Peak Climbing

Beyond the Annapurna Himalaya, amongst a group of peaks known as the Manang Himal, the eminently climbable Chulu Far East (6059m) boasts a superb summit panorama that includes all of the Annapurnas, as well as a host of little-known peaks in Tibet. Our approach to the mountain follows the trek of the classic Annapurna Circuit for 3 days before climbing to a basecamp above the villages of Gyaru and Ngawa. We go on to establish a high camp on the south-west ridge of Chulu Far East and we make our ascent via straightforward snow-slopes. Descending to Manang in the deep cleft of the Marsyangdi Valley, the second part of this fantastic climbing holiday is our 6-day trek out to Jomsom, via the stunning Tilicho Lake and the relatively rarely-crossed Tilicho La (5260m). Close to the Annapurna Circuit, this expedition manages; nevertheless, to take you well off the beaten track and to provide an unforgettable trekking and climbing holiday.

Itinerary

• Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu (1,345m/4,413 ft)
• Day 02 - Visit old town of Kathmandu
• Day 03 - Drive to Besisahar (830m/2,723 ft) and trek to Khudi (780m / 2,559ft)
• Day 04 - Trek from Khudi to Syange (1,211m / 3,973ft)
• Day 05 - Trek from Syange to Tal (1,700m / 5,577ft)
• Day 06 - Trek from Tal to Koto (2,650m / 8,694ft)
• Day 07 - Trek from Koto to Pisang (3,300m / 10,827ft)
• Day 08 - Pisang to Nagawa
• Day 09 - Rest at Nagawa
• Day 10 - Manang to Chulu Lader
• Day 11 - Chulu Lader to Chulu West Base Camp
• Day 12 - Chulu West Base Camp to Chulu West High Camp
• Day 13 - Chulu West High Camp to Summit
• Day 14 - Chulu West High Camp to Summit
• Day 15 - Chulu West Base Camp to Thorong Phedi
• Day 16 - Trek from Phedi to Muktinath (3,760m / 12,336ft)
• Day 17 - Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,720m / 8,924ft)
• Day 18 - Morning flight to Pokhara (900m/2,953 ft)
• Day 19 - Free day at Pokhara
• Day 20 - Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,345m/4,413 ft). Free day at Kathmandu
• Day 21 - Departure home