| Trip code | |
| Package name | Chulu East Peak Trek & Climb |
| Duration | 20 |
| Max. elevation | 4900 m |
| Level | Moderate |
| Transportation | All ground transportation and domestic flights as per itinerary |
| Accomodation | ??? Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge / Tea house during the trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu - Jagat - Dharapani - Pisang - Julu village - Chulu Base Camp - Summit Day |
| Cost | USD 2,140 per person |
On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room then join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.
Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner.
A day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time for preparation for next day trek and climb to Chulu East Peak.
Start early morning after breakfast for long and interesting drive from Kathmandu towards Nepal Mid-West Himalayas. Overland journey takes you on the main Kathmandu / Pokhara highway for some hours, heading through farm villages and towns, and then our route diverts from the main road towards low farm area in Lamjung district. As ride continues to Besisar town and headquarter of Lamjung district. After a refreshing break drive continues following Masrsyangdi River to reach Syange.
From Syange farm village, then head towards winding up on hilly rough tracks to Jagat village for first overnight stop of the adventure, a nice village with views of beautiful water-falls.
After first overnights at Jagat village, enjoy the breakfast and then start the morning with our first day walk above from Masrsyangdi River with gradual climb to Chamje village.
From Chamje onwards where you can notice more of Buddhism religion and culture. As walk progress cross a small bridge over Masrsyangdi River then into cool shade of mixed forest, and then a short climb to a high ridge as walk takes you to lunch stop at Tal Besi, a nice village situated on a valley within the entrance of Manang district.
Afternoon walk follows with slow climb and then on gentle winding path to Dharapani for overnight stop, from here onward within alpine region as air gets much cooler. Dharapani village located on the junction of Annapurna and Manaslu circuit routes.
From Dharapani village, morning walk starts heading further North West as walk leads into nice woodland of blue pines, rhododendron and fir trees to Bagarchap and Danque villages. A nice place growing apples with many orchard gardens, enjoy views of Annapurna II and III with Lamjung Himal and Manaslu range of peaks. As walk leads to a steep up reaching at Timang, a lovely large village of mixed community hill tribes with Magar, Gurung and some Hindu Chettries and Bharamins.
At Timang possible lunch stop, facing grand views of Annapurna and as far towards Manaslu range with Lamjung Himal. Afternoon walk of few hours to Chame for overnight stop, Chame a headquarter town of Manang district.
After an enjoyable overnight stop in Chame, walk to cross Masrsyangdi River following a pleasant trail within cool shade of lovely forest of tall pine and rhododendron trees.
As walk continues to Bhratang village and then over a bridge with gradual climb to a ridge at Dukari Pokhari with few nice lodge and restaurants. A nice lunch spot facing views of Annapurna, Chulu and Pisang Peaks. After an enjoyable stop head downhill to a flat valley towards Pisang village for overnight stop.
Where scenic and beautiful Manang valley starts, the village located below with the same name Pisang Peak.
At Pisang village, after a pleasant overnight stop from here altitude gains as morning walk leads to higher terrain with windswept country.
Climb past upper Pisang village on leaving the main Annapurna Circuit trails for some days, as walk leads towards mountain wilderness climbing high above Manang valley then reaching at Ngawal village. A nice farm village with few good lodges on route to Nar Phu via Kang-La Pass. From here our route diverts further west with arid and dry area then reaching at small isolated Julu village on the trail to Chulu East base camp. At Julu overnight camp is set near the village on an open farm field and Yak grazing pasture.
At Julu perfect height for rest and acclimatization day before heading towards Chulu East peak base camp. Here with time to relax and check the climbing equipment and explore around this wonderful wild country, facing grand views of Annapurna and Chulu peaks.
From Julu walk towards our main destination, as route leads higher and then crossing a small icy stream, then continue climb on steep ridge above the stream heading close beneath towering Chulu East Peak.
Setting our camp on a grassy field surrounded by huge boulder of rocks and moraine and glaciers. A nice spot to establish the base camp facing grand views of Chulu peaks with Annapurna Himalaya towards south.
Packing only the necessary clothing and equipment, the leaving the base camp for a short day of few hours. As climb leads to a steep up encountering ice and glaciers then reaching small wide space over rocks and ice at the bottom of Chulu East Peak to set our High Camp. Afternoon guide will scout the area of the climb for best safe and accessible route to the summit. As well fixing ropes and making ice ledges on necessary technical sections.
Starting early morning before dawn towards our main highlight of the adventure follow our lead guide. As climb leads over rocky area towards a snowy slope with icy ridge, as climb gains negotiating some technical sections then last push reaches you on top of Chulu East Peak. Having a rest then enjoy fantastic panorama of giant peaks that surrounds you on top facing Annapurna-Damodar Himal with all group of Chulu peaks.
