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Singu Chuli Peak |
Singu
Chuli
(6,501
m) was
formerly
known as
Fluted
Peak.
The
first
ascent
of this
peak was
made by
Wilf
Noyce
and
David
Cox on
its
North–East
Face and
the top
section
of the
East
Ridge.
Singu
Chuli
lies to
the
North of
Tharpu
Chuli
along a
connecting
ridge.
This
mountain
is a
much
stiffer
proposition
than
Tharpu
Chuli,
and is
the
highest
of all
the
trekking
peaks in
the
area.
There
are no
straight
forward
routes
up the
mountain.
This
trek is
strongly
recommended
for
excellent
mountain
views.
You will
enjoy
the
great
cultural
diversity
in the
Ghandruk-Chhomorong,
Ghorepani.
Before
entering
the Fish
Tail
(Machhapuchhare
Base
Camp)
and
Annapurna
Base
Camp,
you can
enjoy
the
panoramic
views of
the
world's
highest
mountains. |
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Facts
OF
CLIMBING |
Duration :
23 days
Trek Type :
Camping House
Max. Altitude :
5500 m .
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Minimum Pax : 1+
Mode Of Travel : Flight/Land
Grade :
Strenuous
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Itinerary
In
Details |
Day
01 :
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Drive from
Kathmandu to
Pokhara (914m.)
which takes
about six hours.
You depart for
the six hours
drive to Pokhara
(915m,), 200
kilometers west
of Kathmandu. As
you climb out of
the Kathmandu
valley, only to
quickly descend
again to the
Trisuli River,
you follow
upstream to its
junction with
the Marsyangdi
River. You
follow the
Marsyandi gently
up through
heavily terraced
fields and small
hill towns to
the Seti River
that takes you
directly into
Pokhara. Having
pleasant
weather, Pokhara
is tourist's
paradise with
full of natural
as well as
cultural
heritage sites
such as lakes,
caves, temples
of Buddhist and
Hindus along
with mountains.
You can observe
views to the
north across the
hills and Phewa
Tal (lake) to
the white peaks
of the Annapurna
and Dhaulagiri
ranges. This
drive will take
most of the
morning, leaving
much of the
afternoon to
fall in love
with its beauty.
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Day
02 :
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Trek from
Pokhara (915 m.)
to Nayapul
(1050m.) by car,
which takes
approximately
one and half
hours drive. Now
you begin your
trek from
Nayapul (1050m.)
to Tirkhedhunga
(1577 m.). via
Birethanti
(1065m.) which
takes about four
and half hours.
After breakfast
at hotel, you
could drive for
1 and half hours
to Nayapul. Then
you start your
trekking. The
first part of
your trek is
easy passing
through numerous
small villages
and settlements.
Afterwards you
could ascend
gently to the
final
destination of
the day. The
majority people
here are Gurung
and their
religion is
Buddhist. They
are engaged in
agricultural
activities,
tourism business
and some are
employed in
Gorkha and
Indian
regiments.
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Day
03 :
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Trek from
Tirkhedhunga to
Ghorepani (2675
m.) and it takes
about six hours.
To begin your
trek, you could
ascend steeply
for the early 2
hours and then
ascend gently
passing through
Ulleri (2070m.)
and Banthanti,
Magar villages.
On the way, you
could see good
view of
Machhapuchhare
or Fish Tail
(6997m.),
Hiunchuli
(6441m.), and
Annapurna
(7219m.) South.
Now your trail
is quite easier
passing through
rhododendron and
shadowy trees
and descends
gently up to the
final camp. You
could see some
of the wild life
such as monkey
and various
species of
birds.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from
Ghorepani to
Poon Hill
(3180m.) to
Tadapani
(2675m.) which
takes about five
and half hours.
Early morning
trip to Poon
Hill (3232m.) to
enjoy the
sunrise view
over Mt.
Dhaulagiri
(8167m.),
Tukuche Peak
(6920m.),
Nilgiri
(6940m.), Varaha
Shikhar
(7847m.), Mt.
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Annapurna South
(7219m.),
Annapurna III
(7855m.),
Machhapuchhare
(6993m.),
Annapurna IV
(7525m.),
Annapurna II
(7937m.),
Lamjung Himal
(6931m.) and
other numerous
snowcapped
mountain peaks.
After breakfast
trek Ghorepani
to Tadapani
(2650 m.). After
walking for
almost one and
half hour you
reach Gurung
Hill which has
the splendid
mountain views
as Poon Hill.
From here you
follow small
forests with
rhododendron,
bamboos until
you reach
Deurali. The
trail goes
steeply down
through deep
forests all the
way to Banthati.
