Chulu West Peak Climbing

Of the two Chulus (East and West), Chulu West is the higher peak and lies in a small valley north of Manang; off the main trail to the Thorong La. The Chulu group comprises of four peaks: Two in the east and two in the west. There are no technical difficulties in ascending these peaks but the progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions. These peaks are lying together with forms an integral part of the Manang Himal, which in turns is included in the Larger Damodar Himal. The climb is long and very challenging and it is necessary to establish two high camps on the mountain prior to making a summit attempt. The return route crosses the Thorong La to Muktinath and on to Jomson, from where we fly to Pokhara


Many climbers are confused between the exact location East and West peaks as the range has four or more summits in the immediate vicinity which are unmarked in maps of this area. As a result many climbing parties have mistakenly climbed one of these peaks thinking it to be Chulu East or West. It is usually understood that with the permit to climb the East or West peak an attempt can be made to the nearby peak as well.

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