Chulu West 6419m. Expedition Spring 2010

Trekking grade :

Ascent of Chulu West and Chulu Central are best made from a base camp in a small valley north of Manang situated off the main trail to Thorong La pass 5416m. Indeed some of the best views of this peak can be had from that pass.

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 scree slopes to a col 4,900/16,076 feet), on a subsidiary ridge that leads down from the main ridge. To the north of the col 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.

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tinerary 01:

10 March 2010 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel 1350m.
11 March 2010 Day 02: Prepared permit for Chulu West & briefing
12 March 2010 Day 03: Kathmandu. Drive to besi Sahar 823m.
13 March 2010 Day 04: Besi Sahar - Nyagdi
14 March 2010 Day 05:Nyagdi -Jagat
15 March 2010 Day 06:Jagat -Dharapani
16 March 2010 Day 07: Dharapani -Chame 2713m.
17 March 2010 Day 08: Chame -Pisang Village 3185m.
18 March 2010 Day 09: Pisang – Manang 3350m.
19 March 2010 Day 10: Manang - rest for acclimatize
20 March 2010 Day 11: Manang – Chulu west Base Camp 4000m.
21 March 2010 Day 12: Chulu west high camp 5000m. Aprox.
22 March 2010 Day 13: High camp - Summit 6419m. and back Base Camp
23 March 2010 Day 14: Base Camp – Thorong Base camp {Phedi} 4500m. Aprox.
24 March 2010 Day 15: Base Camp - Thorong Pass 5416m. - Muktinath
25 March 2010 Day 16: Muktinath - Jomsom 2800m.
26 March 2010 Day 17: Jomsom – Kalopani 2530m.
27 March 2010 Day 18: Kalopani – Tatopani 1189m.
28 March 2010 Day 19: Tatopani – Ghorepani 2850m.
29 March 2010 Day 20: Ghorepani – Tirkhedunga 1190m.
30 March 2010 Day 21: Tirkhedunga – Birethati, Nayapul & drive to Pokhara 900m.
31 March 2010 Day 22: Drive to Kathmandu
01 March 2010 Day 23: Kathmandu
02 March 2010 Day 24: Final Departure.

Itinerary 02:

20 March 2010 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel 1350m.
21 March 2010 Day 02: Prepared permit for Chulu West & briefing
22 March 2010 Day 03: Kathmandu. Drive to besi Sahar 823m.
23 March 2010 Day 04: Besi Sahar - Nyagdi
24 March 2010 Day 05:Nyagdi -Jagat
25 March 2010 Day 06:Jagat -Dharapani
26 March 2010 Day 07: Dharapani -Chame 2713m.
27 March 2010 Day 08: Chame -Pisang Village 3185m.
28 March 2010 Day 09: Pisang – Manang 3350m.
29 March 2010 Day 10: Manang rest for acclimatize
30 March 2010 Day 11: Manang – Chulu west Base Camp 4000m.
31 March 2010 Day 12: Chulu west high camp 5000m.
01 March 2010 Day 13: High camp - Summit and back Base Camp
02 March 2010 Day 14: Base Camp – Thorong Base camp {Phedi} 4500m. Approx.
03 March 2010 Day 15: Base Camp - Thorong Pass 5416m. - Muktinath 3800m.
04 March 2010 Day 16: Muktinath - Jomsom 2800m.
05 March 2010 Day 17: Jomsom – Kalopani 2530m.
06 March 2010 Day 18: Kalopani – Tatopani 1189m.
07 March 2010 Day 19: Tatopani – Ghrepani 2850m.
08 March 2010 Day 20: Ghorepani – Tirkhedunga 1190m.
09 March 2010 Day 21: Tirkhedunga – Birethati, Nayapul & drive to Pokhara 900m.
10 March 2010 Day 22: Drive to Kathmandu
11 March 2010 Day 23: Kathmandu
12 March 2010 Day 24: Final Departure.

Itinerary 03:

06 March 2010 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel 1350m.
07 March 2010 Day 02: Prepared permit for Chulu West & briefing
08 March 2010 Day 03: Kathmandu. Drive to besi Sahar 823m.
09 March 2010 Day 04: Besi Sahar - Nyagdi
10 March 2010 Day 05:Nyagdi -Jagat
11 March 2010 Day 06:Jagat -Dharapani
12 March 2010 Day 07: Dharapani -Chame 2713m.
13 March 2010 Day 08: Chame -Pisang Village 3185m.
14 March 2010 Day 09: Pisang – Manang 3350m.
15 March 2010 Day 10: Manang rest for acclimatize
16 March 2010 Day 11: Manang – Chulu west Base Camp 4000m.
17 March 2010 Day 12: Chulu west high camp 5000m.
18 March 2010 Day 13: High camp - Summit and back Base Camp
19 March 2010 Day 14: Base Camp – Thorong Base camp {Phedi} 4500m. Approx.
20 March 2010 Day 15: Base Camp - Thorong Pass 5416m. - Muktinath 3800m.
21 March 2010 Day 16: Muktinath - Jomsom 2800m.
22 March 2010 Day 17: Jomsom – Kalopani 2530m.
23 March 2010 Day 18: Kalopani – Tatopani 1189m.
24 March 2010 Day 19: Tatopani – Ghrepani 2850m.
25 March 2010 Day 20: Ghorepani – Tirkhedunga 1190m.
26 March 2010 Day 21: Tirkhedunga – Birethati, Nayapul & drive to Pokhara 900m.
27 March 2010 Day 22: Drive to Kathmandu
28 March 2010 Day 23: Kathmandu
29 March 2010 Day 24: Final Departure.

Cost: Camping Trek

1 Person : USD 2500.00
2 Person : Per Person USD 2200.00
3-4 Person : Per Person USD 2000.00
5 or more : Per Person USD 1800.00

Cost: Fully Lodge Trek

1 Person : USD 2200.00
2 Person : Per Person USD 2000.00
3,4 Person : Per Person USD 1800.00
5 Person or more : Per Person USD 1600.00

Cost includes:

Camping Trek

1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast
2. Permit fee of Chulu West 6519m. Peak
3. Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking & Peak climbing period
4. Food: Food for trekking & Peak climbing( Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
5. Staff: 1 Base Camp Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters
6. Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport
7. Kathmandu – Besisahar & Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus
8. Park fees of Annapurna region
9. Trekking crews of insurance
10. Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
11. Farewell dinner
12. Our service charge

Lodge Trek (Tea House)

1. 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast
2. Permit fee of Chulu West Peak
3. Meal: All meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house
4. One experience trekking guide/Climbing Guide & necessary porters
5. Park fees for Annapurna region
6. Kathmandu – Besisahar & Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus
7. Insurance for Guide & Porters
8. All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
9. Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer
10. Farewell dinner
11. Our service charge

Cost does not includes:

1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing & Trekking
2. Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
3. Climbing food
4. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
5. Emergency Rescue evacuation incase needed
6. Trekking Sleeping bag & Jacket
7. Personal expenses
8. Tipping (Tips)
9. Bar bills & Beverage
10. Departures taxes for International flights