Chulu Far East Peak Climbing Detail Itinerary

DAY
  • 1

    A representative from Visit Himalaya Treks with the company’s display board will greet you outside the arrival terminal and transfer you to your Hotel. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek would be provided. (Overnight at Hotel)

    Altitude: 1335 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
  • 2

    A full day guided tour to several of historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek would be provided. 

    Altitude: 1335 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
  • 3

    After breakfast we drive to Dharapani. It is a long driving day across country on the Prithivi Highway towards Pokhara and turning north from Dumre along the Marshingdi Valley far as far as Dharapani. (11-12 hour drive) 

    Altitude: 1960 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 4

    The trek starts on the secondary road and does so for the most part of trek until the trek reaches Manang. The road passes the villages of Bagarchap and Danaque. The trail gets briefly off the road and starts to climb through the woods to Temang. Stunning view of Manaslu (8163 meters) opens up at Temang. The trek returns back to the road and goes through the small villages of Thanchok and then finally reaches Koto. (6 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 2600 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 5

    The trail leaves the road, enters a narrow valley, leaving crowded settlements behind, and heads for sparsely inhabited Nar Phu Valley. The trek crosses and leaves Marshyangdi River and starts to follow Phu River gradually climbing into the valley. The valley gets narrower and goes through pristine forests, as the valley grows slightly wider with views starting to open up. The trail actually goes underneath a waterfall right before ending the day at Dharmasala. (6-7 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 3220 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 6

    Trek to Chaku is an interesting day as the trek enters into a different kind of landscape. The day starts with a steep climb that passes the village of Meta. The terrain is leveled all the way up to Junam. After Junam a ridge has to be climbed and another has to be traversed. From the second ridge the village of Chaku can be seen. It is all downhill from the second ridge to Chaku. (6 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 3772 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 7

    A steep drop kicks off the day and leads to the river. The trail stays on the riverbed for a while and then slowly starts to climb off the river. The climb ends another long day at Phu. (6-7 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 4050 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 8

    A short hike up to the monastery offers stunning views of the valley. Although a long and exhausting walk to Himlung Base Camp also remains a good alternative. (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 4050 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 9

    The trek retraces back to Chaku and passes the village. The loose steep downhill trail with rubbles goes down to a bridge over a narrow and deep gorge, After the river, the trail once again starts to climb and does so for the rest of the day. This is also one of the longer days of the trek. (7-8 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 4150 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 10

    The day is a shorter one as the trek enters the higher elevations. Couple of hours climb ends the day at Khang La Phedi. A good rest is recommended as the trek now enters higher elevations. (3 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 4530 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 11

    An early start to the day to cross the Khang La. The day starts with a climb that continues to get steeper and only ends at the top of the pass. A steep drop in a rocky moraine then on a scree leads to a new valley. Steep drop continues throughout the day and finally ends at the village of Ngawal. This is one of the longest and hardest days of the trek. (7-8 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 5320 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 12

    After a long hard day, the trek to the Base Camp is another long day. The trek heads to a new valley and starts to climb and gains around 100 meters in altitude. After passing a scenic and towering waterfall, we finally reach the base camp.(6 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 4835 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 13

    Now the trek heads higher towards the high camp, following a steep ascent towards a col. In around 5 hours, we finally climb the ridge and reach the high camp. (5 hours) (Overnight at camp)

    Altitude: 5334 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 14

    The push for the summit starts very early in the morning, mostly it starts before or around 3 a.m. in the morning. The climbing guide will fix all the safety lines wherever necessary and will be close taking care of you. A steep and frequent long ascent on the 40 - 45 degrees slope finally ends at the top. After a short stay at the top to enjoy the panorama of mountains and then we head back to Base Camp.(9-10 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 6058 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 15

    This spare day can be used in case of bad weather on the day of the summit attempt. This day can also be used as an extra day for acclimatization.

