Chulu West (6610m)

Chulu west (6610m/21752ft) is the higher of the two Chulus and has a higher recorded altitude by at least two expeditions that have ascended it. This peak was first climbed in 1952 by a Japanese expedition. Ascents to this peak are best made from a base camp in a small valley north of Manang, situated off the mail trail to the Thorong-La. From here one gets to see some of the best views of the peaks. There is considerable debate in regard to the name and location of the Chulu peak, for those who have climbed this area, it is a known facts that several other summit close by, which are actually part of the Chulu massive, are not indicated on maps. Therefore it is hard to distinguish between the two Chulus, however, for the sake of charity; four summits can be included in the Chulu group. Two each for west and East, Though Chulu west could also possibly be called Chulu central. Although there really is not any technical difficulty on this section, in soft snow however, progress could be slow and difficult, as the slopes are prone to "Avalanche" in certain conditions.

Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 3 :Drive from Kathmandu to Beshishahar 823m
Day 4 :Beshishahar to Ngadi 880m. Trek
Day 5 :Ngadi to Jagat 1314m. Trek
Day 6 :Jagat to Dharapani 1943m. Trek
Day 7 :Dharapani to Chame 2713m. Trek
Day8:Chame to Pisang 3185m. Trek
Day 9 :Pisang to Manang3351M. Trek
Day 10 :Manang to Yak Kharka
Day 11 :Yak kharka to Chulu west BC
Day 12-14 :Chulu west expedition period
Day 15 :Chulu west BC to 4016m
Day 16:Thorang Phedi to Muktinath 3800m. Trek
Day 17:Muktinath to Jomsom Trek
Day 18:Jomsom to Pokhara (by air). Visit Pokhara
Day 19 :Drive to Kathmandu or flight back