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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
After landing at Kathmandu, you will meet the representative of the Kai expedition. From the airport, you will directly take to the hotel and clear all the check-in formalities, and we will leave you at the hotel to take a rest. -
Day 2 Preparation day
Today, firstly, we will take the entire trekking permit which is needed for this peak climb. After receiving the trekking permit, you will be back at the hotel and take some rest. In the Evening, you will visit Pashupatinath which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After visiting Pashupatinath, we will be back to the hotel. At Thamel, you can go shopping, which is needed for this peak climb. -
Day 3 Drive to Dharapani
At Kathmandu, after having a nourishing breakfast, we will start our drive towards Dharapani. Firstly, we will drive towards Besisahar. It takes about 5 to 6 hours to reach Besisahar from Kathmandu. From Besisahar, we will take a local jeep to move towards Dharapani. It is about 5 hours of drive from Besisahar, and we will be at Dharapani and spend overnight. -
Day 4 Trek to Chame
From Dharapani, the trail leads to a steep forested ridge along with several landslides along the way. On the way to Chame, we will get a mesmerizing view of mountains like Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and IV. The trail will take uphill to the village of Chame. It is about 5 to 6 hours of walk from Dharapani to Chame and spends overnight here. -
Day 5 Trek to Pisang
The trail gradually ascends which takes almost 5 to 6 hours to reach Pisang from Chame. As we walk at high altitude, you will notice the changes where the greenery surrounding begins to shift to a drier more desert environment. Before entering Pisang, we will enter many beautiful villages like Talekhu, Bhartang, Dhikur Pokhari, lower Pisang and finally reach Upper Pisang and spend overnight here. -
Day 6 Trek to Manang
The trail climbs to the traditional village of Ghyaru. The route offers mesmerizing views of mountains like Annapurna, Pisang peak and other peaks of this region. After reaching Ghyaru, we will slowly move towards Ngawal and from Ngawal, we will walk to Manang. It is about 6 to 7 hours of walk from Upper Pisang; we will reach Manang and spend overnight here. -
Day 7 Acclimatization at Manang
We will accumulate ourselves at Manang today. On this day, we will explore this beautiful village which is perfect spot with its beautiful natural setting. We will take a short hike up to Khangsar. After hiking Khangsar, we will be back to the lodge and spend another night at Manang. -
Day 8 Trek to Ledar
The trails pass through alpine landscapes with high altitude vegetation and forests from Manang. On the way to Ledar, the trail climbs steeply to the villages of Tenki. The route is gradually ascents from Manang and takes to Yak Kharka. It is -
Day 9 Trek to Chulu west base camp
Today, we will slowly walk to Chulu west base camp after having breakfast from Ledar. The trail will continue along the winding trail before the meadow encountering a large rock formation. It is about 3 to 4 hours of walk from Ledar, and we will be at Chulu West base camp. After reaching Base Camp, the team members will set up the tent where we are going to spend overnight here. -
Day 10 Trek to high camp
From Base Camp, we will slowly move towards High Camp. On the way to High camp, we will get a close glimpse of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Gangapurna. It is just 2 hours of walk from Base Camp, and we will reach High Camp. After reaching High Camp, the team member will set up the tent. While team members are setting the tent, you can roam around high camp and spend overnight here. -
Day 11 Preparation for climbing
Today, we will stay at high camp. On this day, we will prepare for climbing and learn how to use climbing equipment like crampons, harness and how to knot the ropes. -
Day 12 Summit Chulu west peak and back to high camp
Today is the day we will summit Chulu West, and we will start our trekking early in the morning. While climbing this peak, the trail is hard through icy high-altitude trail. After summiting the Chulu West Peak, we will slowly walk towards High Camp and spend overnight here. -
Day 13 Extra day for peak climbing
The weather at the high altitude is unpredictable, so an extra day is allowed in the climbing schedule. This day is for, if you are unable to summit the peak on the past day due to bad weather. So, you can climb on this day. -
Day 14 Trek to Phedi
From High Camp, we will slowly walk towards Thorong Phedi. We will pass through beautiful villages with mesmerizing views of the mountains. It is just 3 to 4 hours of walk from High Camp, and we will reach Thorong Phedi. After reaching Phedi, you can roam around this beautiful village. At night, in dining table, the guide will explain about the tomorrow day plan and spend overnight at Thorong Phedi. -
Day 15 Trek to Muktinath
We will walk downwards from Thorong Phedi. Exceedingly early in the morning at 4 am, we start our trekking. Today, firstly, we will pass Thorong La Pass. After crossing Thorong La Pass, we will slowly walk towards Muktinath, the holy place for both Buddhist and Hindu. It is about 7 to 8 hours of walking from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath and spends overnight here. -
Day 16 Trek to Jomsom
Today, we will walk down the Kali Gandaki gorge which is the deepest gorge in the world. The trail descends through meadows, streams, and an apple tree before entering Kagbeni. At Kagbeni, we will visit the beautiful village, and we will move downwards towards Jomsom. We will trek through the bank of Kali Gandaki valley and finally reach Jomsom where we spend overnight here. -
Day 17 Drive towards Pokhara
The road from Jomsom to Pokhara is a little bit difficult. From Jomsom, it is about 158km which takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Pokhara. We will enter many beautiful villages of Annapurna regions. After 8 hours of drive from Jomsom, we will be at Pokhara and check in the hotel and spend overnight here. -
Day 18 Drive back to Kathmandu
We will take the same route to get into Kathmandu valley from Pokhara. We will drive along the bank of Trishuli River with many small cities and natural beauties. It is about 7 to 8 hours of drive, and we will be at Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you will directly take to the hotel and leave for the hotel to take a rest. -
Day 19 Departure day
You will take it to the airport according to the flight schedule. The representative and the guide who is with you at Chulu West peak climbing will be there to see you off and hoping that you will visit Nepal again and gives us chance to serve you again.