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Chulu West Peak Climbing - 7 Days

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Trip Overview

Duration7 Days

Trip GradeStrenuous

CountryNepal

Maximum Altitude4,844 m

Group Size2-14 pax

StartsLetdar

EndsChulu West Base Camp

ActivitiesMountaineering, Peak Climbing

Best TimeSpring (Apr-May) | Autumn (Sep-Nov)

Our Chulu West Peak Climbing (6,419 m) package offers a flexible and reliable setup designed to support your high-altitude ambitions. This unique approach is ideal for solo travelers on the Annapurna Circuit who seek the thrill of ascending a 6,000m Himalayan Peak without committing to a full-service expedition from Kathmandu. We provide unmatched flexibility, empowering you to fulfill your dream adventure.

Summiting Chulu West

You'll meet your licensed and experienced climbing guide at Churi Ledar/Letdar/ Ledar and proceed directly towards Chulu West Base Camp (4,844 m). Upon arrival, you'll join the rest of the dedicated crew and find your comfortable camp setup ready, including a kitchen tent, dining tent, and kitchen staff. From Base Camp, your climbing guide will progressively lead you towards the Chulu West Summit, with strategic stopovers at Advance Camp (5,100 m) and High Camp (5,500 m).

Contingency and Post-Summit Plan

In case of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, our package includes one dedicated contingency day for your Chulu West summit attempt. Should an additional day or two be required beyond this, you can request your climbing guide to arrange these services for an extra charge of $150 per day (to be paid in cash directly to your guide).

After your summit attempt, you will descend safely back to Base Camp, and from there, you can proceed onwards towards your next destination or continue your trek as planned.

Chulu West Peak Climbing - 7 Days Itinerary

Himalayan Ecstasy Nepal also offers full logistics for the Chulu West Peak Climbing porgram (Kathmandu to Kathmandu).

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Letdar to Chulu West Base CampExpand all

Day 01

Meet with climbing guide at Churi Ledar briefing about climbing .

Your climbing guide will meet you at your lodge at Ledar who will brief you about the trail.

Meals: SelfAccommodation: Self

Day 02

Trek from Churi Ledar to Chulu West Base Camp (4,844 m; 3.5 km; 4 hrs)

The trail to Chulu West Base Camp from Churi Ledar starts with a steady ascent. Though not demanding, the altitude can challenge your stamina. You'll move at a steady, deliberate pace across the rugged landscape, allowing ample opportunity to immerse yourself in the incredible vistas that unfold as you approach Base Camp.

After a pass at 4,740 m, the trail levels out to a pasture at the foot of a scree hill. At the base camp, your climbing guide will brief you about the trail and provide crucial training that includes ice walking, use of crampons, carabiner, ice-axe, basic self-rescue, and knot tying practice for the upcoming challenge.

Max Altitude: 4,844 m Meals: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tented Accommodation at Chulu West Base Camp

Day 03

Trek from Chulu West Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (5,100 m; 1.5 km, 2-3 hrs)

Today, you'll ascend to Advance Base Camp. The trail initially leads you north of the pasture on a gentle incline, then transitions into a scree field, subtly contouring along the hills. After climbing a rockface on a fixed rope, the trail is dominated by loose slates. where you'll establish your camp on a sheltered ledge. This strategic spot offers stunning views overlooking Chulu West’s summit and a steep rock face providing natural protection from the elements. Just around the bend, at 5,111 meters, lies a rock band that you will cross tomorrow, en route to High Camp.

Note: Many expeditions push directly from Base Camp to High Camp which is set up in between 5,350 meters to 5,750 meters. While possible, this rapid ascent is often highly fatiguing due to significant altitude gain, compounded by the unpredictable mountain weather common in western Nepal. Our extensive experience has shown that climbers frequently abandon their summit attempts from this single high camp, primarily due to accumulated exhaustion. To maximize your chances of success and enhance your safety, Himalayan Ecstasy's Chulu West Peak Expedition strategically includes the provision of Advance Base Camp, a proven approach that significantly boosts summit success rates.

Max Altitude: 5,100 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tented Accommodation at Advance Base Camp

Day 04

Trek from Advance Base Camp to High Camp (5,500 m; 1.8 km; 2-3 hrs)

Today, you'll tackle one of the most challenging section on the Chulu West expedition, the rock band which forms a col on the ridge of the mountain and requries the used of fixed ropes. Just across the rock band a dramatic valley will open up, revealing a panorama of magnificent peaks surrounding you. After successfully crossing the second pass through a steep rock face, the trail gently climbs through a scree field until you reach the Chulu West Glacier at 5,450 meters. From this point, you'll don your crampons, as your ascent continues across permanent ice on the north-west shoulder of Chulu West. The route then gradually ascends, leading you to a high alpine saddle (col) at approximately 5,500 meters. Here, a pristine, elevated plateau unfolds, where you will establish your High Camp, strategically positioned for your summit attempt amidst serene views of the Annapurna and peri-Damodar range, and the Thorung La pass.

Max Altitude: 5,550 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tented Accommodation at High Camp

Day 05

Chulu West Summit (6,419 m) and return to Chulu West Base Camp

You start early in the morning up a scree trail until you reach the crampon point. The rest of the route to the Chulu West summit is on ice and snow on a ridge. The climb is slow and ardous but equally rewarding with panoramic views all along. Afterwards, you'll descend to Chulu West Base camp.

Max Altitude: 6,419 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tented Accommodation

Day 06

Depart from Base camp and continue your programme

This day will act as a buffer day incase of bad weather or other unforseen circumstances that might halt your summit push.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tented Accommodation

Day 07

Contingency Day if weather is bad!

You'll retrace your steps back to Ledar, and continue on your own program.

Meals: Breakfast

Trip Cost Details

Includes

The following are the list of services, also defined in the itinerary, included in the package cost for the Chulu West Base camp - Summit - Base camp package:

Climbing Gears: Rope ,Harness, Helmet, Jummer, F-8 ( Decender) ,Carabineers ( Lock & Unlock) , Crampon , Ice-Axe, Ice-Screw, Ice-Bar,
Accommodation: Dome tent with mattress on a twin sharing basis,
Meals: Full camping kitchen setup at the base camp with 3 meals a day with a cup of either tea or coffee
Other Facilities: Toilet tent at base camp
Experienced Climbing Guide and his High Altitude insrance
Support Staff: On request (Additional charges apply)
Crew Insurance: Insurance for climbing guide, assistant guide/s, and porter/s per Nepal government rule
Permits: Chulu West Peak Climbing Permit
First-aid: Comprehensive medical kit equipped with an oximeter

Excludes

Your personal High Risk Medical insurance including Helicopter Evacuation if needed! for Emergency Case
Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) Permit, TIMS permit
Meals not specified in the itinerary and inclusions.
Personal expenses on the trip (snacks, chocolate bars, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, telephone and internet services, electricity charges, laundry,shower etc.).
Costs arising from natural calamities, mishaps, or anything beyond our control.
Any costs incurred due to your voluntary departure from the expedition, including early return, are non-refundable.
Tips for guides and porters (while not obligatory, it is expected by your staff at the end of their service).
Personal items including but not limited to trekking and peak climbing gear (hiking poles, gaiters, sunglasses, climbing boots, helmet, carabiners, etc.), clothing (shorts, shoes, slippers, etc.), and hygiene and toiletries (sunscreen, toilet paper, hand sanitizer).
Any service not specifically mentioned in the 'Services Includes' section.

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