Chulu West Peak

Welcome to Nepal. Representative of Snow View receives you at the Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel. After a short rest, we brief you about the upcoming itinerary. O/N at hotel.

It is a day of guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. After the breakfast, you will be guided at the UNESCO listed World heritage sites- Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stups, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath temple. After the sightseeing, you do some preparation for the trekking. O/N at hotel.

Early morning, we drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule and begin the trek to Nagdi. Its pretty much long drive, but it depends on your energy. Enjoy the countryside panorama of the lower Annapurna region. Overnight at lodge.

From Jagat, we commence our excursion passing Chamje and the stone staircase of Sattale. Walking through the fields, we reach to Tal and continually following the River bank, we reach to Karte and ultimately to Dharapani. Overnight at lodge.

Beginning the trek from Dharapani, we reach TO Bagarchhap, which is populated by the ethnic Gurung community. Walking through the woods, we reach to Timang village and we can enjoy the Annapurna views. We reach Chame after a couple of hours, passing another beautiful Koto village. Overnight at lodge.

The walk from Chame goes along the bank of the Marshyangdi River, along with some cross passing the woods and River. Before reaching our destination, we pass through the pine forest and the beautiful surroundings of Dhukurpokhari. Finally, we reach to Pisang. Overnight at lodge.

Walking after the breakfast, we begin to ascend towards the culturally hot spot of Manang district, known as Bhraka through the woods. This is also a special zone for the Tibetan Buddhists. Paying our homage and with the wonderful sites of the Buddhist cultural heritages, we reach to Manang. Overnight at lodge.

After the breakfast, we set out for the day hiking around the Manang village. We walk up to the Gangapurna Lake and enjoy the day taking several snaps. This helps for the acclimatization to walk through the alpine altitude on the upcoming days. Overnight at lodge.

Crossing the Manang village, we reach to the Tenki Manang. Walking through the grazing meadows, we reach to Gunsang. It is a pocket zone of blue sheep. The walking speed becomes slower as we walk through the alpine altitude. We take rest at Yak Kharka or Ledar. Overnight at lodge.

We will trek to the Chulu West Base Camp after breakfast in Leddar. When we get to the base camp, we set up camp and have some free time to explore the area to acclimate. The base camp offers a fantastic view of the Annapurna himalaya range.

The most awaited day has come today you’re going to climb Chulu West Peak. Once the sun has come out completely, we will get to enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas. We use ropes, crampons, and an ice ax to reach the top of the peak. The feeling of joy and triumph, accomplishment and success of being at the Chulu West Peak Summit

After the breakfast at Yak Kharka or Ledar, we contine to trek, descending at the Jarang Khola. Another day, we walk through the grazing meadows. The walk seems to be few hours, but the altitude makes it challenging, all the way to Thorong Phedi or if you still have energy, we walk towards the Thorong High Camp. Overnight at lodge.

This is the most challenging section of the trip. After the breakfast, we begin to trek gradually through the steep and rocky chain. We reach at the Thorong La Pass (5416 meters), where the prayer flags always flutter. The astonishing views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and Khatung Kang, Lamjung Himalayas and the surrounding peaks look dramatic. Then we descend gradually towards Muktinath. Overnight at lodge.

In the morning, we pay the homage at the Muktinath temple. The stunning views of the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche and the vicinity snow capped peaks looks dramatic. Continually, we trek down to the Kagbeni village, which is a gateway of the Upper Mustang. Overnight at lodge.

Through the Kaligandaki River valley, we proceed from Kagbeni after the breakfast. It is all the way walking through the dusty valley and finally reaches to the district center of Mustang, known as Jomsom. Overnight at lodge.

From Jomsom, we take an early morning flight, enjoying the sunrise over the Annapurna, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri peak. As an option, you can take an adventurous drive for the whole day. Taking flight, you can enjoy touring around the city of Lakes, Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.

After the breakfast, we take a city tour, visiting various tourist spots as Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Davis Falls, Seti River gorge, World Peace Stupa and others. You can also enjoy boating on the Phewa Lake. Overnight at hotel.

Good bye Pokhara. After the breakfast, we drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. As an option, you can also fly back to Kathmandu. Then transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Concluding the trekking, our company representative drops you at the airport for the final departure. See you again.