Start & End Point
Kathmandu | Kathmandu
Duration
20 days
Best Time
Feb - Jun, Sep - Dec
Grade
Hard
Activity
Peak Climbing
Chulu East Peak Climbing
Chulu East Peak is one of the trekking peaks, which stands at the elevation of 6,584 meters above sea level, in the Annapurna Massif of the Himalayas. Climbing Chulu East is a wonderful adventure journey. A perfect cultural, natural and adventurous blend, this trip brings a thrilling experience of being in the wilderness of the mountains and going for an adventure climb.
This trip also goes around the Annapurna range of the Himalayas so you have the chance to do Annapurna Circuit Trekking in addition to the peak climbing. It is not only an adventure trip but also an incredible cultural immersion into the local ethnic culture of the region. The places that you walk past and stopover for the night will give you some awesome experiences of local culture and life style. The trek that starts from Bahundanda goes to Pisang on the Annapurna Circuit Trekking trail before heading towards Chulu East Peak. After the climb of the peak, the trip returns to Manang to meet the ACT trail again and goes over Thorong La pass towards Jomsom.
Why ‘We Trek Nepal’ for Chulu East Peak Climbing?
Deciding to go on Chulu East Peak Climbing is one thing but choosing who to go with is definitely a difficult one to resolve.
We have good reasons for you to choose us from the crowd in the market. Highly committed and experienced team of We Trek Nepal stands out in the market for unparalleled service we provide to our clients. We know no compromise while it comes to your safety and satisfaction.
Our style of small group trek operation in the mountains makes it quite easier for us to pay an individual attention to the group members. While the destination in itself is impressive, it is the unrivalled experience of our professional service and attention that makes Chulu East Peak Climbing a special one with us.
This trek will involve climbing on snow.
Do not worry.
You will be given training in the use of the equipment, even if you are experienced, we need to know your skill level.
The price includes the hire of harness, crampons, ascent and descent equipment and a full safety briefing.
Your guide has been trained and has practised avalanche awareness, trust their decisions.
What do you see on the trip?
- Adventure trekking around the Annapurna massif
- Chulu East peak (6,584m) climbing
- Cultural sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Cross Thorong La at 5,416m
- Joy of completing a loop around the classic Annapurna circuit
- Culture and life style experience of Manang and lower Mustang valleys
- Incredible Himalayan view and high altitude trekking experience
Your Itinerary
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Day 1: Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day one of the trip is your arrival day in Kathmandu, Nepal. When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, We Trek Nepal representative will welcome you and transfer to hotel. It will take more or less 20 minutes to reach hotel depending upon traffic. We will let you know about our trip briefing schedule and other essentials on your arrival at the hotel. You stay relaxed and try to adjust with the new atmosphere as a traveller. We will talk about any questions you may have at our trip briefing meeting.
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Day 2: Acclimatization and Exploration Day in Kathmandu (1,400m) -B
We are at the elevation of 1,400 meters from sea level and are going well above 5,000 meters on the trip. We will take this day as our acclimatization and preparation day before we head up towards the mountains. Instead of staying idle in hotel, we will take you for a wonderful day tour of Kathmandu valley. Exploring UNESCO’s cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu is the best way to know about historical, cultural and spiritual aspects of this 2 millennia old city. We will visit Swoyambhunath popularly known as the Monkey Templethat is oldest monument in Kathmandu valley, Kathmandu Durbar Squarethat is one of the medieval palace squares in Kathmandu valley, Boudhanaththat is the largest Buddhist stupa and Pashupatinaththat is a Hindu temple premises with open Hindu cremation platforms on the bank of River Bagmati. Once we are back to hotel in the afternoon, we will go for last minute gearing up for our trekking adventure.
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Day 3: Bahundanda (1,860m) – B.L.D
We check out the hotel in Kathmandu after the breakfast today to go to Bahundanda. Bahundanda is almost a day long drive 206 km west from Kathmandu past Besi Sahar in the mountains. The drive takes us through the highway that stretches along beautiful landscapes. We drive past several wonderful small villages and towns which give us the very first-hand experience of life outside Kathmandu city. We reach Bahundanda to stay overnight.
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Day 4: Chamje (1,430m) – B.L.D
We will set off on the very first day of our trekking adventure around the Annapurna massif after breakfast. The trail meanders along the Marshyangdi River valley and we follow the trail towards the destination for the day. The walk of the day is a nice introduction of the Annapurna Circuit Trek that we have set our foot on. We eventually reach Chamje to spend our overnight.
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Day 5: Dharapani (1,860m) – B.L.D
Continuing on our adventure, we will trek to Dharapani today. The trail stretch from Chamje to Dharapani brings wonderful natural surroundings along the river valley. As we are on a Himalayan trek, going up and down the hill following the trail is a normal thing. The views and nature make the day a great adventure. Dharapani is a beautiful settlement in the region where a trail from Manaslu Circuit Trek comes to meet this trail. We check into a guest house and stay relaxed observing the beauty of the surroundings.
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Day 6: Chame (2,670m) – B.L.D
Another beautiful day trek in the Annapurna circuit takes us to a peacefully located village of Chame today. This village is the headquarters of Manang district where most of the trekking part on this trip takes place. As we traverse the trail towards destination for the day, we can enjoy beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and hills with serene nature at its best expression. We reach the village of Chame with enough time to explore around it after checking into a tea house.
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Day 7: Pisang (3,300m) – B.L.D
Pisang is the stopover place for tonight after trekking for the day. We are still following the Marshyangdi River valley up towards the destination. After about 5 hours of trekking, we reach Pisang and check into a guest house. Later, we can explore the village. Pisang is a place where the trekking route to Pisang Peak climbing adventure parts from Annapurna Circuit Trek. We explore and enjoy the surroundings of the place and stay overnight here.
