TrekkingChulu West Climbing (6420m)
There are two Chulus peaks (East and West), Chulu West is the higher one. This was first ascended in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition group. The Base Camp of this peak is located in a small valley to the north of Manangalong along the trekking trail to the Thorang La.
There is a controversial matter about the name and location of the Chulu peaks. There are several peaks nearby Chulu massif but there is not indicated well in the map. Some maps indicate three Chulus East,West and Centre. There is no technical difficulty in climbing this peak.
ITINERARY:
Day01: Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel
Day 02: Trek preparation and peak permit formalities.
Day 03 : Departure to Bensisahar
Day 04 : Trek to Bahundanda
Day 05 : Trek to Chamje
Day 06 : Trek to Dharapani
Day 07 : Trek to Chame
Day 08 : Trek to Pisang
Day 09 : Trek to Manang
Day 10 : Acclimatization at Manang
Day 11 : Trek to Chulu base camp
Day 12 : Rest at Chulu base camp
Day 13 : High camp
Day 14 : Summit Chulu East (6,358-meter) or West (6,420-meter) and return back to base camp.
Day 15: Trek to Thorong high camp
Day 16: Trek to Muktinath after crossing Thorong La pass (5,416m.)
Day 17 : Trek to Jomsom
Day 18 : Fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom
Day 19 : Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 20 : Rest at Kathmandu
Day 21 : Departure on your own destination
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