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. 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) may also be attempted from this approach.

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 : Peak permit Preparation and official formalities
Day 03 : Drive to Besi Sahar Overnight in Tea House
Day 04 : Trek to Ngadi, Overnight in Tea House
Day 05 : Trek to Jagat, Overnight in Tea House
Day 06 : Trek to Dharapani, Overnight in Tea House
Day 07 : Trek to Chame, Overnight in Tea House
Day 08 : Trek to Pisang, Overnight in Tea House
Day 09 : Trek to Chulu, Overnight in Tent
Day 10 : Trek to Camp 3950m, camp Overnight in Tent
Day 11 : Trek to Chulu BC, camp Overnight in Tent
Day 12 : Trek to High Camp, camp Overnight in Tent
Day 13 : Summit Chulu, back to BC, camp Overnight in Tent
Day 14 : Trek to Manang, Overnight in Tea House
Day 15 : Trek to Thorung Phedi, Overnight in Tea House
Day 16 : Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La Overnight in Tea House
Day 17 : Trek to Jomsom, Overnight in Tea House
Day 18 : Flight : Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu
Day 19 : Free day in Kathmandu, shopping
Day 20 : Final departure