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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