KANGARU CHULI / PEAK TREK & CLIMB

  • Duration 28
  • Trip Grade Easy To Moderate
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Accommodation Tea House / Camping
  • Max. Altitude 6, 981 m
  • Activity Trekking , Hiking & Exploring
  • Group Type Private
  • Group Size 2+
  • Best Season Spring & Autumn
Highlights

An adventure around the hidden corners of Manang and Nar-Phu valley
Explore the wild country on least ventured areas of Mid-West Himalayas
Trek into complete mountain wilderness away from villages and main trails
Exceptional views of dramatic landscapes with towering snow peaks
Enjoyable walk to Phu village enriched with ancient cultural heritage

KANGARU CHULI / PEAK TREK & CLIMB Overview

Kangaru Chuli / Peak Trek & Climb, one of the least climbed the peak and visited around Nepal Himalaya. Adventure to absolute mountain wilderness, the peak known as Chuli in Nepalese, located far North-East from Nar-Phu valley.

High above Manang district close towards Manaslu Himalaya and south of famous Himlung Himal, a wild country to explore.

Kangaru Chuli / Peak towers high above 6, 981 m / 22903.54 feet high, on the hidden corners of Manang district. The mountain is situated close towards east near Larke-La Pass, which falls on Manaslu Circuit. Few mountaineers have attempted the climb to its summit in the last decades of time but still retain its pristine environment.

The mountain due to its remote location is far from the main trekking trail as well away from human settlement. Which makes the adventure more interesting and to explore its wild landscapes of arid terrain of desert-like appearance.

Kangaru Chuli / Peak is more of a full-fledge expedition of a week duration to climb its summit. A challenging peak with some technical effort to negotiate from the start to the end of the climb.

For a successful, safe climb, we have spared enough days for acclimatization as well as for practice exercise before the climb. The adventure begins with an overland journey from Kathmandu, heading towards North Mid-West through Lamjung area then at Dharapani in Manang district. The walk starts from the nice village of Dharapani heading west close to Chame town at Koto village. Our route diverts from the main popular trail of Annapurna Circuit towards Nar-Phu high valley, around a restricted area of Nepal.

The walk leads into a gorge of Phu Khola / stream enclosed by a sheer rock cliff wall within tall tree lines. As walk follows a narrow rocky path then enter a wide exposed valley on reaching the Nar-Phu area and the village.

At Phu time for rest and acclimatization, explore the wind-blown village of great cultural heritage interest and its old monasteries. After a pleasant time at Phu, the adventure continues back to Meta, then towards Kangaru Chulu base camp.

Base camp, located south of Himlung Himal reserved an extra day for acclimatization and preparation for the climb. From the base camp adding one more high / advance camp to make the climb more accessible and safe.

Reserved a week for the final ascent, which includes practice climbing exercise, and ferrying the load to the higher camp. On the final day for the big climb, after waiting for the right weather forecast then follow our lead expert guide. As climb progress setting Camp-I at near about 6,000 m on snow and icy ledge slope.

From the last camp head for the summit bid, guides will make necessary arrangements for safe assist to the top. A steep strenuous climb reaches you on the summit of Kangaru Chuli / Peak, facing a mind-blowing panorama of the mountain range. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of dramatic wild mountainous landscapes with an array of giant peaks that surrounds the top.

After a rejoiceful moment on the summit of Kangaru Chuli / Peak at

6, 981 m / 22, 903.54 feet high. Descend safely back to base camp using the same route after a tough and exciting adventure.

At the base camp clean and clear up the camp and carry all garbage to a proper disposal site. Return journey back to Koto on the main scenic trail to Dharapani village for last overnight around Manang area. Next early morning an interesting drive takes you low warm farm country and then heading towards Kathmandu.

On reaching Kathmandu completing our overwhelming adventure on Kangaru Chuli / Peak Trek & Climb.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01:          Arrival in Kathmandu 1,345 m and transfer to respective Hotels

Day 02:          Kathmandu for climbing briefing and preparations.

Day 03:          Drive to Dharapani 1,725 m-07 hrs.

