Overview

Chulu East (6,584 m.) is situated high above the Manang valley with breathtaking views across to the Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic trek around the Annapurna massif, ascending the Marshyangdi valley and crossing the Thorong La, before descending the Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara. The climb is technically straightforward and you should be familiar with the use of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes. Most of the climbing will be involved walking roped together, including the glacial crossings. You should be very fit and have good experience of climbing.

The North-East Ridge is considered the normal route to climb this peak from a Base Camp on the moraine at 5334m (17500ft). Most climbers make it to the top and back from Base Camp in one long day although some have, in the past, established a higher camp somewhere below the peak. Another subsidiary peak called Chulu Far East (6059m) 19880ft) may also be attempted from this approach.

Although the approach up the Marshyangdi is relatively quick and involves no great altitude gain, the trek takes you through a wonderful variety of landscape and culture; from the subtropical lower reaches of the valley with its terraced fields where Gurung people dominate, to the ethnically as well as socially interesting Managba people of the upper valley, crossing rhododendron and pine forests. After the ascent our route crosses the Thorung La, a 5350m high pass before dropping to Jomsom downstream the Kali Gandaki River. We fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara

Short Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu air port- transfer hotel
Day 02 : Peak permit Preparation and official formalities
( You can use this day for rock climbing course or sightseeing )
Day 03 : Drive to Besi Sahar : Trek begins, camp
Day 04 : Trek to Ngadi, camp
Day 05 : Trek to Jagat, camp
Day 06 : Trek to Dharapani, camp
Day 07 : Trek to Chame, camp
Day 08 : Trek to Pisang, camp
Day 09 : Trek to Chulu, camp
Day 10 : Trek to Camp 3950m, camp
Day 11 : Trek to Chulu BC, camp
Day 12 : Trek to High Camp, camp
Day 13 : Summit Chulu, back to BC, camp
Day 14 : Trek to Manang, camp
Day 15 : Trek to Thorung Phedi, camp
Day 16 : Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La, camp
Day 17 : Trek to Jomsom, camp
Day 18 : Flight : Jomsom – Pokhara - Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 19 : Free day in Kathmandu, hotel
Day 20 : Final departure, transfer to airport

Above itinerary can be customized according to your desire and duration of holiday.
Note: Chulu east peak trip can be organized tented camp (camping) only also, if you are not interested to do combine service tea- house + camping (tented camp).

Trip Facts

Cost Includes

Hotel in Kathmandu with tourist standard with breakfast

Climbing Permit fee of Island Peak

All meals during the trek Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, tea/coffee

One experience trekking & climbing Guide & 1 porter each person

Park fees for Everest National park  

Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight ticket

Base camp & high camp tent 

Base camp food & climbing food

Climbing rope

Insurance for Guide & Porter

All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses

Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer

Farewell dinner 

Cost Excludes

International flights

Personal equipment for trekking & climbing

Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal

Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu

Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed

Personal expenses

Tipping (Tips)

Bar bills & Beverage

Life, Medical insurance for Nepali staff  

Extra cost for bad weather or change flight with helicopter