Chulu East Peak Climbing

Our representative will greet you and your group at the Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) on your arrival. You will then move to your hotel for rest and lunch. You will shortly receive a briefing about your daily activities throughout your trip. You can either take the day off or roam around the capital city. Take enough rest as a whole new day is ahead of you.

Highlights

• Transport to the hotel on a private tourist vehicle,
• Traditional Nepali dinner and an introduction of the team,
• Short briefing about the daily itinerary.

Special Information

Make sure to attend the meeting as we will be providing you information about your insurance and other important things about the trip. If you are running late, please let the hotel reception know about it. You can ask the receptionist or look for a note regarding the meeting place.

You will take a private tourist bus early in the morning from your hotel to Pokhara. You will see beautiful hills and vegetation as soon as you leave the city. The trip to Pokhara will take around 6 hours. Further, you will ride along the canal of the outskirts and descend to the narrow path of Pam Khola. After crossing the stream, you will ascend towards the Denauti village, where you will experience an authentic Nepali village. You will continue along the banks of Marshyangdi Khola and pass the subtropical forests and paddy fields. After an hour, you will reach Syange. This will be your destination for today.

Highlights

• Drive to Pokhara to Syange,
• Beautiful sceneries along the highway,
• Walk around a traditional Nepali village,
• Approximate time – 7 hours drive

Special Information

If you do not have the trekking gear such as walking poles, shoes, or other items, inform our representative, guide, or the hotel receptionist a day before. We will be happy to arrange those items for you.

• Travel by Private Jeep

Today, you will be walking on the trail. Get your trekking shoes and other accessories ready. You will continue the trail through the gorgeous Marsyangdi valley. You can get your first view of the mystical Annapurna mountain range and Manaslu. You will soon reach the village of Hani Gaon. You can refill the bottle, take some rest, or talk to the people of the village if you like. After a short break, you will continue ahead. The Marshyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape as you keep trailing. The path now descends until you reach a river. You will continue your trek passing charmingly lush forest. On further ascend, you will encounter a sharp-edged cliff facing towards a riverbank.

Do not get too excited as there are no safety grills at the cliff. Few hours of walking, and you will see Chyamje that towers the mighty Annapurna mountain range. Cross a suspension bridge and continue the climb towards Sattale. The trail onwards becomes increasingly difficult and narrow. Teamwork is the key here.

Highlight

• Walk past lush green forest,
• View of Annapurna range,
• Suspension bridge along the way,
• Approximate time – 6 hours.

Special Information

The trail follows a grassy riverbank. On further elevation, the trail becomes narrow and difficult. Be careful while taking your step. Follow your guide and do as you are instructed. If you come across any problem, do not hesitate to tell your guide. We will take periodic small breaks during the walk so that the day is not too hectic.

You will continue to trek walking through the beautiful sight of fresh vegetation. You will begin to notice differences in the settlements and vegetation as you continue towards the high altitude. The influence of the Tibetan lifestyle is dominant in this region, and the sight of the mountain peaks will amaze you. You will spend the night in a local tea house.

Highlight

• Experience the change in vegetation and lifestyle,
• Introduction to Tibetan vibe and food,
• Approximate time – 7 hours

Today, you will be making your way up to Pisang, a beautiful small village located along the bank of Marshyangdi River. Above the altitude of 3,000 meters, you will begin to notice the change in trees and plants number. They become more scarce. You will shift to a drier terrain giving you a desert-like aura.

You will steady your pace through the lovely coniferous forests and then small settlements of the mountain people till you reach Pisang. You will spend your night here in a camp or a tea house.

Highlight

• Walk along the banks of Marshyangdi river,
• Follow the path inside of the beautiful coniferous forests and into the area of the settlement,
• Approximate time – 6 hours

Special Information

This trek includes rapid elevations at some places.

This day is going to be the most tiresome one for you. You will have to cover an elevation of almost 1000 meters from Pisang. You will continue the mail trail that leads to Chegaji Khola Valley. You will find yourself between a juniper and pine forest before reaching Julu. Take a break if you like. Pump some energy food and drinks.

