Chulu East Peak Climbing

Chulu East (6,584 m.) is situated high above the Manang valley with breathtaking views across to the Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic trek around the Annapurna massif, ascending the Marshyangdi valley and crossing the Thorong La, before descending the Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara. The climb is technically straightforward and you should be familiar with the use of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes. Most of the climbing will be involved walking roped together, including the glacial crossings. You should be very fit and have good experience of climbing.

The North-East Ridge is considered the normal route to climb this peak from a Base Camp on the moraine at 5334m (17500ft). Most climbers make it to the top and back from Base Camp in one long day although some have, in the past, established a higher camp somewhere below the peak. Another subsidiary peak called Chulu Far East (6059m) 19880ft) may also be attempted from this approach.

Day 01:
Arrive and transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Drive to Dumre and onwards to Beshishahar, camp (5-6 hr) (B.L.D)

Day 03: Trek to Ngadi, camp (5-6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 04: Trek to Jagat (approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani (approx. 6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 06: Trek to Chame (approx. 5 ½ hr) (B.L.D)

Day 07: Trek to Pisang (approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 08: Trek to Manang (approx. 6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 09: Acclimtization Day (B.L.D)
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharaka (approx. 6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 11: Yak Kharaka to Chulu east base camp (approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 12: Base Camp to attempt High Camp (approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 13: Climb Chulu East Peak, back to Base Camp (approx. 5 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 14: Rest day in case of delay (B.L.D)
Day 15: Trek to Thorung Phedi (5-6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 16: Trek to Muktinath crossing over the Thorung La-5416m (8-9 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 17: Trek to Jomsom-2713m (approx. 6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 18: Trek to Tukuche-2391m (approx. 4 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 19: Trek to Ghasa-2013m (approx.6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 20: Trek to Tatopani-1189m (approx 6 hr) (B.L.D)
Day 21: Trek to Beni (approx.6 hr) and drive to Pokhara, O/N at hotel (B.L)
Day 22: Morning 30 minutes fly or 7 hrs drive to Kathmandu (B)
Day 23: Final departure to the Airport (B)