Chulu West & the Annapurna

Day Location
Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu and check into the 5 Star Hotel.

Relax and enjoy our expedition dinner that evening.

Day 2

Explore Kathmandu with a half-day sightseeing tour and free time.

Final check of expedition gear.

Day 3

Leave the comfort of the hotel and drive through the chaos of Kathmandu heading for our destination of Besisahar.

Meet our friendly Nepalese team.

Days 4-9

Begin our trek by following the Marsyandi River and pass through many small villages.

Spectacular waterfalls abound – have your camera close to hand.

Days 10-11 Arrive at the village of Manang for rest and acclimatisation.
Days 12-13

Continue along the valley as we near the source of the Marsyandi River.

We catch a glimpse of our objective, Chulu West.

Arrive at Chulu West Base Camp, our home for the next few days.

Day 14 Rest day at Base Camp
Days 15-18

Summit attempt on Lobuche for climbers.

Chance to relax and explore surrounding areas for trekkers.

Days 19-20

Continue on our journey to Thorong Pedi, and then over the Thorong La Pass.

Leave the Marsyandi Valley and enter the Kali Gandaki Valley to Muktinath.

Day 21 Mountain pony ride on last section of the trail between Muktinath and Jomson.
Day 22

Fly to Pokhara.

Check into hotel and relax with the rest of the day at your leisure.

Days 23-25

Return to Kathmandu and the comfort of the 5 Star Hotel.

Great chance to get your last look at the busy capital and buy gifts for family and friends.

Day 25 Depart Kathmandu.

AT A GLANCE

When: April and October
Where: Annapurna Region – Nepal
Duration: 25 Days
Days on trail: 18
Accommodation: 5 Star Hotel, Tea Houses, Tents
Grade: Moderate/ Challenging
Chulu West Peak Elevation: 6,420m
Throng La Pass: 5,416m
Price - trek only: $2,950
Price - trek & climb: $4,200

*See inclusions/exclusions. Bad weather and unforeseen events may prevent a summit attempt.