Chulu West

Height: 6,419 m
Country:
Nepal flagNepal
Chulu West offers a climb that's both technically engaging and scenically rewarding, set in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The ascent provides a balanced mix of ice and rock climbing, culminating in panoramic views that include Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu, making it an ideal choice for climbers looking to expand their high-altitude experience.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Chulu West. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.

Difficulty

  • PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)

When to go

  • April and May
  • October

Guide links

These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Chulu West. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Chulu West. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
GuideInfoCost
Holiday Mountain Treks & Expeditionview guides trip webpage from $1,580
Asian hiking teamview guides trip webpage from $1,790
Nepal High Trekview guides trip webpage from $1,799
Mission Himalaya Treks and Expeditionview guides trip webpage from $2,140
Mission Summit Treks & Expeditionview guides trip webpage from $2,300
Marvel Adventureview guides trip webpage from $2,350
Third Eye Adventureview guides trip webpage from $2,390
Nepal Climbing Adventure Pvt. Ltd. logoNepal Climbing Adventure Pvt. Ltd.view guides trip webpage from $2,490
Monterosa Treks & Expedition Nepal expeditionview guides trip webpage from $2,500
Nepal Pioneer Treks and Expedition view guides trip webpage from $2,500
Nepal Pioneer Treks and Expedition view guides trip webpage from $2,500
White Hill Adventureview guides trip webpage from $2,550
Swotah Travel and Adventureview guides trip webpage from $2,650
Utmost Adventureview guides trip webpage from $2,660
Adventure Boundview guides trip webpage from $2,680
Higher Path Treks & Expeditionsview guides trip webpage from $2,690
Nepal Nomad Trekkingview guides trip webpage from $2,700
Nepal Eco Adventureview guides trip webpage from $2,750
Unique Path Trekking & Expeditionview guides trip webpage from $2,775
Discover Altitudeview guides trip webpage from $2,799
Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditionsview guides trip webpage from $2,870
Nepal Pyramids Trekking & Climbingview guides trip webpage from $2,875
Activ Retreatsview guides trip webpage from $2,950
Himalayan Exploration Treks  logoHimalayan Exploration Treks view guides trip webpage from $2,999
Guide in Himalayaview guides trip webpage from $2,999
Wilderness Excursionview guides trip webpage from $2,999
Nepal High Trekview guides trip webpage from $2,999
Nepal Wilderness Trekking Pvt logoNepal Wilderness Trekking Pvtview guides trip webpage from $3,000
Peregrine Treks & Toursview guides trip webpage from $3,000
Monterosa Treks & Expeditionview guides trip webpage from $3,000
Swiss Family Treks and Expeditionview guides trip webpage from $3,185
Breeze Adventureview guides trip webpage from $3,200
Himalayan Trekkersview guides trip webpage from $3,238
Access Nepal Tour & Trekkingview guides trip webpage from $3,390
Dream Himalaya Adventuresview guides trip webpage from $3,400
Alpine Ramble Treksview guides trip webpage from $3,490
Alpinist Club logoAlpinist Clubview guides trip webpage from $3,500
Annapurna Foothillsview guides trip webpage from $3,500
Namas Adventure logoNamas Adventureview guides trip webpage from $4,550
Luxury Holiday Nepalview guides trip webpage from $6,500
Himalayan Glacier Adventure & Travel Companyview guides trip webpage from $7,100
Explore the 3D route map for a realistic view of the ascent to Chulu West. This interactive map provides a close-up look at key points like base camp and high-altitude camps along the way. For those planning their own expeditions, it offers a helpful overview of the mountain's terrain and surroundings.
What you can see from the summit of Chulu West. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.

Chulu West Links

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Groups / links with more info on the Chulu West route.

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