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Trip code: Chulu24
Price: € 2,390
Grade: 4 : Strenuous
Duration: 24 days
Maximum altitude: 6,584m
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Chulu East - Annapurna Region - Nepal
Trip details
Destination :
Chulu East - Annapurna
Grade : 4 : Strenuous
1 : Easy | 2 : Moderate | 3 : Arduous | 4 : Strenuous | 5 : Very arduous
Duration : 25 days
Dates :
First Season :
07-31 March 2011
04-28 April 2011
02-26 May 2011
Second Season :
06-30 September 2010
03-27 October 2010
01-25 November 2010
Best season :
March | May - September | November
Trip Price : €2390
Group size : 2 - 12
Single supplementary : €250
Recommended previous experience :
Further info :
Extra service (with supplement) :
- Rest in 5 star Hyatt Regency hotel or similar standard - 1 night
- Helicopter flight Pokhara / Kathmandu - Private
- Ayurveda massage
- Photographer on your trip
Chulu East is situated in the northen part of the Manang valley along the Annapurna classic circuit trail. It offers breathtaking views over the Annapurna range and across Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and the Manaslu summit. The starting trek offers superb landscapes and cultural diversity as you get closer to the tibetan border.
The climb is combined with an acclimatisation trek to allow climbers to be fully prepared to altitude before attempting the summit.
Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to your Hotel. O/N in Hotel.
- Day 02: Half-day guided visit of Kathmandu. Free afternoon. O/N in Hotel.
- Day 03: Drive to Besi Sahar (alt. 770m). O/N in Hotel.
- Day 04: Trek to Khudi (alt. 790m). O/N in Lodge.
- Day 05: Trek to Bahundanda (alt. 1310m). O/N in Lodge.
- Day 06: Trek to Jagat (alt. 1340m). O/N in Lodge. O/N in Lodge.
- Day 07: Trek to Dharapani (alt. 1860 m). O/N in Lodge.
- Day 08: Trek to Chame (alt. 2670 m). O/N in Lodge.
- Day 09: Trek to Pisang (alt. 3200m). O/N in Lodge.
- Day 10: Trek to Julu. O/N in Camp.
- Day 11: Acclimatization day
- Day 12: Trek to Yak Kharka. O/N in Camp.
--- Climbing days ----
- Day 13: Trek to Lower Base camp (alt. 4300m ). O/N in Camp.
- Day 14 : Rest at BC. 0/N in Camp.
- Day 15 : Trek to High camp (alt. 5,330m).O/N in Camp.
- Day 16-18 : Climb Chulu East Summit. Additional days in case of bad weather. O/N in Camp.
--- Back to trekking trail ---
- Day 19: Trek to Manang. O/N in Lodge
- Day 20: Trek to Thorung Phedi (alt. 4420m). O/N in Lodge
- Day 21: Trek to Muktinath crossing over Throrong La pass (alt.5,416m). O/N in Lodge
- Day 22: Trek to Jomsom ( alt. 2713m). O/N in Lodge
- Day 23: Morning flight to pokhara and leisure day in Pokhara. O/N in Hotel
- Day 24: Fly to Kathmandu. Celebration dinner. O/N in Hotel
- Day 25: International departure.
Chulu East Climbing Route
You drive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar and gradually ascend along the Marshyangdi river valley through lush forest.
The trek gently climbs up to higher villages to get the best acclimatization possible till you reach Pisang at 3200m altitude. As the route leads closer to the Tibet border, you have a fantastic insight of the tibetan culture with ancient Buddhist temples and Tibetan villages.
When prepared and fully acclimatized, the camp is set at lower Base Camp. You have splendid views of the snow-capped peaks and the rocky slopes. Take some rest and get higher to High Camp where you attempt your summit push. Extra days are included in your itinerary depending on weather conditions.
As you reach the top, you have a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding peaks. Return back to Base Camp and trek down towards the Kali Gandaki valley. Now follow the main Annapurna Circuit route and cross the Thorung La pass at alt. 5416m. Final descent to Jomsom where you take your flight to Kathmandu via Pokhara.
Climbing Season
The best seasons are from March to May and September to November. the trek takes you to terrace fields walking through valleys covered with rhododendron and pine forests.
In the mountain, you climb in clear weather and sunny days. As you climb turns to alpine climate, although days will remain warm, nights will be colder with sudden weather changing conditions. In March and November you should expect more clouds and snow falls.
Acclimatization & climbing program
First climbed in 1955 by a german expedition, Chulu East is an altitude ascent suitable for all climbers physically and mentally prepared to tackle the challenge. The trek is designed to slowly increase altitude to adapt your body to the lack of oxygen.
The climb is straigtforward ascent to the summit but with reasonnable altitude gain. Most of the climbing involves walking roped together with a glacier crossing and involves a long demanding day for the summit attempt. The difficulty also remains in altitude as you can suffer from Acute Mountain Sickness with headache, nausea, and sometimes poor sleep in upper camps.
We recommend that you stay fit. Walking, climbing, running, cycling or/and swimming several times a week before your climb is recommended to be in an excellent physical condition before booking for Chulu East.
