THORONG-LA / CHULU WEST / PISANG PEAK EXPEDITION April / September Trial to Thorang-La 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. ITINERARY "A" Chulu West Peak Day 1 Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities 1336m Day 2 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley Day 3 Beshi Sahar by Bus and o/n at hotel or, camp. Day 4 Benshi Sahar - Ngadi. 799m Day 5 Ngadi - Jagat. 1314m Day 6 Jagat - Dharapani. 1943m Day 7 Dharapani - Chame. 2713m Day 8 Chame - Pisang. 3185m Day 9 Pisang - Manang Village 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. 3800m Day 20 Muktinath - Kagbeni - Jomsom 2713m Day 21 Jomsom - Tukche. 2591m Day 22 Tukche - Ghansa. 2013m Day 23 Ghansa - Tatopani. 1189m Day 24 Tatopani - Ghorepani. 2855m Day 25 Ghorepani - Poonhill. 3,232m. then Ghorepani - Tirkhedhunga 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 ITINERARY "B"Thorong La Pass 1 Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities 1336m 2 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley 3 Kathmandu - Beshi Sahar by Bus. 4 Benshi Sahar - Ngadi. 799m 5 Ngadi - Jagat. 1314m 6 Jagat - Dharapani. 1943m 7 Dharapani - Chame. 2713m 8 Chame - Pisang. 3185m 9 Pisang - Manang. 3351m 10 Manang rest for acclimatization & explore 11 Manang - Thorong Phedi. 4400m 12 Thorong Phedi - Thorong - La Pass. 5,416m. - Muktinath. 3800m 13 Muktinath rest and explore 14 Muktinath - Kagbeni - Jomsom 15 Jomsom - Tukche. 2591m 16 Tukche - Ghansa. 2013m 17 Ghansa - Tatopani. 1189m 18 Tatopani rest 19 Tatopani - Ghorepani. 2855m 20 Ghorepani - Poonhill. 3,232m. - Tadapani. 2700m 21 Ghorepani - Tirkhedhunga 1577m 22 Tirkhedhunga - Nayapul then drive to Pokhara 23 Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus then transfer to hotel 24 Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing 25 Trip concludes in Kathmandu ITINERARY "C" Pisang Peak 1-8 As per itinerary 'B' above 9 Pisang - Pisang Peak Base Camp 4380m 10 Base Camp Rest for acclimatization 11 Base Camp - High Camp & preparing for the climb 5400m 12-14 Climbing Period 15 Early morning climbing the Pisang Peak (6092m) & back to Base Camp 16 Base Camp - Ghyaru 3673m 17 Ghyaru - Manang 3351m 18-33 As per days 10-25 itinerary 'B' above Cost: We will be pleased to quote you a price based on your requirements. Please submit the booking/enquiry form or give us a call. Royalty fees etc. - Refer to the notes on expedition costs. Cost includes: 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. 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: Day 1: 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 2: 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. 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.