Chulu west peak climbing
Itinerary
Your Journey, Step by Step
Trek from Syange to Dharapani (1,960m/6,431ft) 6-7hrs
After breakfast, today we hike from Syange to Dharapani. After crossing a large bridge near Tal, we enter the Manang district and then trek ahead through barley, rice, and potato fields and pine forests encountering beautiful views of the river below the village and attractive waterfalls. The trail continues steeply for some time, takes a dip, and rises again on the high hills to reach Dharapani. Marshyangdi River continues its roar while we trek past the Mani walls, the village of Kodo and we reach Dharapani, one of the big villages in the Manang valley. We will stop our journey and take a rest overnight in the lodge/hotel of Dharapani.
Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,713m/8,900 ft): 6-7 hrs
You will wake up early in the morning and observe the beautiful view of sunrise from the hill. The trek continues from the path covered with rhododendron and pine forests to Bagachap and Danque villages and then to Tamang village. The trail passes through the narrow forested gorge and past the view of the waterfall, you will reach another village of Danakyu. On the way the stunning views of the Lamjung Himal, Mt. Manaslu (8,163m/26,781ft), Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). Following the trail, we enter the beautiful region with dense forest, cross small tributaries, trek past a waterfall and walk over steep stones and traverse through a couple of Tibetan settlements such as Thanchow and Koto to reach Chame. It is a beautiful valley and the administrative center of the Manang District. Overnight at Chame.
Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,185m/10,450 ft):5-6 hrs:
After breakfast, the adventurous trek begins and leads us to the steep and narrow path through a very dense forest that will bring us to the dramatic curved rock face. The route passes through beautiful alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following the Marsyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village, you will be closer to the mountainous region. Ahead of this boundary between the Manang area to the north and the Gurung area to the south, the trail follows the river and ascent to Manang Valley and Lower Pisang after crossing a river and then to Upper Pisang which offers a more scenic view. You can experience change in landscape and vegetation, where the terrain becomes arriver and vegetation sparser. After continuing through these wonderful sites we finally reach Pisang. Overnight at Pisang.
Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,351m/10,994 ft): 5 hrs
On this day you will hike to Manang. The hike is very interesting as the trail now enters into the dry and arid region of Manang district which falls in the rain shadow areas thereby receiving scanty rain in the summer and snow in the winter season. The trail passes through woodland with short uphill and views of staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s, and Pisang Peak. As the walk leads to Hongde village, the tree lines disappear for barren, landscapes with a cold, dry arctic climate. After 4-5 hrs of the hike, you will reach Manang. There is a large Monastery in the Manang. We stay at the lodge/ Hotel of the Manang.
Rest day in Manang
Today is the rest day in order to adjust your body with low temperature, high atmospheric pressure with low oxygen level. You can have a lovely view of the sunrise from Manang. The Manang is known as one of the deserts of Nepal that attracts most tourists to visit annually. You will explore the culture, traditions, customs, and people on this day by hiking around Manang. The Bhojo Gompa, Gaganpurna Lake, the small and old monastery at Braga, and the office of the Himalayan Rescue Association to get information on altitude sickness. The environment around the valley is cold and the dry climate creates a much harsher environment. After exploring the Manang for a short time, you will return to hotels or teahouses for overnight.
Trek from Manang to Leder (4,210m/13,812 ft): 6-7 hrs
After a one-day rest at Manang, the journey begins towards the Leder. The hike continues towards Ghunsang village on the uphill path to Yak Kharka in order to reach today’s destination. The trail passes through alpine landscapes with high-altitude vegetation, greenery, and forests to the Ghunsang village with an amazing view of mountains and a beautifully arranged teahouse. The trail goes along the Mani walls, small tea shops, and a bridge over a small rivulet you shall ascent to Yak Kharka, the village with open pasture lands for the Yaks. After a short time of hike from Yak Kharka, you will reach Leder. Overnight at Leder.
Trek from Leder to Chulu West Base Camp (4,900m/16,070ft): 4 – 5 hrs
After having a beautiful view and fresh air of Leder, the hike continues for the Chulu West Base Camp from where you can have a view of the Annapurna Himalayas. The view of the Annapurna Himal and Chulu West Peak is stunning from the Chulu West Base Camp. We will set our tent in the base camp and end the day with the amazing sunset over the Annapurna range. Overnight in the tent at Base Camp.
Acclimatize day in Chulu West Base Camp
On this day we will learn the basic knowledge of mountaineering. Without any information or any basic knowledge of mountaineering, you can’t climb the peak as the peak lies at a higher altitude, and without any guidance, climbing will be extremely difficult. You will stay at the base camp and take a rest and prepare for next summiting day.
Chulu West Base Camp to Camp l (5,500m/18,150ft): 5-6 hrs
After taking basic training you will start climbing to the high camp in the peak and the snow rock band to the high camp. The route is not that technical but you may have to use ropes, crampons, and an ice axe. You will be camping at a High camp (5,500m/18,150ft) for a overnight in the tent from where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the snow capped mountains.
