Chulu East Peak Climbing

On arrival get received by our staff and guide and transfer to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu. After checking into your lovely rooms, get refreshed from jet-leg. Then join in with other members of Chulu East Peak Climbing.

Our guide / leader will brief with information about the hotels-including detail of trekking regarding local lodge, walks, view, history and culture.  Simultaneously, with few important do’s and don’ts while you are with us having enjoyable times.

Evening includes a nice dinner(includes most popular Nepali foods) in a pleasant Nepalese Restaurant.

On this free day prepare for the upcoming treks to high Annapurna area.  In morning take an optional tour  around Kathmandu. There are many things to see in Kathmandu. So. pick the spot and go for visit.

Afternoon at leisure and free, doindividual activities. At the same day, get ready with packing for next early morning drive to Nepal Mid West where our walk begins towards Chulu East Peak and Annapurna.

Morning starts with drive on tourist coach or smaller vehicle depending upon group size for overland journey  that takes you away from Kathmandu valley. So, head into low warmer areas with views of snowcapped mountains. As drive continues on busy main highway past farm villages and town heading Nepal Mid-West, reach at Besisahar town, the headquarter of Lamjung district.

After a pleasant stop continue drive beyond Besisahar to reach at small farm village of Syange for overnight stop.

With long and interesting drive to Syange, our walk starts heading up leaving Marysangdi River behind  reach  Jagat, a nice farm village. And then walk into cool shade of forest towards Chamje, enter into more Buddhism cultural country from here onward  walk leads towards  Tal-Besi valley.

From Tal village wlak for few hours with ups and downs including some gradual path to reach our overnight stop at Dharapani. It is  a moderate size vlillage located in between the trails of Manaslu and Manang route or Annapurna circuit.

Today, walk on winding trail within rhododendron and pine forest past villages of Bagachap and Danque. Then continue the process  towards Timang village. From here onwards you can notice more Buddhist culture along with views of Mt. Manaslu.

After a refreshing short stop at Timang village,  few hours trek leads to Chame town for overnight stop. Chame a large and major town of Manang area and as well a head quarter of Manang district.

With overnight at Chame, today’s long walk will be towards Pisang where scenic Manang valley starts and air gets much cooler. So, onward walk leads close within mountains. In the morning walk into cool alpine forest of rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River with few short ups and down to Bratang village.

Then, follow uphill path into woodland to reach  Dhukure Pokhari, a small place with few teahouses and lodge overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak. Now take a lunch break here and walk to Pisang village for overnight stop.

Enjoying overnight stop in Pisang village, our route diverts from the Annapurna main circuit trail with climb on leaving Manang valley facing grand views of mountain range. Then head towards Nagawal village.

From here walk continues due north within high and dry country to reach Julu.  It is a small village for overnight stop where camping starts with all facilities for the adventure climb.

After walking for several days reaching high altitude areas, rest day is important to maintain health and to acclimatize well. So, on this day explore around this area and with rest of the time for preparation of the big climb.

Morning catching views of Chulus and north face of Annapurna Mountains walk leads towards high and dry terrain. Now, the climb leads to a high ridge of Chulu East and Far East Peaks.

With few hours of tough walk, reach over rocky moraine. Next, find a clear open space to pitch and set our overnight camp. That means find a perfect spot on grazing field to set our base camp.

An easy but tough due increase in altitude as short climb leads close beneath Chulu East Peak also a short distance from Chulu West peak.

As walk nears facing icy streams and glaciers finding a perfect space within rocks and moraine to established High Camp, rest of the day our guide will check the area and route of the climb for next early morning ascent.

Morning early before dawn head over snow slopes with steep technical climb in few sections to reach the summit. Donot worry, our expert guide provides full support fixing ropes where necessary to make this climb a great success. After a final push reach on top of the summit, where stunning panorama of mountains lies before you.

Feeling high in top and after great experience of life time facing outmost views then descend on same route safely back at base camp.

On this type of technical and alpine climb where spare or contingency day is necessary. Because unfavorable bad weather condition may hamper the climbing. If all goes well as per our standard itinerary days, then you can get back as per itinerary. But one day time will be managed best with one extra day stay at Pokhara.

Remeber we are now on return journey. So, from the base camp reach Nagwal after Julu village. Thus, long descend takes you to Hongde village, and then on gradual path walk to Manang past Braga village. Also, visit its interesting monastery.

Monastery of Braga, the main old religious site in whole Manang district is enriched with outstanding display of statues, thangka ancient manuscripts. Afterwards, walk an hour towards Manang for overnight stop in the comfort of nice cozy lodge.

Today’s walk leads towards Gunsang village on the uphill path to Yak Kharka. Thus it will be an interesting high altitude trekking with super views of snowcapped mountains. Then cross a small stream river to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.

As walk advances to high area, head closer to the base of Thorang-la. Then continue walk with crossing a bridge supported by a climb along the river bank of Jarjung. Now, walk leads to Thorang Phedi. Here depending upon the physical conditions of the clients, if all goes well, take an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.

One of the major highlight of the adventure will  can be seen today. After early breakfast walk leads to long climb up towards Thorang-la. Climb on steep terrain with winding path to Thorang La Pass situated  5,416 m / 17,700 ft high.

The highest altitude gain of the adventure offers vista of dramatic surrounding and far country landscapes with high snowcapped mountains. After an exciting stop, long descend takes you at Muktinath which is above 3,800 meters high.

Finally, reach Muktinath for overnight stop. It is one of the most holy spots for both Hindu and Buddhists. The word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.

From Muktinath walk stops and drive begins. Thus, drive from Muktinath onwards to Tatopani village where motorable road have reached  few years ago.

Take a morning drive towards Kaligandaki river valley reaching at a large town Jomsom. Jomsom is headquarter of Mustang area, as well home of Thakali, a flourishing people and traders on this old Trans Himalayan Salt and Caravan trade route.

On reaching this town being free at afternoon explore its nice streets  which are filled with shops, stores, restaurants, nice hotels and lodge.

Our last day of the adventure completes with morning  flight to reach Pokhara. Pokhara is one of the charming places on earth blessed with high Annapurna range of peaks with calm lakes of Phewa and Begnas. On landing at Pokhara airport, transfer to hotel by the beautiful Phewa Lake.  You will get ample time to explore around Pokhara.

Depending upon size of the group wither travel on Tourist Coach or in private car to reach back at Kathmandu. Morning after breakfast in Pokhara hotel, drive leads you on busy and exciting highway past farm villages and towns to Kathmandu. Afternoon, engage in personal activities and shopping.

(Options to choose by air from Pokhara to reach Kathmandu 30 mins flight with panorama of mountains and dramatic landscapes.From Kathmandu airport transfer back to your hotels.)

Finally all good things must come to an end with grand glorious memories of Chulu East Peak Climbing. Today is your final day in Nepal, the land of best Himalayas trekking. Our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight to home or to respective countries.