Mountaineering in Chulu West

Posted by prakash devkota on May 16th, 2019

Almost 150m higher than Chulu West, Chulu East Peak (6,584m) lies south east of Chulu West in the Annapuran Region. Climbing Chulu East Peak Expedition is technically challenging, which demands mountaineering skills like use of crampons, ice-axes and rope works. The adventurous feat in the Annapurna is especially to those climbers who are fit enough and can cope with the extremely challenging conditions of the Himalayas. To be precise Climbing Chulu East is not recommended for the novice climbers as the most of the section of the venture above Chulu East Base Camp involves ropes to climb and cross the glacier ridges and gorges.

Like the adventurous thrill that the trail to the summit of Chulu West Peak Climbing has, the route to Chulu East also caters all the fascinating aspects of the trek. Apart from the pleasures of the trail, the summit of Chulu East offers the magnificent views of the mountains like Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Mt. Manaslu. 

The climb to Chulu East Peak Difficulty is a strenuous climb therefore previous experience in climbing is required. You also need to be in a perfect physical condition to venture on this trek. Technically, a straightforward climb, most of the climbing involves walking roped together. You will most definitely have to be familiar with the use of all your equipments.

The  Chulu East Peak Climbing Cost and Itinerary begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar, which takes about six to seven hours. We begin our trek from Besisahar. The trail then ascends steadily along the Marsyangdi river valley into the untouched remote areas of northern Manang district passing through Bahundanda, Dharapani, Chamje, Bagarchaap and Hongde, all small villages. A steep, narrow path through an extremely dense forest connects Chamje to Hongde. From Hongde, begins the climb to Chulu East Peak. The trail till Hongde is rocky, steep and slippery in places.
It takes about four days to reach Chulu Peak Climbing Cost from Hongde.

From the base camp, you get stunning views of Annapurna range including Mt.Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Nilgiri, Manaslu, Himchuli. The views of Annapurna II, III and IV, angapurna, Dhaulagiri, Glacier Dome, Tilicho Peak, Manaslu from Chulu East Peak  are just amazing. Passing through pretty landscapes, rocky hills, and remote villages makes the trek even more incredible.

Chulu East peak Difficulty are part of the Manang Himal, which are quite rightly included in the larger Damodar Himal, the eastern limit of which runs south from Chako and Peak 6687 in a north-to-south direction along the Hunlung Khola, Nar Khola and Phu Khola. The south it is bounded by the Marsyangdi River and the Mesokanta La. To the west its limit is the Kali Gandaki and to the north the Parchekya La (5,447m). The north east of the Annapurna Range is an ideal objective for those Chulu East Peak Climbing Cost extending their climbing experience beyond the trekking peaks of the Everest region. It is also well suited for an expeditionary style ascent with group members playing an active role in establishing the intermediary camps while preparing for the summit. Appreciating the delights of our approach trek in the Annapurna region we gradually ascend to the Manang Valley.

Chulu East Peak Climbing Difficulty 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. Chulu East Peak Difficulty gives you an unforgettable challenging experience for those who have dream about mountaineering.

Chulu East Peak Climbing Itinerary 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. The trekking to this peak climbing begins from Besishahar, Bulbule, whereby you will reach by some 8-hour drive from Kathmandu, then head up to Chamche, Pisang and reach to Yak Kharka and then continue to base camp and finally reach to Chulu East Peak Climbing Cost and Itinerary, you will set up the tents and acclimatize.

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