Chulu West Summit (6,420m/21,062ft) overnight at Chulu West Peak Base Camp: 9-10 hrs (depends on your fitness)
It’s the day of summiting, you will climb the top of Chulu west peak which is very enjoyable and adventurous. Therefore, you will wake up much earlier today as you have to work hard through the icy high-altitude trail to reach the top but the outstanding high Himalayan scenes are amazing which makes you fall in love with the place over the horizon than on our trail. Once you will reach the top, the feelings will be incredible as you have just conquered a peak. Don’t forget to capture this beautiful moment and an amazing view of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Gaganpurna Peak, and Lamjung Peak. From the top, we slowly return back to the Base and capture a beautiful view of the sunset in the evening. Overnight stay at the base camp.
Extra Day for weather
This day is considered an extra day because the weather at the high altitude is unpredictable and can change at any minute. It will be very hard to climb the peak in bad weather. It is very dangerous so; it is considered an extra day of the weather.
Downhill trek from Base camp to Leder
After having an adventurous and memorable mountain climbing journey, you will descend to Manang village. You can enjoy the panoramic views of the Annapurnas and other peaks on the downhill trail before reaching Leder. It will take around 5-6 hrs to reach Leder and overnight stay at Leder.
Downhill trek from Leder to Thorong Phedi
In the morning, you will get the magical sunrise view. You will explore around Leder and move for the downhill trek to Thorong Phedi. You can encounter an agricultural stander of the people living nearby the village. Mostly, the trail goes through an easy way downhill. You will reach Thorong Phedi after 3-4 hours of downhill hike. Overnight stay at the lodge/hotel of Thorong.
Downhill trek Thorong Pass - Muktinath and drive to Jomsom (3,700m)
Today you will drive to Jomsom, passing through the Thorong La, Muktinath, and Vishnu Temple exploring the Muktinath temple on the way. It is an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. You can have an amazing view of Dhaulagiri Peak from Muktinath. After exploring the monastery and the temple, you will take the local bus to reach Jomson after a 1-hour of scenic drive. Overnight stay in the lodge/Hotel in Jomsom.
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Excursion around Pokhara and return to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you will take a flight to Pokhara in the morning. You can have a beautiful view of the hills and panoramic mountain views of the Annapurna range from the flight. After landing in the Pokhara, the sightseeing excursion begins by visiting the lakeside and the caves or boating around Fewa Lake. Fewa Lake is one of the best attractions for the tourist where you can see a clean shadow (reflection) of Fishtail Mountain in the lake. After a little excursion, we take a flight to Kathmandu. Overnight in the Lodge/Hotel.
Farewell day of the tour
On this day we have a small farewell program with Lunch in the hotel. You can enjoy the time by singing and dancing. We check out from the hotel and end our memorable Chulu West Peak Climbing Tour over there.
Good to Know
Your Journey, Step by Step
Climbing the summit of Chulu West Peak is not easy, requires a good level of physical fitness and strength. You have to build your stamina, and positive attitude, and set your body and mind for the trek. Any kind of aerobic exercise like long hiking, cycling, and long-distance running should be done before 3 months from the beginning of your trip. For making the trip successful, be prepared well with the packing gears and the equipment required for mountaineering. You have to take the training to use mountaineering gears such as crampons, ice axe, and ropes.
Proper mountaineering equipment and gears are essential to make the Chulu West Peak Climbing successful.
- A backpack to carry all the essential equipment
- Warm and Waterproof Jacket
- Warm mountaineering boots with a good ankle support
- Crampons
- An ice axe for balance and support in the event of a fall
- Climbing rope for safety and support on steep terrain
- Climbing harness
- Climbing helmet
- Carabiners
- Ascenders and Descenders
- Sunglasses and sunscreen to reduce the risk of sunburn
- Clothing items like liner socks, trekking t-shirts, short sleeves, thermal underwear, fleece sweaters, trekking socks, pants, a pair of gloves, a down jacket, and a sunhat.
Note: We provide all the gear and mountaineering equipment required for trekking and climbing expeditions.
The high altitude of Chulu West Peak adds technical challenges for climbing. Every trekker and climber must acclimatize properly to adjust to the low oxygen level to minimize the risk of high altitude sickness. This involves gradual ascent, rest days, proper hydration, and consumption of nutrition to adapt to the high-altitude environment. As per the planned itinerary, we have two days of acclimatization at Manang (3,351m/10,914ft) on the 6th day and the high camp of Chulu West Peak (4,900m/16,090ft) on the 9th day. We take proper rest and let our bodies adjust in higher altitudes also the training for mountaineering usages of mountaineering equipment training will be provided to climbers on the rest day at the high camp of Chulu West Peak.
The most important day where you reach the top of the Chulu West Peak – the final destination of the journey. Before climbing, you go through the weather pattern to know whether the weather condition is favorable or not. After the training for Chulu West Peak climbing given by the mountaineering guide, the climb ascends toward the summit passing rugged ice terrains. From the top of the summit, the views of the stunning mountains and the landscapes below you are mind-blowing. The achievement of reaching the summit after training, and a long day of hard trekking – the feeling is indescribable. On this day, you walk around 10 hours from the base camp to the summit and descend back to the base camp. The trekking on this day is quite challenging but reaching the goal is the most pleasure and unforgettable moment of a lifetime.