You should also have the suitable climbing knowledge to climb Chulu East. Undertake a 5 days training course in Chamonix with our expert guides.
Safety gear on your climbing expedition
Your guide will carry a Gamow bag, also called portable hyperbaric chamber in case of altitude sickness. It is used to reduce the effects of altitude during an evacuation procedure. It is recommended that you bring your personal medical kit.
A 4 Liter
Oxygen cylinder will be provided with mask and regulator (
Top Out system or Poisk) for medical purpose. We will allow 1 cyinder per group of 4 climbers.
The group willbenefit from a Satellite phone during the expedition. You can buy credits via "Pay as you go" scratch card directly in Kathmandu before the begining of your trek. Payment in US Dollars.
We will require a medical certificate from your doctor that allows you to participate the climb. Prepare yourself physically to efforts especially as the walk can be strenuous in high altitude and while crossing the Thorong La pass.
Accommodation on your Chulu East trip
Chulu East is a lodge and tented accommodation adventure. During your trek, you sleep and eat in comfortable village lodges along the route. Meals and overnights are included in your itinerary (except drinks and personal food).
Rooms are well maintained and cosy. Food is good with plenty of traditional meals (as Dal Bhat and Momos) and we take an extra care on hygiene to advoid stomach bugs. Bring a towel, comfortable shoes for evening time and warm clothing for the night (fleece jacket) for the trek.
Meals
3 meals a day are provided on your trip. We take an extra care on your personal diet and the hygiene. The products are carefully selected to prepare tasty local and western courses to vary the menu on each day trek. Hygiene is particularly respected to avoid any illness related to food in order to remain in excellent condition during your trek.
Our altitude cooks are among the best. They prepare tasty local and western courses with Nepali, Tibetan and Continental meals.
Fresh food with fruit and vegetable will be supplied in altitude camps to offer the best dishes possible and advoid dehydrated food with poor nutritional value.
Climbing team
The guides are highly skilled professionals native from the mountain valleys of Nepal. They have an unrevail knowledge of the local customs, the culture and the fauna of the region. They have years of knowledge and experience and believe in sharing their passion of adventure providing an incomparable cultural insight of the country.
Our climbing team is well-trained and assist you during your climb. They are responsible for the installing camps before the ascent and guiding you on your summit day. We assure a high-quality leadership with our local sherpas. They know well the mountain, the region and they are all well experienced and trained to climb in altitude. We provide 1 climbing sherpa per 2 clients, ratio 1:2 to maximize safety.
Your Sherpa will make sure that each member has suitable knowledge to climb, is self-sufficient and able to climb towards the upper camps. They will also insure that you climb and come back in full safety.
What about tipping ?
In Nepal tipping guide and porters is expected and common although it is not compulsory. Please allow approximately USD 20$ to 50$ (or more for altitude sherpas) per pers to be divided equally between the crew staff. If you feel that the service is good, we recommend leaving a tip.
Visa & permits for Chulu East expedition
We arrange your Chulu East climbing permit and the applicable Peak fee in Kathmandu with the Nepal Mountaineering Association for a group of 4 pers. It is important you send us a copy of the identity page of your passeport upon booking to issue the documents. Bring 2 ID photos and your passeport with you.
Eco-friendly behaviour
REACH SUMMIT feels very concerned about environmental matters. Annapurna region also suffers from the impacts of climate change. Glaciers are rapidly melting, changing the face of the Himalayan region.
During the trek, although villages crossed are supplied with electricity and running water, those places remain remote and hard to access. Always make sure you bring you litter with you and do not through anything in nature. Some villages have difficulties to properly collect and bring down waste (always by road and mainly on foot). Always be respectful and do not leave things behind that could spoil or damage the environment.
Your guide will collect your rabbish every morning or organise a disposal point were you could leave your garbage. Do not leave any gear in altitude camps and always bring back your belongings.
What does the trip include
Price Includes
- Welcome at the airport in Kathmandu.
- Airport - Hotel transfers in Kathmandu.
- Hotel in Kathmandu, double occupancy, B&B basis.
- Hotel in Pokhara, double occupancy, B&B basis.
- 1/2 day guided visit of Kathmandu.
- Flight Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu.
- Peak Permit fee
- Climbing Sherpa ratio 1:2
- Necessary local staff and porters.
- Insurance, salary and proper equipment for guide & porters.
- All accommodation in best available guesthouses/teahouse during the trek.
- Tented accommodation in camps.
- 3 meals a day as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Entry fee.
- Garbage deposit fee.
- General group climbing equipment (ropes, snow bars ...).
- Comprehensive medical kit.
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) for safety in altitude.
Price does not include
- International flight to / from Kathmandu with applicable airport taxes.
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal clothing, equipment and gear for trekking and climbing *
- Travel / Personal / Rescue / Medical insurance including Helicopter rescue.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation.
- All personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, internet ...).
- All drinks including bar bills & mineral water.
- Departures taxes in Kathmandu.
- Visit or activities not included in your itinerary.
- Tips.
- Visas.
* You can rent sleeping bags and down jackets from us , more here >
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