Chulu West Peak Climbing

Ascent of Chulu West and Chulu Central are best made from a base camp in a small valley north of Manang situated off the main trail to Thorong La pass 5416m. Indeed some of the best views of this peak can be had from that pass.

North-West Ridge: Go beyond the hut following the yak pastures and walk up a ridge which leads into a hidden valley where it is possible to find a good site for base camp. From this camp , ascend steep scree slopes to a col 4,900/16,076 feet), on a subsidiary ridge that leads down from the main ridge. To the north of the col ascend snow slope for 200 meters to the base of a band of rock at an altitude of 5,100 meters and the site for a possible high camp.

Climb the rock band with some difficulty to the north-west shoulder of Chulu west 5450 meters/17,880 feets, where another camp can be established or alter-native a camp can be placed on a snow plateau above 5,530 meters/18,143 feets. On the first ascent and several subsequent ascents rope was fixed on the rock band. From the plateau continue up the progressively narrowing ridge to the summit 6,250 meters /20,505 feets. Descend by the some route.

Fact Of the Climbing

Climbing Days : 19
Max Altitude : 6420m.
Best Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Lodge or Tented
Minimum Pax : 2 +
Mode of travel : Drive in / fly out

Itinerary of Chulu West Peak

Days 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Days 02 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Days 03 : Drive to Beshi Sahar.
Days 04 : Trek from Beshi Sahar to Ngadi.
Days 05 : Trek from Ngadi to Tal.
Days 06 : Trek from Tal to Dharapani.
Days 07 : Trek from Dharapani to Chame
Days 08 : Trek from Chame to Pisang
Days 09 : Trek from Pisang to Manang.
Days 10 : Rest day in Manang and explore the surroundings.
Days 11 : Trek from Manang to Lettar.
Days 12 : Trek from Lattar to Chulu West BC.
Days 13 : Chulu West Climb Day.
Days 14 : Climb Day.
Days 15 : Trek from BC to Thorung Phedi.
Days 16 : Trek from Thorung Phedi to Muktinath ( Pass to Thorung La ).
Days 17 : Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom.
Days 18 : Fly Jomsom to Pokhara. Rest of the day free in Pokhara.
Days 19 : Half day sightseeing in Pokhara and fly to Kathmandu.

Services Included :
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.

Services Excluded :
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.