Chulu Far West Peak (6,419m)

On the first day of your Chulu Far East climbing expedition, after your arrival at Tribhuvan National Airport (TIA), our representative will come to pick you up. The representative will carry a clearly visible banner with your name so the pick-up becomes effortless.

After that, you will be driven to your respective hotel at the heart of the capital; the drive will take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending upon the traffic condition. Our representative will help you with the check-in process, get enough rest, and you can stroll around in the close vicinity in the evening. Our guide will stay in touch with you and provide the expedition overview.

The second day of the expedition will be quite lively and fascinating, as you will go on a sightseeing journey around the major highlights of the capital valley. Out of 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country, 7 are in the Kathmandu Valley. Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple, and Patan-Kathmandu-Bhaktapur Durbar squares will be the major highlights of today’s sightseeing.

After sightseeing, our guide will provide you with a detailed overview of the journey that is about to start tomorrow. You can also use this day for equipment checks and buy or rent any personal equipment you will need during the expedition; you will return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Your Chulu Far East climbing will start on this day, you will drive via a private vehicle to Chame from Kathmandu. After leaving the Prithi Highway, you will drive through the Marsyangdi Valley; the soaring river, green hills, waterfalls, and the beautiful civilization spread across the trail will make today’s journey scenic and adventurous.

After driving for 5-6 hours, you will reach Besishar, the gateway to the popular Annapurna Circuit Trek. After resting here for a bit, you will continue your journey toward Chame in a more convenient vehicle. Passing Jagat and Dharapani, you will move towards the beautiful village of Chame in the Manang district, the lush green forest along the trail, traditional high-altitude civilization, and the alluring views of the mountain ranges like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri and other will be the reward for today’s adventure.

This will be the first day of your trek in the Chulu Far East climbing expedition; first, you will reach the Jagat Village and walk uphill during the last stretch to reach the Pisang Village. It is an exciting day up ahead as you pass across the adjoining parts of the Hills and Himalayas. Walking past the steep- narrow trail through the Paungada Danda, you will be able to witness the unprecedented beauty of the magnificent Himalayas; also, keep an eye out for several waterfalls pouring down from huge boulders.

Today’s trail that cuts through the high hills on both sides, following the soaring course of Marsyangdi River, is an exciting and perfect way to kick start the first day of trekking.

The fifth day of your Chulu Far East climbing expedition is a short day trek. You will begin your trek following the mountain trail; the dusty trail segments of this day’s trek are wider than the others you passed. Himalayan massifs like Annapurna, Machhapucchre, Mansalu, and Dhaulagiri will still accompany today’s adventure.

Inhabited by the native Manangays, Humde Village is a significant pillar that represents the Buddhist culture and traditions; Mani Walls, with 266 prayer wheels, is one of the major highlights of today’s adventure. Famous as the only airport region in the Marsyangdi Valley, you will able to enjoy the best accommodation and eatery with extensive services.

On today’s trek, you will move towards the Julu Khola after an early morning breakfast. Passing through the marginally forested area housing pine, cedar, and oak trees, you will also get an opportunity to explore the Lophelling Monastery with the glorious mountain in the background and the Sher Gompa that houses Tibetan Buddhist nuns.

The elevation is quite significant in today’s adventure, so you will take it slow to reach the sparkling Julu Khola nourished by the Chulu Peak itself. From its vantage point, you will get a clear- closer view of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs, including several others.

It is recommended after gaining a significant elevation above 3,000 meters, it is essential to let the body rest and acclimatize to the high-altitude environment. You will spend the day resting and exploring the beautiful Chulu Peak region, stroll around the Julu Khola and let your body rest, enjoying the charming up-close perspectives of the Himalayas.

You will stay at a tented accommodation in Julu Khola today, enjoying a healthy- nutritious diet and preparing for the ascend tomorrow to the base camp.

On the 8th day of the Chulu Far East climbing, you will finally trek to the foothills of the beautiful Chulu Peak. As it is a huge altitude jump point from Julu Khola to Chulu Far East Base Camp, it will be a slightly longer and tiring trek uphill today. Passing through the Yak Kharka, the trail will follow a steep rocky climb to reach the base camp.

Although today’s journey to the base camp can be slightly straining, the magnificent views of Himalayan massifs like Chulu, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu will certainly make the experience delightful.

After making another significant altitude jump of about 1,655 meters, it is very crucial to let your body rest. Using this day for acclimatization before the ascending of the Chulu Far East drastically increased the success rate for the summit. Your climbing guide will also provide you with pre-climbing training on this day with a properly demonstrated use of mountaineering equipment. After boosting your confidence familiarizing yourself with the mountaineering tools and tips from the climbing guide, you will rest here tonight, building up your strength for the ascend on the mountain slopes tomorrow.

On this day, you will traverse the slopes of the Chulu Far East Peak, pushing uphill toward the Chulu High Camp. Although it is a short uphill trek on the slopes of the mountain, hiking across the snowy incline can be a bit challenging. The up-close charming massifs of the Himalayas Chulu East, Chulu West, and Chulu Far East, including the Annapurna and Pisang Peak right in front of you, will brighten up the day.

After arriving at the Chulu High Camp, our mountaineering crew will examine your health and pulse rate to make sure you are in top shape for the summit push. You will also be briefed about the mountaineering equipment again for the final push to the summit tomorrow.

Finally, today is the big day that you have been waiting for, you will push for the summit of the Chulu Far East Peak at 6,059 meters. It’s a long day journey up ahead, so after making all the necessary preparations, you will start pushing for the summit of the mountain. The first stretch of the climbing will be on level slopes and gradually starts getting steeper, and rock segments cover the final stretch of the mountain trails and become more demanding at the climax.

