Climbing Chulu West peak with the Classical Annapurna circuit fulfills the dream of every amateur climber who wishes to have the Himalayan summit's thrilling experience of lifetime with the great views of Himalayas and Tibet just next to them. Chulu peak climbing is one of the challenging among the trekking peaks in Nepal that requires the greater commitment and previous trekking or climbing experience. You will be fully briefed and instructed by our experienced climbing guide on the techniques and use of crampons, ice axe, rope etc to give you the required skills and confidence to ensure you have every possible chance to summit the peak.
North-West Ridge: Go beyond the hut following the yak pastures and walk up a ridge which leads into a hidden valley where it is possible to find a good site for base camp. From this camp, ascend steep slopes (4,900/16,076 feet), on a subsidiary ridge that leads down from the main ridge. To the ascend snow slope for 200 meters to the base of a band of rock at an altitude of 5,100 meters and the site for a possible high camp. Climb the rock band with some difficulty to the north-west shoulder of Chulu west 5450 meters/17,880 feets, where another camp can be established or alter-native a camp can be placed on a snow plateau above 5,530 meters/18,143 feets. On the first ascent and several subsequent ascents rope was fixed on the rock band. From the plateau continue up the progressively narrowing ridge to the summit 6,250 meters /20,505 feets. Descend by the some route.
Deepest point: Beshisahar, 760 m
Highest point: Chulu West, 6419 m
Main Difficult:
High elevation
Technical difficulties on the Chulu West and on the Thorang – La after bad weather.
Equipment:
High altitude clothes and equipment
Lodges and tea houses available almost everywhere; most supplies may be purchased while trekking.
Best time:
Autumn: October – November
Spring: March – May
Object of interest:
Dasain and Tihar festivals in the Hindu areas of the lower Marsyangdi valley and around Pokhara (October)
Visit ice lake, Gangapurna Lake in Manang
Monasteries in Pisang, Braga, Muktinath, Marpha
Hindu temple in Muktinath
Caravan road in the Thak Khola
Unbelievable ethnical and climate verities
Wild animal observation
Rhododendrons flower April to June to the lower valley
Starting point:
Kathmandu to Beshisahar / Bhulbhule by bus / van.
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