Chulu West Peak

Arrive at Kathmandu TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) and be transferred by staff to your accommodation at the Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner and drinks hosted by your guides and Sherpa crew.

Fantastic buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. Afternoon at leisure. Our staff will be available in the afternoon to assist any guests that may need to make last-minute purchases.

After breakfast, we leave Kathmandu and drive on our private bus along the Kathmandu to Pokhara Prithivi highway. The drive is impressive and we take in some picturesque towns and villages along the way. We stop for lunch then continue to Besisahar and then to the end of the road at Bhulbhule (846 m.) in the beautiful Marsyandi Valley. Overnight in Bhulbhule.

Trek from Bhulbhule and ascend gently through Bahundanda and then onto Jagat at 1300 m. Overnight at Jagat.

Today we cross several streams (via suspension bridges) and enjoy a variety of changes in the scenery. Lush forests, stunning landscapes, and waterfalls along the way to Dharapani at 1860 m. Overnight at Dharapani.

From Dharapani to Chame at 2620 m. Overnight at Chame.

We spend the next 2 days trekking over steep forested ridges and passing through dense oak and maple forests. We pass the Manang District Administrative Headquarters and have our trekking permits stamped. On the way to Pisang, we view the incredible Paungda Danda rock face – 1500 m of curved slab rock rising spectacularly from the river below. Overnight at Pisang at 3190 m.

Views of Annapurna II and Pisang Peak are impressive as we make our way to Manang at 3530 m. Day 8 overnight at Manang at 3530 m.

A rest and acclimatization day in Manang.

From Manang to Letdar at 4200 m.

Another necessary rest day at Letdar.

Today we head off the main trail and ascend some beautiful rolling hills to Chulu West base camp.

We spend a day at base camp practicing our climbing skills and acclimatizing before moving over the next 2 days to high camp and then onto Chulu West camp one. The following morning we climb to the summit of Chulu West and then return to base camp for a well-earned celebration with our guides and porters.

A short but important walk to Thorung Phedi at 4450 m in readiness for crossing the Thorung La the next day. Overnight at Thorung Phedi.

Today we leave early and cross the Thorong La Pass at 5416 m. This is a challenging day but a highlight of the trip with incredible views across Chulu West, Annapurna I, and Dhaulagiri. A long descent follows the crossing down to Muktinath and we quickly appreciate the return to 3800 m. Overnight at Muktinath.

From Muktinath to Jomsom at 2710 m. Another solid descent this day with great views across the barren landscape of the Tibetan Plateau. Much of today feels like we are trekking across a remote desert landscape and the busy town of Jomsom is a welcome sight. Overnight at Jomsom.

From Jomsom to Pokhara via a scenic mountain flight. Overnight in Pokhara beside the beautiful Phewa Tal lake.

Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu and re-check into Hotel. Final night dinner and celebrations with our Sherpa guides. Overnight in Kathmandu.

The trip concludes and all guests will be conveyed to Kathmandu TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) to meet their respective flights.