for most of the day.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Tal
  • Altitude: 1,700m / 5,577ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

Leaving the valley on a rocky path close up against the valley wall, we descend to cross the Marsyangdi yet again reach the village of Dharapani (1,930m) Continuing through we pass waterfalls to reach the police check post at Kuparkodo. There are wonderful views of Annapurna and Langtang from this point. We camp in the fields just before entering the village. About 6 hours walk gradually uphill all day.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Koto
  • Altitude: 2,650m / 8,694ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

A short walk from Kuparkodo brings us to Chame (2,630m), the administrative center for the Manang area. Continue to walk through pine forest crossing the river once again to reach the settlement of Tibetan Khampas before the village of Pisang.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Pisang
  • Altitude: 3,300m / 10,827ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

After a 7-hour walk through trails and broad forested valley floor a small stool airstrip and a village of about 200 houses and Barge monastery which is the largest in the entire district and reach Manang.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahousae
  • Place: Nagawal
  • Altitude: 3,650m/11,975ft
  • Time: 7 Hours

A necessary day to rest and acclimatize and explore Nagawa village and around. Annapurna II, Annapurna III (24,787 Ft.), Gangapurna (24,457 Ft.) and Chulu East (19,880 Ft.) to the north can be well viewed.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Nagawal
  • Altitude: 3,650m/11,975ft

Ascend slowly up to the Chulu Far East Base Camp crossing the glacier of Chulu region. While moving upwards along the steep trail, you can have the breathtaking vistas of Annapurna (8,091m) Massif and Chuu East itself. The amazing vistas of the mountain villages situated in the Manang Valley make your walking more remarkble.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Place: Chulu Far East Base Camp
  • Altitude: 4,600m/15,092ft
  • Time: 5 Hours

A necessary day to rest and acclimatize and explore around Chulu Far East Base Camp. To better prepare yourself to reach the top of Chulu East Peak, visit around the rest camp. The team leader gives you the required techniques and demos of peak climbing. You had better learn to use the climbing gears like crampons, ice axes, rope, etc.

  • Meals: reakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Place: Chulu Far East Base Camp
  • Altitude: 4,600m/15,092ft

Ascent slowly towards a col on the left and follows left hand skyline ridge to reach Chulu Far East High Camp. Please note that your porters and trekking guide will not go any further than Base Camp. Only climbing guide will be together with you during the climbing period.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Place: Chulu East High Camp
  • Altitude: 5,334m /17,500ft
  • Time: 5 Hours

At around 3:00 A.M. get ready for climbing. Dress up before leaving for the summit. There are several short sections of steep snow or ice (45 degrees) and bulges produced by the glacier. One can see beautiful views of many snowy mountains from the summit. After summit back to high camp and after backpack go down to Base Camp to meet your porters and trekking guide who are waiting for happy news.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Place: Base Camp
  • Altitude: 6,059m/19,879ft
  • Time: 7 Hours

After a 7-hour walk through trails and broad forested valley floor a small stool airstrip and a village of about 200 houses and Barge Monastery which is the largest in the entire district and reach Manang.

  • Meals: reakfasrt, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Manang
  • Altitude: 3,351m/10,994ft
  • Time: 7 Hours

We branch away from the Marsyangdi Khola steadily climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas. Rest for lunch at Lader. Crossing the Jarsang Khola we climb to a small grassy valley and camp at Thorong Phedi. Then rest. Approximately 5 hrs. Walk.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Thorong Phed
  • Altitude: 4,351m/14,275ft
  • Time: 8 Hours

Ascent, sometimes over loose rocks, to reach a rocky pass marked with the gradient and after several false summits, the Thorung La (pass) finally comes into view marked by two large cairns with prayer flags (5,416m). The views from the top are simply stunning. We make a long, steep, descent to Muktinath (3,800m) and camp in a field in the village. The ascent can take 3 1/2 hours or longer and the descent from 2 1/2 to 4 hours. Muktinath is a village situated close to the Thorung La pass. It is also an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. We’ll spend some time here relaxing and participating in some leisurely explorations of the village, visiting the gompa which houses the ‘water that burns’. Hindus believe that bathing here gives salvation after death and it is an important site for many including the ‘Bho Tiya’ people who inhabit the valley of Muktinath. They are also known as the ‘Baraga Ule’ or ‘people of the 12 villages’.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Muktinath
  • Altitude: 3,760m /12,336ft
  • Time: 8 Hours

In the early afternoon we will descend through Jarkot with its impressive fortress to Kingar and Kagbeni (2,810m). Kagbeni is like an oasis on this arid area with orchards and fields of barley along the banks of the Kali Gandaki. We are rewarded with good views of Dhaulagiri during our descent. From Kagbeni we turn south for Jomsom (2,713m) in the Kali Gandaki valley with the peak of Dhaulagiri directly in front of us.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Jomsom
  • Altitude: 2,720m / 8,924ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

A short flight takes us to Pokhara from Jomsom. Once in Pokhara, we’ll tour around Pokhara valley, covering Fewa Lake, Devi’s Waterfall, a museum, a Tibetan refugee settlement, Gupteshower Cave, and more. The placid Fewa Lake is the highlight of Pokhara, as are the crystal clear mountains seen from the lakeside and nearby hills. You can also travel to Pokhara from Mustang by bus driving along Beni Jomsom Highway as well.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 900m/2,953 ft
  • Time: 25 Minutes

This is a free day at Pokhara for relaxation and reflection of the wonderful trip we’ll have successfully completed. It is also a contingency day in case of flight cancellation to Pokhara. In the lakeside city, there is a ton of amazing activities you could try including paragliding, microlight and zip-liner among others.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 900m/2,953 ft

A short and scenic flight from Pokhara gets us to Kathmandu where we can spend some leisure time and take rest. You are free to go souvenir shopping, spa and more exploration of the city, or extend your trip to include bungee jumping, rafting, mountain biking, Everest mountain flight and other adventurous activities. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner at Mul Chowk Restaurant’s cozy and elegant dining ambience.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,345m/4,413 ft

After breakfast, we will take you to Kathmandu International Airport for your scheduled flight.

  • Meals: Breakfast

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