CHULU EAST PEAK TREK & CLIMB

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, received by our guides and staff for short transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city.

Checking your lovely room, and after a refreshing rest join with other members of
Chulu East Peak Trek & Climb. Our guide or group leader brief you about the treks, do’s and don’ts, local culture, as well camping, foods and of lodges, camping on route trek.

A full good information which will help to enjoy your adventure with us, followed with welcome group dinner in a Nepalese restaurant with folk-culture program as entertainment while you enjoy the dinner.

Morning after breakfast at given time, our city guide will meet for interesting sightseeing of best world heritage sites around Kathmandu.

Tour includes old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square, with Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess). Visit famous Nepal landmark Swayambhunath Stupa a 2,500 years old, a Buddhist Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Afternoon tour of holy Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath, Asia’s largest Stupa with four cardinals eyes of Buddha surrounded with prayer wheels and small market, this place is also known as Little Tibet due to strong Tibetan influence.

After an exciting day tour back to hotel for trek and climb preparation with last minute briefing from your leader and guide.

Start the morning with long exciting drive to Dharapani our starting point of the adventure to Nar-Phu and Upper Mustang, starts with pleasant downhill through tree lines to Tilje village, a nice spot by the raging Masrsyangdi River, having short rest or possible for lunch stop, then climb on crossing a suspension bridge to a large and nice lovely Dharapani village.
This village located on the junction of famous, popular Annapurna Circuit trail and route of Manaslu. Dharapani village where motorable road has reached from Besisar town as far to Manang village.

From Dharapani walk into a nice rhododendron and pine forest past villages of Bagarchap and Danque a place with apple orchard on the backyard, then route leads to a steep climb reaching Timang village for lunch stop facing views of
Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto and then end the day walk on reaching Chame town for overnight halt,
Chame a large and major town and headquarter of Manang district.

After an enjoyable overnight at Chame, morning starts to cross Masrsyangdi River following a pleasant trail within cool shade of lovely forest of tall pine and rhododendron trees.
As walk continues to Bhratang village, and then over a bridge with short climb to a ridge at Dukari Pokhari a small settlement with few nice lodge and restaurants.
A nice lunch spot with views of Annapurna, Chulu and Pisang peaks.
After a refreshing stop, walk continues on downhill to a flat valley reaching at Pisang village for overnight stop. From here onward within Manang valley, the village located below stunning Pisang Peak.

Rest day in Pisang village for necessary acclimatization before heading towards higher terrain for Pisang Peak climb. A free day to relax and for short hike around, walk to upper Pisang village and visit the monastery, offers grand views of surrounding snow peaks. Rest of the day check the climbing gear as well our guide provides necessary information of the area, culture, religion and climbing skill required for the climb.

After a pleasant rest day at Pisang village, morning after breakfast leaving the village behind for sheer mountain wilderness. As route leads north above Manang valley, as tree lines gives away for short bushes around high Yak grazing pasture land, called Kharka. As walk continues to Ngawal a nice high village on route to Chulu East and towards Nar-Phu via high Kang-La Pass.
Walking on dry and arid terrain for some hours then reaching a remote sleepy village of Yak herder at Julu. Here our first camp is set enjoy the panorama of Chulu and Annapurna Himalayan peaks.

From Julu leaving the last human settlement towards complete wilderness into
pristine mountainous surroundings. On leaving Julu village walk on gradual faint
Yak herder path to reach a stream, wading through the icy cold stream then climb
towards a level ground close to Chulu East Peak, where our base camp is
established for the climb. Enjoy the afternoon with short hike around this
unexplored area of Upper Manang valley.

Not far from base camp, morning climb takes you right at the bottom of Chulu
East Peak, after packing necessary gear for the climb. On leaving the base camp
climb towards rocky moraine of rocks and ice then reach the high camp.

A necessary rest day for acclimatization as well for practice climb and checking
the climbing equipment. While our guide will check and scout the route of climb
and will fix ropes and snow bar on necessary technical sections of the climb to the
summit of Chulu East.

Start the climb early morning before dawn, follow our lead guide towards rocks
and snowy ledge, as climb progress encountering few technical sections where
guide will support all members safely on fixed ropes all the way to the summit of
Chulu East Peak. After final push to the top, relax and enjoy breathtaking
panorama of giant peaks that surrounds the summit. Enjoy dramatic views of all
Chulu peaks, Damodar Himal in the north with Annapurna Himalaya toward south
and as far to Thorang-La Pass in the west direction.
After a great tough morning with exciting climb to the summit of Chulu East Peak,
return on the same safe route back to high camp, and then on gradual path to
base camp.

