Chulu West Peak Climbing

Day to Day Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

  On arrival at Kathmandu and at Nepal international airport, received by our Boundless staff and representative or guide, for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city around Thamel. Thamel the an interesting and exciting area of the city, after checking into your rooms, then join at the lobby for group briefing provides you with trek and climb and other necessary information. Include group welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese authentic restaurant with local culture of folk musical program to entertain along with dinner.

• Day 02: Morning tour around Kathmandu at places of interest.

  Morning at the hotel having breakfast then leave for interesting sightseeing tour around Kathmandu famous world heritage sites, with time in afternoon preparation for trek and climb.

• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syange 1,140 m via Besisar 780 m - 06 hrs.

  Morning starts with interesting long drive to reach Lamjung district around Nepal mid west, and at Besisar, a major headquarter town of the area, as drive continues on dirt road past Khudi, Bulbule and Ngadi following the Marysangdi River upstream, drive continues through rice terraces fields and villages to Syange stopping here for overnight in this small farm village with views of waterfalls and fast flowing Marysangdi River.

• Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,860 m -06 hrs.

  Start the morning with steep climb to Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for trekkers, as walk leads past Chamje on slow winding trail and crossing river on the other side filled with cool forest shade. Walk continues on nice path with climb to reach a wide valley at Tal-Besi entering Manang district from here onward then reaching Dharapani for overnight in a large village where trails of Manaslu and Annapurna circuit joins.

• Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hrs.

  Walk from Dharapani on nice winding path in the shade of rhododendron and pine forest that leads to Bagarchap and Danque villages around apple field area, from here climb for short while to reach Timang village facing views of Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. From Timang village few hours walks to Koto then at large town of Chame for overnight stop, a major town and headquarter of Manang district.

• Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.

  From Chame town onward air gets cooler as route gets closer to mountainous area and within dense forest of rhododendron and pine trees, as walk follows Masrsyangdi River upstream with few ups and down hills to a nice village of Bhratang. After a short break continue journey with climb into pine woodland to a small place called Dhukure Pokhari, located on a hill top with few teahouses and lodge offers grand views of Chulus and Pisang peaks, after lunch descend to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.

• Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m -05 hrs.

  After a great scenic finally reaching at scenic and beautiful Manang valley facing views of Annapurna II, A III and A IV includes Chulus peaks towards north high above the valley with Pisang peak, as walk climb to a hill facing panorama of Manang wide valley with snow clad peaks. Descend towards Hongde a village with small airfield, from here on tree lines drops for barren and arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate. As walk proceed reaching at Braga village with interesting tour of old Braga monastery with interesting Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting, frescos overlooking views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk to Manang village.

• Day 08: At Manang rest day for acclimatization and local exploration.

  Enjoy free day at main Manang village where houses are built similar to Tibetan style and design with mud plastered roof-top, at present more concrete building can be seen, an interesting village to explore. At Manang hike near up to Gangapurna ice-fall and glaciers offers sweeping panorama of surrounding peaks with Chulus and small emerald colored icy pond of Manang.

• Day 09: Trek to Leder 4,230 m via Yak Kharka 4,100 m- 05 hrs.

  After a wonderful pleasant time at Manang village morning walks on easy winding path to reach a nice settlement Yak Kharka, an interesting and scenic walks facing views of snowcapped mountains, on crossing a small stream reaching Yak Kharka after a short rest continues short walk to reach a lonely spot at Ledarfor overnight stop, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu West Peak.

• Day 10: Trek to Chulu West base camp 4,950 m -04 hrs

  From Ledar on leaving main popular Annapurna Circuit trail where route takes you to complete wilderness heading towards a small glacial stream past Yak herder's shades and Yak pasture fields as walk climbs to a ridge within hidden wide valley where base camp will be established at 4,950 m high.

• Day 11: Trek and climb to Chulu West high camp 5,600 m -04 hrs.

