Chulu West 6419m. Expedition Autumn 2008

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:

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

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Itinerary 02:

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

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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

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

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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