Name: Mt. Chulu East Peak Climbing
Brand: Himalaya Summit Club
Rating: 5 (207 reviews)

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Chulu East Peak Climbing is one of the most challenging peak climbing in Nepal. A part of Damodar Himal range, Chulu East (6,584m) lies in close proximity to Annapurna massif. The Chulu East Peak Climbing trail is well endowed with beautiful coniferous forest, arid desert, and rich cultural villages. Suiting both the amateur and experienced climbers, the peak climbing journey entails trekking through glorious ethnic settlements and the majestic Himalayas.

The 19-day Chulu East Peak Climbing begins at Kathmandu. Afterward, you’ll embark on a road journey to the northwest of Kathmandu to Besisahar. After spending a night at Besisahar, you’ll resume the commute until the next village of Chame. Chame lies in the Manang district, one of the lowest inhabited regions in Nepal, and also serves as the starting point of the trek. The trail moves anti-clockwise and passes through the high altitude villages of Pisang and Ngawal. Here on, you’ll make your way towards Chulu East. Chulu East Base Camp lies close to Ngawal and continues on a gradual ascent to High Camp. The climb to the summit lasts for a few hours. Magnificent views of Chulu West Peak, Manaslu, Pisang Peak, Annapurna range, and Gangapurna are available for sighting from the summit. After summiting the peak, you’ll make your way back to the base camp. The descent will follow the same route through Humde and Chame villages to Besisahar. Due to the close proximity to Tibet in the north, the high-altitude villages en route are gifted with Tibetan lifestyle, culture, tradition, and architecture. The trail encircles Tilicho Lake (4,919m), one of the highest lakes in the world. The climb is generally best when done during two different seasons, spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn (Sep-Nov).

Himalaya Summit Club specializes in small peak climbing around Nepal. You can join our fixed group or undertake a private climb. Our Sherpa leaders are experienced for over 20 years and have led countless successful trips to Chulu Peak. We make it our greatest priority to ensure that you will have a memorable journey.

Trip highlights of Mt. Chulu East Peak Climbing

An overview of cultural Tibetan-Buddhist villages like Manang and Pisang
Trek through the engaging tails of the Annapurna Conservation Area
Climb a glorious peak beyond the Annapurna Himalayas, Chulu East Peak (6,584m)
Enjoy the sights of the Annapurna, Chulu, and Himalchuli mountain ranges atop the Chulu East Peak (6,429m)

Travel Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will warmly receive you and escort you to your hotel. After checking-in, you will meet your trek guide and discuss the trip. In the evening, you can choose to go out to take a stroll or to shop for essential trek/climb accessories, gears, and equipment. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu

During these two days, you make preparations for the climb. Your guide will take you for the rock climbing session to get ready you on some of the terrains you might encounter while on the journey. You’ll try various difficulties and prepare yourself. You can also choose to embark on a short tour of the Kathmandu city and witness some of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites before leaving for the climb. Overnight stays at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After an early morning breakfast, you’ll embark on a road journey to the north west of Kathmandu. The 172.9km stretch of serpentine road goes through the swirling hills, large gorges, and along the massive river to Besisahar. A small town, Besisahar serves as the gateway to the Annapurna circuit trail. From Besisahar, you’ll north to the village of Jagat. Overnight stay at Jagat.

The first day of the trek will be a moderate trek through Jagat village. It may take well over 6hr to reach Chame which goes along the Marsayangdi River. It serves as the headquarters of Manang district. The scenic village contains no more than 1500 inhabitants. The local peak of Lamjung Himal (6983m) will be clearly visible from the village. Overnight stay at Chame.

The trail ascends gradually through the forested path to the beautiful village of Pisang. You’ll pass through the villages of Telekhu, Bhratang, and Dhikur Pokhari en route before reaching Pisang.You can witness the mesmerizing sights of Annapurna massif and Pisang Peak (6,091m) from the Lower Pisang village along with numerous Tibetan styled thatched roof houses and Buddhist monasteries.Overnight stay at Pisang.

Today you’ll hike from Pisang to Ngawal via Ghyaru. The trek from Upper Pisang to Ngawal is also a short one as you begin by heading towards Deurali Danda. Thereon, you pass Ghyaru and tread towards Ngawal. Along the trail, you’ll have the best view of the Annapurna Massif along with Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Annapurna III (7,555m), and Gangapurna (7,454m). Overnight stay at Ngawal.

Today, you’ll trek from Ngawal village to Chulu East Base Camp. The high-altitude terrain may pose some difficulty while walking; however, with enough rest en route, you can easily cross the distance. You walk along the moraines and snow to the foot of Chulu East Peak. The magnificent view of Annapurna massif will be visible throughout the trail. Your guide will brief you on the climb gears and climb overview. Overnight stay at a tented camp.

You’ll make an ascent from the base camp to the high camp. This allows enough time for acclimatization and rest before attempting the summit. You’ll move up Chulu glacier through the snow slopes. Once at the high camp, you’ll prepare for the summit. Tonight, you’ll sleep early so you can wake up before the day breaks. An early summit is essential to complete the climb and the descent that follows. Overnight stay at High Camp.

Today is a thrilling day as you make the summit of the Chulu East Peak. You’ll wake up early today, as early as 2 am, and prepare your gear and equipment. The climb will be led by your guide. You’ll use the prefixed rope and undertake an alpine climbing style to go up. It can be arduous to cross the snow slopes to the top, however, once at the summit you’ll be gifted with the beautiful scenery of Annapurna massif at the distance along with surrounding small peaks, and Chulu glacier. After a brief rest at the top, you’ll make your way back to the Base Camp. Overnight stay at a tented camp.

