Chulu East Peak Climbing | Chulu East Climbing

Rich in art, culture, and heritage, Kathmandu has also been a major religious hub for years. We will be visiting several of the world-heritage sites in the valley. Some of the sites include a major pilgrimage site in the country—Pashupatinath; 'the Monkey Temple'—Swayambhunath; and the world’s largest stupa—Boudhanath—in a private vehicle. After the sightseeing tour of the city, we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

From Kathmandu, we will leave early in the morning to avoid traffic in a 4WD. The road will take us through the beautiful scenery of hills, rivers, small villages, and a lot of roadside eateries. We will get occasional views of the Himalayas. We will check into a hotel once we reach Dharapani. Overnight stay

After an uphill journey, we will first get a glimpse of the Lamjung Himal (6983m) and the various peaks of the Annapurna massif today. This region is widely known for its hospitality. You can find many tea houses along the way where people smile and wave at you. Making our way through regions with prominent Hindu faiths like Thoche and Thanchowk, we reach Koto. Overnight stay at Koto.

We will begin our journey early in the morning as we have a long way to go today. We will cross a river and enter the two famous valleys called the Nar and Phu. These villages are relatively remote and don’t have many services like the popular Annapurna circuit. We will pass through wooded areas, natural caves, and numerous waterfalls before reaching the village of Meta. Overnight stay at Meta

Through wooded and rocky terrain, we will make our way to Kyang. We will be passing a beautiful chorten set up by the local people as we begin to notice the increasing Buddhist prevalence here. Our trek today goes through places with sparse water, so make sure to take ample water for the trek. We will be following the trail along the Phu River for most of the time today. Overnight stay at Kyang.

Today we make our way to Phu village, which is filled with tiny alleyways and is at the base of the Himlung Himal. We can see pastures and grazing yaks on our way to the Phu village. This region is famous for its Himalayan sheep, which can at times be seen on the rocks of the mountain cliffs. Overnight stay at Phu Gaon.

We will retrace our steps back to the way we came from and take a turn at the Nar Monastery, which is the only structure in that area. We will pass some beautiful chortens and see a bunch of bamboo in the vicinity. Nar village is a relatively short distance from the Annapurna Base Camp, but we see few visitors, which makes it one of the most pristine trails on the trip. 

Today, we will take a trail that will again lead us to the famous Annapurna Circuit. We will walk on grounds with shrubs and rocky terrain. Once we reach Kangla Phedi, we will check into one of the small lodges, which offers a better menu and internet services. Before reaching Kangla Phedi, we relish the view of the Nar Valley for the last time. Overnight stay at Kangla Phedi. 

This is our longest and hardest challenging day compared to our whole trip. This means we'll have to have an early morning breakfast and take a packed lunch with us. The trails are halfway ascending and halfway down, but in the beginning, ascending till Kang-la, you must climb around 1,200 meters and descend to Ngawol village, overnight with a full board meal plan.

After a brilliant sunrise view, we will walk up the winding trails to a large meadow. We will cross the Kang La pass (5320 m), where we will see the mesmerizing views of Tilicho Peak (7134 m), Annapurna II (7937 m) and Gangapurna (7454 m). Following the grassy slopes, we finally reach the end of the moraine path and take a steep descent to head towards Chulu East Base Camp. Overnight at Chulu East Base Camp. 

Today, we will spend a day here to acclimatize and prepare for the upcoming day tomorrow. We will make arrangements to check our gear and will be given a demonstration of the dos and don’ts. We will make small treks around the base camp with the Annapurna massif towering in the background. We will also be taking short hikes around the area to better adjust to the Himalayan atmosphere. Overnight at Chulu East Base Camp. 

After collecting and organizing our gear, we will reach the higher ground and get to witness a change in the terrain. This trek is a steep one, and much caution is advised. We will set our camp at a place that allows us easy access to our climb tomorrow. The sunset is going to be one of the most mesmerizing ones of the journey as the sun slowly disappears beyond the magnificent Himalayan ranges. Overnight stay at High Camp

Today is the summit day, and we begin the journey as early as possible while the sky is still full of stars. We will be walking on trails that open up to a snowy ridge. We will get a panoramic view of the Himalayas, including the Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri (8167m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and the Manang valley on the grounds below. Getting to this point is truly rewarding after the strenuous journey that we have made. After a successful summit, we will have some time to take some beautiful photographs and make our way down to the base camp. Overnight stay at Base Camp. 

This day is kept as a backup so as to make sure that we can have an alternative day for the climb if we are not able to make the climb on the summit day for any unforeseen reason. We will move to base camp after the climb. 

From base camp, we will now make our journey to Manang. As we descend, we can see a gradual change in the topography and vegetation. The barren landscapes begin to reveal themselves, and so do the beautiful monasteries with massive traces of Buddhism. From here, we can get magnificent views of the Tilicho (7134 m), Annapurna range, and Gangapurna (7454 m). Overnight stay at Manang.  

From the scenic village of Manang, with its beautiful stone houses and stone-paced paths, we will make our way to Tilicho Base Camp. A moderate walk, it offers beautiful scenic views and there is also a chance for bird watching here. We will be walking on the narrow path with deep and drastic valleys that can be seen below. On reaching the base camp, we will be able to see Tilicho Peak towering over us.

This is a rocky ascent to the lake from the base camp. We will be walking on moraines with a view of the mountains such as Nilgiri (7061 m), Annapurna (8091 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), and Tilicho (7134 m). We might just be able to catch reflections of the mountains in the lake. The lake is also known to be the highest in the world. Overnight at a tented camp.

This is our hardest and longest day compared to the whole trip. After an early breakfast, we headed to cross the Thorong La pass, which is one of the highest passes in the world. From the beginning, the trails go steep ascending till they reach the top of Thorang La. Crossing the Thorang-La pass is always easy and the best direction from the Manang valley. On this day, you have to get up around 4:30 AM, have breakfast, and around 4:30 should leave. When you reach the top of the pass, then you will realize the journey was worth it. After enjoying the views and taking some memorable photos, we descend towards Muktinath, which is another base of the Thorong La pass in the Mustang valley. We overnighted in Muktinath with a full-board meal plan.

Through the barren landscape, we will make our way to the town of Jomsom, which is located on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. The fierce wind and the dominant grey give this place a peculiar look. We will be able to see many apple and peach orchards with the trees slanting in one direction. The trail is filled with small steps and is stone paved with beautiful houses around it. Stay overnight at Jomsom.

After breakfast, fly back to Pokhara. During your flight, offer you magnificent vistas of the Mt. Dhaulagiri, which is 8,167m.), Nilgiri, the whole Annapurna range, and Mt. Fishtail. After reaching Pokhara, we will wait to fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to a hotel with B.B. Plan.

You will be returning to your home filled with adventure memories during your stay in Nepal and trek in the Annapurna Region. Our representative will help you with your departure to your homeland.