Chulu East Peak climbing
Trip at a Glance
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Country: Nepal
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Trip grade: Strenuous
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Destination: Annapurna region
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Activities: Trekking/Peak Climbing
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Accommodation: Hotels/Tented camps
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Meals: Full-board on trek
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Transportation: Private vehicle/Plane
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Maximum altitude: Chulu East (6584m)
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Trip Start / End: Kathmandu - Kathmandu
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Best Season: Mar-May, Sep-Nov
Chulu East Peak climbing is a popular mountaineering expedition in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Chulu East is a mountain peak with an elevation of 6,584 meters (21,601 feet) and is often considered an easier peak to climb compared to other mountains in the region. The Expedition offers a thrilling adventure in the heart of the Himalayas.
Chulu East Peak climbing Highlights:
- Ideal combination of climbing & trekking with the traditional Annapurna Circuit Trekking
- A trekking peak that is among the highest in Nepal, approved by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
- A great summit to validate your alpine skills
- Views of Mt. Annapurna II, III, and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak, Manaslu, and other nearby snow-capped peaks are unreal.
- Visit Muktnath (3850m), a popular destination for pilgrims who practice Buddhism and Hinduism
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 2: Drive to basisahar by private vehicle & change local jeep to Dharapani( 1,860m/10-11 hrs)
Day 3: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,650 m/5-6 hrs)
Day 4: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,250 m/5-6 hrs)
Day 5: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,519 m/5-6 hrs)
Day 6: Acclimatization day at Manang (3,519 m)
Day 7: Trek from Manang to Yak Karka (4000 m/3-4 hrs)
Day 8: Trek from Yak Kharka to Chulu East Peak Base Camp (5140m/4-5 hrs)
Day 9: Base Camp to summit (6059m)& back to base camp 8-9 hrs
Day 10: Trek from Base Camp to Ledar (4,210m)
Day 11: Trek from Ledar to Throng Phedi( 5,416m)
Day 12: Trek from Throng Phedi to Muktinath via Throng La (5,416m/9 hrs)
Day 13: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (3,760m/5-6 hrs)
Day 14: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m/20 minutes)
Day 15: Flight or drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1400m/25min)
Day 16: Final Departure
What is included?
- Airport pick-up and drop services.
- Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu & Pokhara with breakfast as per itinerary.
- Kathmandu to Dharapani drive by local bus/jeep or private vehicle.
- All trekking accommodations with Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner at local lodges on twin sharing basis but occasionally in the common dormitory (esp. during peak tourist seasons).
- Jomsom/Pokhara airfare
- Four seasonal sleeping bags (to be returned after trip completion) duffel bags,
- A comprehensive medical kit (will be carried by the trekking guide)
- Salary to guide and porter for the trekking period.
- Climbing guide and necessaries equipment for Chulu East base camp.
- Personal insurance for crew members.
- All applicable tourist fees, ACAP permit & and climbing permit.
- Insurance for climbing guide and wages.
- All government and local taxes.
- Farewell dinner with Nepalese cultural program.
What is not included?
- International airfares.
- Nepal entry visa fee – Visa can be obtained upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (USD30 for 15 days)
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Emergency rescue evacuation (to be covered by the client's travel insurance).
- Other expenses of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot shower etc.)
- Personal clothing and climbing gear
- Bar bills, alcoholic drinks & beverages.
- Tips for guide & porter.
Route Map
Trip Info
Accommodation
While you are in Kathmandu, we opt to accommodate you in 4- or 5-star hotels like Hotel Royal Singhi (4-star), Hotel Manaslu (4-star), Radisson (5-star), Yak & Yeti (5-star), or similar. During the trek, you will be accommodated in a local mountain lodge, better known as Tea House. These lodges and teahouses provide good services and are equipped with basic amenities. We will endeavor to provide you with the best accommodation available along the route so that you get a good night’s rest in a hygienic milieu.
Meals
We never compromise the quality of food or the health of the trekkers as well as the crew members. Generally, we opt for the fresh and nutritional local community food available. You could make your delicious pick from an array of traditional foods like Sweet potatoes, buckwheat barley, etc. This way, you could not only get a real sense of the local culture and life patterns but also contribute to promoting the locally available resources of organic food and beverages. Besides, a wide range of Continental, Chinese, Italian and Indian cuisines like Pizza, Spaghetti, French Fries, Soups, Breads, Masala curry, etc. are also available in the restaurants for your retreat.
Acclimatization
Altitude sickness is a serious risk while trekking in the Himalayas. It's important to acclimatize properly by spending a few days at lower altitudes before heading higher. By spending time at lower altitudes before pushing higher, your body has time to adjust. Our trekking packages have enough acclimatization days planned where you'll be spending a day or two at lower altitudes, allowing your body to adjust to the increasing altitude.
Electricity & drinking water
For an additional cost, you can use the electricity in all tea houses and lodges to recharge your batteries. The lodges have packaged mineral water for sale, or you can fill your bottle with boiling water. To make water drinkable, you can use water purification tablets too. But, due to hygienic issues, you should avoid drinking water from taps, rivers, or wells in trekking areas.
Communication
At lodges, restaurants, and hotels, Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee in the most popular trek regions, like Everest, and Annapurna. However, at high elevations, phone calls are the only means of connection. Our office in Kathmandu is in constant communication with your trek guide. In Kathmandu, you can purchase a local sim card for communication purposes. At high elevations, the mobile signal might not be as strong, though.
Luggage
Our porters are paired with one trekker for every two hikers, and one porter can safely carry 30 kg maximum weight. Therefore, we advise you to fill your duffle bag not more than 15 kg with your belongings. You may carry a small backpack with your valuables and informational documents. The things you are not taking along on the trek can be stored in a hotel in Kathmandu free of cost.
Typical Trek Day
Mostly your trek day starts with breakfast at 7-8 am, followed by a 3-4 hour morning trek. Lunch break is around an hour, then you continue trekking to your destination for the day. After reaching the teahouse lodge, you can relax, explore nearby areas, and enjoy dinner at 6-7 pm. Evenings involve socializing, a trek briefing, and leisure activities before bed.
Travel Insurance
It is advised that you arrange your travel insurance before leaving your homeland. The main thing is to make sure that your insurance covers you for both- medical and evacuation costs. Having travel insurance with you makes your trip secure and hassle-free.
Our Guides
Guides play a significant role during the trek. They are the ones who literally decipher the trekking codes for you so that you can actually connect with nature, culture and people along the way. We have helpful and dedicated trekking guides who are very well-versed in the culture, life patterns and every single detail pertaining to the trek region you are traveling in. Thus, in the company of our professional Sherpa guides, your trek becomes not only entertaining but also equally informative.
Porter and Staff Care
When it comes to high-altitude trekking, porters and staff members make up a pivot. Marron Treks ensures that all the porters and staff members going to high altitudes are provided with adequate clothing and equipment. All our field staff are covered by insurance.
