Chulu West Peak with Annapurna Circuit Trek

Chulu West Peak (6,419 m) is considered one of the best peaks in the Annapurna region for climbing. You can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Annapurna Massif. A sound knowledge and past experience in mountaineering is a must.

 

  • DURATION20 Days
  • MAX ALTITUDE
  • Best season
  • GRADE

Trip Overview

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 2
Sight seeing around Kathmandu.
Day 3
Preparation and brefing for departure to Annapurna region.
Day 4
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar and then to Ngadi (1000m).
Day 5
Trek to Jagat (1300m).
Day 6
Trek to Dharapani (1860m).
Day 7
Trek to Chame (2630 m).
Day 8
Trek to Pisang (3190 m).
Day 9
Trek to Manang (3500 m).
Day 10
Acclimatization in Manang.
Day 11
Trek to Leder (4,200m).
Day 12
Trek from Leder to Chulu West Base Camp (4,900m).
Day 13
Trek to Chulu west high camp.
Day 14
Summit and back to leder (4200m).
Day 15
Trek to Thorang Phedi (4420m).
Day 16
Cross Thorang La Pass (5416 m) to Muktinath (3800m).
Day 17
Trek to Jomsom (2715m).
Day 18
Fly from Josom to Pokhara
Day 19
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (6-7 hrs)
Day 20
Departure from Kathmandu.
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Detail Itinerary

Day 1

On the very first day of your trip, you will experience something truly Nepalese; traditional Nepalese dinner. But rest assured our representatives will be there to pick you up at the airport, help you check in to your hotel and then take you out for dinner.

Day 2

You will spend the second day sightseeing around Kathmandu - there’s the monkey temple, the Boudhanath Stupa and some ancient heritages of Nepal to be visited. In the latter half of the afternoon our guides will brief you and help you sort out all the equipment for the trip.

Day 3

On this day, we are busy for briefing about Peak climbing, documentation and last minute shopping and preparation for departure to the trekking and climbing route. You will be kept in get set position.

Day 4

In one word, the drive to Besisahar is ‘scenic’. Although it takes six hours to reach Besisahar, you get so immersed in surrounding landscapes that the long and tiring journey will seem short. But, be ready for some occasional bumps in the road and some really sharp turns! The trail that begins in the farmlands, walk along the Marsyangdi River, cross a suspension bridge and stop for lunch in Bhulbhule. After lunch hike further up to Ngadi for your first tea house experience.

Day 5

we see more of countryside of Nepal that offers greeneries, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain scenery. we can easily overlook it as we watch the outstanding scenery.

Day 6

we start our journey today in a relax way. We enter Manang district after crossing a large bridge near Tal. The trail continues through barley, rice, potato fields and pine forests. After passing the village of Kodo we will be at Dharapani, one of the big villages in the Manang valley.

Day 7

You’ll leave Bagarchhap early in the morning following a relatively easy path to Danagyu, Thanchok and finally Chame. Chame is the headquarters of the Manang district and is quite huge and busy compared to the small settlements that you pass on the way.

Day 8

No strenuous ascent today - just a steady climb up to Pisang. On the way you’ll pass the villages of Bhratang and Dhukur Pokhari and come across the Swargadwari Danda, a magnificent hill with an impressive snow rock face.

Day 9

There are two routes to Manang from Pisang - an easy low route and a high route that takes you across some splendid scenery. Our trail takes you on the high route not only because of the views it offers, but also because it offer you the needed acclimatization.

Day 10

A spare day in the village of Manang helps you in acclimatization and allows you to explore its many interesting places. You can visit the Praken Goma, hike to the Gangapurna Ice Lake and also visit Bragha, another lively village just outside of Manang.

Day 11

The trail between Manang and Leder ascends more than 600 meters as you climb steadily through Tenki Manang, as it leaves the Marsyangdi valley and continues along the Jarsang Khola valley.

Day 12

Hike from Leder to Chulu West Base Camp and discovers the areas surrounding the Base Camp.

Day 13

You’ll stay in the high Camp where your guides will help you prepare for the climb. You’ll be taught how to use your equipment and get familiar with technical climbing techniques. On the next day, you’ll have made it to the summit and returned to Leder.

Day 14

The trail first ascends steeply for two hours and then descends to a river reaching an altitude of 4200 meters before you start climbing again to Thorang Phedi.

Day 15

Today, we head for Thorong Phedi. It is going to be mostly an easy way walk downhill. However, we do not forget that we are still in high altitude area.

Day 16

Crossing the Thorang La Pass is hard work, because you wake up really early in the morning to hike across a rugged path which is covered with snow during winter. More than the path, the altitude can make the hike difficult because you climb more than 1000 meters until the pass. The descent is also quite exhausting because the descent is a staggering 1700 meters. After some long hours of climbing, scrambling and descending you’ll reach Muktinath, located just at the foot of the Thorang La mountain pass.

Day 17

We continue back to Jomsom. This is the last day of your trek and enjoy in the evening with all your companions.

Day 18

Upon the completion of morning breakfast, we check in the airport to fly back to Pokhara, a 30-min dramatic flight to Pokhara between gorge of the two huge mountains, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport, our guide will escort you to the lakeside hotel. We utilize the rest afternoon for discovering the beautiful Pokhara valley leisurely. While walking along the bank of Fewa Lake, we cannot stop admiring the state of Fish Tail Mountain reflecting in the lake. We can also take a boat around the Fewa Lake or just can take an hours' walk to the World Peace Pagoda. At the evening, we engage on exploring around the lakeside.

Day 19

Today upon our breakfast, we make a 200 kilometers drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. It takes 6-7 hours drive and It will be better to hold on the left pane of the vehicle to enjoy the scenery through the route. We can spend the evening either leisurely or perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping. Finally, we celebrate dinner together.

Day 20

Again our representatives will be there to transfer you to the airport and bid you farewell.

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