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Chulu East Peak is one of the beautiful and popular Himalayan peaks situated high above the Manang valley. Nepal Mountaineering Association has categorized Chulu East as ‘trekking peak’. It has a long, defined North-East ridge which is considered a good route to approach its peak.
Chulu East offers breathtaking views of Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho peak and Manaslu as well as into Tibet to the north.
The trekking part of our advance towards Chulu East takes us through Annapurna region to Marshyangdi Valley, experiencing a wonderful variety of landscape, from the lower subtropical reaches to the upper valley with its terraced fields and rhododendron and pine forests.
The summit was first climbed by a German expedition in 1955. The approach to base camp is from the village of Manang and the common route to the summit is via the North-East Ridge. Most climbers make it to the top and back from Base Camp in one long day. Base Camp will be fixed on a high moraine at 5334m. The actually climbing involve glacial crossing, snow walking, and climbing steep scree slopes.
You should be physically fit and have some apline climbing experience to climb Chulu East. Skills in using crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes is and advantage. However, Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition will offer you a team of highly skilled and trained high altitude climbers and Sherpas to tackles this mountain.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with
flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time
prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath.
Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late
afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take
you to the bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about
eight hours. During the drive you will follow Trisuli and Marshyangdi Rivers passing
through several villages and you will enjoy views of green hills and snowcapped
mountains. From Kathmandu to Besisahar is paved road and from there to Bhulbule is
graveled. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (1410m.) takes about seven hours. Ahead the
Marshyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape. Follow the winding mountain path down to
Syange (1100m) and then climb steeply through sheer cliff-face some 200-300m above
the riverbed. From here it is a few ups and downs before you reach Chamje. Stay
overnight at lodge.
Trek from Chamje (1410m) to Dharapani (1960m) takes about six hours. The
first part of the trail descends to the Marshyangdi river at which point cross a
suspension bridge and make a steep climb to Sattale (1550m). From here descend to a
grassy riverbank that leads to the village of Tal (1700m) where you will find hotels and
teahouses. Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path follows winding cliffs. You will
pass through the small village of Karte (1900m.) and cross a suspension bridge as you
approach the Mani entrance to Dharapani (1960m.). Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2675m) takes about five and half hours. Trek
along the Dudh Khola that originates from the south face of Mt. Manaslu. With
Annapurna II as your backdrop, you will arrive at the village of Bagarchhap, distinct with
its prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and Buddhist monastery. Continue to climb
through forests of pine and oak, before passing by Danaque (2210m.). The trail goes
through flat path until you reach Chame where there are government offices, shops and
hotels. Chame is the administrative headquarters of the Manang district. Stay overnight
at lodge.
Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m.) takes about five hours. With Lamjung
Himal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you climb the path up the valley, passing a
huge apple orchard. The trail then enters fir and pine forest, and emerges out to a high,
rocky cliff which is extremely steep that leads to Bhratang (2950m.). You now walk
through a short stretch of pine forest as the path opens up to a wonderful vista of
Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak (6091m). Afterwards follow a long section of Mani
wall to lower village of Pisang. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Pisang to Ngwal (3657m.) takes about six hours. Stay overnight at Lodge
Trek from Ngwal to Chulu East Base Camp (5140m) takes about five hours.
Stay overnight at camp.
Rest day at Chulu East Base Camp to explore the surrounding. Stay overnight
at camp.
Ascend High Camp of Chulu East. Stay overnight at camp.
Summit Chulu East (6558m.) and return to Base Camp takes about seven
hours. Stay overnight at camp.
Trek from Chulu East Base Camp to Manang (3540m) takes about five hours.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Rest day at Manang. This is an important rest and acclimatization day before
peak climbing. There are optional day walks such as crossing the river to see the
tremendous icefall coming down from the Annapurna, or climbing high above the village
for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and the Manang Valley. Stay overnight at
lodge.
Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m.) and it takes about three and half
hours. Now the trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through the
Gunsang (3960m.) village. En route, you can see panoramic views all the day. Stay
overnight at lodge.
Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4420m) takes about 3 and half hours.
Leaving Yak Kharka, you climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the
headwaters of Marshyangdi. After a short ascend along the mountain path on the right
bank, you follow a narrow trail across an unstable spree slope and then descend to
Thorung Phedi. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La (5416m.)
Pass takes about seven hours. Today will be a long day of walking so you will leave
early morning. The trail becomes steep immediately and after around 4 hours of steady
climbing, you see chorten and prayer flags fluttering from the Thorong La pass. Thorong
La pass is one of the highest passes in the Annapurna region. Once you are at the
pass, you will start your descent along the Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath as the
moraines eventually give way to grassy slopes. Muktinath is one of the most sacred
places in the Himalaya for both Hindus and Buddhists. Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2743m.) takes about 4 hours. Today you
continue down for an early two hours and then walk along a flat path until you reach
Jomsom. Stay overnight at lodge.
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 25 minutes. The flight is a scenic one
with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, especially Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri etc. and Kaligandaki River. The flight to/from Jomsom happens only in the morning because
of high wind in afternoon time. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara
After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes
about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice
terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If
you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several
flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in
Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the
airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
b) Trekking
