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Singu Chuli Peak Climbing
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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.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 23 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 5500m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land /
Flight
Grade: Strenuous
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
Rest at Annapurna Base Camp (4,100) This is an
acclimatization day for the preparation of
summit.
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Day 11 : |
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 : |
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 : |
Rest at Ten Peak High Camp This is an
acclimatization day for the preparation of Singu
Chuli summit.
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Day 14 : |
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 : |
Singu Chuli Camp I to Singu Chuli Camp II
(5,800) which takes about five hours.
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Day 16 : |
Singu Chuli Camp II to summit (6,501m) and back
to Singu Chuli Camp II
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Day 17 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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 : |
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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