You will further continue across the Cheggi Khola and gradually rise to an eye-pleasing apple field. This field is famous for its unique stone huts and scenic vantage points. Walk further past a beautiful waterfall, and you will now reach a small meadow where the goats and yaks graze.

You may want to take a picture of this site because this is something you don’t see every day. Finally, you will arrive at Yak Kharka, where the camp is ready for you. From here, you can also get an alluring sight of the tall mountains looming over the valley.

Highlight

• Uphill juniper and pine forest that color the environment with their unique shade,
• Experience the stone huts and the apple field,
• Grazing place of local goats and yaks,
• Approximate time – 6 hours.

Special Information

Many people are prone to altitude sickness in this region. If you begin to feel any symptom or difficulty, immediately notify your guide.

Acclimatization

• Walk around the valley,
• Close view of the mountain peaks,
• Witness the charismatic yak territory.

On this day, you will be trekking uphill towards the Chulu East Peak. Continue along the winding path while enjoying the view of the surrounding mountains. You will walk past the meadows that finally meet at a large rock formation, where you will stop for the day. You will set your camp at a viewpoint that offers a sight of Annapurna giants towering above the clouds.

Highlight

• Uphill trekking towards the Chulu East,
• Gorgeous view of the mountains along the way,
• End at a beautiful viewpoint,
• Approximate time – 5 hours

This day will be your resting day. You will explore the surrounding of the Chulu East Base Camp. Your guide will take you to some famous viewpoints and give a tour around the area. Walk around for an hour, talk to the local, or prepare yourself for the next day. Catch your breath and acclimatize your body for the thin air pressure. A day of rest will help you avoid the risks of altitude sickness.

Highlight

• Acclimatize your body,
• A short walk around the base camp area,
• Close up view of the Annapurna peaks.

Special Information

If you face any sort of difficulty in breathing or are experiencing symptoms of altitude sickness, immediately notify your guide. We have the arrangements of oxygen cylinders and breathing masks. Your guide will carry some medications to help relieve the symptoms. Do not consume alcoholic drinks as it increases the risks. Consume plenty of hot water, stay warm, and, most importantly, stay close to the group.

After packing and arranging your equipment, you will move along the main trail. You will notice the rapidly changing landscape as you continue elevating to the higher ground. Further, you will continue along the steep trail that leads you to the strategic high camp point. This spot allows the best access to the Chulu East peak. You will set up your camp here.

You can relax and enjoy the panoramic sunset. Get your camera ready to capture the pinkish reflection of the sunlight over the mountains that gives a dramatic appearance as if the peaks were on fire.

Highlight

• A better view of the Chulu East,
• Limitless panorama of the mountain range,
• Mesmerizing sunset,
• Approximate time – 5 hours

Take a full day to rest to allow your body to adjust to a high altitude. You have a whole day to relax, engage in chats with the locals, get to know their lifestyle, or stroll around the nearby area and enjoy the local scenery.

Highlight

• Rest for the day,
• Acclimatize yourself to adjust better in thin air,
• Local hikes.

From the High Camp, you will start to climb the peak from the east side at around 1 am to 3 am. If you don’t have prior mountaineering experience, this day climb is going to be a difficult one. Gather all your energy and climb the peak to the top. You will climb along with the glaciers following the slippery ice trails.

Before reaching the top, you will reach a glacier composed of stone steps. This point will give you a fantastic view, but there is still a lot to see. Follow the main trail, and you will soon stand at the top of Chulu East Peak, looking at one of the best views of your lifetime. Take a deep breath and congratulate yourself on making it this far.

After making sure you have caught all the best views of the region, you will slowly make your way down. Stopping across various viewpoints and having lunch, you will return to the Chulu East Base Camp (5140 meters)  to spend the night.

Highlight

• Summit the Chulu East Peak,
• A magical view of the mountain ranges,
• The sight of the glaciers,
• Approximate time – 8 hours

Special Information 

You will reach a height of 6584 meters. You can enjoy the best view of your lifetime from the Chulu East Peak. However, being at such an altitude can increase the risk of altitude sickness. It is not advisable to spend your time here. Take the view from all possible angles and descend as soon as possible.