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Day 8: Acclimatization Day
We take an extra day here at Pisang to acclimatize before we go any further higher towards Pisang peak. We go for a hiking exploration and return back to Pisang for overnight stay.
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Day 9: Chulu East Base Camp (4,980m) – B.L.D
After a full day of acclimatization hike around Pisang yesterday, we are ready to move higher. We are trekking the base camp of Chulu East Peak, our climbing peak. We head towards the destination on gentle pace as the elevation increases towards the base camp. The tough altitude walk will be rewarded with spectacular views from along the trail. We set up our camp at the elevation of 4980 meters above sea level and stay overnight there.
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Day 10: High Camp (5,800m) – B.L.D
Our destination today is the high camp. About five hours of tough challenge on the mountain takes to the high camp at the elevation of 5,800 meters above sea level. We reach the high camp for lunch where we will spend rest of the day acclimatizing while we enjoy the view of the surrounding.
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Day 11: Chulu East Summit (6,584m) – Base Camp (4,989m) – B.L.D
It’s the main day of the trip as we are going to climb to the summit of Chulu East Peak. The impressive summit of the peak stands at 6,584 meters above sea level. Our challenge starts really early in the morning and heads up towards the summit. Gasping and struggling yet not giving up, we reach the summit of the peak to enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Later, we descend all the way to base camp for overnight stay.
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Day 12: Contingency Day
One extra day is needed here in case of any delay on the summit push because of the weather condition and any other circumstances.
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Day 13: Manang (3,540m) – B.L.D
We are heading to Manang today. We meet the Annapurna circuit trek route when we are in Manang. We walk past several beautiful places like Ngawal, Upper Pisang and Geru. We can stop at a beautiful monastery along the way to explore the spiritual charm it has. The trail brings some awesome views of the mountain peaks.
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Day 14: Yak Kharka (4,050m) – B.L.D
After spending an extra day at Manang, we are ready to trek further higher. Our trekking for the day will take us to Yak Kharka to stay overnight. We set off on the trek of about 4 hours towards Yak Kharka that stands at the elevation of 4,050 meters above sea level in the amazing Himalayan surroundings. The place lies in a river gorge surrounded by yak pastures. We will spend peaceful time once we reach Yak Kharka and soak in the beauty of the surroundings.
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Day 15: Thorong Phedi (4,450m) – B.L.D
On our walk today, we reach the base of the Thorong La and it is going to be our highest overnight stopover on the trip. When we reach Thorong Phedi, we will be at the elevation of 4,450 meters above sea level with Thorong La right above at 5,416 meters. The trek to Thorong Phedi will be of about 4 hours letting us enough time to acclimatize and explore the surroundings of the place. We take a good rest waiting on the big adventure tomorrow.
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Day 16: Muktinath (3,760m) via Thorong La (5,416m) – B.L.D
We wake up really early in the morning to start trekking up towards Thorong La. The early morning uphill struggle is not going to be fun but definitely worth when we reach the top of Thorong La. Slow and steady pace will help us cope with this early morning challenge and when we eventually reach the pass, we will be brought to a breathtaking view. Standing at the elevation of 5,416 meters above sea level and enjoying the view around is simply an experience of life time. Later, we trek down to Muktinath to stay overnight.
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Day 17: Jomsom (2,670m) – B.L.D
For a few days now, we will trek on the descending elevation. Our walk for the day takes us to Jomsom for overnight stay along the Kali Gandaki River valley. We are in the lower part of Mustang region where we can enjoy the view of completely a different landscape. We check into a guest house and explore the surroundings.
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Day 18: Pokhara (900m) – B.L
We will fly to Pokhara early in the morning. A short and spectacular flight along the Himalayan range will take us to Pokhara. We will have an easy day in Pokhara after the big adventure of climbing Chulu East Peak and trekking around Annapurna mountain massif.
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Day 19: Kathmandu – B
We drive back to Kathmandu today. It is about seven hours of drive that takes us back to the Nepalese capital city. Once we reach Kathmandu and check into hotel, we will have free time on our own. After several days in the quiet mountains, life in Kathmandu might feel a sudden change. NB: You will have an option to fly back to Kathmandu at an additional cost. It will take 25 minutes to reach Kathmandu by flight. Let us know in advance if you want to fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Farewell dinner in the evening.
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Day 20: Departure – B
We have come the final day of the big Chulu East Peak Climbing adventure and we hope that you enjoyed the adventure. Now, it’s the time to say a departing goodbye for this time with the hope to see you soon for next adventure. We will drive you to airport 3 hours before your flight schedule.
Include/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop off on your arrival and departure
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on twin sharing basis
- Basic teahouse accommodation in the mountains/ camping at the base camp and high camp
- All breakfasts for the trip
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) in the mountain
- Three cups of tea a day in the mountain
- A farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- All overland transportation required
- A guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- A professional trekking and climbing guide and necessary number of porters with their insurance
- All necessary permits for the trekking and climbing
- Tent and other climbing equipment
Cost Excludes
- International airfare and travel insurance
- Any kind of drinks except three cups of tea a day in the mountains
- Gratuities to the guide and porters
- Cost raised by any unfortunate, unforeseen and uncontrollable situations
- Any other cost not mentioned in the ‘Includes’ section
Date & Price
Here, we have published our small group guaranteed departures dates for this trek. If the published date does not fit your travel date, write to us with your date, and we will be very pleased to organize this trek at your desired date and time requested.
If you do not want to join our small group departure, we will be very happy to organize a private departure date to this trek to you and your group. Please write to us with your proposed travel date to this trek with us.
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