We have reserved an extra day as contingency in case of unfavorable weather condition, or to adjust this day to maintain itinerary days taking care of client’s health and fitness as well. If this spare day not used as per our standard itinerary our guide / leader will use this extra day on return trek to Manang or on route to Jomsom, making the day shorter with enjoyable walks.

Morning after breakfast pack all gear and clean the base camp, an easy down hill
walk to Julu village, and then head further for few hours then finding the right
good spot close to a stream to set up the last camp before reaching Manang
village.

Enjoy leisure morning facing views of Pisang and Chulu peaks with
Annapurna IV and II, after breakfast start the morning walk downhill to Hongde, a
village with a small airstrip. From here walk on nice level path to Manang village,
an hour before Manang visit an old Braga monastery an interesting place
enriched with old relics of Buddha and famous gurus.

From the Monastery enjoy views of Annapurna and Chulu Himal range. From here
short walk to main Manang village for overnight stop. Afternoon at leisure or tour
of the village, where most houses are built in Tibetan tradition, the local native of
Manang migrated from Tibet more than 400 years back, as you can notice colorful
culture and custom similar to Tibetans.

From Khangsar back on the main trail towards Thorang-La, as walk leads to Ghunsang a small settlement, where route of Manang village joins.
Adventure continues on scenic uphill path, facing view of high snow-capped peaks then end the walk on reaching at Yak Kharka for overnight stop.
A small settlement with number of nice lodges, situated on a wide grazing pasture for Yaks and other cattle. From Yak Kharka facing grand view of Chulu West, Gangapurna and Tilicho peaks.

A short day walk, morning starts on pleasant path to Ledar a place with good lodges. From here on gradual winding trail, then down to a stream with short climb above a stream, as walk continues on gentle path to Thorang Phedi.
Phedi, bottom of the pass or a hill, stopping here for short rest and then end the day with an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for lunch and overnight halt.

Today the final big day of the adventure, start the morning having early breakfast walk begins on level winding path, and then climb on undulating winding up towards Thorang-La Pass, the highest spot of the adventure at 5,416 m / 17,700 feet high. The top festooned with thousands of Buddhist colorful prayer flags.
Enjoy the panorama of Chulu peaks with Damodar Himal, includes views of Annapurna Himalaya and Dhaulagiri Mountain range. From the top a long descend to the bottom at another Phedi within Mustang district.
Having short rest or enjoy lunch break at Phedi with few small tea-house and restaurants. Afternoon a slow gradual walk to Muktinath at the height of 3,800 m for overnight stop. A holy spot for all Hindus, the word Muktinath means
‘Liberation’ to be free from life cycle. At Muktinath transfer into one of its nice lodge with time for short tour of Muktinath holy complex, facing excellent views of Tilicho, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri mountain range.

Last day and short walk of the adventure to Jomsom town, morning walk leads downhill to a flat plain of Kaligandaki River valley, as walk continues on a river bed then ending our trek at Jomsom. A big town with many excellent lodge, hotels and inns for overnight stop with fancy restaurants and fresh bakeries.
Jomsom headquarter town of Mustang region with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River, an interesting country around Kaligandaki River valley within dry and arid country with incredible views of windblown hills and canyons.

Morning a short walk to Jomsom airport for scenic short flight to reach at beautiful Pokhara, during air fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan peaks, as the aircraft lands at Pokhara. Pokhara one of the most sought touristic destinations in all Himalaya, a picturesque city overlooking views of massive Annapurna Himalaya with famous and magnificent Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail'. From the airport a short drive to reach hotels by serene Phewa Lake side, with time to explore beautiful Pokhara.

Morning catching last views of Annapurna Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare Himal or Fish Tail, and then transfer to Pokhara airport for smooth short flight to Kathmandu. Back within the hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu after a great adventure and wonderful experience on Chulu East Peak Trek & Climb. Rest of the day at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs or join in for short tour around places of great interest.

After a great adventure around Annapurna Himalaya and Manang area with climb of Chulu East Peak. A free day to relax as well for individual activities and shopping souvenirs, as well to submit report of the climb to respective Government Tourism Department.

Last day in Nepal as per your international flight time, our staff and guide transfer you to the airport for homeward bound. After a great time and adventure
on Chulu East Peak Trek & Climb around Annapurna Himalaya range.