This day, you will descend through the original route that leads up to Manang. Manang is a popular resting stop for most of the climbers to acclimatize. But first, you will pass through several agricultural fields along the way. You will stop at the Bryaga Monastery, where you will get introduced to the daily lives of local monks. This monastery is famous for the timeless scenery of the Annapurna region.

Highlight

• Descend to one of the famous resting stops of Nepal – Manang,
• Acclimatize,
• Get a sight of the Bryaga Monastery and get to know the lifestyle of the monks,
• Approximate time – 5 hours.

A rapid change in atmospheric pressure is not good – may it be from low to high or high to low. So, you could use a day off after your rapid descent. Manang is a barren yet beautiful valley that is blessed with a peaceful environment. Manang will be the perfect stop for the climbers to leave their trouble at bay. In the afternoon, you can hike up to Khangsar to get a closer look at the local’s lifestyle.

Highlight

• Acclimatize

• Rest for the day

• Enjoy the natural scenery of Manang,
• Know the Gurung culture and lifestyle,
• Take a short detour to the Khangsar during the afternoon.

After a full day’s rest, you will revamp your energy and motivation to continue further. Today, you will hike up to Letdar. The view of beautiful hills and mountains will accompany you throughout the hike. You will spend the night in a camp at Letdar.

Highlight

• Hike to Letdar
• View of mountains and hills
• Approximate time – 4 hours.

The path from Letdar continues to elevate. You will leave the pastures of Chuli Letdar and gradually climb to the ridge. You will get an excellent view of the Chulu West from here. Slowly descend to the headwaters of Marshyangdi River on a wooden bridge. Be careful, and don’t get too excited. The trail follows the bank of the Jarsang Khola. After a short hike up the mountain path, you will reach the scree slopes above the river and finally to Thorong Phedi.

Highlight

• Walk along the pastures and settlement areas of Letdar,
• View of Chulu West Peak,
• Hike along the bank of Jarsang Khola,
• Approximate time – 6 hours.

The destination today is Muktinath via Thorung La (5416 m). The path becomes immediately steep as you leave the camp this day. After around 4 hours of walk, the trail gradually flattens. You will head towards the Kali Gandaki valley. This valley is surrounded by the purple and brown hills of Mustang.

Along with this, you can see the Dhaulagiri standing tall and bright. This once in a lifetime experience will set your tiring body and mind at peace. You will stay overnight at Muktinath. You will have time on your hands, so you will visit the Muktinath temple. This temple holds religious importance for Buddhists and Hindus.

Highlight

• Steep climb towards the Kali Gandaki Valley,
• View of Dhaulagiri,
• Visit Muktinath temple,
• Overnight stay at Muktinath,
• Approximate time – 7 hours.

After a night stay at a religious site, you will climb down to Kagbeni. It will take about 4 hours to reach Kagbeni–a small and beautiful place considered as the economic hub of the region. You will be staying overnight here.

Highlight

• Hike down to Kagbeni,
• Approximate time – 4 hours

After leaving Kagbeni, you will head down the world’s deepest gorge – Kali Gandaki Gorge. Continue the main trail that leads to a beautiful town of Jomsom. You will stay here for the night. Get refreshed and get ready to experience the Tibetan culture here at Jomsom. You will spend the rest of the day, exploring this peaceful town.

Highlight

• The sight of the world’s deepest gorge – Kali Gandaki gorge,
• Experience Tibetan lifestyle and culture,
• Approximate time – 4 hours

Today you will board a flight to Pokhara from Jomsom airport. The flight offers a great view of the mountains and hills of the region. Within 35 minutes, you will reach the City of Lakes – Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, freshen up and get ready to explore this beautiful city.

Highlight

• Board a flight to Pokhara,
• Explore the City of Lakes,
• Approximate time – 35 minutes.
• Breakfast included

• Domestic flight included