Day 04:          Trek to Koto 2,640 m near Chame town – 05 hrs.

Day 05:          Trek to Meta 3,560 m past Dharmasala – 06 hrs.
Day 06:          Trek to Kyang 3,020 m – 05 hours.
Day 07:          Trek to Phu 4, 580 m – 05 hrs.

Day 08:         Acclimatization day at Phu and short exploration.
Day 09:         Trek back to Meta – 07 hours.
Day 10:          Trek towards Kangaru Chulu / Peak and camp on route.
Day 11:          Trek to Kangaru Chulu / Peak base camp 5, 340 m – 05 hrs.
Day 12:         Rest and acclimatization day at base camp.
Day 13:          Climb and establish High Camp 5, 560 m- 04 hrs.
Day 14-20:    Climbing period of maximum 07 days with return to base camp.
Day 21:         At Base Camp packing and cleaning collecting the garbage.
Day 22:         Trek on route to Meta – 06 hrs.
Day 23:         Trek to Dharmasala 3,230 m- 06 hours.

Day 24:          Trek to Koto – 05 hours.
Day 25:          Trek to Dharapani – 05 hrs.
Day 26:         Drive back Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 27:          Free day in Kathmandu and to submit report of the climb.
Day 28:          International Departure homeward bound.

The best time for this long and wonderful adventure is in the spring and autumn seasons, from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.

Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.

March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. Days are shorter due to sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky, chances of snow on trails as well on climb.

Religion and Culture:

North Mid-West Nepal around Manang districts and Nar-Phu valley, populated by Manang people the mountain tribes. The native around high Manang and Nar-Phu follows strong Buddhism religion with age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan, on this trek, you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments.

On this trek beyond Dharapani village, coming across rows of prayer walls, spinning and wheeled prayer with Buddhist stupas, where walking clockwise will be the right way to respect the local culture as well visit interesting monasteries.

Day to Day Itinerary
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On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, received by our guides and staff for short transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city.

Checking your lovely room, and after a refreshing rest join with other members of
Himlung Chuli Climb. Our guide or group leader brief you about the treks, do’s and don’ts, local culture, as well camping, foods and of lodges, camping on route trek.

A full good information which will help to enjoy your adventure with us, followed with welcome group dinner in a Nepalese restaurant with folk-culture program as entertainment while you enjoy the dinner.

Morning after breakfast at given time, our city guide will meet for interesting sightseeing of best world heritage sites around Kathmandu.

Tour includes old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square, with Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess). Visit famous Nepal landmark Swayambhunath Stupa a 2,500 years old, a Buddhist Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Afternoon tour of holy Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath, Asia’s largest Stupa with four cardinals eyes of Buddha surrounded with prayer wheels and small market, this place is also known as Little Tibet due to strong Tibetan influence.

After an exciting day tour back to hotel for Nar-Phu & Himlung Chuli trek and climb, preparation with last minute briefing from your leader and guide.

Start the morning with long exciting drive to Dharapani our starting point of the adventure to Nar-Phu and Upper Mustang, starts with pleasant downhill through tree lines to Tilje village, a nice spot by the raging Masrsyangdi River, having short rest or possible for lunch stop, then climb on crossing a suspension bridge to a large and nice lovely Dharapani village.
This village located on the junction of famous, popular Annapurna Circuit trail and route of Manaslu. Dharapani village where motorable road has reached from Besisar town as far to Manang village.

From Dharapani walk into a nice rhododendron and pine forest past villages of Bagarchap and Danque a place with apple orchard on the backyard, then route leads to a steep climb reaching Timang village for lunch stop facing views of
Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto for overnight stop, located close to Chame town, a large and major town and a headquarter of Manang district.

Morning from Koto village our route diverts north on leaving Annapurna circuit trail for a week, as climb leads towards Nar & Phu villages. Located on the hidden area of Manang and beyond Annapurna Himalaya which is on route to Tibet border. Walking leads you to wilderness within the country where herd of blue sheep and snow leopard and other wild-life often spotted on walks.

