Chulu East Peak Climbing

Chulu East Peak Trek is formidably exciting and wild with dazzling white mountains, lush subtropical forest, and classic walking route, located inside the Annapurna region of Nepal standing as a piece of Manang Himal.

The trail to Chulu east peak passes through the well defined trail alongside the wonderful landscapes, rugged terrain, from where you will have amazing views of the mountains including of Mt. Annapurna II 7,937m, Annapurna III 7,555m, Annapurna IV 7,525m, Gangapurna 7,455m, Tilicho Peak 7,134m, Mt. Manaslu and many more.

Likewise, you will also have an opportunity to have splendid views of the landscapes, sloppy and rocky hills, explore the beautiful settlements of various ethnic groups, their culture, customs, flora, and fauna and many more.

Major Highlights of Chulu East Peak Climbing

Some of the major highlights of Chulu East Peak Climbing are as follows

• Summit of Chulu East Peak at 6,584m meters in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
• Aerial views of world’s most admired mountains; Mt. Manaslu 8,163m, Mt. Annapurna II 7,937m, Annapurna III 7,555m, Annapurna IV 7,525m, Gangapurna 7,455m, Tilicho Peak 7,134m and many more snowcapped Peaks.
• A complete form of Annapurna Circuit Trekking with Thorong La Pass (5,416m).
• Enjoying the quiet turquoise water of Tilicho Lake
• Explore around one of the most charming trails on earth within Annapurna Region
• Visit unique cultural and traditional villages, friendly locals, flora and fauna.

Best Season for Chulu East Peak Climbing

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for Chulu East Peak Climbing.

During this time, days are sunny, temperature is perfect, sky is clear and Mountain remains crystal.

This trek can be done in Monsoon (June to August ) but you should not expect the great weather and Mountain view.

Winter (December to February) is not recommended for this trip.

Foods and Accommodations

Foods

You can enjoy typical Nepali food as well as continental, Italian, Indian and Tibetan. Freshly cooked and hygienic dinner and breakfast are served at the camp and lunch will be served on the way to next destination which will be prepared by our own chef.

Only breakfast is served in Kathmandu whilst farewell dinner on the eve of your international departure is served from our side. All the meals (B/L/D) are on full board basis during the trek.

Accommodations

All the accommodation as per the itinerary is included in the package cost. We have chosen 2/3 star hotel in the cities for your comfort and safety. The hotels can be upgraded to more deluxe ones upon your request.

While trekking/climbing in the Mountain, our guides will choose the best available lodge of the village from their past experience. As some villages have limited number of lodges, in a peak season like in Spring and Autumn, you may have to share room with some stranger trekker as well.

Comfortable two men tent with mattress and four seasons sleeping bag will be provided for the climbing days. Our crew will try to set the camp in a scenic place. All the hotel and camping accommodations are as per twin sharing basis unless you are of different gender.

Equipments List for Chulu East Peak Climbing

• Duffel Bag
• Day Pack (35-45 L)
• Sleeping Bag (-20F/-30C recommended)
• Down Jacket
• Trekking Boots
• Crocs (evenings & washing)
• Trekking Pants (2-3)
• T-Shirts (3)
• Long-sleeve Trekking Shirts (2-3)
• Trekking Jacket
• Gortex (or similar) Jacket & Pants
• Fleece or Thermal Top (evenings)
• Fleece or Thermal Bottoms (evenings)
• Lightweight Long Underwear (to sleep in or layer under clothes)
• Socks (5)
• Gloves (lighter & heavier for passes)
• Wool Hat
• Baseball Cap or Wide-brimmed Hat
• Camp Towel
• Trekking Poles (optional, recommended)
• Down Booties (optional, recommended)
• Sunglasses (2)
• Water Bottles | Nalgenes (2-3)
• Bladder (optional, recommended)
• Toiletries, Sunscreen with SPF, Lip Balm with SPF
• Watch (with alarm)
• Extra Batteries
• Battery Chargers
• Head Lamp (2)
• Yak Trax (for treks with icy passes)
• Water Purifying Tablets, Small Water Filter or Steripen
• Camp Washing Bowl (optional, collapsible for clothes)
• Laundry Detergent (Kathmandu) or Bio-degradable Clothes Soap
• Hand Sanitizer
• Small Solar Panel (optional, recommended for iPods, iPhones, camera batteries, Kindles)
• Book(s)
• Zip-Lock | Plastic Bags
• Soft Toilet Paper | Tissues (we supply toilet paper but you will want something softer for blowing your nose)
• Baby-Wipes | Wet-Wipes (for personal cleaning)
• Handi-Wipes, J-Cloth, or Chux (optional: easy for a quick daytime clean, fast drying)
• Rehydration | Electrolytes
• Snacks!
• Personal Medical Supplies
• Snacks, chocolate bars, energy bars (Western brands), dried fruit & nuts
• Laundry Detergent
• ALL trekking gear (Sherpa Gear, Mountain Hardwear, Tsetang’s Gear Shop all have real gear), real & knock-offs.
• Lemon Tang (for water if you want)
• Batteries
• Micro Spikes

Medical Supplies

• We strongly suggest bringing Western meds with you as there are a lot of Indian fakes on the market!
• Suggested: Diamox, Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Tinidazole, or Flagyl & Augmentin. Bring COMPEED for covering blisters & good tasting electrolytes &/or rehydration salts (Emergen-C is a good American brand). The local versions aren’t very appealing.
• We also recommend bringing strong knee & ankle supports & braces, ACE bandages for sprains & strains, Tegaderm &/or other would coverings. Duct tape is always useful. We’re happy to take excess medical supplies off your hands when you leave if you won’t need them and pass them on to others. We use lots of the large amount we have with us to treat locals we meet when trekking.