After a great adventure and big climb descent on the same route back to base camp feeling in high spirits and tired.
On completing our major events and victory conquering the summit of Chulu East Peak, rest of the walk is easy on gradual trail towards Manang village. As walk leads to Julu village, time permitting walk further to make the next day trek shorter.
From the campsite, enjoy the grand morning panorama of Pisang with Chulu Peaks and Annapurna mountain range. Today’s walk takes you back on the main trail of Annapurna Circuit. On route to Manang village with time to visit the Braga Monastery, the oldest religious monument of Manang district. After an interesting tour of the monastery, enjoy scenic views of Himalayan peaks, as walk enters Manang village for overnight stop.
Manang the main village around the high valley where houses adorned with typical Tibetan style and culture, most of building serves as excellent lodges and restaurants. Afternoon at leisure visit around this nice village and enjoy the glorious scenery of high mountains that surrounds the Manang valley.
Enjoying pleasant overnight in Manang village, walk starts heading west on gradual uphill trail facing views of Gangapurna Himal, as walk progress to Ghunsang a small settlement and then reach Yak Kharka for overnight stop.
Yak Kharka a summer grazing field for Yaks and other cattle, due to mass flow of trekkers over the years, Manang people has made a temporary settlement with fine houses serving as lodges and guest houses, a scenic spot with grand views Chulu West and Gangapurna with Tilicho peak. At Yak Kharka for lunch and overnight stop, with free afternoon for leisure walks and rest.
Another short day walk, but due to altitude gain makes the morning trek quite longer, as you leave Yak Kharka and reach Ledar another small place having few good lodges. From here walk on gradual path and then down to a stream with short climb as walk continues on gentle path to Thorang Phedi.
Phedi the bottom of the pass, here for refreshing stop and then last hour climb reach you at Thorang High Camp for lunch and overnight stop.
A Big day, having early breakfast then head towards the highest point of the adventure, walk follows on gentle path for sometimes and then a climb on winding ups to reach a small glacial ponds. From here another hour of good tough climb reach you on top Thorang-la Pass at 5,416 m / 17,700 feet.
At the top feeling tired and excited on reaching the highest spot, the pass is marked with thousands of Buddhist colorful prayer flags and a sign board with the name of the pass and the height.
Enjoy dramatic panorama of all Chulu Himal peaks with Damodar Himal, includes great views of Annapurna Himalaya and Dhaulagiri Mountain range.
From the top on achieving our goal and the toughest day of the adventure, then a long downhill takes you at the bottom of Thorang-La around the district of Mustang. The Phedi on this side with few small shades serves as tea-houses, after a rest and probably for simple lunch stop, then a slow pleasant walk reach you at Muktinath area at the height of 3,800 m for overnight stop.
Muktinath, a holy place for Hindu pilgrims as well for Buddhist followers, the word Muktinath means a place for ‘Nirvana or Liberation’. Having time for short tour of holy premises and walk towards the village for overnight stop in the comfort of nice cozy lodge, facing excellent views of Tilicho, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri mountain range.
Muktinath situated around Mustang area, where motorable has reached since past few decades. From here one can take the option of short drive of few hour to Jomsom, or enjoy last day trek. Walk leads down to Kaligandaki River valley. As walk continues towards Jomsom town for overnight stop.
Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang district as well the main hub of Thakali people, the indigenous tribes of Lower Mustang and Kaligandaki River valley. Situated on Old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet extends beyond Upper Mustang, this large town provides excellent comfort of lovely standard lodges and guest house.
Early morning having hearty breakfast short walk to Jomsom airport where less than half hour flight in a small aircraft reach you to famous Pokhara, a leading and renowned touristic spot in the close shadow of Annapurna Himalayas with serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes.
On reaching Pokhara airport, then transfer to your hotel by the Phewa Lake, with time for tour of Pokhara or walk around the beautiful lake side.
Morning after a good breakfast an overland on the same scenic highway, where drive takes you past farm country, villages and towns as journey continues on leaving the Trisuli River behind where drive takes you on winding up to reach the suburb of Kathmandu valley. Enjoy the last hour drive as you enter into hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu, afternoon free at leisure for individual activities.
(Option by air from Pokhara to Kathmandu a 30 minutes flight facing tremendous views of Himalaya range of peaks).
Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff and guide will accompany you for a short drive to international airport for final departure, after a memorable adventure and grand experience on Chulu East Peak Trek & Climb around Annapurna Himalaya and amazing Nepal.