Chulu West at a height of 6,419m is the higher one among the two Chulu peaks. The first ascent to Chulu West was made by a Japanese expedition team in 1952. Climbing this peak has no technical difficulties and we make our way to the summit via the North-East Ridge.
Our trek starts in Besisahar and on Day 11 we reach the base camp of Chulu West. After climbing to the summit of Chulu West we trek to Pokhara via Thorang Phedi, Thorang La Pass, Muktinath, and Jomsom.
After your arrival in Kathmandu, our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in.
Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar 750m, 5 hours via local bus or and catch local jeep to Jagat 4 hours, overnight JAGAT (1300m), LODGE STAY ACCOMMODATION
Drive Jagat to Chame about 3 hours and trek to Bhratang, Overnight BHRATANG (2,850m), WALKING TIME about 3 hours, LODGE STAY ACCOMMODATION
Trek Bhratang to Upper Pisang (3,300m), Overnight UPPER PISANG (3,300m), WALKING TIME about 3 hours, LODGE STAY ACCOMMODATION
Trek Pisang to Manang (3,540m), Overnight MANANG (3,540m), WALKING TIME about 5 to 6 hours, LODGE STAY ACCOMMODATION
Acclimatization day in Manang, Overnight stay MANANG, LODGE STAY ACCOMMODATION
Trek Manang to Ledder (4,250m), Overnight stay in Ledder, Lodge Stay Accommodation.
Trek Ledder to Chulu West Base Camp (5,100m), Overnight stay in Base Camp, Camping Stay Accommodation.
Acclimatization day, Overnight stay at Base Camp, Camping Stay Accommodation.
Trek Base Camp to Chulu West High Camp, Overnight stay in High Camp, Camping Stay Accommodation.
Climb High Camp to Chulu West Summit 6,419m and back to high camp, Overnight stay in High Camp, Camping Stay Accommodation.
Trek High Camp to Base Camp, Overnight stay in Base Camp, Camping Stay Accommodtion
Extra Day for Climbing,.
Trek Chulu Base camp to Thorung Phedi (4,450m), Overnight stay in Phedi, Lodge Stay Accommodation.
Today, we pass THORUNG LA 5,416m, Overnight MUKTINATH (3,760m), WALKING TIME: 7 to 8 hours, LODGE STAY ACCOMMODATION
Drive via local bus or local Jeep sharing Muktinath to Jomsom and catch flight Jomsom to Pokhara.
Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu via tourist bus about 6 hours, Overnight stay hotel in Kathmandu
Accommodation and meals: During tea house treks our guests pay for their food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge while we provide guides/accommodation/necessary permits and transportation.
Climbing equipment: – (Warm down jackets, sleeping bags, warm trousers, koflach shoes, trekking shoes and sandals, perfectly fitting crampons, gaiters, jumar, gloves, sunglasses, headlight, helmet, harness belt, figure – 8.
Medical support: An emergency first aid kit is carried by the support staff at all times.
Water: Mineral waters are available at all stops during tea house treks. You can also use tap water if you choose to use water purification tablets.
Food on tea house trek: During tea house treks our guests pay for their own food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge. It can be about USD $25 each day per person. You can choose your own meal as a menu for every tea house.
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all clients who choose to trek or climb with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness, and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while traveling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergency.
Check-list of personal equipment:
Below is a checklist of equipment that we advise people have with them when visiting Nepal. This is a guideline only and will depend on the type of trip you are undertaking.
While we always suggest bringing your most important equipment from home, it is possible to buy or rent equipment in Kathmandu where almost all products and major brands are available, often at cheaper rates than you might find at home.
This equipment listed is prepared by our long experiences in trekking. During the treks, our porters can carry approximately 20kg in total while we recommend that any trekker carries their own day-pack that weighs between 8-12kgs which would include a camera, snacks, and drinking water for easy access.
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore-Tex Jackets).
The spring season of March/April/May is the best for holidays in the Nepalese Himalayas. The sky and the weather are very clear and sunny in these months and the temperature is warmer. At heights below 3,500 meters, you can expect temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees during the daytime, although these will drop at night. Once above 3,500, you should expect significant temperature drops at night and early morning, often as low as -15 degrees.
There is some rain in these months, but nothing severe and this really helps to bring out the natural colors in the varied flora and fauna, especially in the national flower of Nepal, the rhododendron.
This is the primary time for tourism in Nepal with trekkers and mountain climbers seen all across the country.
Nepal experiences its monsoon season during June, July, and August, and it can sometimes last until mid-September. Some treks are possible in mid-June before the rains really get heavy, however, visibility can be limited.
The rains bring other challenges and obstacles. Mountain flights are not so frequent,
while landslides can block the roads. Trekking in mid-June is still possible but we advise against the classic treks such as Everest due to the risk of long delays at Lukla which could potentially lead to missing international flights. If this is the only season possible for you, then we recommend treks in drier parts of the country such as Upper Mustang or Upper Dolpo. We can also suggest other activities such as white water rafting or visiting the National Parks at Chitwan or Bardia.
With very similar conditions to spring, the autumn season begins in mid-September and runs to mid-December, and is also ideal for trekking. This is a long window of good visibility and so there are a wide variety of trekking options available.
This time of year is also known for its festivals, especially the Dashain festival/Tihar festival and Chhad festival. There are also long national holidays so many people return to their villages to see family, making rural Nepal even more vibrant than normal. There is little rain and the skies are mostly clear with warm weather. This does mean that the trekking routes can be quite crowded in the most popular areas so we advise booking early to avoid the disappointment of full tea houses.
The less popular trekking regions such as Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Upper Dolpo, Mustang, and Naar Phu are great alternatives for those who want to avoid the crowds at this busy time.
December to February is the winter season in Nepal. Trekking at this time is not ideal and we advise against anything that goes into thin air as snowfall is common and temperatures can be extremely low.
Trips that can be done in winter include trekking in the hills around Kathmandu, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Nagarkot, Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, or experiencing a homestay in one of the local villages. The biggest positive of this time of year is the excellent sunsets and sunrises which can often be enjoyed in the rural areas.
There is something for everyone at any time of year in Nepal and the team at Peace Nepal Treks are happy to advise the most suitable for your needs.
If you’d prefer to share this Peace Nepal holiday trip with your own group of friends, we’ve got good news, it’s also available as a Private Adventure!, Our Private Adventure specialists are on hand to give you a quote or talk through some different options.
Feel free to give them a call on 977-1-4266467 or Email us at info@peacenepaltreks.com
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