It takes one
hour from here
to reach
Tadapanil After
breakfast trek
from Ghorepani
to Tadapani
(2731m.) through
the deep forests
of
rhododendrons,
bamboos and
oaks. En route,
you frequently
see waterfalls,
rocks, wild
animals, local
birds and green
scenarios.
Tadapani is a
small village
surrounded by
beautiful
forests which
grants you a
magnificent view
of Annapurna
South,
Hiunchuli,
Fishtail,
Annapurna II and
so on.
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Day
05 :
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Trek from
Tadapani
(2675m.) to
Ghandruk
(1950m.) and it
takes about
three hours. It
is very easy
trek by
descending
gently all the
way through
rhododendron,
oak and other
kinds of dense
forests. You
could hear
different kinds
of birds
chirping on the
way. This is one
of the popular
destinations for
the birds'
lovers. Ghandruk
is a big Gurung
village. There
is a handicraft
centre and
Gurung museum.
From this
village you
could see good
views of
Annapurna South,
Hiunchuli,
Gangapurna
(7455m.),
Annapurna III
(7755m.) and
Fishtail.
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Day
06:
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Trek from
Ghandruk to
Chhomrong (2040
m.) which takes
approximately
four hours. At
the beginning of
the day, you
could ascend
gently for an
hour up to
Ghandrukkot
(2100m.) and
descend steeply
to the Kimron
Khola (1700m.).
Immediately,
ascend steeply
and walk at a
level for an
hour and still
ascend gently to
the final camp.
Chhumrung is a
gateway to
Annapurna
Sanctuary trek
and inhabited by
Gurung, one of
the major Ethnic
group of Nepal.
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Day
07 :
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Trek from
Chhomrong to
Bamboo (2340m.)
and it takes
about five
hours. Leaving
Chhomrong, the
trail descends
on a stone
staircase and
crosses the
Chhomrong Khola
on a swaying
suspension
bridge, then
climbs out of
the side valley.
High above the
Modi Khola on
its west bank,
the trail passes
through the tiny
settlement of
Tilicho in
forests of
bamboo,
rhododendron and
oak. Climbing
further on a
rocky trail
(beware of the
stinging
nettles) you
reach three
hotels at
Sinuwa, at
2350m. Climb in
rhododendron
forests to
Kuldi, at 2520m.
This was once a
British sheep
breeding
project; now the
stone houses are
an ACAP visitor
centre and check
post. In winter,
it's common to
find snow
anywhere from
this point on.
Descend a long,
steep stone
staircase into
deep bamboo and
rhododendron
forests. It is
then a short
distance on a
muddy trail to
Bamboo Lodge
(2340m.).
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Day
08 :
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Trek from Bamboo
to Deurali
(3230m.) which
takes about five
hours. You trek
gently ascend
through bamboo
forests with
varieties of
rhododendron and
oak trees. The
first town you
reach is Dovan
(2630m.) where
there are few
lodges and camp
sites. Now you
pass through
muddy trail
which traverses
high above the
river. There is
debris of
avalanches
except during
winter season.
After short
trek, you reach
at Himalayan
Hotel (2900m.),
the town named
after the
Himalayan Hotel.
Beyond it, the
trail is steeply
ascent up to
Hinko Cave
(3160m.), this
named as a huge
overhanging rock
provides some
protection
against rain and
avalanches. It
takes
approximately
twenty minutes
through normally
ascent path to
reach Deorali
(3230m.)
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Day
09 :
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Trek from
Deurali to
Annapurna Base
Camp (4170 m.)
via
Machhapuchhare
Base Camp
(3820m.) and it
takes about four
hours. From
here, the valley
widens and
becomes less
steep and you
can see the
gates to the
sanctuary. The
trail is less
steep. As the
trail continues
into the
sanctuary, it
crosses two
avalanche tracks
on a narrow
trail that
hurdles up
against the
cliffs. After
short trek you
will be at Bagar
(3310m.), a
meadow and some
abandoned
hotels. The
normal trail
follows the left
side of the
valley. Now the
trail appears
gently ascent
until you reach
Machhapuchhare
Base Camp
(3820m.). Here
you find almost
6 to 7 lodges.
This is one of
the places,
where you can
enjoy the view
of Mount
Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7229m.),
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Annapurna III
(7555m.),
Gangapurna
(7454m.) and
Machhapuchhare
or Fish Tail
(6997m.). The
path follows
through alpine
meadow and after
some distance
your trails go
gently up. After
a short trek,
you begin to
approach
Annapurna Base
Camp (4170m.).
From here, you
can see the
views of several
peaks at 360
degree.
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Day 10 :
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Rest at
Annapurna Base
Camp (4,100)
This is an
acclimatization
day for the
preparation of
summit.
