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Chulu East Peak Climbing

Posted by: Admin | Date: February 13, 2010

Mount Chulu East (6,584M.) was first ascended in 1955 by a German expedition via the northeast ridge. It forms an integral part of Manang Himal combining both the peaks, Chulu East and Chulu West, which ultimately combined with Damodar Himal. Mount Chulu East is comparatively a smaller peak. Lying south east of Chulu West, the peak Chulu East provides breathtaking views of Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu. This climbing is technically proven difficult for the new climbers. Hence, the climbers must be familiar with the use of climbing activities like crampons, harness ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes. Major section of the climbing is devoted to ropes using and glacial crossings.

We would be lucky enough to find yak pastures, diverse flora and fauna, typical Sherpa culture and ever smiling faces of the rural Nepalese.

Fact File
Elevation: 6091m/19978 ft.
Region: Annapurna/ Manang valley
The route: Kathmandu-Pokhara-Beshishahar - Dumre /Manang
Best season: Sept. to Nov.& April to May
Facility: Teahouse lodges- on the way of trekking route & climbing days in camping
Program Duration: 21 days

Climbing Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Beshishahar (760m.) and it takes about seven hours and trek to Khudi (790m) which takes about three hours.

Day 02: Trek from Khudi to Bahundanda (1310m) which it takes about four hours.

Day 03: Trek from Bahundanda to Tal (1700 m) which takes about six hours.

Day 04: Trek from Tal to Bagarchap (2160m) which it takes about six hours.

Day 05: Trek from Bagarchap to Chame (2670m) which takes about seven hours.

Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3300m) which it takes about six hours.

Day 07: Trek from Pisang to Yak Kharka (4210m) which takes about six hours.

Day 08: Trek from Yak Kharka to Chulu East Base Camp (5140m) which it takes five hours.

Day 09: Rest day at Chulu East Base Camp to explore the surrounding

Day 10: Ascend High Camp of Chulu East (5600m).

Day 11: Rest at High Camp

Day 12: Summit Chulu East and return the Base Camp which takes about seven hours.

Day 13: Trek from Chulu East Base Camp to Manang (3540m) which it takes about five hours.

Day 14: Rest day at Manang and hang in and around town for acclimatization.

Day 15: Trek from Manang to Letdar (4200m) which takes about four hours.

Day 16: Trek from Letdar to Thorong Phedi (4450m) which it takes about six hours.

Day 17: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m.) via Thorong La (5416m.) Pass and it takes about seven hours.

Day 18: Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni (2800 m.) and it takes about three and half hours.

Day 19: Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2710m.) which takes about three and a half hours.

Day 20: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 35 minutes.

Day 21: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. You can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25 minutes.