Trip Facts
Duration:
21 days |
Program Type:
Camping |
Maximum Altitude:
6630m |
Start Trip:
Besishahar |
End Trip:
Jomsom |
Program Grading:


Of the two Chulu (East and West), Chulu West is the higher peak. It was first ascended in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition. The Base Camp of this peak is situated in a small valley north of Manang, off the main trail to the Thorang La. There is a controversy regarding the name and location of the Chulu peaks. There are several peaks close by and are also a part of Chulu massif but are not indicated in the map. Thus it is difficult to differentiate between the two Chulus. However, the Chulu group comprises of four peaks: two in the east and two in the west. Chulu West may also be called Chulu Central. There is no technical difficulty in ascending this peak but progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel
Day 02: Sight seeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Departure to Bensisahar
Day 04: Trek to Bahundanda
Day 05: Trek to Chamje
Day 06: Trek to Dharapani
Day 07: Trek to Chame
Day 08: Trek to Pisang
Day 09: Trek to Manang
Day 10: Acclimatization at Manang
Day 11: Trek to Chulu base camp
Day 12: Rest at Chulu base camp
Day 13: High camp
Day 14: Summit Chulu East (6,358-meter) or West (6,420-meter) and return back to base camp.
Day 15: Trek to Thorong high camp
Day 16: Trek to Muktinath after crossing Thorong La pass (5,416m.)
Day 17: Trek to Jomsom
Day 18: Fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom
Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 20: Rest at Kathmandu
Day 21: Departure on your own destination
Essential Information
Meals and Accommodation:
We will provide all meals on full board basis. We will be providing meals on three times a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and tea & coffee during the meal) from our camp and you will served by our camp chef. The meals consist of a variety of both American cuisine and numerous traditional Nepali & Chinese dishes. During the stay in Kathmandu meals on breakfast basis with welcome & farewell dinner included in the price. Snacks, bottled drinks including mineral water and alcohol are not included in the price.
We provide star hotel in kathmandu, twin sharing accommodation in tented camp (Single occupancy available on request with single supplement).
Suggested Climbing Gear List:
- Climbing boots, Crampons,Ice axe, Harness, Karabiners.
- Tapes/slings, Rock pegs, Helmet (crash hat).
- Warm climbing trousers, Long cotton hiking shirts
- Waterproof climbing jacket, Gaiters,
- Sun hat, Light cotton athletic socks and wool,
- climbing socks, Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts,
- T-shirts, Wool long underwear
- Down high altitude, Sleeping bag
- Down jacket/ trousers/vest, climbing sunglasses
- Sunscreen, Lip salve
- Lightweight fleece, Fleece/wool for climbing
- Head torch /batteries/bulbs, Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves
Climate and Weather
Nepal is a country of diversified in a topography starting from 60 meters to top of the planet 8,848 meters at the top of Mt. Everest. We have dry season from October to May and the wet season (monsoon) from June to September. For the Mera peak climbing mid September to November is one of the good times and also March to May best to climb. During the autumn the vegetation is lush after the rains of the monsoon and the air is clean and fresh and spring can be a little dusty but with pleasant & warm weather. December to February is good for visibility but cold in high altitude as well as Kathmandu too. Starting the rain from June and till the mid of the September and cloudy weather badly for visibility.
Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is most important for those people who planned for adventure trip to any country or destination. It is a condition of joining any of our adventure trips that be protected against inclusive expenses would-be to acquire due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and medical expenses). Please be noted that we don't arrange or sell insurance to our any costumers.
Altitude Sickness
1. Basic Symptoms:
- Loss of appetite
- Sleep disturbance
- Difficult to pass urine
2. Medium Symptoms:
- Headache which is bad
- Irregular breathing
- Nausea
- Mild weakness
3. Serious Symptoms:
- Slight swelling of hands and face
- Cannot stand upright without swaying while eyes are closed.
- Can hear gurgling sound in the chest.
- Zero energy.
What to do about Altitude Sickness?
Altitude illness can be prevented by acclimatization; that is, by a graduate rate of ascent (not more than 400 – 500 meters), allowing sufficient rest at various intermediate altitudes. The dry air of the mountains tends to dehydrate you so an increased fluid intake is necessary. Try to drink at least four liters of water a day. On the trail you can drink hot garlic soup that will help you to some extent. When we reach to our destination it is better to make some hiking up to a bit higher point and come down to the camp or hotel. This is a really good way to get acclimatization. You may take Diamox 250mg tablets the night before flying / going to altitude. Sometimes the symptoms often disappear and the trek can be resumed.
If you feel obviously suffering from the serious symptoms of AMS then descent should not be delayed even if it means going down in dark. In such case, should an emergency situation arise, horse, or porter will be arranged; or we carry you and run to lower (descend) altitudes. There is communication facility at Namche Bazaar; Doctors at Khunde hospital in the Everest Area and HRA Clinics and in some trekking areas also have the Gamow Bag. The hospital or the clinic will take fees or charges for such services. We can arrange for immediate evacuation, by horse or helicopter, depending on the severity of the case.