Our professional climbing guide will assist you throughout the expedition as you push for the summit. The views of Annapurna massifs, Chulu Peaks, Gangapurna, and Himlung Valley are at full glory from the summit; after capturing and relishing the moment, you will climb back to the base camp at 5,155 meters. You will stay here tonight, nourishing your body with warm food and beverages, recalling the glorious expedition today.

After wrapping up the adventure of the Chulu Far East Peak, you will head towards Manang, the crown jewel of the Annapurna region, as planned in our itinerary. Moving along the trail from base camp to Manang, you will have an early morning breakfast at Ngawal. Trekking on relatively level terrain across the lush rhododendron and bamboo forests, you will descend down to the trans-Himalayan town right below the Thorong La Pass.

The traditional stone villages around the region are popular lovely high-Himalayas civilizations that are home to ethnic groups like Lama, Ghale, and Gurung.

Unlike the easy downhill descent earlier, today’s trek will see slight elevation that isn’t as daunting as the altitude jumps at the high Himalayas. You will trek uphill to Khangsar Town at an elevation of 4,120 meters, which is also known as the ghost village because of the lightly-populated civilization.

Leaving the waterway of the Khangsar River behind and enjoying the magnificent views of Chulu Peaks and Gungang Himal in the background, you will move across the several religious intersections along the trail and finally reach Siri Kharka.

The 14th day of your Chulu Far East climbing expedition will take you to Tilicho Base Camp at the base of Tilicho Peak (7,234 meters). Today’s trekking can be a little bit challenging and physically demanding as you will traverse across the rocky terrains and glacial terrains. Enjoying the wide vistas of the upper-mountain region and the magnificent Himalayan peak like Annapurna, Tilicho, Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and several others, you will reach Tilicho Base Camp.

You will rest here tonight, preparing for another major elevated trek of the Chulu Far East climbing expedition.

The trek on this day will also cover the religious aspects of this expedition. Tilicho Lake is a very significant and holy lake in the Hindu religion as it is believed that it is the same Kak Bhusundi Lake in the Hindu Epic Ramayan, where the great Yogi Kaka Bhusundi recited Ramaya to Garuda in the form of a crow. It is also the same lake where Lord Shiva found peace after the death of Sati, the continuation of his anger could have seen the destruction of the universe.

Not to mention, Tilicho Lake, at 4,920 meters, is also the highest lake in the world. It is a challenging uphill trek today, traversing across the edges or moraines, verdant uphill inclement, and technically challenging segments. After arriving at Tilicho Lake, you will soak in the mystical and magical vibe of the valley thriving around one of the most significant holy landmarks in the Hindu religion; you will rest here tonight.

Although the trek on this day descends downhill to a significant altitude, it is a long day of trek. The early morning adventure will follow the upbeat path that touches Eastern Pass (5,340 meters), which awards you with clear views of Tilicho Himal, Gangapurna, and Annapurna massifs. Then, you will move along with the Mesokanta La Pass (5,121 meters), which also offers magnificent perspectives of the Himalayan massifs like Tilicho, Nilgiri, Tukuche, and Dhaulagiri.

At the final stretch of this day’s trek, you will walk on the leveled ground of the Yak Kharka, the grazing ground for Yaks and high-Himalayan wildlife.

The 17th day of your expedition will start early; passing along the trail through the Thinigaon, you will gradually trek downhill toward Jomsom. But, of course, you will not miss the major highlight of the Mustang region, Muktinath Temple. The Muktinath Temple has great significance in both Hinduism and Buddhism, it is the place where the Lord Vishnu got freed from his Brinda curse.

On your descent from Yak Kharka to Jomsom, the level trekking will see the Himalayan massifs like Nilgiri, Tukuche, and Dhaulagiri to the north. Jomsom, at an elevation of 2,700 meters, is famous as the windiest town in the Himalayas and for tasty native apples; you may also want to taste the apple wine of the region known as ‘Marpha,’ a tasty local delicacy and, of course, a delight after a long trek.

Concluding the expedition on the high Himalayas, on this day, you will travel to the flat bustling tourist hub of Nepal, it will be the first day back to modernity after the elongated magnificent high-Himalayan exploration. After an early morning 20-25 minutes flight to Pokhara from Jomsom, you will be transferred to your respective hotel, where you will get refreshed and prepare for a full-day exploration of the major tourist hub in the country.

Phewa Lake, Sarankotm Gupteshow Mahadev Cave, Devi’s Falls, Mahendra Cave, Chamero Gufa, Begnas Lake, World Peace Pagoda, and Sarangot are some key highlights of this beautiful tourist destination.

This is the final day of your Chulu Far East climbing expedition; after saying goodbye to the bustling city of lakes, Pokhara, you will drive to the capital via private vehicle in the morning. The cross-valley drive will follow the trail along Tishuli and Marshyangdi across several beautiful civilizations, popular landmarks, and religious sites (Manakamana), slowly entering the bowl valley surrounded by fresh green hills.

After a 4-5 hours drive, you will reach Kathmandu, and our representative will drop you at your respective hotels; get fresh, rest for a bit, and you can stroll around the capital city lightened up by bright- colorful lights. In the evening, we will host a farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of your Chulu Far East climbing expedition.

The time to say goodbye has been bestowed upon us; although the goodbyes are a sad part of any journey, the hope for another reunion in the near future is certainly reassuring. Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and take you to TIA as per your flight schedules. It is best to reach the airport 2-3 hours prior to the scheduled flight.