Chulu West Peak Climbing in Nepal
Location: Annapurna Region Elevation: 6250m/ 20505ft Best Months for Climbing: April to October
There is ontroversy regarding the name and location of the Chulu peaks. There are several peaks forming part of Chulu massif but these are not always indicated on maps. It is therefore sometimes difficult to differentiate between the two trekking Chulus (East and West) as the group comprises of four peaks, two to the east and two to the west. To add further confusion, Chulu West may also be called Chulu Central. Chulu West lies to the north of Annapurna above the Manang Valley and is the highest of the peaks. It was first climbed in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition. The Base Camp for the climb is situated in a small valley north of Manang, off the main trail to the Thorang La. At Chauri Lather we take a narrow, steep trail up to a Base Camp at 4800m. From there we climb steep, rocky ground to a high camp at about 5300m. There is no technical difficulty involved in reaching the summit, but progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.
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.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel Day 02: Prepared permit & trekking Day 03: Kathmandu. Drive to besi Sahar Day 04: Besi Sahar - Nyagdi Day 05:Nyagdi -Jagat Day 06:Jagat -Dharapani Day 07: Dharapani -Chame Day 08: Chame -Pisang Village Day 09: Pisang - Manang Day 10: Manang rest for acclimatize Day 11: Manang - Chulu west Base Camp Day 12: Chulu west high camp Day 13: High camp - Summit and back BC Day 14: Base Camp - Thorong Base camp (Phedi) Day 15: Base Camp - Thorong Pass - Muktinath Day 16: Muktinath - Jomsom Day 17: Jomsom - Kalopani Day 18: Kalopani - Tatopani Day 19: Tatopani - Ghrepani Day 20: Ghorepani - Tirkhedunga Day 21: Tirkhedunga - Birethati, Nayapul & drive to Pokhara Day 22: Drive to Kathmandu Day 23: Kathmandu Day 24: Final Departures.
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There is ontroversy regarding the name and location of the Chulu peaks. There are several peaks forming part of Chulu massif but these are not always indicated on maps. It is therefore sometimes difficult to differentiate between the two trekking Chulus (East and West) as the group comprises of four peaks, two to the east and two to the west. To add further confusion, Chulu West may also be called Chulu Central. Chulu West lies to the north of Annapurna above the Manang Valley and is the highest of the peaks. It was first climbed in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition. The Base Camp for the climb is situated in a small valley north of Manang, off the main trail to the Thorang La. At Chauri Lather we take a narrow, steep trail up to a Base Camp at 4800m. From there we climb steep, rocky ground to a high camp at about 5300m. There is no technical difficulty involved in reaching the summit, but progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.