Chulu West Peak Climbing

When you will land in Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, check your hand bag, go to immigration office, make visa for your trip and get your suitcase, where outside our represented member shows you the board of our Company and your Name, transfer to the hotel. Our director meets you in the hotel and discusses about your whole trip. In the evening you will participate to experience typical Nepali food with cultural dance show.

Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significance. There will be a full day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Bouddhanath, Old Kathmanu city as well as Swyambhunath.

With high level of physical fitness, adequate acclimatization and good logistic support, we begin our Annapurna trekking. Driving along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway to Dumre and then following the rough route by the Marsyangdi River, we pass through the low-lying villages and rice fields. After 8 hours long drive, we finally reach Chamje village. As we walk northwards up the Marsyangdi Valley, we get to see the magnificent Annapurna mountain ranges.

Your trekking trail begins through a suspension bridge and follows offering breathtaking view of Himalayas. The trail from chamje descends until it reaches the river and then continues through a lush forest. Further ascent leads to sharp-edged cliff facing the riverbank. After crossing a suspension bridge, we climb steeply towards the slippery and physically challenging path to Tal. On treading along a succession of rock-strewn trails, we descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to Tal. As we walk away from Tal, the path becomes rugged and winding. Then we approach steep forested village of Karte. Meandering along the waterfalls and cliffs, we finally reach Dharapani after crossing a suspension bridge again.

We skirt through a narrow field from the village. The DudhKhola, which originates from the south face of Manaslu and then Marshyangdi veers to the left. Sinuous trails of the. Annapurna II becomes visible as we arrive at Bagarchhap, a Bhotia village with colorful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. As we continue ascending through forests of pine and oak, we pass through Dhanakyu before coming to a thundering waterfall. Further on, the Marshyangdiriver enters a gorge and the trails follows rock-strewn path. We can pause for a while and take in the splendor of the picturesque Manaslu. When the steep incline ends, we follow a path amid magnificent rhododendrons and continue on a gently rising path. We cross a stream before entering a pine forest. We then enter the pristine hamlet of Kotho, from where we can capture the most enchanting view of Annapurna II. Treading further, the route reaches a large white gate with a corrugated iron roof, which is the entrance of Chame. Chame is the administrative headquarter of Manang district. There is electricity, wireless station, schools, shops, health post, post office, police check post, hotels, lodges and banks in Chame.

You will continue ascend from Chame to Pisang via Dhukur Pokhari. The trail undulates through the river valley, deep forest with good mountain views including Annapurna II. After you reach in Dhukur Pokhari the platinum begins flat and astonishing. Isolated flat platinum begins after you cross dhukur Pokhari which makes you pleasant and incredible.

As we continue with our trek, further afield from Pisang we head along a steep ridge savoring beautiful sights of the Manang valley and the Tilicho peak towering above 7132 meters. As we descend through Manang\'s airstrip, we come to Hongde lying beneath the gigantic Annapurna III on the north-east face. The route further leads to the wide plain of the SabjeKhola Valley from where we get the majestic view of Annapurna IV 7525m. Further on, we cross a wooden bridge, as the MarsyangdiKhola gushes below us. We enter the beautiful village of Mungji. We continue treading along the cultivated fields and after a while we arrive at the village of Bryaga with a splendid monastery. On trekking down to Manang, we enjoy the majestic views of the Annapurna range - Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna 7455m.andTilicho Peak.7134m.

After reaching Manang, we take a day off for complete rest and adequate acclimatization before crossing the Thorung La. We can spend this day strolling down the river to see the tremendous ice-fall cascading down from the glaciated mountain peaks or by simply take in the panoramic beauty of the Annapurna mountain range and the Manang Valley. A short visit to Himalayan Rescue Association [HRA] aid post makes for an interesting visit.

Thoroughly acclimatized, we advance towards Thorung La. On the way, we cross a stream, climb to Tenki, and 120meters above Manang and ascend further past Marshyangdi Valley turning north-west up the valley of the JarsangKhola. Amid the spectacular vistas of Annapurna mountain range, we trek beyond the lush vegetation of scrub juniper and alpine grasses to reach the small village of Gunsang. Gunsang is a cluster of flat mud roofs just below the trail at 3960 meters. Along the route, we see several lodges. As we approach picturesque meadows and rich forests of barberry, juniper etc, we encounter horses and yaks grazing. The trail takes us further along a large stream that flows from Chulu West and Gundang, and leads to a rich pasture at 4000 meters.

The path is steep up all the way. En route you can enjoy the panoramic views of Annapurna range and Chulu West. From today we will sleep in tented camp.

Today we ascend to Chulu West Peak with our climbing Sherpa with peak climbing crew. We sleep in High Camp today. The path is steep up all the way. En route you can enjoy the panoramic views of Annapurna range and Chhulu West.

Sometime, there may be bad weather. So, it is good to keep one day extra for climbing Chulu West Peak.

Today is our final day for climbing Chulu West Peak. After successful climb, we return back to Base Camp of Chulu West.

From Chulu West Base Camp we follow the path of Annapurna circuit and next day we will climb to Thorong-La Pass. Today, we sleep in the tea house of Thorong Phedi.

We have an early start today for the crossing of Thorung La [5416m]. The trail becomes steep immediately on leaving camp, but as local people have used this trail for hundreds of years, the path is well defined. The gradient then eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing, we reach the chorten and prayer flags of the pass. From the snow-covered mountains above, to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang, which spread out before us, we are presented with a dramatic tableau. The descent to Muktinath is a 1600m trek. But the excellent views of Dhaulagiri, more than makes up for the tiring journey. Eventually the moraines give way to grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the JhongKhola Valley to Muktinath, with its shrines and temple.

We now begin the descent down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge. After passing through Jharkot and Khingar, villages with typical Tibetan architecture, we follow the valley floor most of the way to Jomsom. Jomsom is sprawled along both banks of the Kali Gandaki and from here we get fine views of the Nilgiri peaks. This is the last day of your trek where you will do relax having last night party with your guide and porters.

Early morning you will fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. You will fly in Twin Otter plane where 2o people can sit, takes 2o minute to reach Pokhara.

You will drive 6 hrs from Pokhara to Kathmandu by private car/Hiace/Bus or Tourist bus according to group and group size.

After trek, today is your free day or shopping day in Kathmandu.

Our represented member from Adventure Mountain Club Treks and Expedition helps you for your departure to respective destination at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu Nepal.