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.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Details information regarding about the trip for basic preparation and make a permit.
Day 03: Drive Besi Sahar
Day 04: Besisahar to Nagdi
Day 05: Nagdi to Jagat
Day 06: Jagat to Tal
Day 07: Tal to Chame
Day 08: Chame to Pisang.
Day 09: Pisang to Manang
Day 10: Manang to rest for acclimatize
Day 11: Manang to Chulu west Base Camp
Day 12: Rest in Base camp
Day 13: Chulu west high camp
Day 14: Attempt summit.
Day 15: One extra day.
Day 16: High camp to Summit and back BC
Day 17: Thorong Phedi to Thorong Pass – Muktinath
Day 18: Muktinath to Jomsom
Day 19: Fly back to Pokhara.
Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 21: Free day yourself
Day 22: Drive to airport for departure.
Above itinerary can be customized according to your desire and duration of holiday.
Note: Chulu west peak trip can be organized tented camp ( camping) only also, if you are not interested to do combine service tea- house + camping (tented camp).
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