Chulu East
Photo Credit: “Chulu East” by girolame
Expedition Details
Altitude: 6,584m
Location: Nepal,
Estimated Price: $
Number of days: ~18-22
Season:
The peak seasons for climbing Chulu East are Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November), offering stable weather, clear skies, and better climbing conditions with fewer obstructions like monsoon rain or deep winter snow, making these months ideal for clear views and manageable temperatures.
A Chulu East (6,059-6,584m) climbing itinerary typically lasts 18-22 days, starting with arrival in Kathmandu for preparations, followed by a drive to the Annapurna region villages like Besisahar or Dharapani, and trekking through Chame, Pisang, and Ngawal to Chulu East Base Camp. Days are allocated for acclimatization and climbing to the summit from High Camp, before descending and continuing the Annapurna Circuit trek over Thorung La Pass to Muktinath and the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m) & hotel check-in.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing, equipment check, and climbing briefing.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m).
Day 4: Drive to Dharapani (1,860m).
Day 5: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,670m).
Day 6: Trek from Chame to Upper Pisang (3,200m).
Day 7: Trek from Upper Pisang to Ngawal (3,660m).
Day 8: Trek to Chulu East Base Camp (4,600m), with an acclimatization day before the ascent.
Day 9: Acclimatization day at Base Camp.
Day 10: Climb to Chulu East High Camp (5,335m/5,400m).
Days 11/12: Summit day: Climb to Chulu East Peak (6,584m/6,059m) and descend to Base Camp.
Day 13: Trek from Chulu East Base Camp to Manang (3,540m).
Day 14: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,200m).
Day 15: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,450m).
Day 16: Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m) and descend to Muktinath (3,800m).
Day 17: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,720m).
Day 18: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (822m).
Day 19: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 20: Final departure from Kathmandu.