Trip Overview

This trip and climb is difficult to match for its spectacular mountain scenery, trekking and mountaineering challenges and the expose it provides on the variety of ethnic Nepalese cultures.

Close up views of the Annapurna range (40 miles between the two river valleys contain at twelve 7,000 m peaks and many more above the 6,000m) and varied ecosystems, diverse cultures and an ever changing landscape - lush, green paddy fields and oak forests, arid deserts, the deepest gorge and some of the most fascinating mountains make this one of the most popular areas in the world for trekkers and mountaineers.



ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing inside the Kathmandu valley (B/D).
We invite you on welcome dinner with live Nepali cultural show on evening. Hotel Overnight.

Day 03: Drive: Kathmandu to Beshisahar (760m / 5 hrs). Trek to Khundi (790m / 3 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp
Day 04: Khudi / Bhaunadanda (1310m / 4 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp
Day 05: Bhaunadanda / Tal (1700m / 6 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp
Day 06: Tal / Bagarchap (2160m / 6 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp
Day 07: Bagarchap / Chame (2670m / 7 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp
Day 08: Chame / Pisang (3300m / 6 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp
Day 09: Trek to Yak-Kharka (4210 / 6 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp

Day 10: Continue to Chulu-East Base Camp (5140m / 5 hrs). Overnight Camp.
Day 11: Rest day for acclimatization at Base Camp. Explore the surrounding.
Day 12: Ascend High Camp of Chulu-East (5600m), return back or stay there. Overnight Camp.
Day 13: Optional day (For bad weather). Attempt for the ascend or explore the surrounding.
Day 14: Make the summit of Chulu East (6584m) and return the base camp (7 hrs). Overnight at base camp

Day 15: Trek to Manang (3540m / 5 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp

Day 16: Rest to acclimatize (B/L/D). Camp

Day 17: Continue to Letdar (4200m / 4 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp

Day 18: Letdar / Thorung Phedi (4450m / 6 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp

Day 19: Cross Thorung La (5416m/ 6 hrs). Cont. to Muktinath (3800m/ 2 hrs) (B/L/D). Camp

Day 20: Muktinath to Jomsom (2710m / 4 hrs) (B / L / D)

Day 21: Flight: Jomsom - Pokhara. Free time. Hotel. (B). Camp

Day 22: Flight: Pokhara - Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.

Day 23: Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.

Day 24: Final Departure.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chulu East (6,584 m.) is situated high above the Manang valley with breathtaking views across to the Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic trek around the Annapurna massif, ascending the Marshyangdi valley and crossing the Thorong La, before descending the Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara. The climb is technically straightforward and you should be familiar with the use of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes. Most of the climbing will be involved walking roped together, including the glacial crossings. You should be very fit and have good experience of climbing.

The North-East Ridge is considered the normal route to climb this peak from a Base Camp on the moraine at 5334m (17500ft). Most climbers make it to the top and back from Base Camp in one long day although some have, in the past, established a higher camp somewhere below the peak. Another subsidiary peak called Chulu Far East (6059m) 19880ft) may also be attempted from this approach.

 

• Services Included:
  
  01. All ground transfers by private vehicle as per our itinerary.
  02. Five star hotel in Kathmandu (twin sharing, including breakfast and all govt taxes)
  03. Welcome Dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program we host.
  04. Guided sightseeing around world heritage sites of KTM. (Includes all applicable entrance fees.)
  05. All domestic airfares (Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu).
  06. Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara (twin sharing, including breakfast and all govt. Tax / VAT)
  07. Organized Camping Trek / Expedition arrangement, including all high quality camping equipments and tents such as Two Men Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dinning Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, Hot Water Bags, Pillows, Inner Sheet and etc.
  08. Three times hot meals everyday while trekking, which will be prepared by our very professional kitchen crew.
  09. National Park / Conservation Area Permit Fees.
  10. One Vastly experienced climbing Sherpa, including his all wages, insurance and all arrangements.
  11. Guide, porters and their daily wages, insurance with all necessary lodging - food arrangements.
   

• Services Excluded:
  01. All International Airfares / Airport Taxes.
  02. Expenses of personal nature such as bar bill, laundry bill, telephone bill, tips and etc.
  03. Personal medical and travel insurance.
  04. Helicopter Rescue & Evacuation - If needed.

•  Fixed departure 2012:

  15 Jan 2012 and 29 Jan 2012

  07 Feb 2012, 18 Feb 2012 and 27 Feb 2012

  02 March 2012, 11 March 2012, 17 March 2012 and 29 March 2012

  01 April 2012, 13 April 2012, 21 April 2012 and 30 April 2012

  05 May 2012, 15 May 2012, 19 May 2012 and 27 May 2012

  07 June 2012, 17 June 2012 and 27 June 2012

  03 July 2012, 13 July 2012 and 23 July 2012

  05 Aug 2012 and 25 Aug 2012

  04 Sep 2012, 13 Sep 2012, 20 Sep 2012 and 27 Sep 2012.

  01 Oct 2012, 12 Oct 2012, 17 Oct 2012, 21 Oct 2012 and 31 Oct 2012

  03 Nov 2012, 09 Nov 2012, 15 Nov 2012, 20 Nov and 28 Nov 2012

  06 Dec 2012, 18 Dec 2012, 23 Dec 2012 and 31 Dec 2012

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All the itineraries are subject to change to suit your schedule