Chulu East Peak Climbing with Tilicho Pass - 18 Nights 19 Days
Chulu East Peak Climbing with Tilicho Pass
Chulu East Peak Climbing with Tilicho Pass is an adventurous and challenging expedition in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This expedition combines the ascent of Chulu East Peak, which is one of the popular trekking peaks in Nepal, with crossing the high-altitude Tilicho Pass.
Chulu East Peak Climbing: Once you have crossed Tilicho Pass, the focus shifts to climbing Chulu East Peak (6,584 meters). Chulu East is technically demanding but suitable for climbers with some previous mountaineering experience. The climb involves steep sections, snow and ice, and the use of mountaineering equipment like ropes, crampons, and ice axes. Hiring experienced guides and porters is highly recommended for safety and support.
Trekking to Tilicho Lake: The journey typically starts with a trek to Tilicho Lake, which is one of the highest lakes in the world. The trek starts from either Besisahar or Chame, following the classic Annapurna Circuit trekking trail. You’ll pass through beautiful landscapes, quaint villages, and lush forests as you gradually ascend toward Tilicho Lake. The lake itself is a stunning turquoise gem nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan peaks.
Click here for details, the itinerary for Chulu East and Tliho pass trek
Crossing Tilicho Pass: After exploring Tilicho Lake, the expedition continues with crossing Tilicho Pass, which is a high mountain pass located at an elevation of approximately 5,200 meters. This pass offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. Crossing the pass requires proper acclimatization, physical fitness, and basic mountaineering skills due to the challenging terrain and potential snow and ice conditions.
Tilicho Pass to Jomsom: Please note that the route from Tilicho Pass to Jomsom is a challenging and high-altitude trek. It is advisable to have prior trekking experience and be well-prepared with proper equipment, acclimatization plans, and a knowledgeable guide or porter. The weather and trail conditions in the region can be unpredictable, so it’s essential to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions.
When is the Best time to go Trekking and Climbing: The best time to undertake the Chulu East Peak Climbing with Tilicho Pass expedition is during the pre-monsoon (spring) and post-monsoon (autumn) seasons, similar to other treks and climbs in the Annapurna region. These seasons offer the most favorable weather conditions with clear skies, stable weather, and moderate temperatures.
What will we provide from the Agency: It’s crucial to plan this expedition with a reputable trekking agency or mountain guide service in Nepal. They will provide detailed itineraries, assist with permit applications, arrange necessary logistics, and ensure your safety throughout the journey. It’s also essential to have proper travel insurance that covers mountaineering activities at high altitudes.
Necessary Trekking Permis needs: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): This permit is required to enter the Annapurna Conservation Area, which includes Chulu East Peak and Tilicho Pass. Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) Card: The TIMS card is necessary for trekking in Nepal. It helps in maintaining a record of trekkers and provides vital information to ensure their safety and security.
Peak Climbing Permit: If you plan to climb Chulu East, you will need a climbing permit issued by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). The NMA manages climbing permits for various peaks in Nepal. The cost of the climbing permit varies depending on the peak and the number of climbers in your group. It is recommended to contact the NMA a local trekking agency for detailed information on the current permit fees and application process.
Accomodaition and Bathroom during the Trek: You will find a network of lodges and teahouses along the trail that provide accommodation and meals for trekkers. These lodges offer basic but comfortable lodging options, typically consisting of small rooms with twin beds or dormitory-style accommodations. The facilities vary from lodge to lodge, but you can expect shared bathrooms with basic amenities such as toilets and cold running water. Hot showers may be available for an additional fee in some lodges, but it’s more common to have access to bucket showers with hot water.
Food Items during the Trek: Regarding food, the teahouses and lodges along the Chulu East peak with the Tilicho trek usually have extensive menus offering a variety of meals to choose from. You can expect a mix of local Nepali dishes, as well as international options like pasta, pizza, fried
Drinking water during the trek: Most teahouses along the Annapurna Regin Trek offer boiled water for a small fee. Boiling water for at least 3 minutes kills most bacteria and viruses. However, ensure that the water has been brought to a rolling boil and allowed to cool before drinking.
