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 is soon becomes apparent to anyone that has climbed in the range that several other summits close by, which are actually part of the Chulu massif, are not indicated on present maps of the area. For the sake of clarification, four summits can be included in the Chulu group, two of which are possible on the permit for Chulu West and two on the Chulu East permit. What is apparent is that the available trekking map is highly misleading.

The highest of these peaks, marked Chulu West (6419m/21,054ft) on the trekking maps, has a recorded altitude from at least two expeditions of nearer 6400m (20,997ft); this might more accurately be called Chulu Central. The NMA gives this an official altitude of 6,429m (21,060ft).

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Itinerary of Chulu West in detail

Days 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel

Days 02 : Sight seeing around Kathmandu valley

Days 03 : Departure to Bensisahar

Days 04 : Trek to Bahundanda

Days 05 : Trek to Chamje

Days 06 : Trek to Dharapani

Days 07 : Trek to Chame

Days 08 : Trek to Pisang

Days 09 : Trek to Manang

Days 10 : Acclimatization at Manang

Days 11 : Trek to Chulu base camp

Days 12 : Rest at Chulu base camp

Days 13 : High camp

Days 14 : Summit Chulu East (6,358-meter) or West (6,420-meter) and return back to base camp.

Days 15 : Trek to Thorong high camp

Days 16 : Trek to Muktinath after crossing Thorong La pass (5,416m.)

Days 17 : Trek to Jomsom

Days 18 : Fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom

Days 19 : Drive back to Kathmandu

Days 20 : Rest at Kathmandu

Days 21 : Departure on your own destination