‘an adventure on well hidden high stunning peak around scenic Nar & Phu Valley’
Highlights:
“An adventure around the hidden corners of Manang and Nar-Phu valley
Explore the wild country on least ventured areas of Mid-West Himalayas
Trek into complete mountain wilderness away from villages and main trails
Exceptional views of dramatic landscapes with towering snow peaks
Enjoyable walk to Phu village enriched with ancient cultural heritage”
Trek Short Profile:
Mode of Trek & Climb: Local lodges with tented camping on climb.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: Full fledge mountaineering expedition with
some technical difficulty.
Trek-Climbing Area: Nar-Phu Valley around Manang area.
Mode of Transport: Overland with Drive both ways.
Trek & Climb: 23 Nights / 24 Days with drives.
Total Trip: 27 Nights / 28 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Kangaru Chuli / Peak Climb:
The best time for this long and wonderful adventure is in the spring and autumn seasons, from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. Days are shorter due to sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky, chances of snow on trails as well on climb.
Religion and Culture:
North Mid-West Nepal around Manang districts and Nar-Phu valley, populated by Manang people the mountain tribes. The native around high Manang and Nar-Phu follows strong Buddhism religion with age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan, on this trek, you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments.
On this trek beyond Dharapani village, coming across rows of prayer walls, spinning and wheeled prayer with Buddhist stupas, where walking clockwise will be the right way to respect the local culture as well visit interesting monasteries.
Overview
Kangaru Chuli / Peak Trek & Climb, one of the least climbed the peak and visited around Nepal Himalaya. Adventure to absolute mountain wilderness, the peak known as Chuli in Nepalese, located far North-East from Nar-Phu valley.
High above Manang district close towards Manaslu Himalaya and south of famous Himlung Himal, a wild country to explore.
Kangaru Chuli / Peak towers high above 6, 981 m / 22903.54 feet high, on the hidden corners of Manang district. The mountain is situated close towards east near Larke-La Pass, which falls on Manaslu Circuit. Few mountaineers have attempted the climb to its summit in the last decades of time but still retain its pristine environment.
The mountain due to its remote location is far from the main trekking trail as well away from human settlement. Which makes the adventure more interesting and to explore its wild landscapes of arid terrain of desert-like appearance.
Kangaru Chuli / Peak is more of a full-fledge expedition of a week duration to climb its summit. A challenging peak with some technical effort to negotiate from the start to the end of the climb.
For a successful, safe climb, we have spared enough days for acclimatization as well as for practice exercise before the climb. The adventure begins with an overland journey from Kathmandu, heading towards North Mid-West through Lamjung area then at Dharapani in Manang district. The walk starts from the nice village of Dharapani heading west close to Chame town at Koto village. Our route diverts from the main popular trail of Annapurna Circuit towards Nar-Phu high valley, around a restricted area of Nepal.
The walk leads into a gorge of Phu Khola / stream enclosed by a sheer rock cliff wall within tall tree lines. As walk follows a narrow rocky path then enter a wide exposed valley on reaching the Nar-Phu area and the village.
At Phu time for rest and acclimatization, explore the wind-blown village of great cultural heritage interest and its old monasteries. After a pleasant time at Phu, the adventure continues back to Meta, then towards Kangaru Chulu base camp.
Base camp, located south of Himlung Himal reserved an extra day for acclimatization and preparation for the climb. From the base camp adding one more high / advance camp to make the climb more accessible and safe.
Reserved a week for the final ascent, which includes practice climbing exercise, and ferrying the load to the higher camp. On the final day for the big climb, after waiting for the right weather forecast then follow our lead expert guide. As climb progress setting Camp-I at near about 6,000 m on snow and icy ledge slope.
From the last camp head for the summit bid, guides will make necessary arrangements for safe assist to the top. A steep strenuous climb reaches you on the summit of Kangaru Chuli / Peak, facing a mind-blowing panorama of the mountain range. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of dramatic wild mountainous landscapes with an array of giant peaks that surrounds the top.
After a rejoiceful moment on the summit of Kangaru Chuli / Peak at
6, 981 m / 22, 903.54 feet high. Descend safely back to base camp using the same route after a tough and exciting adventure.
At the base camp clean and clear up the camp and carry all garbage to a proper disposal site. Return journey back to Koto on the main scenic trail to Dharapani village for last overnight around Manang area. Next early morning an interesting drive takes you low warm farm country and then heading towards Kathmandu.
On reaching Kathmandu completing our overwhelming adventure on Kangaru Chuli / Peak Trek & Climb.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,345 m and transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: Kathmandu for climbing briefing and preparations.
Day 03: Drive to Dharapani 1,725 m-07 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Koto 2,640 m near Chame town – 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Meta 3,560 m past Dharmasala – 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Kyang 3,020 m – 05 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Phu 4, 580 m – 05 hrs.
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Phu and short exploration.
Day 09: Trek back to Meta – 07 hours.
Day 10: Trek towards Kangaru Chulu / Peak and camp on route.
Day 11: Trek to Kangaru Chulu / Peak base camp 5, 340 m – 05 hrs.
Day 12: Rest and acclimatization day at base camp.
Day 13: Climb and establish High Camp 5, 560 m- 04 hrs.
Day 14-20: Climbing period of maximum 07 days with return to base camp.
Day 21: At Base Camp packing and cleaning collecting the garbage.
Day 22: Trek on route to Meta – 06 hrs.
Day 23: Trek to Dharmasala 3,230 m- 06 hours.
Day 24: Trek to Koto – 05 hours.
Day 25: Trek to Dharapani – 05 hrs.
Day 26: Drive back Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 27: Free day in Kathmandu and to submit report of the climb.
Day 28: International Departure homeward bound.