Chulu East Peak Expedition - 6584m - 21 Days
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The Chulu and Pisang peaks rise above the dry, arid Manang
region of Nepal. This remote area lies in the rain shadow of the massive
Annapurna Himal. We begin our approach by following the Marsyandgi Khola
through a variety of landscapes and cultures. From the subtropical land of the
Gurung people to the high Tibetan like region of the Manang people. Our route
up Pisang Peak rises in an elegant are of the S.W. face to a steep, icy ridge.
The route is not technically difficult but demands solid snow climbing skills
and excellent physical conditioning. Following our ascent of Pisang we trek
further up valley to the district head quarters of Manang. A long day takes us
to base camp. After a rest day we precede to high camp on a high col. Our route
to the summit follows the exposed N.E. ridge on snow and ice with outstanding
views of the Annapurna and Manaslu to the East. A quick descent takes us back
to Ogre where we take a flight to Pokhara then to Kathmandu.
This expedition combines all the best elements of a
Himalayan expedition. While the trip is strenuous and demands that each
participant be well versed in alpine snow climbing skills, it is an excellent
way to experience the culture of Nepal and ascend two Himalayan peaks in the
safest possible way.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 Katmandu-Besishar (750m) by bus.
Day 02 Besishar - Bahundanda (1310m) in 6h30.
Day 03 Bahundanda - Tal (1670m) in 6h.
Day 04 Tal - Chame (2713m) in 7h.
Day 05 Chame - Hongde (3320m) in 7h.
Day 06 Hongde - Chegaji Khola I (4100m) in 4h.
Day 07 Chegaji Khola I - Chegaji Khola II (4800m) in 4h.
Day 08 Chegaji Khola II – Base Camp(5400m) in 4h.
Day 09 Ascension (6200m) and back to Base Camp in 9h.
Day 10 Base Camp -
Hongde in 4h.
Day 11 Hongde - Yak
Kharka (4050m) in 5h.
Day 12 Yak Kharka -
Thorong Phedi (4420m) in 4h.
Day 13 Thorong Phedi - Thorong La (5415m) - Muktinath
(3802m) in 8h.
Day 14 Muktinath - Jomosom (2713m) in 5h.
Day 15 Jomosom - Kalopani (2560m) in 7h.
Day 16 Kalopani -
Tatopani (1189m) in 6h .
Day 17 Tatopani - Ghorepani (2775m) in 6h.
Day 18 Ghorepani - Hille (1510m) in 4h.
Day 19 Hille - Birethanti (1037m) in 2h, and bus to Pokhara.
Day 20 Rest in Pokhara
Day 21 Pokhara - Katmandu by bus.
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