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Annapurnas &
Chulu West Peak (6419m)
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Situated north of the famous Annapurna Circuit
trail, this is one of the most challenging of the Nepalese trekking
peaks.
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| 24 days - Mountaineering |
Max Altitude: 6419m / 21,182ft |
Trek Name: Annapurnas & Chulu West
Trek Code: MTCHW |
Max Group Size: 15
Min Group Size: 2 |
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Kathmandu - Pokhara -
19 day Annapurna Lodge/Camping Trek & Climb
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Cost: $US 3061 |
| Is this adventure
for you? |
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This climb is most suitable for those with previous experience
trekking to high altitude, or having succeeded on other trekking
peaks such as Mera or Imja Tse. It is also an ideal peak on
which to develop expeditionary style experience, as participants
will play an active role in establishing intermediate camps
on the mountain. Mountain climbing knowledge is not essential
but would be a definite advantage. This adventure is strenuous,
and you should only consider it if you have a very high level
of physical fitness and mental stamina, and the willingness
to walk up to 9 hours in a day.
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Chulu West is located north of Manang and the Annapurna range.
It is a prominent peak in the Manang Himal range, rising majestically
from the semi-arid flatlands of the Manang valley. Technically
harder than the other climbs described here, it is also a longer
climb, and usually two high camps need to be established.
After preparations in Kathmandu, we travel by private vehicle
to Besisahar to commence trekking anti-clockwise on the Annapurna
Circuit.
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We follow the main trail to Manang, walking first through the lush
lowlands of the Marsyangdi River and noticing the landscape change
as we curve behind the Annapurna range and enter its rainshadow.
A little further on at Letdar (4200m), we branch away from the
main track and and head towards the Chulu Himal. Chulu West Base
Camp (4700m) is in a narrow valley about 3 hours from Letdar,
up a steep grassy slope and scree. Here we will spend some time
resting, acclimatizing, and becoming familiar with the climbing
techniques and equipment we will need to be successful on ascent.
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It is a long climb, and we allow ourselves several days for
our assault on the summit.
The first high camp on the mountain is established at 5300m,
and a second at 5650m. Summit day demands a special effort, but
our prize is a magnificent view of the entire Annapurna range,
Manaslu (8163m), and the wild landscape of Tibet.
On descent, we return to the Circuit track at Letdar and then
continue over the Thorung La (5416m) to reach Jomsom.
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We take a flight from here, back to Pokhara for a night to celebrate
our achievement, and finally return to Kathmandu.
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| Itinerary: |
| Days • 1-2 Kathmandu • 3-12
Trekking • 13-18 Climbing • 19-21 Trekking
• 22 Pokhara • 23 Kathmandu • 24
Trip ends after breakfast |
| Trip Dates: |
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2007
2008
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Apr 1
Oct 7
Mar 29
Oct 4 |
| Price from Kathmandu (US
dollars): |
Tour Price
Domestic Flights |
$US 2900
$US 86 + $US 75 |
| Included in your trip: |
| Airport transfers • ½ day sightseeing tour
in Kathmandu • Domestic flight from Jomsom & domestic
departure taxes • All other transport • Services of
experienced leaders, trekking guides, porters & cooking
crew • All accommodation (twin share, 4 nights hotels,
19 nights trekking lodges or 2-person tents with sleeping mat
provided) • All meals on trek (23 breakfasts, 19 lunches,
19 dinners) • Trek pack (sleeping bag, sleeping sheet,
kit bag, down jacket, climbing equipment except plastic boots)
• National Park Fees and Climbing Permit • Specialized
Medical Kit including medical oxygen and Portable Altitude Chamber |
| Not included: |
| Visa • Insurance (compulsory on all trips
- ensure you are adequately covered for mountaineering activities
and emergency evacuation by helicopter) • Meals other than
breakfast in Kathmandu • Spending of a personal nature,
eg laundry, snacks and drinks, souvenirs, etc • Plastic
boots (available for hire in Kathmandu) • Crew tips - please
allow $US3 per trekking day • International flights &
departure taxes |
• our trip
format •
what to bring
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For Detail Itinerary, please contact us by email. lukla@mos.com.np |
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