    Altitude: 5334 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 16

    A descend down to the valley and an easy terrain joins the trail back with the road near Mugje. After passing through Mugje, the road leads to the village of Braga. Braga has two contrasting parts, an ancient looking village with a monastery a few minutes away from the road and new modern facilitated teahouses at the other side of the road. An easy walk on the road and a final brief climb ends the day at Manang. The road also ends at Manang and the trek will only get back on road after the Thorang La. (4 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 3540 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 17

    The trail now separates from the regular Annapurna Circuit and heads into a different valley. A descent leads into the river and turns into an ascent for the next few hours until Khangsar. After the Khangsar the trail gets narrower and crosses through a scree in the latter part of the day. A flat grassy area with a small stream finally leads to the Tilicho Base Camp. (6-7 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 4150 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 18

    The day starts with a steep climb and then turns into an easier ascent. More majestic views of mountains start to appear in every direction as the trek slowly and continuously keep on climbing. Gangapurna (7455 meters), Annapurna III (7555 meters) and several unnamed peaks starts to show themselves as the climb continues. After a steep section, the lake finally starts to appear as the terrain slowly starts to turn easy. Tilicho Lake is highest lake in the world located at an altitude of 4949 meters.After a brief walk away from the lake we camp on a rocky moraine. (5 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 4949 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 19

    Another early start to the day starts with a steep climb on a ridge. The top of this ridge is marked by a small chorten and after this the trail now drops briefly and a long steady walk follows. After less than an hour, the trail sharply drops and once again climbs back to a second ridge. Now the trail is on an angled slope slowly starts to becomes really rocky. Once again the trail drops and then for the final time it starts to slowly climb to Mesokanto Pass, which is right beside a tall coned shape rock. Now the trail steeply drops and crosses several ridges on its way to yak Kharka. This is the other long day of the trek and almost as difficult as the day of crossing of Tilicho Pass. (8-9 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 5340 m Accommodation: Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 20

    The trek still continues to drops and continuously loses the altitude. After a long downhill, the trail gets to get easier at Thini and slowly and easily reaches the busy town of Jomsom. Jomsom is also the admintrative headquarter of Mustang, the forbidden Kingdom. Jomsom is also famous for apples and is also known as the apple capital of the country. The apple and apricot brandy from the region is also very popular. A visit to Marpha Village is also an interesting option for the afternoon.(5 hours) (Overnight at Camp)

    Altitude: 2720 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 21

    An early scenic flight to Pokhara. Views of Annapurna range and the dominating figure of Machapuchare (also known as Fishtail) (6993 meters) dominates both the sky and the beautiful Phewa Lake with its reflection in it. Afternoon can be enjoyed by the lake as the hotel is located near to the lake. (Overnight at Hotel. 

    Altitude: 822 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
  • 22

    A half day guided tour to the most popular and historical sites of Pokhara and a late afternoon flight back to Kathmandu. 

    Altitude: 1335 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
  • 23

    A half day guided tour to several of historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. 

    Altitude: 1335 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
  • 24

    A representative from Visit Himalaya Treks Pvt. Ltd. will check your flight tickets and transfer you to the airport before two hours from your flight with a hope of seeing you again in the future. 

    Altitude: 1335 m Accommodation: No Meals: Breakfast

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Cost Includes

    • Arrivals and departure transport by car (We will collect you from the Kathmandu international airport) and transfer to Hotel.
    • A full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with a city guide and necessary transport.
    • 6 nights accommodation (2 persons per room) in Kathmandu and Pokhara in a 3* standard Hotel with breakfast.
    • Pokhara - Kathmandu airfare including airport taxes. 
    • Kathmandu - Besisahar land transportation in a private car. Other sections will be on a local bus.
    • A porter to carry your luggage on treks (Per person 20-kilogram luggage).
    • National Park entry fee and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).
    • Group First Aid Kit.
    • All meals and hot drinks during the trek.
    • Peak climbing permits.
    • Group climbing gears like rope, snowbars, and icescrews.
    • Salary, insurance, food, and accommodation for guides and porters.
    • Government Taxes & Service charges.

Cost Excludes

    • Nepal entry Visa Fee.
    • Personal Travel Insurance (Compulsory).
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
    • Personal expenses like beverages (mineral water, alcohol, soft drinks), telephone bills, laundry, bar bills, personal tips, etc.
    • Personal climbing gear.

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