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Day
11 :
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Trek from
Annapurna Base
Camp to Ten Peak
Base Camp which
takes about five
hours. You cross
Annapurna
glacier to
follow the steep
ascent trail all
the way to Ten
Peak Base Camp.
On the way you
can enjoy the
panoramic views
of Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7229m.),
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Fishtail
Mountain,
Barahashikhar
Mountain and
many others.
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Day
12 :
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Trek from Ten
Peak Base Camp
(4,800m.) to
High
Camp(5,200m.)
and it takes
about five
hours. The trail
is steep ascent
all the way to
High Camp. This
day you can
enjoy the
panoramic views
of Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7229m.),
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Fishtail
Mountain,
Barahashikhar
Mountain and
many others.
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Day
13 :
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Rest at Ten Peak
High Camp This
is an
acclimatization
day for the
preparation of
Singu Chuli
summit.
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Day
14 :
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Climbing High
Camp to Singu
Chuli Camp I
(5,500m.)
The trail is
rocky and
covered by icy
glacier. The
views to be
enjoyed are of
Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7229m.),
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Fishtail
Mountain,
Barahashikhar
Mountain and
many others.
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Day
15 :
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Singu Chuli Camp
I to Singu Chuli
Camp II (5,800)
which takes
about five
hours.
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Day 16 :
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Singu Chuli Camp
II to summit
(6,501m) and
back to Singu
Chuli Camp II
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Day 17 :
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Singu Chuli Camp
II to Ten Peak
Base Camp which
takes about six
hours. This day
you descend all
the way to Ten
Peak Base Camp.
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Day 18 :
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Trek from Ten
Peak Base Camp
to Macchapucchre
Base Camp and it
takes about five
hours. You
descend all the
way to Annapurna
Glacier and
after crossing
it the trail is
gradual down all
the way to
Macchapucchre
Base Camp.
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Day 19 :
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Trek from
Macchapucchre
Base Camp to
Sinuwa and it
takes about six
hours. The trail
moves downhill
until you reach
Bamboo. After
Bamboo, the
trail goes
steeply up to
the Kuldi Ghar
and now the
trail is quite
flat until you
reach Sinuwa.
There are few
tea houses at
Sinuwa.
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Day 20 :
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Trek from Sinuwa
to Jhinudanda
(1750m.) which
takes about four
hours. You trek
gradually
descend to the
Chhumrong Khola
and you have to
follow stone
staircase for
almost an hour
to reach
Chhumrong. The
last part of the
trail is steeply
down to
Jhinudanda. From
the town you
should walk down
for 20 minutes
to reach Hot
Spring at the
bank of the Modi
Khola. You can
relax at Hot
Spring.
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Day 21 :
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Trek from
Jhinudanda to
Pothana (1600m.)
which takes
about five
hours. The first
part of the trek
is descent and
then appears
through flat
land until you
reach Himal
Pani. Here you
find beautiful
waterfall.
Beyond this
town, the trail
ascends gently
crossing
numerous streams
and terraces.
After short
trek, you will
be at Landruk
(1640m.), a
pretty big
village
inhabited by
mixed community
of Gurung, Magar
and Brahmin as
well. Now the
trail gently
ascends to Tolka
(1850m.) and
then ascent and
level path to
Bherikharka.
From here, the
trail goes
steeply up to
Deorali (2100m.)
with a view of
different
mountain peaks
in panorama. Now
the trail
gradually
descends to
Pothana passing
through
different oak
forests. Pothana
is a small town
resided by
Gurung, a ethnic
community of
Nepal. From here
too, you can
enjoy the
splendid views
of various
mountain peaks.
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Day 22 :
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Trek from
Pothana to
Dhampus Phedi
and it takes
approximately
three hours and
drive from
Dhampus Phedi to
Pokhara by car.
The trail is
gently descent
up to Dhampus, a
village mainly
inhabited by
Gurung. Now you
trek through
flat land for
some distance
and steeply
descend to
Dhampus Phedi.
Now you take
vehicle to drive
from Dhampus
Phedi to
Pokhara.
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Day 23 :
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Drive from
Pokhara to
Kathmandu by
tourist mini bus
that takes about
seven hours.
While driving
from Pokhara to
Kathmandu, you
head up to
Damauli,, Dumre,
Muglin and
Kurintar where
the Nepal's
first Cable car
is operated to
reach to
Manakamana
Temple. En
route, you could
enjoy the
mountain views,
green sceneries,
rice terrace
fields,
vegetable fields
and people being
engaged in their
daily life
activities. From
Naubishe you
climb up to
Thankot, the
gateway to
capital city.
You are then
directly taken
to the hotel.
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