Trek leads into narrow valley covered in pines and rhododendron trees, then reach a nice pasture fields with few huts and shades of Yak herder.
The area around the gorge blocked by high Pisang Peak and Kang-guru Himal, walk continues following Nar-Phu River upstream to reach Dharmasala a small farm village for refreshing stops. After a short rest walk further for an hour to Meta for overnight halt a sleepy small farm village.

Start the morning heading north to Phu village, one of isolated and remote country beyond the main villages of Manang valley. The area similar to Tibetan landscapes dry and arid. On walks around this area chances of spotting some wildlife like Blue Sheep’s, Musk deer’s and other wild animals if lucky might see a glimpse of snow leopard. Walk then ends on reaching at Kyang for overnight stop after an interesting day. Kyang with dozen of Tibetan style houses serves as lodge and restaurants with impressive Buddhist culture.

Today adventure leads to our next destination at Phu village, morning walk follows Phu River upstream for some time, and then descend with climb to enter a river gorge as climb continues to reach a wide glacial valley at Phu village of strong Tibetan influence and culture with similar tradition of Buddhist religion.

Enjoy a rest day at Phu village, a perfect place for another acclimatization day as well to explore around impressive village. Visit the old Tashi-Khang, Samdu Choling Monastery with views of Kyuchi waterfalls. Phu Village with about 30 houses for 100 to 150 local inhabitants.

From Phu village with enjoyable time, walk follows towards our main destination to establish base camp for the climb to Kangaru Chuli / Peak. A long and interesting day trek to Meta for overnight stop.

Leaving the last human settlement at Meta for more than a week, morning walk towards complete wilderness with wild rugged country. As walk follows a faint path hardly used by any one for some years, except by Yak herders.
Trek continues heading due east than finding a suitable spot by a stream, and the setting our overnight camp before reaching on the foot of Kangaru Chuli peak.

After overnight at interim camp, adventure continue within mountain wilderness, towards Kangaru Chulu peak base camp, situated remote and well hidden from rest of the world. On reaching close enough from the main peak, finding a suitable level space away from rocky moraine and ice, establish the base camp for the classic climb on less visited of high Manang and Phu valley.

A rest day for acclimatization and preparation for the climb, our guide and leader will provide instruction on climbing techniques, sharing their knowledge to make this climb safe and successful.

On leaving the base camp carrying only necessary gear for the climb, climb further within a dry and barren country. As walk continues for few hours with steep climb over moraine of rock and ice, and finding a suitable spot to set our high camp. Afternoon full preparation for the climb as well checking equipment, learning to use the right tools for the climb, our guide will provide instruction regarding the climbing equipment and using it for the summit bid.

Seven days reserved for the climb to the summit from High Camp which includes descent back to base camp. During a week time busy ferrying camping and foods to the highest and last camp. In the meantime our guides will check for best accessible route to the summit of Kanguru Chuli Peak.
After getting well organized with full preparation, checking the weather forecast for a fine clear day, and then head for the summit from the last Camp-1 at above 6,000 m high. Ascent is made with all climbers on fixed rope support for safe ascent to the summit.
Climb leads to vertical ridge facing few technical areas to tackle, after a tough strenuous climb of great effort then reach on top of Kanguru Chuli peak.
After a refreshing stop on the summit, with time to enjoy stupendous views of surrounding array of snow mountain range. On spending less than an hour on top, descend on the same safe route back to base camp, and then enjoy rest of the day relaxing and marveling the beautiful scenery that surrounds the base camp.

At base camp free day for cleaning garbage and packing gears leaving nothing except your footprint, Nepal Himalaya gets thousands of trekkers and climbers every year. It is a great responsibility to keep the pristine country as it were before, most of the garbage has to be carried to designated disposal sites on route Koto or Dharapani villages.

From the base camp a long day to reach Meta for overnight stop, Today heading and losing more altitude on downhill path with chances of spotting some wildlife like Blue Sheep and Himalayan Thar, as the walk descend downstream at Phu Khola and all the way to Kyang and down towards Meta for overnight stop.

An easy downhill with few short up and then on leaving the high Phu valley walk leads back to a river gorge covered in tall trees with lush green vegetation.
Trek continues with slow descent to Dharmasala, a small settlement with few simple lodge for overnight stop.

From Dharmasala leaving the Nar-Phu restricted area, morning walk leads back to Koto following the river towards deep rocky gorge, as altitude drops with change in vegetation’s, and then finally ending the nice walk on reaching Koto village for overnight stop.

Morning from Koto a pleasant walk downhill to Dharapani village following a scenic route of Annapurna Circuit trail with short climb to Timang village for possible lunch stop. From this village view of Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung peak, afternoon walk down to Dhanaque and Bagarchap villages, the completing our last day of the adventure on reaching at Dharapani for overnight stop around the district of Manang.

After a memorable experience around high country of Manang, having early breakfast the getting ready for a long drive to Kathmandu, drive leads downhill past farm villages of Tal, Chamje and Jagat village and then heading towards low warm farm at Syange. Journey continues following Masrsyangdi River all the way to Besisar town. From here on good paved road as drive joins on the main busy highway of Pokhara and Kathmandu. After few hour drive following the Trisuli River, and then drive lead to winding uphill and then reaching at Kathmandu valley and in the heart of Kathmandu. On reaching your hotel, after a long interesting drive, rest of the evening free at leisure.

Free day in Kathmandu, after an adventurous climb on Kanguru Chuli Peak, enjoy the rest day at leisure, while our guide and leader will submit the climbing report to respective Government department. Rest of the day free for individual activities.

Last day in Nepal as per your international flight time, our staff and guide transfer you to the airport for homeward bound. After a great time and adventure around Nar-Phu & Climb of Kangaru Chuli / Peak Climb.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • All Arrival and Departure Transfer from the airport to the hotel and vice-versa.
  • Twin sharing rooms at Tourist Standard Hotel or 2-3 stars Hotel in Kathmandu on a Bed / Breakfast basis. (Includes welcome and farewell dinner).
  • Domestic flight Ramechap / Lukla / Ramechap or Kathmandu with chartered vehicles to Ramechap and back.
  • Hotel and dinner at Ramechap on the way to Lukla.
  • Full board trekking on lodge basis till Lobuche includes B-L-D with twin sharing room basis.
  • Applicable Climbing and National Park permits and Garbage deposit fees.
  • Wages, transportation allowance, and insurance of trekking and camping staff, as well porters, including Yak man.
  • High altitude guide, staff, and potters, special wages and equipment and special allowance.
  • Climbing guide insurance climbing allowance with peak bonus including climbing equipment.
  • Medical Kits and ropes and oxygen for staff and guides only.
Cost Excludes
  • Personal Medical / Travel Insurance.
  • Single room supplement in Kathmandu Hotel and on trekking in local lodges at extra cost.
  • In Kathmandu Hotel on a bed and breakfast only basis no lunch or dinner except on welcome and farewell.
  • Personal expenses include laundry, tipping, soft/hard drinks, and extra meals on treks.
  • Emergency evacuation can be done by any means of transportation or by helicopter service.
  • Camping Services including tents and food above Camp-I on own arrangement.
  • Early return from expedition due to personal reasons or problems as well as being sick etc. The money will be refunded by the company for all expenses to borne by oneself.
  • Personal oxygen and medical kit on climb and royalty fees of Mt. Everest climb.
  • Personal trekking and climbing gear including sleeping bags, down jackets.
  • Tipping of trekking/camping staff, cook, kitchen staff, and porters and of climbing guides.
Departure Dates

We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.

Useful Info

1. CLIMBING GEAR

✅ Ice Axe
✅ Crampons (compatible with boots)
✅ Climbing Harness
✅ Carabiners (locking & non-locking)
✅ Ascender (Jumar) & Descender (Figure 8 or ATC)
✅ Prusik Loops
✅ Alpine Climbing Helmet
✅ Snow Pickets
✅ Ice Screws
✅ Rope (as required for team members)

2. FOOTWEAR

✅ Mountaineering Boots (Double boots like La Sportiva Olympus Mons or Scarpa Phantom 8000)
✅ Trekking Boots (for approach)
✅ Gaiters (for deep snow)
✅ Camp Shoes or Lightweight Down Booties
✅ Warm Trekking Socks (4–5 pairs)
✅ Expedition Socks (2–3 pairs)