Batteries charging Service during the Trek: In most of the trekking regions, there is electricity whereby you will be able to charge your iPod and Camera batteries but they charge you extra money 100 to 400 Nepali rupees per hour.
Our Guide for the Trek and Peak Climb: It is most likely that you will need some assistance from your guide since he speaks fluent English and is well-educated. For the trek to the Annapurna Regio, we will provide all the necessary permits. We are looking forward to taking you on one of the most memorable journeys of your life.
Flight and Land Transport Service during the Tre: You can travel by Local Jeep or by Local bus also available from KTM Chame and Jomsom to Pokhara, but we recommend taking a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara 25 Minutes flight.
Chulu East with Tilicho pass trek cost
Chulu West peak climbing cost | We require a minimum of 2 pax groups.
- 01: Climbing costs from March to May | USD 2377 Per pax.
- 02: Climbing cost from September to November | USD 2277 Per pax.
- 03: Climbing costs from June to August and December to February | USD 2025 Per pax.
- 04: Single climber cost | USD 2677 Any season.
| Day | Destination | Altitude | Walking Hour | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel | 1300-Kathmandu | one hour drive from airport to hotel | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| 2 | Day Free | 1300 | Free visit | Hotel in Kathmandu with B&B Service |
| 3 | Kathmandu to Besishar | 760-Besishar | 7-hours the bus | Lodge |
| 4 | Besishar Chame | 2710-Chame | 4-5-hours drive Local Jeep from Besishar | Lodge |
| 5 | Chame to Pisang | 3100-Pisang | 4-hours | Lodge |
| 6 | Pisang to Bhraga | 3420-Bharaga | 4-hours | Lodge |
| 7 | Bharaga to Base camp | 5000- Bae camp | 6-7-hours | Tent Camping |
| 8 | Rest day | 5000 | Day Free | Tent Camping |
| 9 | Base camp to high camp | 5500-High camp | 2-3-hours | Tent Camping |
| 10 | High camp to Base camp | 6429-Chulu East | 9-10-hours | Tent Camping |
| 11 | Base camp to Manang | 3440-Manag | 7-8-hours | lodge |
| 12 | Manag to Shree Kharka | 400-Shree Kharka | 4-5-hours | Lodge |
| 13 | Shree Kharka to Tilicho Phedi | 4000-Tilicho Phedi | 5-6-hours | Tea house Lodge |
| 14 | Tilicho Phedi to Tilicho Lake | 4949-Tilicho Lake | 4-5-hours | Tent |
| 15 | Tilicho Lake to Kisang Kharka via Tilicho pass 5285 | 3510 | 7-8-hours | Tent Camping |
| 16 | Kisang Kharka to Jomsom | 2700-Jomsom | 4-5-hours | Lodge |
| 17 | Jomsom to Pokhara | 900-Pokhara | 25-Minutes Flight from Jomsom | Hotel in Pokhara |
| 18 | Pokhara to Kathmandu | 1300 | 7-hours by bus | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| 19 | Day Free in Kathmandu | 1300 | Free Visit | Hotel in Kathmandu with B&B Service |
| 20 | Departure Day | Plane | By air to home | At your home |
Chulu East peak climbing cost 2,377 $ Per Person
Cost Includes
- Arrival and departure transportation by car.
- Four nights' accommodation in Kathmandu, including breakfast.
- Including bed and breakfast for 1 night in Pokhara.
- During the trek & expedition, we will be served Italian, Chinese, Indian, Nepali, and many more European foods (items) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- During your trips, you can stay at a teahouse lodge and a tented camp. It is possible for you to have a separate room?
- License holder for climbing guides and porters.
- Accommodation, Food, Salary, and Equipment for Climbing Guides.
- Permit to visit Annapurna National Park.
- Permit for climbing Chulu East Peak.
