Chulu Far East - 20 days
For a less beaten path, this trek and summit offers a wonderful viewpoint facing the Annapurna Great Barrier. Chulu Massif rises north of the Marshyangdi Khola in the Manang Region in the Manang Himal. A remote area which is drier, being in a rain shadow, offers a different experience of for those who are enchanted with Nepal Himalaya and want a less traveled summit expedition. The Annapurna Himal creates this dry area, giving views of giant glacial moraines, cut by wind erosion, causing incredible pillars to form. Chulu Far East ascent is straight forward. High camp will be placed near the col. From there we follow the long southwest ridge on snow and ice to the summit. There is also a great variety of landscape from the subtropical lower valleys with terraced fields where Gurung people dominate, up to the ethnically and socially remarkable Managba people of the upper valley. Rhododendron and pine forests cover portions of this trail. Following the ascent, we cross the Thorung La, a 5,350m high pass before dropping to Jomsom and the Kali Gandaki River.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu - free day, hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Besi Sahar: Trek begins, camp.
Day 04: Trek to Ngadi, camp.
Day 05: Trek to Jagat, camp.
Day 06: Trek to Dharapani, camp.
Day 07: Trek to Chame, camp.
Day 08: Trek to Pisang, camp.
Day 09: Trek to Chulu, camp.
Day 10: Trek to Camp 3,950m, camp.
Day 11: Trek to Chulu B.C., camp.
Day 12: Trek to High Camp, camp.
Day 13: Summit Chulu, back to B.C., camp.
Day 14: Trek to Manang, camp.
Day 15: Trek to Thorong Phedi, camp.
Day 16: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La, camp.
Day 17: Trek to Jomsom, camp.
Day 18: Flight: Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu, hotel
Dau 20: .Final departure, transfer to airport.
