Chulu East

Chulu East (6,200 m.) is situated high above the Manang valley with breathtaking views across to the Annapurnas 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 Thorung 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.

Grade: Challenging / High Alpine Passes

Departures:
23 Mar to 17 Apr / 20 Apr to 15 May / 21 Sep to 16 Oct / 12 Oct to 06 Nov

Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 02: ½ day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley. O/N Hotel.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu / Beshisahar. O/N Camp.
Day 04: Trek to Ngadi. O/N Camp.
Day 05: Trek to Jagat. O/N Camp.
Day 06: Trek to Dharapani. O/N Camp.
Day 07: Trek to Chame. O/N Camp.
Day 08: Trek to Pisang. O/N Camp.
Day 09: Trek to Julu. O/N Camp.
Day 10: Rest day at Julu for local excursion. O/N Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Chulu East Base Camp. O/N Camp.
Day 12: Trek to High Camp. O/N Camp.
Day 13: Rest day at High Camp for preparation. O/N Camp.
Day 14: Climb Chulu East & return to Base Camp. O/N Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Manang. O/N Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Thorong Phedi. O/N Camp.
Day 17: Cross Thorong La and trek to Muktinath. O/N Camp.
Day 18: Trek to Marpha. O/N Camp.
Day 19: Trek to Lete. O/N Camp.
Day 20: Trek to Tatopani. O/N Camp.
Day 21: Trek to Ghorepani. O/N Camp.
Day 22: Trek to Tirkhedunga. O/N Camp.
Day 23: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. O/N Hotel.
Day 24: Fly Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 25: At leisure in Kathmandu for independent activities. O/N Hotel.
Day 26: Transfer to airport for departure.