Chulu West Peak climbing requires three types of permits which are mentioned below:
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit
- Peak climbing permit from NMA (National Mountaineering Association)
Travel insurance is mandatory for climbing the Chulu West Peak. Anything can happen in the Himalayas regardless of your physical fitness, experience, preparations, and confidence. Before purchasing the travel insurance, make sure the insurance policy covers all the facilities which includes medical expenses, helicopter evacuation, repatriation, trekking, and climbing. It is advised to have the assurance that covers trekking or climbing activities up to 6,500 meters. Getting travel insurance means getting personal security for climbing so that you can complete your journey with peace of mind and worries.
To conquer the summit of Chulu West Peak, highly professional guides and porters are crucial. Guides are knowledgeable about the route, terrain, and weather conditions and provide guidance and instructions on climbing techniques, and the use of equipment while climbing. Guides will ensure your safety throughout the climb and will be a perfect companion for a journey by providing support and assistance and also helping to remove language barriers with the local people.
Porters are the persons who will carry your equipment, luggage, and backpacks so that you can have a comfortable climbing journey. They can carry up to a maximum weight of 10 to 15 kg of baggage items.
We Bold Himalaya conducts a trekking or climbing expedition focusing on the principle Leave-No-Trace. While trekking, it is our responsibility to protect nature, local cultures, traditions, and customs and support their beliefs. We heartily request our clients to leave nothing except footsteps, the pristine remain untouched or unharmed focusing on the preservation and well-being of the community.
Safe drinking water is available in the tea houses and the lodges throughout the trekking trail. They offer mineral water, bottled water, or boiled water for the trekkers for some extra charge. It is recommended to carry 2 or 3 water bottles for refilling purposes. Drinking water can be available through natural water resources like taps or springs but make sure to use a water purifier before drinking.
There are various tea houses and lodges that offer basic accommodation facilities such as a twin-sharing room with attached bathrooms, beds, pillows, blankets, bed sheets, and mattresses. Tea houses and lodges offer local cuisines (Dal, Bhat, and Tarkari) with a shared dining table for all trekkers staying in the same tea houses.
On the day at the high camp of Chulu West Peak, accommodation takes place in a tent, and food is cooked by the cook hired by the company.
ATM and Money Exchange
You can easily find ATM and money exchange facilities in Kathmandu Valley as well as in the city nearby Syange. Before starting the trek, you need to withdraw enough money and carry Nepali Rupees as no ATM and money exchange facility is available at the higher altitude.
Electricity
Teahouses along the trail offer electricity facility to the trekkers, where you can charge the electronics or electrical appliances by paying some additional charges. No electricity facility is available at the high camp, so it is advised to charge fully all your electrical appliances or carry power banks.
Mobile Networks and Internet
In city areas or lower altitudes, you can get access to mobile networks by using Nepali sim Ntc and Ncell. The internal facility is offered in all the teahouses through the WiFi router to the climbers.
On the day of summiting Chulu West Peak, the internet and mobile networking facility may not be available as you are walking around the Himalayas for around 10 hours.
Chulu Peak Climbing, the journey leads up to an altitude of 6,419 meters/21,059 feet. Long days climbing in the Himalayas at low oxygen levels and high atmospheric pressure, the possibility of altitude sickness may come into existence for climbers. To avoid altitude sickness, it is essential to prepare abundantly which includes training, acclimatization exercise, and proper guidance.
The symptoms may include Nausea and Vomiting, headache, insomnia, and reduced performance and coordination. To prevent altitude sickness, stay hydrated, avoid smoking and alcohol, maintain a slow pace while trekking, focus on climbing high sleep low, and consume a high-calorie diet.
FAQs
Your Questions, Answered
The Spring (March, April, and May) Autumn (September, October, and November) seasons are considered the best season for climbing the Chulu West Peak when the weather condition and temperature at favorable and the views are at their best during these seasons.
The number of days required to complete Chulu West Peak climbing depends upon the trekking seasons, routes, and weather conditions. As per the planned itinerary, it takes around 17 days to complete the climbing including two acclimatization days at Manang and the high camp of Chulu West Peak.
The summiting point for Chulu West Peak, at an elevation of 6,419 meters/21,059 feet.
The altitude of Thorong La Pass is 5,416 meters/17,769 feet above sea level. It is also the highest altitude pass for Annapurna Circuit trekking.
During your climbing journey, the teahouses offer internal facilities through WiFi by paying some additional charges. You can communicate with your family and friends by getting internet access via WiFi while at Teahouses.
The difficulty level of Chulu West Peak climbing depends upon the route taken, weather conditions, and fitness level of the climbers. The Chulu West Peak climbing is graded as moderate level difficulty, which means climbers with good physical stamina, basic mountaineering skills, and a capacity to walk for long periods can easily complete Chulu West Peak climbing.
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