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Chulu West 6419m. Expedition:

Ascent of Chulu West and Chulu Central are best made from a base camp in a small valley north of Manang situated off the main trail to Thorong La pass 5416m. Indeed some of the best views of this peak can be had from that pass.

North-West Ridge: Go beyond the hut following the yak pastures and walk up a ridge which leads into a hidden valley where it is possible to find a good site for base camp. From this camp , ascend steep scree slopes to a col 4,900/16,076 feet), on a subsidiary ridge that leads down from the main ridge. To the north of the col ascend snow slope for 200 meters to the base of a band of rock at an altitude of 5,100 meters and the site for a possible high camp.

Climb the rock band with some difficulty to the north-west shoulder of Chulu west 5450 meters/17,880 feets, where another camp can be established or alter-native a camp can be placed on a snow plateau above 5,530 meters/18,143 feets. On the first ascent and several subsequent ascents rope was fixed on the rock band. From the plateau continue up the progressively narrowing ridge to the summit 6,250 meters /20,505 feets. Descend by the some route.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel 1350m.
Day 02: Prepared permit for Chulu West & briefing
Day 03: Kathmandu. Drive to besi Sahar 823m.
Day 04: Besi Sahar - Nyagdi
Day 05:Nyagdi -Jagat
Day 06:Jagat -Dharapani
Day 07: Dharapani -Chame 2713m.
Day 08: Chame -Pisang Village 3185m.
Day 09: Pisang – Manang 3350m.
Day 10: Manang - rest for acclimatize
Day 11: Manang – Chulu west Base Camp 4000m.
Day 12: Chulu west high camp 5000m. Aprox.
Day 13: High camp - Summit 6419m. and back Base Camp
Day 14: Base Camp – Thorong Base camp {Phedi} 4500m. Aprox.
Day 15: Base Camp - Thorong Pass 5416m. - Muktinath
Day 16: Muktinath - Jomsom 2800m.
Day 17: Jomsom – Kalopani 2530m.
Day 18: Kalopani – Tatopani 1189m.
Day 19: Tatopani – Ghorepani 2850m.
Day 20: Ghorepani – Tirkhedunga 1190m.
Day 21: Tirkhedunga – Birethati, Nayapul & drive to Pokhara 900m.
Day 22: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 23: Kathmandu
Day 24: Final Departure.

The following information will allow you to better plan your budget for tours or treks. A range of costs is given. These costs are dependant on:

• The mix of Touring and/or general Trekking,
• The remoteness of the areas visited,
• The number of guides or porters required,
• The standard of accommodation required (if there is a choice), 
• The type of ground transport used,
• The length of your visit, and
• The size of your group.

Depending on group size the costs of treks and tours range from:
1 to 3 pax     US$ 68 to 153  P/p per night.
4 to 8 pax     US$ 58 to 138  P/p per night
9 to 14 pax.  US$ 55 to 125 P/p per night.
15 to 20 and above US$ 51 to 107 P/p per night
Single supplement US$ 25 to 60 per night.

Note: The itinerary and cost for Peak climbing, Mountaineering, Tibet, Bhutan and India tours and trek are conditional apply.

Notwithstanding the costs shown above, we can tailor tours to suit almost any budget. Feel free to email us for more information.
 
Note: One tour leader will be free of cost for tours with 15 or more paying guests only. 

Children's bellow three years is free if sharing with their parents. And need to pay if they are participating on the trekking, and above three to nine year children half of the price.

Cost Includes: Accommodation in 3 to 4 star hotels in the cites as your choice, basic accommodation in a lodge or tea house or camping (depending on your itinerary and choice) during treks, guides and porters on treks, all land transfers by private vehicle, 3 meals a day on treks, all jungle safaris, all sightseeing tours as per itinerary and all necessary entry fees, permits and airport transfers.
 
Cost Excludes: Personal expenses, domestic air tickets, airport tax, drinks (soft drink, mineral water and alcoholic beverages and hot-shower on the trek), personal insurance, and extra cost due to natural calamities or accidents outside of our control.

Remarks: The cost of the trip determines with the services included during the trip so that it might be varies with the services, hotel and transfer of your wish.

Please note that our guides speak the following English languages and if required we will provide your language spiking guide on extra cost.

Note: Please contact exploretrek@wlink.com.np for more information and prices

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