You will drive to BesiSahar via Dumre today. You will follow the bank of the Trisuli River all the way to Dumre. After reaching Dumre, you will drive for around two more hours and reach Besi Sahar.
Chulu West Peak Climbing 18-days Itinerary
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Day 01 Kathmandu – Dumre – Besi Sahar
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Day 02 Besi Sahar – Ngadi (930 m)
You will walk through Besi Sahar bazaar and descend to the Marsyangdi Khola to Khudi. From here, you will see beautiful views of Mt. Ngagdi Chuli and Mt. Himalchuli. You will then enter the Annapurna Conservation Area and reach the ACAP checkpoint. You will complete all the necessary formalities here and trek towards Ngadi where you will spend the night.
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Day 03 Ngadi – Syange (1,190 m)
You will begin trekking by crossing a long suspension bridge. You will then ascend through the scrub forest and reach Lampata. You will then climb steeply to Bahundanda and descend towards a long bridge. Further, you will descend all the way down where you will cross the Marsyangdi River and reach Syange.
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Day 04 Syange – Tal (1,675 m)
You will descend to the Marshyangdi River and cross a suspension bridge. Further, you will ascend gently towards Jagat, and from here, you will continue walking and descend to a bridge. You will cross a bridge over the Marshyangdi River and walk along a ridge to reach the Tal.
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Day 05 Tal – Lattemarang (2,450 m)
You will descend and follow the east bank of the river and reach Karte. You will then ascend towards Dharapani, and pass through a forest of blue pine, hemlock, spruce, and maple to reach Bagarchap. From here, you will ascend through the forest, and crossing several landslide areas until you reach Lattemarang.
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Day 06 Lattemarang – Pisang (3,185 m)
Today, you will ascend and descend and reach Koto, which is located in a meadow surrounded by huge spruce and pine trees. You will then reach Chame, and from here, you will trek through the pine forest and huge apple orchard. You will see stunning views of Pisang peak (6,091 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Ngadi Chuli (7,871 m), and Himalchuli (6,441 m).
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Day 07 Pisang – Manang (3,535 m)
There are two routes from here, a low route and high route. You will take the high route, which will provide spectacular views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m). Trekking through the large village of Braga, you will reach the oldest monastery in the region. From here, you will trek for another half an hour and reach Manang.
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Day 08 Rest day at Manang
Today is rest day in order to acclimatize to the increased altitude. You can hike to a higher elevation to see superb views of snowcapped mountains. You can also see caves, lakes, moraine hills, monasteries, and small villages.
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Day 09 Manang – Letdar (4,250 m)
You will cross a stream and ascend to Tengi. You will see stunning views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) from here. You will then ascend towards the small village of Gunsang. Passing through a dense forest of rose, juniper, and barberry, you will reach a large stream. You will cross the stream and move towards Letdar.
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Day 10 Letdar – Chulu West Base camp (4,900 m)
Today, you will trek higher to Chulu West Base Camp via a rocky glacial path. You will trek for around six hours. After reaching base camp, you can explore the surrounding area and rest. You will stay overnight at the camp.
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Day 11-14 Climbing Period
For the next few days, you will climb to reach the summit. The trail will be difficult and you must be careful while ascending. It's important to listen carefully to the guide and follow all instructions. In case of any injuries or emergencies, inform your guide as soon as possible.
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Day 15 Letdar – Thorung Phedi (4,420 m)
You will walk towards Thorong La Pass, which is located at an elevation of 5,416 meters. You will descend and ascend to reach Thorong La Pass. After reaching the pass, you will see an amazing sunrise along with panoramic views of the snowcapped Himalayas.
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Day 16 Thorung Phedi – Thorung La (5,416 m) – Muktinath (3,800 m)
You will ascend a moraine surrounded by icy peaks and you will eventually reach a pass marked by a chorten. From here, you will see the Kali Gandaki River in the west and many beautiful Himalayan Ranges. You will then descend on the other side from where you will see amazing views of Mustang. Further, you will head towards Muktinath, which is a holy pilgrimage site for Hindus. You will see Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) on the way.
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Day 17 Muktinath – Kagbeni – Jomsom (2,713 m)
After breakfast, you will descend to the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. From here, the trail will take you to Kagbeni. Further, trekking through several villages, you will reach Jomsom.
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Day 18 Jomsom – Pokhara by flight
Today, you will wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast surrounded by beautiful views. After breakfast, you will transfer to the airstrip and fly back to Pokhara. During the flight, you will see stunning views of Himalayan mountains. Upon reaching Pokhara, you will head to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. You can explore the bustling lakeside market and go boating on the tranquil Fewa Lake.
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Day 19 Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu. On the way, you will see beautiful views of rolling green hills, waterfalls, small settlements, rivers, and terraced fields. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore and rest. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner.
