The Chulu west peak is part of the Manang Himal, which is quite rightly included in the larger Damodar Himal. To the south, it is bounded by the Marsyangdi river and the Mesokanta-La. There exists considerable confusion with regard to the name and location of the Chulu peaks and what summit actually constitutes Chulu west and Chulu east, since it soon becomes apparent to anyone that has been climbing in this range that several other summits close by, which are actually part of the Chulu massif, are not indicated on present maps of the area. It is usually understood that with the permit to climb the east or west peak, an attempt can be made to the nearby peak as well. The obvious approach to this peak diverges from the main trail to the Thorang-La pass, past the village of Manang. From the base camp, the route follows a subsidiary north-west ridge that leads up to the main peak. An attempt to the peak and return can be done in a single day, as setting camp up on the slope above the base camp is not easy.

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Besishar (760 m). Overnight stay in Besishar.

Day 2: Trek from Besishar (760 m) to Bahundanda (1310 m). Overnight stay in Bahundanda.

Day 3: Trek from Bahundanda (1310 m) to Chamche (1430 m). Overnight stay in Chamche.

Day 4: Trek from Chamche (1430 m) to Bagarchap (2160 m). Overnight stay in Bagarchap.

Day 5: Trek from Bagarchap (2160 m) to Chame (2670 m). Overnight stay in Chame.

Day 6: Trek from Chame (2670 m) to Pisang (3200 m). Overnight stay in Pisang.

Day 7: Trek from Pisang (3200 m) to Manang (3540 m). Overnight stay in Manang.

Day 8: Day of rest in Manang. Overnight stay in Manang.

Day 9: Trek from Manang (3540 m) to Chauri Ledar (4200 m). Overnight stay in Chauri Ledar.

Day 10: Trek from Chauri Ledar (4200 m) to Chulu West Base Camp (4700 m). Overnight stay in Chulu West Base Camp.

Day 11: Trek from Chulu West Base Camp (4700 m) to Chulu West High Camp (5350 m). Overnight stay in Chulu West High Camp.

Day 12: Trek Chulu West High Camp to summit Chulu West peak (6419 m). Trek to Chulu West High Camp. Overnight stay in Chulu West High Camp.

Day 13: Trek from Chulu West High Camp (5350 m) to Chauri Ledar (4200 m). Overnight stay in Chauri Ledar.

Day 14: Trek from Chauri Ledar (4200 m) to Thorong High Camp (4750 m). Overnight stay in Thorong High Camp.

Day 15: Trek from Thorong High Camp (4750 m) to Muktinath (3800 m). Today we will cross the Thorong pass (5416 m). Overnight stay in Muktinath.

Day 16: Trek from Muktinath (3800 m) to Jomsom (2710 m). Overnight stay in Jomsom.

Day 17: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 18: Drive or flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu.