Chulu Far-East Peak

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Chulu far east peak is one of the most beautiful and prominent peaks in Nepal. You get to explore traditional Himalayan villages and experience local culture as well as traditions. This will be the best choice for climbers looking for a remote location with little other traffic on their trek. The typical expedition to this peak includes the popular Thorong La pass to add to the adventure. The journey starts in Kathmandu, where you'll meet your guide and other trekkers before setting out on a picturesque drive to the trailhead. Starting in Chame, the trip follows the Marsyangdi River via verdant forests and age-old settlements like Pisang. The journey from Pisang continues to the base camp of the 3,900-meter-high Chulu Far East Peak. Although the ascent to the summit calls for a high degree of fitness and experience, the vistas are well worth the effort. The entire Annapurna range and other Himalayan peaks are visible from the summit. The walk continues across the difficult Thorong La Pass, which is located at an elevation of 5,416 meters, after reaching the top of Chulu Far East Peak. The pass provides not only wonderful views of the surrounding Himalayas but also the chance to interact with locals and other trekkers. The cultural experience, scenery and sense of achievement makes this journey well worth the effort.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Visit of the UNESCO World Heritage sites Kathmandu High standard hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara Challenge yourself with a climb to a 6000 peak in a remote area of Nepal Fabulous views on several Himalayan giants: Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna range and much more Crossing of the famous Thorang Pass above 5000 meters Domestic flights along the impressive Annapurna range with stunning view on the Machapuchare “Fishtail” from Jomson to Pokhara Focus on high-quality services, experienced WILD YAK Team for a small group of 4 to 6 participants only.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and Evening Sightseeing — You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel. After you are settled, you will go on a guided sightseeing tour of some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, including the historic Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon, you will meet your trekking guide and check your trekking gear. Guide will brief you about the trip during the dinner. In the event your arrival is late in the afternoon or evening, we will reserve an extra day for the sightseeing. Day Day 2: Drive to Beshisahar (160km) and Chame (70km, 2700m / 8858.27 ft) — Kathmandu - Besisahar - Chame We will ride in a jeep for 5 hrs to beshisahar and another 4 hours to Chame following the Marshyangdi River. Its about 230 km total ride from Kathmandu through some roller coaster off roads and spine shilling cliffs. You will pass through Bagarchhap, Danakyu, and Timang before reaching Chame, which is the administrative center of Manang. We will rest overnight in Chame. Day Day 3: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,300m / 10,826.77 ft) — Chame - Pisang After breakfast, you will trek towards Pisang, passing through dense forests and beautiful apple orchards at a place called Brathang. We will stop at the apple farm for Tea and snacks. Along the way, you will have stunning views of the Annapurna Mountains and Pisang peak. It’s a moderate hikes with a few uphill stretches. Day Day 4: Rest and acclimatize, hiking around the village (3540m/ 11614.17 ft) — It’s a short one hour trek from Braka to Manang. You can stroll around the village, get to glacial lake Gangapurna and see remnants of old village. There are nice cafes and bakery in Manang and you can sip warm tea and coffee in one of the coffee houses. Day Day 5: Pisang – Chulu Kharka (Nagawal). Tented Camp. — Pisang - Chulu Kharka You will set off on your trip today from Pisang in the direction of Chulu Kharka (Nagawal). The trek offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas as it travels through lovely forests and ancient villages. To get to Nagawal, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, you will have to climb a hill and cross a suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River. You'll spend the night in a tented camp here. Day Day 6: Nagawal – Chulu Base Camp (3,950m.) Preparation — Nagawal - Chulu Base Camp You will make the trip from Nagawal to 3,950-meter-high Chulu Base Camp today. The trek is difficult and steep. The day will be spent getting ready for the summit climb in base camp. A safety briefing and instruction on how to utilize the climbing gear will also be provided. You'll spend the night at a tented camp. Day Day 7: High Camp – Chulu Far East (6,059m.) summit and back to Base Camp — High Camp – Chulu Far East summit -High Camp Finally the day for summit. From the high camp, which is situated at an elevation of 5,000 meters, you will depart early in the morning. Chulu Far East Peak is a difficult climb that necessitates a high level of fitness and experience. Awe-inspiring views of the surrounding Himalayas, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri, await you at the summit. You'll spend some time at the peak before making your way back to base camp for a well-earned break. Your overnight lodging will be in a tent camp. Day Day 8: Reserve day for incase of bad weather. — This day serves as a backup in case of inclement weather or other unforseen circumstances. Day Day 9: Chulu Base Camp – Manang Village (3,351m.) — Chulu Base Camp – Manang Village Day Day 10: Trek from Manang to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/ 15091.86 ft) — On this day, you will trek towards Thorong Phedi, which is the last village before crossing Thorong La Pass at 5416m. The trek is relatively short, and you will have time to rest and prepare for the uphill strenuous climb the next day. Day Day 11: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m / 12467.19 ft) via Thorong La Pass (5,416m/ 17769.02 ft) — This is a challenging uphill hike of almost 900m. We start 4:00am in the morning and reach Thorang High Camp at 6-7am. We will have tea and breakfast and continue forward to Thorang la pass and spend some time taking photos. We munch on some snacks and continue steep downhill for a 1600m descent to Muktinath. We should reach Muktinath hotel in the early afternoon. Overnight in Muktinath Hotel with nice and warm meal. Day Day 12: Trek from Muktinath to Jomson (2,670m/ 8759.84 ft) — It’s a beautiful trek through Lupra Pass. View of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Tukuche and Mt. Mana Pathi extends north to Mt. Mustang and the landscape in Mystifying. The descend from Lupra Pass to the village of Lupra, a village of Bonpo followers is strenuous and then the trail is more easy from there to Jomson. We will have something to eat and drink in Lupra before continuing to Jomsom. We will stay in a hotel in Jomsom. Day Day 13: Jomsom to Pokhara by flight the next day or whole day jeep ride the same day — Jomsom is the district headquarters and administrative center of Mustang. The airport connects to Pokhara by flights. We can terminate our trek in Jomson and catch a flight to Pokhara or catch a jeep ride for 10-12 hrs to reach Pokhara by road. The view of Mt. Nilgiri is a sight to behold and is directly south and east of Jomsom. If time permits, we will visit the village of Marpha, an ethnic Thakali Village 9 km south of Jomson. It is famous for apples, apple brandy and yak meats. Day Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu and Afternoon Sightseeing and shopping — It’s a 25 min short flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. If you are seated on the left window, you will see the Mt. Dhaulagiri on west, Annapurna ranges followed by Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang on north and your flight time will be over before you even notice. We will settle in the hotel and visit the city for sightseeing and souvenir shopping. Day Day 15: Return back home — We will drop you at the airport and bid you a pleasant bye for your return journey home.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and Evening Sightseeing — You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel. After you are settled, you will go on a guided sightseeing tour of some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, including the historic Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon, you will meet your trekking guide and check your trekking gear. Guide will brief you about the trip during the dinner. In the event your arrival is late in the afternoon or evening, we will reserve an extra day for the sightseeing. +