CHULU EAST PEAK CLIMBING 3520m

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Chulu East Peak Climbing, Chulu Base Camp, East

Chulu East Peak Climbing is combined with a classic trek around the Annapurna massif, heading up the Marsyandi valley, crossing the Thorong La, then descending the Kali Gandaki valley to Pokhara. The climb itself is technically straightforward, though you should be comfortable using crampons, a harness, an ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing rope.

Most of the climbing, including the glacier crossings, is done roped together as a team – giving a very direct, natural feel for mountaineering. The North-East Ridge is considered the standard route to the summit from a base camp on the moraine at 5,334 m. Most climbers make the round trip from base camp in a single long day, though some establish a higher camp below the summit. Chulu Far East (6,059 m) is also visible from this side of the mountain.

Nepal Highlights:

Holiday season in Nepal

Nepal can be visited at any time of year. That said, a few natural hazards are worth flagging: heavy flooding during the monsoon (mid-July to mid-August) and extreme cold in the Himalaya (late November to mid-December). Nepal has both hills and high mountains, and it is those mountains that make the country so rich in water resources (fast-flowing rivers, beautiful lakes). Heavy or even moderate rain over 3-4 days can cause flooding in the lowland regions, so care is needed there during the monsoon. Away from the monsoon, the sun still shines during the day in the hill regions even in winter, which makes for a mild, comfortable travel season.

Seasons in Nepal

Nepal has six seasons: Basanta Ritu (spring), Grishma Ritu (early summer), Barkha Ritu (summer monsoon), Sharad Ritu (early autumn), Hemanta Ritu (late autumn) and Shishir Ritu (winter).

Aside from the monsoon (early July to late August), any season is suitable for a holiday. Yetiland-nepal.de advises against travelling in Nepal’s lowland regions during the monsoon.

Summer can get hot, with temperatures rising to roughly 25-40°C depending on location.

In the upper Himalayan region, summer temperatures can reach around 30°C, while in the lower Terai plains in southern Nepal they can climb to 40°C.

Winter days are mostly sunny, with cold mornings and evenings. If you have experienced winter in Greece, the winter feeling in the capital Kathmandu is somewhat similar – though not directly comparable: from mid-December the sun keeps daytime temperatures pleasant, evenings can drop to around 5°C, and up in the Himalaya it falls well below 0°C.

Buddha was born in Nepal

This topic has recently become something of a rallying point for Nepalis. Neighbouring countries, India in particular, sometimes claim that Buddha originated there, which occasionally causes controversy among Nepalis. In fact, Buddha was born in Nepal.

Well worth visiting is Lumbini, his birthplace in Nepal, south-west of the capital Kathmandu. The prince who left his palace in search of eternal peace and meaning in life ultimately found Nirvana, or enlightenment. Since then his path, followed by his descendants, has spread in many forms among millions of people around the world. Even in today’s modern world – including Western society – Buddhism and meditation (a path to self-knowledge, inner peace and ultimately Nirvana) have become popular, everyday practices.

Take a look at our other tours that include a visit to Lumbini.

8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world are in Nepal

Nepal contains 8 of the world’s 10 highest mountains: Mount Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,163m) and Annapurna I (8,091m). Yetiland-Nepal offers the following categories in these regions: Category: Expedition to book a mountaineering expedition (for experienced climbers only). Category: Trek for trekking in these regions (relatively easier, with views of the mountains from a much lower altitude – suited to travellers who want to experience Nepal without actually climbing). Category: Holiday (purely for leisure activities, to enjoy Nepal’s nature and beauty).

One of the most dangerous airports in the world

One of the best-known airports on the route to Mount Everest, Lukla, is considered one of the most challenging airports in the world to fly into. It sits wedged between hills, which makes landing and take-off a serious challenge. Pilots say there is a point of no return, before which all preparations and technical checks must be completed to bring the aircraft safely into land. In peak season, thousands of passengers fly into this region every month – a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Nepali pilots are highly skilled thanks to their extensive experience across almost all of Nepal’s hill and mountain regions.

New Year in Nepal

Nepal has its own calendar system, known as Vikram Sambat. It is currently the year 2077 (for comparison, see date conversions). Nepali New Year falls close to mid-April, which is also the start of summer in Nepal. People also follow the lunar calendar for religious processions, ceremonies and family celebrations. Various old legends explain the origin of the New Year. Nepal is home to many different ethnic groups, each with its own ancient history, so different local New Year dates also exist side by side – a well-known example being Losar, which the Sherpa community also follows.

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