| For ardent novice, Chulu East is a delight for | | | | Dharapani[1946m], Chame[2685m], Pisang[3200m], |
| trekking and climbing. Technically, Chulu East is a | | | | Julu[3500m] and then ascends Chegaji Khola Valley |
| friendly peak and does not require much trekking | | | | towards Chulu East Base Camp. Easy climb |
| or climbing experience. However, physical fitness | | | | through scattered chortens and forests of juniper |
| and complete acclimatization is must for everyone | | | | and pines takes further to Julu where trekkers |
| attempting to summit Chulu East. The route that | | | | can relax and get fully acclimatized. |
| weaves to this peak is not strenuous and is not | | | | Next, the route walks past goat and yak pastures |
| that difficult. Besides a strong backup of | | | | of Yak Kharka amid the stunning myriad of snow |
| supportive team of a leader, porter, sherpas and | | | | capped peaks. Eventually, trekkers arrive at Base |
| cooks, trekkers and mountaineers should also be | | | | camp [4200m]. |
| equipped and familiarized with equipments like | | | | At this point Annapurna range dominates the |
| crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and | | | | senses with its majestic charisma. En route, there |
| handling climbing ropes. The best season to trek | | | | is a chance of spotting musk deer and other rare |
| and climb Chulu East is from March to May and | | | | fauna. At the camp sites, trekkers can explore |
| from September to November. | | | | the cultural richness of the places and interact |
| Generally, Chulu East trek/expedition is a 20-25 | | | | with local people. Normally, the trail progresses |
| day trip. Besi Sahar[820m] is the starting point of | | | | further to North-East Ridge from the base Camp |
| a trek to Chulu East. The trekking trail follows | | | | ascending past moraines to High Base Camp at an |
| Marshyangdi river valley leaving behind striking | | | | altitude 5000 meter and then to Chulu East. Upon |
| red-walled houses of Denauti village and smiling | | | | summiting Chulu East, the route then meanders |
| people of Gurung village in Khudi[790m]. Against | | | | through Thorung La pass towards Kali Gandaki |
| the backdrop of enchanting Annapurna mountain | | | | valley and eventually retraces the trail that leads |
| ranges, the trail crosses suspension bridge and | | | | to the end of the trip. |
| enters Ngadi village where there are many shops | | | | When it comes to exploring the Himalayas of |
| and teahouses to cater to travellers' needs. In | | | | Nepal, Chulu East is an attractive and irresistible |
| few hours, trekkers finally reach | | | | choice. Many past mountaineers and trekkers who |
| Bahundanda[1310m]. The term, Bahundanda | | | | have had their share of experiencing Chulu East |
| means "Brahmin hill" and as the name suggests | | | | trek/expedition regard this charismatic peak a |
| Bahundanda is hugely populated by Brahmins. The | | | | glorious treat. |
| journey continues towards Jagat[1343m], | | | | |