Friendship Trek

CHULU EAST PEAK:
* 25 Days (4 Days Kathmandu, 15 Days Camping Trek & 6 Days

Mountaineering)

* Grade: Mountaineering Plus
* Max. Elevation: 6160m
* Departs Kathmandu, Every Thursday

Chulu West to the north of the Annapurna range is an ideal summit for those wanting

to extend their climbing experience beyond the trekking peaks of the Everest region. It is also and ideal peak on which to develop expeditionary style experience as members will play an active role in establishing the intermediary camps on the mountain.

Chulu West is best accessed from a base camp situated north of Manang
The Chulu East permit allows two distinct peaks, Chulu East, & Chulu Far East. Both are attainable from the same base camp, & high camp (5,334m) in the Chegagji Khola valley. The base is located in the moraines above a guarding cliff & waterfall below the col in the ridge separating the east & Far East peaks.

A climb to the summit of these mountains offers spectacular views of the Annapurna & other Himalayan ranges together with a sweeping view of the Tibetan plateau.

The Chulu Adventure starts with a pleasant drive from Kathmandu to Beshisahar. We follow the lush terraced lowlands of the Marsyangdi River Valley towards the Tibetan border. A Spectacular valley trail cuts between the Manasalu (8163m) & Annapurna (8091m) ranges as we enter the rain shadow area behind the Annapurna range & follow the valley to Manang before ascending to the Chulu Base Camp from Yak Kharka. The climb is not technically demanding but is very Challenging Plus. The views from the summit include the entire panorama of the Annapurna range, Manasalu & parts of Tibet. Our return journey passes through the Thorang La arriving at Jomsom. We then fly to Pokhara & on Kathmandu, completing this wonderful trip having conquered the Challenging Plus Chulu.

ITINEEARY OF THE PEAK
1 Drive Bensishar (823 m)
2 Trek to Bahundanda (1310 m)
3 Trek to Change (2657 m)
4 Trek to Thonje (1920 m)
5 Trek to Chame (2651 m)
6 Trek to Pissang (3333 m)
7 Trek to Manang (3351 m)
8 Manang, acclimatization day
9 Ledder
10 Chulu West base camp
11 High Camp
12 Summit day (6584 m)
13 Extra day to summit
14 Back to base camp
15 Manang
16 Pissang
17 Chme
18 Syangje
19 Bahundanda
20 Besisashar
21 Drive back to Kathmandu

Grading For this Trek/Climbing:
This trek is strenuous. You need to have a sense of adventure, and the willingness to walk 8 to 9 hours a day, often at high altitude. Good physical condition and a degree of good stamina are essential. A basic knowledge of mountain climbing is an advantage, although our experienced Sherpa guides will guide and accompany you to the top.

Accommodation:
For those who would like us to arrange their transfer Airport / Hotel / Airport, it would be a pleasure for us to do so at the cost of US$ 6 per person.

If you want us to arrange your accommodation in Kathmandu before or after the trek, let us know your preference of hotel so that we can arrange your booking accordingly.
You should arrive in Kathmandu at least 2 days before departure, as to arrange the necessary climbing & trekking permits.

Package includes:
. All-inclusive full board tented camp trek with sleeping tent, dining

tent, toilet tent, food and bedding as per itinerary

. Services of Sirdar, cook, Shera staff and porters or yaks while on

trek.

. All kitchen utensils / materials along with tables and chairs.
. Transportation, KTM - Base Camp - KTM of all equipment, food, staff

and porters.

. Local taxes, guide & porters' insurance.
. National Park fee.
. Climbing Fee of the Peak, equipment allowance of climbing guide,

necessary equipment and clothing for camp staff and porters.

. Common used climbing equipment. (fixed ropes, ice screws, pitons,

etc.)

. All transportation in Kathmandu as per program.
. Domestic airport departure taxes.

Package does not include:
* Expenses of personal nature.
* Personal tips.
* Alcoholic beverages and canned or bottled cold drinks.
* International departure taxes.
* Personal climbing equipment. (Can be rented in Kathmandu)