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Chulu East is one of the easier peaks in the Annapurna area but it will still take a good effort at 6,500M! Straightforward climb with breathtaking views.
ITINERARY/Price estimate
All Inclusive Package ($3150.00USD)
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Day 01: Pick up from Airport and shop in Thamel for supplies
Day 02: Drive to Koto (8-9 hours)
Day 03: Trek to Pisang (5-6 hours)
Day 04: Trek to Nawal (4-5 hours)
Day 05: Preparation day
Day 06: Trek to base camp (5 hours)
Day 07: Trek to high camp (4-5 hours)
Day 08: Summit Chulu East (6-7 hours)
Day 09: Cushion day for summit push
Day 10: Trek to Manang village (6-7 hours)
Day 11: Trek to Yak Kharka (6-7 hours)
Day 12: Trek to Thorongla high camp (5-6 hours)
Day 13: Trek over Thorongla Pass (5,416M) and down to Muktinath (7-9 hours)
Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (4-5 hours)
Day 15: Drive to Pokhara
Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 17: Return flight to home country
Necessary Gear
Technical Gear
Crampons
60 cm Ice Axe (ex: Petzl Sum Tec)
UIAA approved climbing helmet
Ascender
Decender (Ex: ATC)
Alpine Boot for 6000+ Meters
Climbing Harness
7mm accessory climbing cord (15 feet)
Snow Gaiters
Trekking poles
Locking carabiners (4)
Non locking carabiners (4)
Personal Gear
Passport
3 Photo copies of passport
Backpack 30-45L
1 liter water bottle (X2)
Sleeping bag (-20'F)
Sleeping pad
Sunscreen
Sun Hat
Warm fleece or wool hat
Sun glasses for glaciers and snow (tinted class 3 or 4)
Lip cream or chapstick with SPF
Buff or bandana
Down jacket
Rain shell
Fleece jacket
Long sleeve insulating layer (2)
Long undershirt
Wicking short sleeve shirt
Down mitts (Ex: OR Camp 3 mitts)
Fleece Gloves
Leather gloves for climbing to camp II
Light weight gloves
Shell pants
Down pants (or full down suit)
Fleece pants
Trekking pants (2)
Long underpants
Trekking shorts (optional)
Wool trekking weight socks (3)
Wool mountaineering weight socks (1)
Trekking boots
Camp shoes