  After first overnight in tented camps at Base Camp morning climb on steep scree slopes to reach over a ridge at north Col, from here climb over snow slopes of 200 meters distance to reach at the base within a rock band at 5,600m with possible spot for High Camp, where camp will be establish for the great climb to the summit of Chulu West.

• Day 12: Rest and preparation for the climb.

  Stopping here for another extra nights to scout and study the route of climb as well for final preparation for the long and tough climb to reach the summit of Chulu West Peak, where our guides will make necessary routes fixing ropes and snow bars to make the climb possible on route.

• Day 13: Climb to Chulu West camp-I at 5,900 m-05 hrs.

  Normally climbers heads to the summit from high or advance camp, but best to add one more camps which will make the route of the climb to the summit much easier and shorter for next early morning climb, climb further high within deep snow avoiding some crevices formed by seasonal movement of glaciers, taking a slow climb with enough rest to set Camp I at 5,900 m high, rest of the afternoon relax with full preparation for next early morning ascent to Chulu West Peak.

• Day 14: Climb to Chulu West Peak 6,419m / 21,059 ft descend to Base Camp -08 hrs.

  With rest at Camp - I and practice climb, morning walk climb starts early before dawn heading towards a rock band with some technical difficulty to reach North-West shoulder of Chulu West at 5,750m, from the plateau continue climb up into a narrow ridge to reach the final summit. Where grand view awaits you with range of towering snow capped mountains includes whole Chulus and Pisang peak, after a great successful ascent descend safely back to base camp and collecting garbage and equipments of two camps on descend.

• Day 15: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m/15,091ft - 04 hrs.

  Morning starts walk towards end of Manang valley at the base of Thorang-la after crossing a short bridge with climb that leads high above Jarjung stream to reach at Thorang Phedi or a base, from here steep climb for an hour to our overnight stop at Thorang High Camp.

• Day 16: Trek to Muktinath 3,800 crossing Thorang-La Pass 5,416 m- 06 hrs.

  Another highlight of the adventure after early breakfast climbs leads on steep winding path within barren landscape to reach on top Thorang-la Pass at 5,416 m high, highest spot of trekking adventure. The high top rewards grand vista of beautiful scenery facing dramatic landscape and snowcapped peaks, then long downhill to Muktinath at 3,800 m. On reaching at Muktinath village and temple area for overnight stop, a holy pilgrimage spot for both Hindu and Buddhist followers where the word Muktinath means ‘a place for Nirvana and to liberate one-self’.

• Day 17: Drive to Jomsom 2,715 m -02 hrs.

  Today walk ends here at Muktinath, as motorable road has been built that links Jomsom and beyond to Pokhara city, morning on four-wheel drive, local jeep or similar vehicle, head downhill to wide Kaligandaki River valley. As drive brings you at large and major town of Mustang district in Jomsom, after checking into your nice hotel rooms having lunch, afternoon at leisure to browse around the street and shops at Jomsom the home town of indigenous Thakali people.

• Day 18: Short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and transfer to hotel.

  Morning transfer to Jomsom airport where flight runs before afternoon, due to heavy winds which is common around this dry country similar to Tibetan landscapes. From Jomsom during air-borne enjoy fantastic views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri’s, Annapurna Himalaya including towering Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ peak as small aircraft makes landing at Pokhara airport. A short drive reaches you to a nice hotels at beautiful city are of Pokhara by the Phewa Lake side, after a most enjoyable and scenic time on Chulu West Peak Climb and with short Annapurna Circuit Trekking.

• Day 19: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu - 06 hrs.

  Morning an overland journey to Kathmandu after leaving the hotel in Pokhara, as drive leads on the same interesting highway back at Kathmandu and then to your respective hotels, with afternoon free to enjoy your own personal activities and shopping. (Options for scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes)

• Day 20: International Departure homeward bound.

  Enjoying marvelous time around high hills of Annapurna Himalaya, and with last day in Nepal after a great experience on high Chulu West Peak Climb around Annapurna Circuit trek, as time for your international flight depart from the hotel, where Boundless Adventure staff transfer you to the airport for your flight homeward bound or to respective countries.