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This
is one of the classic and most rewarding treks in Nepal. The Southern
slopes of Manaslu and, Annapurna ranges are heavily settled
and farmed except the higher regions that support thick forests of
Rhododendron and fir. Most of the tribes inhabiting this area are
Gurungs, Magars, Chhettris and Newars. Thakali and Mustang tribes
control the busy trading and pilgrimage trail along the Kali Gandaki.
One of the most striking significance of this trek is that we have a
spectacular view of most mountains range every day. On
this trek before reaching Mustang area one can see the changes in
landscape and plants. After crossing a beautiful Pass popularly known
as Thorang La pass (5416 m.) a trekker enters in to Mustang region from
where the ranges of Dhaulagiri mountain is visible. About Chulu Peaks:- These
peaks form 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 6,687 in a north-to-south direction along the Hunlung
Khola, Nar Khola and Phu Khola. To the south it is bounded by the
Marsyangdi Khola and the Mesokanta La. To the west its limit is the
Kali Gandaki and to the north the Parchekya La (5,447 m.). There
exists considerable confusion with regard to the name and location of
the Chulu peaks and what summit actually constitutes Chulu West and
Chulu East, since it soon becomes apparent to anyone that has climbed
in the range that several other summits close by, which are actually
part of the Chulu massif, are not indicated on present maps of the area. Ascents
of Chulu West and Chulu Central are best made from a base camp in a
small valley north of Manang situated off the main trail to the Thorong
La. Indeed some of the best views of these peaks can be had from that
Pass. Day 01.Kathmandu
to Beshi Sahar (823 m.): Drive to Dumre by tourist Bus following wild
hairpin bends, and drive by local vehicles about 3 hrs. approximately
to reach Besi Sahar and rest. Day 02.Beshi
Sahar to Bahundanda (1311 m): Walk for about 7 hours towards Bahundanda
through narrow tracks, suspension bridges and a deep river gorge. Rest
for lunch at Bhulbhule and walk another 3 hrs. to Bahundanda for
overnight stay. Day 03.Bahundanda
to Chamje:- (1405 m): Walk for about 6/7 hours towards Chamje through
the valley crossing several suspension bridges and passing several
beautiful waterfalls, land view the tower of Mt. Lamjung (22,291 Ft.),
Manaslu (26,760 Ft.) and Peak 29 (24,652 Ft.). Rest for lunch at Sange
and walk another 3 hrs. to Chamje for overnight stay. Day 04.Chamje
to Dharapani (1943m.): Walking distance of about 7/8 hours from Chamje
to Dharapani, entering Manang district from Taal and crossing a large
bridge to Dharapani to stay overnight. Day 05.Dharapani
to Chame (2713m): The distance is covered within 6 hours. The trail now
leads to the west in Manaslu forming a splendid backdrop of Annapurna
II appearing occasionally to the south. As we continue, Annapurana
range offers a splendid view. Overnight at Chame. Day 06.Chame
to Pissang (3185m.): Keeping by the side of river all day for about 7
hours and passing through narrow and steep gorge reach Passing from
where Manang Valley (a wide U - shaped valley) hanging between two
giant snow peaks. Overnight at Pissang. Day 07.Pissang
to Manang (3351m.): After a 7-hour walk through trails and broad
forested valley floor a small stool airstrip and a village of about 200
houses and Barge monastery which is the largest in the entire district
and reach Manang. Day 08.Rest
in Manang for acclimatization: A necessary day to rest and acclimatize
and explore Manang,. the village of about 500 flat roofed houses.
Annapurna II, Annapurna III (24,787 Ft.), Gangapurna (24,457 Ft.) and
Chulu East (19,880 Ft.) to the north can be well viewed. Day 09.Manang
to Chulu Lader (4200 m.): We branch away from the Marsyandi Khola
steadily climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas. Over night at
Lader. Approximately 3 hrs. Walk. Day 10.Chulu Lader to Chulu West Base Camp (4534 m.):- Finding base camp Is
to walk above Manang to a Yak herder?s hut from where you view the
South Face of Chulu Central. Go beyond the hut following the Yak
pastures and walk up a ridge which leads into a hidden valley where it
is possible to find a good site for base camp. Day 11.Chulu
West Base Camp to Chulu West High Camp (5,100 m.):- From this camp,
ascend steep slopes to a col (4,900 m.), on a subsidiary ridge that
leads down from the main ridge. To the north of the col ascend snow
slopes for 200 meters to the base of a band of rock at an altitude of
5, 100 meters for high camp. Day 12 / 13.Chulu
West High Camp to Summit (6,250 m.) and back to BC:- Climb the rock
band with some difficulty to the north-west shoulder of Chulu West
(5,450 m), where another camp can be established or alternatively a
camp can be placed on a snow plateau above (5,530 m.). On the first
ascent and several subsequent ascents rope was fixed on the rock band.
From the plateau continue up the progressively narrowing ridge to the
summit (6,250 m.). Descend by the same route to Base Camp. Day 14.Chulu West Base Camp to Thorong Phedi (4351 m.): An easy way walk down to Thorong Phedi. Day 15.Thorong
Phedi to Muktinath (3798m.): Crossing the Pass early in the morning
slowly reach the top of Thorang Pass (5417m.) and enjoy some absolutely
stunning high Himalaya scenery and over to the Kaligandaki valley
through the entire Annapurna range , Mukut and Mustang Himal to the
west. Walking distance is about 8 hours. Day 16.Muktinath to Kaagbeni (2809 m.): A walk down hill with a dramatic landscape up to Kaagbeni for half day rest. Day 17.Kaagbeni to Jomsom:- Walk an easy way for 3hrs. to Jomsom, the headquarter of Mustang District. Day 18.Jomsom
to Pokhara: Early morning fly back to Pokhara. You can have very
beautiful views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain from the plane. Day 19.Sightseeing in Pokhara:- Boat ride in Phewa lake and visit around pokhra city. Day 20.Pokhara to Kathmandu by private coach. THE TOUR PRICE FOR ABOVE PROGRAMME:-20 days trekking cost - - -US$ 780.00 per person Climbing permit fees - - -US$ 350.00 up to 4 people (above 4 people US$ 40 per person extra for climbing permit) Climbing Sherpa Salary + equipments -US$ 300.00 per group Insurance for all Nepali staff -US$ 100.00 per group Flight ticket for Jomsom / Pokhara - US$ 62.00 per person Private coach from Pokhara / KTM - US$ 150.00 per group Tour price includes:-* Climbing permit * Annapurna National Park fee (26 $) * Transport (airport pick up and drop) * Transport ( Pokhara / Kathmandu by private mini coach) * Food 3 meals a day to Chulu West Base Camp and back to Jomsom * Tented camp during the climbing period *
Accommodations:- Tea house from Beshi Sahar to Chulu Lader and Thorong
Phedi to Jomsom. Tented Camp from Chulu Lader to Chulu West Base Camp
and back to Thorong Phedi. * Climbing Sherpa and his salary + equipment * A guide and necessary porters * Insurance for all Nepali staffs * 2 nights hotel in Pokhara (Hotel Green Peace 2 star) * Flight ticket for Jomsom to Pokhara
Tour price does not include:-* High altitude food, fuel above Chulu Far East Base Camp (If we arrange US$ 200 $ per group up to 8 people) * Climbing equipments (climbing dome tents and all climbing gear) * Personal equipments * Person accident insurance and emergency evacuation * Expenses of personal nature and drinks * Food in Pokhara * Hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Harati):- -Hotel Harati US$ 30.00 for double room with breakfast -Hotel Harati US$ 25.00 for single room with breakfast
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