Chulu East Peak Climbing

Chulu East Peak Climbing

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Tea house / Camping

Grade

Moderate

Altitude

4,170 m

Transportation

Land

Group Size

1+

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Chulu East Peak is one of the beautiful and popular Himalayan peaks situated high above the Manang valley. Nepal Mountaineering Association has categorized Chulu East as ‘trekking peak’. It has a long, defined North-East ridge which is considered a good route to approach its peak.

Chulu East offers breathtaking views of Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho peak and Manaslu as well as into Tibet to the north.

The trekking part of our advance towards Chulu East takes us through Annapurna region to Marshyangdi Valley, experiencing a wonderful variety of landscape, from the lower subtropical reaches to the upper valley with its terraced fields and rhododendron and pine forests.

The summit was first climbed by a German expedition in 1955. The approach to base camp is from the village of Manang and the common route to the summit is via the North-East Ridge.  Most climbers make it to the top and back from Base Camp in one long day. Base Camp will be fixed on a high moraine at 5334m. The actually climbing involve glacial crossing, snow walking, and climbing steep scree slopes.

You should be physically fit and have some apline climbing experience to climb Chulu East. Skills in using crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes is and advantage. However, Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition will offer you a team of highly skilled and trained high altitude climbers and Sherpas to tackles this mountain.

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Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing.  By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge

After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about eight hours. During the drive you will follow Trisuli and Marshyangdi Rivers passing through several villages and you will enjoy views of green hills and snowcapped mountains. From Kathmandu to Besisahar is paved road and from there to Bhulbule is graveled.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1410

Ahead the Marshyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape. Follow the winding mountain path down to Syange (1100m) and then climb steeply through sheer cliff-face some 200-300m above the riverbed. From here it is a few ups and downs before you reach Chamje.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1960

The first part of the trail descends to the Marshyangdi river at which point cross a suspension bridge and make a steep climb to Sattale (1550m). From here descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to the village of Tal (1700m) where you will find hotels and teahouses. Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path follows winding cliffs. You will pass through the small village of Karte (1900m.) and cross a suspension bridge as you approach the Mani entrance to Dharapani (1960m.). 
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2675

Trek along the Dudh Khola that originates from the south face of Mt. Manaslu. With Annapurna II as your backdrop, you will arrive at the village of Bagarchhap, distinct with its prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and Buddhist monastery. Continue to climb through forests of pine and oak, before passing by Danaque (2210m.). The trail goes through flat path until you reach Chame where there are government offices, shops and hotels. Chame is the administrative headquarters of the Manang district. 
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3100

With Lamjung Himal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you climb the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. The trail then enters fir and pine forest, and emerges out to a high, rocky cliff which is extremely steep that leads to Bhratang (2950m.). You now walk through a short stretch of pine forest as the path opens up to a wonderful vista of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak (6091m). Afterwards follow a long section of Mani wall to lower village of Pisang.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3657

Trek from Pisang to Ngwal (3657m.) takes about six hours.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5140

Trek from Ngwal to Chulu East Base Camp (5140m) takes about five hours.
Stay overnight at camp

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
5140

Rest day at Chulu East Base Camp to explore the surrounding.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
5140


Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
5140

Summit Chulu East (6558m.) and return to Base Camp takes about seven hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3540

Trek from Chulu East Base Camp to Manang (3540m) takes about five hours.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3540

There are optional day walks such as crossing the river to see the tremendous icefall coming down from the Annapurna, or climbing high above the village for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and the Manang Valley.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4050

Now the trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through the Gunsang (3960m.) village. En route, you can see panoramic views all the day.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4420

Leaving Yak Kharka, you climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of Marshyangdi. After a short ascend along the mountain path on the right bank, you follow a narrow trail across an unstable spree slope and then descend to Thorung Phedi. 
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3850

Today will be a long day of walking so you will leave early morning. The trail becomes steep immediately and after around 4 hours of steady climbing, you see chorten and prayer flags fluttering from the Thorong La pass. Thorong La pass is one of the highest passes in the Annapurna region. Once you are at the pass, you will start your descent along the Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath as the moraines eventually give way to grassy slopes. Muktinath is one of the most sacred places in the Himalaya for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2743

Today you continue down for an early two hours and then walk along a flat path until you reach Jomsom.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
900

The flight is a scenic one with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, especially Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri etc. and Kaligandaki River. The flight to/from Jomsom happens only in the morning because of high wind in afternoon time.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours.

En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

What Is Included ?

 

a) Kathmandu

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast 
  • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souvenirs (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

 

b) Trekking

  • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara
  • Chulu East peak climbing permit
  • Entry permit for Annapurna conservation Area (ACAP)
  • Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
  • Climbing guide (Sirdar)
  • Equipment fees for climbing guide
  • Required porters including a cook (some nights will be camping and will require cook and cooking utensils)
  • All meals three times a day during the trek/climb
  • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) for some nights and some nights camping
  • Necessary trekking/camping equipment such as tents, mattresses, sleeping bag, down jacket, duffle bags, rope, snow bar, rock piton, Carabineers Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, cooking utensils, etc.
  • Cooking fuel
  • All land transportation: Kathmandu to Bhulbhule by public bus/jeep, Pokhara to Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus
  • Flight ticket from Jomsom to Pokhara
  • Insurance and equipments for the guides and porters
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for involved staffs
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Personal climbing equipments
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu

Chulu East Peak Climbing Altitude Profile

Additional Information

Mountaineering Equipments

Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer  (Asender) , Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears

Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears

Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets

Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items

Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm

Medical

First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials

Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

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