Chulu East (6,584 m) is situated high above the Manang valley west-north from Kathmandu with breathtaking views across to the Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu. Chulu East Climb is united with the classic trek around the Annapurna circuit, walking the Marshyangdi valley and passing the Thorong La, before descending the Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara.
Chulu East climbing is technically straightforward and you should be familiar with the use of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes. Most of Chulu East climbing will be involved walking roped together, including the glacial crossings. Climbers should be very fit and have good experience of climbing.
Chulu East peak first climbed in 1955 by a German expedition via the north-east ridge.
Chulu North-East Ridge is considered the normal route to climb Chulu peak from a Base Camp on the moraine at 5334m (17500ft). Most climbers make it to the top and back from Base Camp in one long day although some have, in the past, established a Chulu higher camp somewhere below Chulu peak. Another subsidiary peak called Chulu Far East 6429m may also be attempted from this approach. Chulu Far East is easier to climb for beginners. To climb Chulu Far East is the same process as Chulu east.
Asian Hiking Team organizes the Chulu East climbing to fix the High Camp and Camp I, then summit the peak. It is not possible to summit without fixing Camp I. The itinerary starts from Besisahar but now a seasonal road goes to Chame. After finishing your climbing our itinerary brings you Annapurna circuit Thorong La pass end trek in Jomsom. But if you have a short time you can return the same way.
April 08, 2024 Available |
US$ 2590 |
October 20, 2024 Available |
US$ 2590 |
Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel, overnight at hotel (BB).
Sightseeing in Kathmandu & Prepare for Trip, overnight at hotel (BB).
Drive to Besisahar continues drive to Jagat 1350m, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Jagat - Dharapani 2000m. 6hrs, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Dharapani - Chame 2710m. 6hrs, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Chame - Pisang 3210m. 5 hours, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Pisang - Trek to Julu /Yak Kharka, 4500m, overnight at Camp (B/L/D).
Rest day at Julu/Yak Kharka for local excursion, overnight at camp (B/L/D).
Trek to Chulu East Base Camp. 4700m, overnight at camp (B/L/D).
Rest day in Base camp, preparetion for climbing, weaather or any case (B/L/D).
Trek to High Camp 5200m, overnight at camp (B/L/D).
Climb from High Camp to Camp I, 3-4 hours climbing, Overnight camp (B/L/D).
The Summit day - Climb Chulu East 6584m. & return to Base Camp, overnight camp (B/L/D).
Spare day for summit (B/L/D).
Trek to Manang 3500m, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Trek to Thorong Phedi 4450m, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Cross Thorong La 5416m.and trek to Muktinath 3800m, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Trek to Jomsom 2700m. 5hrs, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Jomsom to Pokhara by Flight or drives to Pokhara, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Pokhara to Kathmandu (Fly/Drive), overnight at Guest house/Hotel (BB).
Extra day in Kathmandu, overnight at Guest house/Hotel (BB).
Departure or next trip (BB).