Singu Chuli formerly known as Fluted Peak is the 3rd highest among the "Trekking Peaks" of Nepal and situated in the Annapurna Sanctuary adjoined to Tharpu Chuli and across Hiunchuli trekking peaks placing a privileged, splendid amphitheatre of glaciers and nodes with, in background the mythical southern face of Annapurna. This peak is really an attractive and compared its beauty with India's highest and probably the most beautiful peak, Nanda Devi but difficult, one that has proven too difficult for commercial climbing groups. There are a number of different routes on the mountain with ice-falls.
This trek is strongly recommended for excellent mountain views. You will enjoy the great cultural diversity in the Ghandruk-Chhomorong, Ghorepani. Before entering the Fish Tail (Machhapuchhare Base Camp) and Annapurna Base Camp, you can enjoy the panoramic views of the world's highest mountains.
This trek is suggested do be done carefully between cultivated hills and terraces, marked out by prosperous Gurung village. From the base Camp of Machhapuchhre, we will head full north towards the valley to arrive at the base camp of Singu Chuli. Some vertical walls near the summit pose some technical challenge on this climb. This climb is suggested to only participants with some alpine experience.
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.
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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.
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After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks.
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After breakfast, you will drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Phedi (1130 m.) takes about 30 minutes and trek from Phedi to Pothana (1990m.) takes about four hours.
From Phedi you begin your trek to Pothana (1900m), which is a small Gurung village surrounded by pine and rhododendron forests. You can see close up views of Lamjung and Annapurna Himal. The trail ascends all the way to Pothana through forests till you reach the village called Dhampus. It is a Gurung village with magnificent views of Annapurna ranges, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu.
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While trekking from Pothana to Jhinudanda the trail ascends gently to Deurali and further to Bherikharka through forested path. You then follow a flat path till you arrive at Landruk village. The path you follow include terrace fields and numerous green hills till Landruk and this section is really exhilarating as you pass through many local villages rich in culture. From here the trail descends to Modi Khola (stream) and ascends gently all the way to Jhinudanda.
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The trail is steep up through terraces from Jhinudanda to Chhomrong. Passing Chhomrong, the trail descends along a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong Khola on a wooden bridge, then climbs out of the side valley. High above the Modi Khola on its west bank, the trail passes through the tiny settlement of Bhanuwa in forests of bamboo and terrace fields and passing through a few small settlements. Climbing further through a rocky trail you reach three hotels at Sinuwa, at 2350m. We keep on climbing through rhododendron forests to Kuldi Ghar (2520m). This was once a location for British sheep breeding project. In winter, it's common to find snow anywhere from this point on. Descend a long, steep stone staircase into deep bamboo and rhododendron forests. It is then a short distance on a muddy trail to Bamboo Lodge (2340m.).
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The first town you reach is Dovan (2630m.) where there are few lodges and camp sites. Now you pass through muddy trail which traverses high above the river. It takes approximately twenty minutes to reach Deurali (3230m.)
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Trek from Deurali to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3820m.) takes about three hours.
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Today, you will trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m) and back to Machhapuchhare Base Camp.
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Trek Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4400 m) takes about 6 hours.
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Trek/climb to Singu Chuli Base Camp (4700m) takes about 6-7 hours.
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Rest day at Singu Chuli Base Camp.
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Climb to Singu Chuli High Camp (5200m) takes about 4-5 hours.
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Climb from Singu Chuli High Camp to Camp I (5500m) takes about 5-6 hours.
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Today, you will climb to Camp II (5800m) that takes about 4-5 hours.
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Summit Singu Chuli peak (6501m) and descend down to Singu Chuli Base Camp.
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Trek down to Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes about 6 hours.
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Trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Bamboo takes about five hours. Now you trek through Himalayan Hotel to Bamboo.
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The trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and now the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. The trek then gradually descends to the Chhomrong Khola and you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. 1 hr further down will take you to Jhinu Danda. You can visit a natural hotspring in Modi Khola, which is 20 minutes hike from Jhinu Danda.
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Trek from Jhinudanda to Ghandruk (1940m) takes about 4 hours and drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara via Nayapul takes 3 hrs.
The trail gradually descends for sometime before ascending to Ghadruk Kot. Now, you walk for almost twenty minutes through flat path up Ghandurk village. Ghandruk is one of the most popular Gurung villages in Annapurna region from where you can enjoy views of Annapurna, Macchapuchre and Hiunchuli. You can t drive from Ghandruk village to Pokhara via Nayapul (New Bridge). The one and a half hour stretch from Ghadruk to Nayapul is over a graveled road and the next one and a half hours to Pokhara is along paved road.
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After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you pass through Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and finally Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. Leaving Kurintar you head towards Thankot via Naubise. Thankot is the entry point to Kathmandu. 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.
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As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
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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