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Singu Chuli Peak Climbing

Posted by:  | Date: February 13, 2010

Singu Chuli Peak (6501m) is also known as the fluted peak. The peak is proven to be very difficult to climb for most commercial climbing groups who wish to concentrate on Tent Peak. It is the major summit on the long ridge spread down from Tarke Kang (Glacier Dome), which has separated the South and West Annapurna Glaciers. Annapurna South Base Camp provides the scenic distant view of the mountain. This mountain lies to the North of Tharpu Chuli along a connecting ridge. Singu Chuli is in a much stiffer proposition than Tharpu Chuli, and is the highest of all the trekking peaks in the area. The normal approach is a day or two beyond Machapuchere Base Camp and has the remotest feel of all the trekking peaks in the area. The mountain is often climbed after an acclimatization ascent of Tharpu Chuli.

Fact File

Elevation: 6501m/21323ft.
Region: Annapurna Himal, Gandaki
The route: Kathmandu-Pokhara-MBC.
Best season: Sept. to Nov. & April to May
Facility: Teahouse lodges & camping
Program duration: 21 Days

Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which takes about seven hours. You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes about 25 minutes.

Day 02: Trek from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapool (1050m.) by car, which takes approximately one and a half hours drive. Now, you begin your trek from Nayapool (1050m.) to Tikhedunga (1577 m.). Via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and a half hours.

Day 03: Trek from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) which 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.

Day 04: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) which takes about five and a half hours. Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Himalayan range. After breakfast trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2650 m.).

Day 05: Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) which takes about three hours. It is very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests.

Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2040 m.) which takes approximately four hours.
Day 07: Trek from Chhomrong to Bamboo (2340m.) which takes about five hours.

Day 08: Trek from Bamboo to Deurali (3230m.) which takes about five hours.

Day 09: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m.) via Machapuchere Base Camp (3820m.) which takes about four hours.

Day 10: Rest at Annapurna Base Camp (4,100). This is an acclimatization day.

Day 11: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Tent Peak Base Camp which takes about five hours. You cross Annapurna glacier to follow the steep ascent trail all the way to Tent Peak Base Camp.

Day 12: Trek from Ten Peak Base Camp (4,800m.) to High Camp (5,200m.) that takes about five hours. The trail is a steep ascent all the way to the High Camp.

Day 13: Rest and hang around Tent Peak High Camp. This is an acclimatization day for the preparation of Singu Chuli summit.

Day 14: Climbing High Camp to Singu Chuli Camp I (5,500m.). The trail is rocky and covered by icy glaciers.

Day 15: Singu Chuli Camp I to Singu Chuli Camp II (5,800) which takes about five hours.

Day 16: Singu Chuli Camp II to summit (6,501m) and back to Singu Chuli Camp II

Day 17: Singu Chuli Camp II to Tent Peak Base Camp which takes about six hours. This day you descend all the way to Tent Peak Base Camp.

Day 18: Trek from Tent Peak Base Camp to Machapuchere Base Camp that takes about five hours.

Day 19: Trek from Machapuchere Base Camp to Sinuwa, which is about six hours.

Day 20: Trek from Sinuwa to Jhinudanda (1750m.) which takes about four hours.

Day 21: Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m.) which takes about five hours.

Day 22: Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi that takes approximately three hours and then drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara by car.

Day 23: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by a tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. Or, you can fly as an option from Pokhara to Kathmandu.