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Thorong -La / Chulu West / Pisang

THORONG-LA / CHULU WEST / PISANG EXPEDITION
Autumn/Spring
25 April 2007
13 September 2007

This trek can be combined with Rafting in Trishuli or Seti River and Jungle Safari in Royal Chitwan National Park for serene relaxation in peace and greenery.

Refer to notes on regulations for Peak Climbing Expeditions.

About Thorong-La/Chulu West/Pisang Itinerary in Detail

Itinerary " A"(Chulu West Peak)

Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m

Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 03 : Beshi Sahar by Bus and o/n at hotel or, camp.

Day 04 : Benshi Sahar - Ngadi.

Height : 799m

Day 05 : Ngadi - Jagat.
Height : 1314m

Day 06 : Jagat - Dharapani.

Height : 1943m

Day 07 : Dharapani - Chame.
Height : 2713m

Day 08 : Chame - Pisang.

Height : 3185m

Day 09 : Pisang - Manang Village

Height : 3351m

Day 10 : Manang Village rest for acclimatization & explore.

Day 11 : Manang Village - Churi Lattar 4500m. or over to the Chhulu West Base Camp, Appr. 4600m. Then rest for acclimatization and hiking.

Day 12 : Preparation for climbing the Chhulu West peak.

Day 13-16 : Climbing period. High Camp.

Day 17 : Climbing Period. Early morning climbing the Chhulu West Peak from High Camp (6,420m.) or summit the peak & back to Base Camp.

Day 18 : Chhulu West Base Camp - Thorung Phedi.

Day 19 : Thorung Phedi - Thorong - La Pass. 5,416m. - Muktinath.. Camp.
Height : 3800m

Day 20 : Muktinath - Kagbeni - Jomsom
Height : 2713m

Day 21 : Jomsom - Tukche.
Height : 2591m

Day 22 : Tukche - Ghansa.
Height : 2013m

Day 23 : Ghansa - Tatopani.
Height : 1189m

Day 24 : Tatopani - Ghorepani.
Height : 2855m

Day 25 : Ghorepani - Poonhill. 3,232m. then Ghorepani - Tirkhedhunga
Height : 1577m

Day 26 : Tirkhedhunga - Nayapul then drive to Pokhara.

Day 27 : Pokhara rest and free for sight seeing

Day 28 : Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer at Hotel.

Day 29 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing

Day 30 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu

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Itinerary "B" (Thorong La Pass)

Day 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height : 1336m

Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 03 : Kathmandu - Beshi Sahar by Bus.

Day 04 : Benshi Sahar - Ngadi.

Height : 799m

Day 05 : Ngadi - Jagat.
Height : 1314m

Day 06 : Jagat - Dharapani.

Height : 1943m

Day 07 : Dharapani - Chame.
Height : 2713m

Day 08 : Chame - Pisang.

Height : 3185m

Day 09 : Pisang - Manang.

Height : 3351m

Day 10 : Manang rest for acclimatization & explore
Height : 3351m

Day 11 : Manang - Thorong Phedi.
Height : 4400m

Day 12 : Thorong Phedi - Thorong - La Pass. 5,416m. - Muktinath.
Height : 3800m

Day 13 : Muktinath rest and explore

Day 14 : Muktinath - Kagbeni - Jomsom

Day 15 : Jomsom - Tukche.
Height : 2591m

Day 16 : Tukche - Ghansa.
Height : 2013m

Day 17 : Ghansa - Tatopani.
Height : 1189m

Day 18 : Tatopani rest
Height : 2591m

Day 19 : Tatopani - Ghorepani.
Height : 2855m

Day 20 : Ghorepani - Poonhill. 3,232m. - Tadapani.
Height : 2700m

Day 21 : Ghorepani - Tirkhedhunga
Height : 1577m

Day 22 : Tirkhedhunga - Nayapul then drive to Pokhara

Day 23 : Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus then transfer to hotel

Day 24 : Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing

Day 25 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu

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Itinerary "C" (Pisang Peak)

Day 01-08 : As per itinerary 'B' above

Day 09 : Pisang - Pisang Peak Base Camp
Height : 4380m

Day 10 : Base Camp Rest for acclimatization

Day 11 : Base Camp - High Camp & preparing for the climb
Height : 5400m

Day 12-14 : Climbing Period

Day 15 : Early morning climbing the Pisang Peak (6092m) & back to Base Camp

Day 16 : Base Camp - Ghyaru
Height : 3673m

Day 17 : Ghyaru - Manang
Height : 3351m

Day 18-33 : As per days 10-25 itinerary 'B' above

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Cost?

Royalty fees etc.- Refer to the notes on expedition costs.

Cost included : Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear (including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.

Cost not included : Extra hotel expenses, single room supplement where requested, any personal expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone charges, video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international airfares, medical costs (except medical attention given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew (typically around NRp100 per trekking day), airport departure tax (currently NRp1100 for international destinations), Visas and visa extension costs, lunch and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first night). Any additional costs not included in quote.

Itinerary D

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1336m). You will be met by your group leader and transferred to the hotel where the pre-trek briefing will be given. Arrangements are made today for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket. Remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.

Day 02 : Day at leisure in Kathmandu. You have time to explore Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and the lessor known towns that dot the valley. The area has an amazing range of fascinating highlights, whatever your interest. Excellent bookshops, extensive markets, novelty shops and handicraft shops contrast with fantastic centres of cultural and spiritual significance. Kathmandu has more World heritage sites than any other city in the world. A sightseeing tour is organised for your benefit.

Days 3 to 28/23/31 : Trekking programme as per itinerary above

Day 29/24/32 : Day at leisure in Kathmandu. There are a million things to see in Kathmandu and we recommend you spend this day wandering around the town and exploring the valley on bicycle or by taxi. The old Royal Palace, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist Stupa at Bodnath are absolute musts. Our staff can help you with arrangements or provide a guide and/or transport should you wish, or you can head off armed with a map and let the day unfold. An optional Rock-climbing activity can be organised for those who are interested - an additional cost will be incurred for this option.

Day 30/25/32 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu. After breakfast, arrangements cease unless further arrangements have been made. Those people travelling by aircraft to further destinations will be transferred to the airport and assisted with check-in procedures. Don't forget to have NRp1100 departure tax available for payment at the airport.

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Note : The above itinerary and times are a guide only. The itinerary may change at any time due to weather and/or trail conditions or for any other reason deemed necessary by the trek leader. Your Leader will always make the final decision after assessing the situation and consulting with our Nepali crew and the group members. Trekking times are estimated only but have been calculated to give the trekker a comfortable pace throughout the trek.

Different Treks Service (P) Ltd. will fully organize and provide support to your Trekking Peak/Mountaineering Expedition - from the obtaining of permission to providing support staff (including high altitude climbing Guide, Sirdar, Cook, assistant staff and porters). Please kindly write us your requirements and we shall forward to you many more details with tentative trekking peak cost.