Today, you’ll descend along the Chulu glacier to the village of Humde. Walking along the Manang Road will bring you to Humde village. A small domestic airport is available at Humde which connects the remote village to Pokhara. Along the trail, you can witness rocky gorges, small stream, and the serene Himalaya peaks. Overnight stay at Humde.

Today you’ll descend further from Humde to Chame village. The trek will go straight through the Manang Road as you pass through Dhikur Pokhari before reaching Chame village. Leaving the Swargadwari region, you trek across the Pangdi Danda to arrive at Chame. The trail follows Marsayangdi River for the majority of the occasions as well. Overnight stay at Chame.

Today, you’ll cut the trek short and drive back to Besisahar. The serene ride will take you through the lush forest and hills of Bahundanda and Jagat before reaching Besisahar. You’ll cross numerous streams and suspension bridges en route. The ride might be a bit scary; however, is filled with adventure. Overnight stay at Besisahar.

Today, you’ll retrace the same route and drive back to Kathmandu. The 172.9km of distance will go along the serpentine roads, high hills, gorges, and massive river. Once in Kathmandu, you’ll check into the hotel and simply relax. You can also explore the restaurants and diners in the city which offer local cuisines and other delicacies. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Our dedicated representative will drop you off at the Airport. You will leave approximately 2hr early so to avoid any traffic congestion or delays. En route, you can share your experience with us.

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What's Included

Cost Includes

Air port Pickups and drops from hotels and Airport
Accommodations in 3 star hotels in Kathmandu (Moon light Hotel or Yatri Suites spa Hotel or Hotel Marsyngdi and teahouses during the trek
Breakfast in Kathmandu
All meals during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinners
Transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
Guide and Clients Ratio is: 1:2
Trip Lead by IFMGA/UIAGM Cirtified Mountain Guide, Climbing Sherpa and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
All necessary paper work and peak permits (ACAP, Peak permit and TIMS)
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
Group climbing Gear (main Rope,Fixed Rope ,Snow peak.Icescrow and Ice axe Etc…..

Cost Excludes

Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Airplane fare
Self personal climbing Gears.
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Tips for guides and porters

Useful Info

The Trekking Group

For the Chulu East peak Climbing , there will be one Certified mountain guide , assistant Trek leader (5 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers:1 porter) This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group is sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the trek for groups of any size, but usually, it is a maximum of twelve people as we’ve found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you’d like to book this trip for a large group then that can be arranged too.

Accommodations

We will be staying at Hotel Marshyandi/Moon light Hotel/Yatri Suites Spa Hotel in Kathmandu, and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD. Himalaya Summit Club will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.

Meals

During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse or from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.

Travel Insurance

It is a condition upon joining any of Himalaya Summit Club trips that all clients be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please note that we don’t arrange or sell insurance.

Acclimatization

This trek’s itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up at higher altitudes too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to result in death. The higher the altitude, the less oxygen will be in the air. For example, at an altitude above of 5000m, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Therefore, our body needs many days to adapt to an environment with less-oxygen. During this trip, a separate day is set aside in Namche &Dingboche for acclimatization.

Himalaya Summit Club advises guest(s) with known heart, lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorders are symptoms of AMS. Check out “Altitude illness” by Dr Jim Duff, whether once you getting in Kathmandu you can we will arrange to meet with Expedition Doctor Mr. NimaNamgel Sherpa. Himalaya Summit Club itineraries are designed to try to prevent AMS as much as possible. But, it is important to remember that some visitors are more vulnerable than others.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements

This is a moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-7 hours a day with a light day pack. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have a positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish this trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is vital for participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases to consult their doctor before taking the trip. It is also advised that you inform Himalaya Summit Club before booking the trek.

Best Time to Travel

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to December) are the best months for this trip. Although this trip can be taken during winter, there might be a problem due to obstructed pass due to ice or snow. The trekking routes are crowded during Spring and Autumn but during Monsoon and Winter the routes are not packed and we could enjoy rather best of nature.

Equipments& Packing List

This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 15 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.

Important documents and items

Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.

Head

Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
Sunglasses with UV protection
Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body

Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket
Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands

1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

Lower Body

Non-cotton underwear briefs
1 pair of Hiking shorts
1 pair of Hiking trousers
1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

Feet

2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, broken in )
1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
Cotton socks (optional)
Gaiters (winter only), optional, low ankle high version

Sleeping

1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)
Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)

Rucksack and Travel Bags

1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
1 large duffel bag
A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

Medical

first-aid kit. (simple and light)
Aspirin, first-aid Small, personal tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
1 skin-blister repair kit
Anti-diarrhea pills
Anti-headache pills
Cough and/or cold medicine
Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
Water purification tablets or water filter
1 set of earplugs
Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

Practical Items

1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
1 compass or GPS(optional)
1 alarm clock/watch
1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
large Ziplocs
2 water bottles (1 liter each)
1 small folding knife
Binoculars (optional)
4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks

Toiletries

1 medium-sized quick drying towel
Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
Deodorants
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Female hygiene products
Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Tissue /toilet roll
Anti-bacterial hand wash

Extras/Luxuries

Reading book
Trail map/guide book
Journal and pen
iPod
Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
1 modest swim suit
Binoculars (optional)
Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow