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Chulu West Peak

A fairly long trek circling the entire Annapurna. We start by private transport to Dumre where our trek up the Marsyandi Valley begins. Along the way we plan a Chulu Peak climb, moderate snow and ice climbing to over 21,000 ft. Impressive views of Annapurna II & III and numerous other peaks can be had throughout the climb on this mountain. Finally, we trek over the Thorung pass(5,240m./17,200ft.) and reach Jomsom to end our trek. After Chulu we make our way up to Throng La Pass at over 18,000 ft.; then down into the spectacular Kali Gandaki Valley near the border with Tibet. We follow the Kali Gandaki back out to Pokhara through a dramatic and changing landscape.

Pokhalde Peak ( 5806m / 19049ft )

Pokalde is an insignificant – looking mountain when seen from Pheriche, from where it appears as a crenellated rocky ridge dominated by the vast bulk of Nuptse. Seen from Lubuche or Gorekshep the peak looks more interesting rising to the south of the Kongma La( 5535m/18159ft), an infrequently traversed pass that leads itto the Chhukung valley. The northern side of mountain has a small hanging glacier that is best reached along the ridge rising from the Kongma La. Pokalde offers some interesting scrambling on the well – defined ridges. The summit provides a good view point and form that perspective is a fine little peak

Paldor Peak ( 5928m / 19450ft )

On a clear day the Ganesh Himal, with the icy fangs of pabil (7101m/ 23300ft), Lobsang Karpo (7150m/ 23458ft),GI (7406m/ 24298ft) and GV (6950m/ 22802ft) can be seen forming an imposing backdrop to the north- west of Kathmandu. Paldor, which can just be picked out from the mass of shapely summits, was first climbed by Bill Tilman, Peter Lloyd, Tenzing Sherpa and Da Namgyal during the monsoon of 1949 by the North-East Ridge, although it must be said that it is difficult to fit Tilman’s description to the actual route.

Paldor lies at the south-east end of the Ganesh Himal marking the junction of the Tiru and Khurpu Dandas at the head of the Mailung Khola, a tributary of the Trisuli Gandaki.

The name Ganesh is taken from the elephant-headed Hindu god of good luck, probably the most popular deity in the Kathmandu valley. As the son of Shiva and his consort Annapurna, or Parvati, his head was severed by his father who then promised to replace it with the first head that came to hand; the first happened to be an elephant’s. Images of Ganesh, sitting astride a shrew, can be seen all over the valley. Since he can cast aside obstacles, his help is invoked whenever a difficult task is to be undertaken. Think on!

Lobuche East ( 6119m / 20,075ft )

There exist two distinct summit to Lobuche peak: Lobuche east ( 6119m/ 20,075ft ) and Lobuche west ( 6145m/ 20161ft ). Although they are connected by a continuous ridge there is a sharp gap and a considerable distance between them. The trekking peak permit is for the east peak, whilst Lobuche west, well seen at the head of the Lobuche glacier, requires and expedition permit. Lobuche is also spelt Lobuche on some maps.

Lobuche peak is an attractive summit, offering a variety of existing routes and wide scope for new lines. Seen from near Pheriche, the dark triangle of its rocky east face rises above the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to and icy skyline. This skyline forms the south ridges, the junction of the east faces with the glaciated south west face and the line of the normal route of ascent. This in turn leads to the summit ridge running north west from the top of the east faces through several small summit to the east peak.