Trip Overview
Chulu West Peak Climbing as of it moderate difficult makes as one of the best Trekking Peaks in Nepal at an elevation of 6,419m in the Annapurnas region. There are superb views over Tibet and Mustang regions. There exists considerable confusion with regard to the name and location of the Chulu peaks as there are serveral peaks close by and are also part of Chulu massifs. However, the Chulu group comprises of four peaks: two in the east and two in the west. Chulu West Peak may also be called Chulu Central. The highest of these peaks is Chulu West (6,419m/21,054ft). Chulu West Peak was first ascended in 1952 by a Japanese Expedition. The Base Camp of this peak is situated in a small valley north of Manang, off the main trail to the Thorang La. There is no technical difficulty in ascending this peak but progress can be slow as the slopes are vulnerable to avalanches in certain conditions.