About Chulu West Peak

Chulu West Peak (6419m) is a stunning and challenging trekking peak in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This peak offers a thrilling climb, requiring moderate mountaineering skills, and provides a great introduction to high-altitude ascents. The most common approach to Chulu West is via the Annapurna Circuit.

Your journey begins in Kathmandu, where you’ll arrive and rest or prepare for your trek. After a day of acclimatization and preparation, you’ll drive to Besisahar and then to Chame, the starting point of your trek. The first few days are spent trekking through picturesque villages, lush forests, and terraced fields along the Marsyangdi River. The route takes you through the traditional villages of Pisang, Ngawal, and Manang, where you will spend an extra day acclimatizing and exploring this famous town.

The next day you will proceed to Ledar Phedi. After spending a night at Ledar Phedi, you will head toward the base camp of Chulu West. The trek to Chulu West Base Camp will prepare you for the ascent as you adjust to the altitude and landscape. After reaching base camp, you will make your way to the high camp, where you will go through the final preparation for the summit. The base camp serves as the starting point for the climb, where climbers spend time practicing essential skills such as ice axe use and rope techniques. The climb to the summit involves navigating rocky trails, crossing glaciers, and ascending steep sections with the help of fixed ropes.

The highlight of the trek is the summit day, offering spectacular views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and other towering peaks. The next day is set aside as a spare day (to account for any delays that might arise due to various reasons and unforeseen circumstances: bad weather, sickness, etc.)

Your descent begins with a trek back to Ledar, followed by a hike to Thorong High Camp, the crossing of Thorong La Pass (5167m) presenting you with a final test of endurance. The trek then eases out as you move toward your next destination Muktinath, a place famous among Nepalese for the sacred Muktinath Temple. After visiting the temple, you will descend to Jomsom. Finally, the concludes with a short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and a long drive (or a short flight) back to Kathmandu.