3. CLOTHING

Base Layers

✅ Moisture-Wicking Thermal Tops & Bottoms (2–3 pairs)

Insulation Layers

✅ Fleece Jacket & Pants
✅ Lightweight Down Jacket
✅ Expedition Down Jacket (800-fill or higher)

Outer Shell Layers

✅ Waterproof/Windproof Jacket (Gore-Tex or equivalent)
✅ Waterproof/Windproof Pants

Gloves & Mittens

✅ Lightweight Liner Gloves
✅ Insulated Climbing Gloves
✅ Expedition Down Mittens

Headgear

✅ Warm Hat (fleece or wool)
✅ Balaclava or Buff
✅ Sun Hat (for lower elevations)
✅ Glacier Glasses (Category 4 lenses)
✅ Goggles (for high winds and snowstorms)

4. CAMPING & SLEEPING GEAR

✅ Sleeping Bag (-30°C to -40°C rated)
✅ Inflatable Sleeping Pad
✅ Foam Pad (for extra insulation)
✅ Tent (provided by expedition company)

5. BACKPACK & BAGS

✅ Expedition Backpack (70L–90L)
✅ Daypack (30L–40L)
✅ Duffel Bag (for base camp gear, waterproof)
✅ Dry Bags (for organizing & keeping gear dry)

6. TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES

✅ Trekking Poles (adjustable)
✅ Headlamp (with extra batteries)
✅ Altimeter Watch
✅ GPS Device / Satellite Phone (optional)
✅ Compass & Maps
✅ First Aid Kit (personal medications, blister care, etc.)
✅ Repair Kit (duct tape, multi-tool, sewing kit)

7. FOOD & HYDRATION

✅ Insulated Water Bottles (2–3 liters)
✅ Thermos Flask (for hot drinks at high altitude)
✅ Energy Snacks & High-Calorie Foods
✅ Water Purification Tablets or SteriPEN

8. PERSONAL HYGIENE & SUN PROTECTION

✅ Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
✅ Lip Balm (SPF 30+)
✅ Wet Wipes & Hand Sanitizer
✅ Toothbrush & Toothpaste
✅ Toilet Paper & Small Trowel (for waste disposal)

9. HIGH-ALTITUDE & BASE CAMP ESSENTIALS

✅ Oxygen System (if required)
✅ Altitude Medication (Diamox or as prescribed)
✅ Personal Journal & Pen
✅ Small Books or Entertainment (optional)

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FAQs

  • The trek leads around the Nar-Phu areas of the Upper Manang district, the peak is not too
    far from the close village of Meta. A distance of two days hike to the base of
    Kanguru Chuli.

  • Kanguru Chulu 6, 981 m / 22, 903 feet high often ventured and climbed, but
    not more popular than other trekking peaks in Manang areas.

    Kanguru Chulu is more of a small expedition rather than trekking peaks due to its
    heights. But slowly Kanguru Chulu is gaining popularity, due to its remote location
    and the trek is beautiful around the Nar-Phu region.

  • The total trek and climb of 22 nights and 23 days, the climb is not a
    trekking peak. But a more minor scale expedition where more days are spent climbing about 10 days from base camp to base camp. The climbing start from the High
    Camp at 5,560 m to reach the top, the climb from High Camp and back to Base
    Camp is about a week.

  • Most of the trekking days with overnights in local lodges where available can be
    simple and basic. On leaving the last settlement of Meta in a tented camp till the
    climb is completed. Brown Bear Trail provides all necessary camping equipment
    and food for the trek and climb. The meals are cooked in our camping
    kitchen by our expert cook and kitchen staff.

  • Late spring to pre-summer time from March to June is the best for the trek and
    climb of Kanguru Chuli. The next best season is early autumn/fall from
    September to October. Most days are fine and clear, cold morning late afternoon
    , and night time can expect snow-fall during these seasons with extra wind-chill
    factor. But the best times for this wonderful trek around Nar Phu and climb of
    Kanguru Chuli Peak.

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