Chulu Far East Peak Climbing is one of the most renowned and easy trekking peaks of the classic Annapurna circuit. Nestled in the foothills of the Manang Himal in the northwestern part of the country. The summit of the Chulu Far East Peak is at an elevation of 6059 meters/19,880 feet. The Chulu Range consists of four peaks, two peaks rising on the eastern and western sides. You will be scaling the Chulu Far East. The peak was first scaled by a team of German Expeditions in 1955. Later became famous among climbers and thrill-seekers. Apart from the altitude, the climb is non-technical in most of the sections and is ideal for first-time climbers and experienced ones.
Starting our tour from the Kathmandu Valley
The Chulu Far East Peak Climbing trek starts with a drive from the Kathmandu Valley to the Chame. Traversing on the zig-zag roads following Trishuli and Marsyangdi river, passing bustling settlements, and scattered terrace farms across the hills of central Nepal. The settlement of Chame is the starting point of various treks of the region. From Chame head towards Lower Pisang. crossing waterfalls, pristine rivers, dense woodlands, and high alpine meadows. Next from Lower Pisang head towards Humde. As you approach Humde you will be greeted by the longest Mani wall in Manang having 266 prayer wheels. Humde also has the only airport in the Marsyangdi valley.
From Humde, head towards Julu Khola. On route visit Lophelling Monastery and witness monks practicing their daily rituals. Next head towards Sher Gompa, a retreat center for the local Tibetan Buddhist nuns. The following day you will have an acclimatization excursion at Julu Khola, head towards Julu Peak Base Camp, and witness views of Annapurna Massif and the Pisang Peak. The following day progress on the trail towards Chulu Far East Base Camp.
At Chulu Far East Base Camp, you will have yet another acclimatization excursion and pre-climbing training. Next head towards Chulu Far East High Camp, where you will sleep above the clouds with views of Annapurna Massif, Chulu East, Chulu West, Chulu Far East, and Pisang Peak. From the Chulu Far East High Camp head towards the summit. From the summit witness, the views of the mighty Annapurna II, III, IV, Pisang Peak Chulu West, Himlung Valley, and Gangapurna. After spending a brief time at the summit retrace your steps back to High Camp and towards the Base Camp.
Next, retrace your steps backcrossing several settlements and sections of deep wilderness, and finally to Chame and back to Kathmandu.