- There is a fee for deposited garbage.
- Medical and High Insurance for climbing Guide.
- Climbing equipment such as ice screws, fix ropes, and snow bars.
- Air ticket between Jomsom and Pokhara.
- Local buses and Jeeps from Kathmandu Beshishar to Chame, and buses from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Chulu East peak climbing Cost Excludes
- A meal at a restaurant in Kathmandu and dinner at a restaurant in Pokhara.
- In case of an accident or high altitude sickness, you will be covered by your travel insurance.
- The Nepal entry visa fee is 30 US$ for 15 Days and 50 US$ for 30 Days, but you can get it at the Kathmandu airport if you haven't already taken it.
- Beer, Coke, Fanta, and mineral water are all soft and hard drinks.
- Trekking and climbing equipment for personal use.
- Tips for Nepali employees.
- You should bring equipment such as sleeping bags, crampons, seat harnesses, ice axes, and lock-unlock karabiners.
- Be sure to bring 2 passport-sized photographs with you.
September to 10 November and March to May
Day time normal and during Night 4-13 degree.
Spring Season (400 US$) Per Person. Autumn Season (200) US$ Per Person. Winter & Summer Season (100) US$ Per person. Trekking Management Cost (1,777) US$ Per Person.
Annapurna national peak and Chulu East peak climbing Permit.
Chulu East Peak climbing is the real technical peak
5/10 hours of walking per day.
Normally, you need to bring with you flowing equipment. >> Alpine boot your good size. >> Ice ax, Harness, Karabiner Lock & Unlock >> Fix rope, Jammer, Ice hammer, Snow bag >> Helmet and others which are not mansions here.
Passport photocopy (should be very clear with color scan) and validity minimum 6 months. 2 passport size photo. Occupation. Home details address. Insurance copy
Chulu East peak is Annapurna Manag valley
Transport by car/van/at arrival and departure. Hotel in Kathmandu including bed and breakfast 4 Nights. Hotel in Pokhara with breakfast (1 Night). Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner Such as Italian, Chinese, Nepali, Indian, and Much more European food (Items) three times a day, With Coffee, Tea. Teahouse Lodge and tented camp during your trip. We provide you with a Separate Room available. License holder climbing Guide, Porters, Climbing Equipment, Salary insurance, food, and Accommodation. Annapurna National Park Permit. Chulu East Climbing Peak Permit. Garbage Deposited fee. General Climbing Equipment Such as Fix Rope, Ice Screw, and Snow bar. Jomsom-Pokhara Plane Ticket. Bus Kathmandu Besishar -Chame Local Jeep-Pokhara -Kathmandu bus transport.
Feels like hangover & Feeling not good/ Headache/ Shortness of Breath/ Loss of appetite/ Sleep not good/ vomiting/ fevers etc.
Yes, Peak climbing is not very easy but depends on trekking peaks the same peak is less technical same peak is very steep, and much technical climbing + but you need good mountaineering equipment. We suggest that before the climbing peak you need to do a minimum 5,000 meters high trekking pass
Yes, if a woman travels alone to Nepal no problem but you take a guide or porter from a registered trekking agency because the trekking company is fully responsible for trekking and Mountain climbing. Our agency staff always take care of you, and they will provide you a single room single tent during the tea house trek and during the climbing trek. But if you contact freelance Guide then you get many problems they try to make chit for a single woman. Therefore if you book guide porter with un agency then it is good safe your Holyday travel to Nepal.
Namaste, Frist inquiry from your trip you will have direct access to experienced and professional climbing guides advice or to ask questions on your arrival Kathmandu meet with us we will brief you how to climbing Nepal trekking peaks. If you travel with us then, of course, we will provide qualified Guides who have experience high altitude trekking and climbing guides. We provide all the trekking and climbing staff insurance as well. You can speak directly with us about your proposed climbing Nepal Trekking peaks the will brief you on our experience climbing guide who has many times summit Nepal Trekking peaks
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