Introduction
Singu Chuli formerly known, as Fluted Peak is the 3rd highest among the "Trekking Peaks" of Nepal and situated in the Annapurna Sanctuary adjoined to Tharpu Chuli and across Hiunchuli trekking peaks placing a privileged, splendid amphitheatre of glaciers and nodes with, in background the mythical southern face of Annapurna. This peak is really an attractive and compared its beauty with India's highest and probably the most beautiful peak, Nanda Devi but difficult, one that has proven too difficult for commercial climbing groups. There are a number of different routes on the mountain with ice-falls.
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.
This trek is suggested do be done carefully between cultivated hills and terraces, marked out by prosperous Gurung village. From the base Camp of Machhapuchhre, we will head full north towards the valley to arrive at the base camp of Singu Chuli. Some vertical walls near the summit pose some technical challenge on this climb. This climb is suggested to only participants with some alpine experience.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Day 2 Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.
Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours.
Day 4 Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Phedi (1130m) and then trek to Tolka (1700m).
Day 5 Trek from Tolka to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours.
Day 6 Trek from Jhinu Danda to Dovan (2600m.) takes about six hours.
Day 7 Trek from Dovan to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m.) takes about five hours.
Day 8 Rest at Machapuchre Base camp (3700m).
Day 9 Climbing Singa Chuli Low Camp (4000 m).
Day 10 Climbing Singa Chuli Base Camp (4600 m).
Day 11 Camp to Singu Chuli Camp I (5,500m.).
Day 12 Singu Chuli Camp I to Singu Chuli Camp II (5,800) which takes about five hours.
Day 13 Singu Chuli Camp II to summit (6,501m) and back to Singu Chuli Camp II.
Day 14 Singu Chuli Camp II to Machhapuchhare Base Camp and it takes about five hours.
Day 15 Trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Sinuwa and it takes about six hours.
Day 16 Trek from Sinuwa to Jhinudanda (1750m.) which takes about four hours.
Day 17 Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m.) which takes about five hours.
Day 18 Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi and it takes approximately three hours and drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara by car.
Day 19 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.
Day 21 Departure
Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2 : Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.
Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.Accomodation :
Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours.
After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. This drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty. Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of mountains. You can observe the glistening white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.Accomodation :
Day 4 : Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Phedi (1130m) and then trek to Tolka (1700m).
Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Phedi (1130m) and then trek to Tolka (1700m). The trek takes approximately five hours hours. The trail ascends dramatically till Dhampus and further levels up till Phedi. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 5 : Trek from Tolka to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours.
Trek from Tolka to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours. To begin your trek, you will walk horizontally up to Himalpani on the way passing through scenic villages. Further the route is steep up to Jhinu Danda. Stay overnight in lodge.Accomodation :
Day 6 : Trek from Jhinu Danda to Dovan (2600m.) takes about six hours.
Trek from Jhinu Danda to Dovan (2600m.) takes about six hours. In the beginning the trail is very steep up to Chhomrong and from there on wards the path is full of ups and downs. Our trail follows into the forest of rhododendron and oak and varieties of other colorful flowers and wildlife. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 7 : Trek from Dovan to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m.) takes about five hours.
Trek from Dovan to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m.) takes about five hours. The trail includes some steep sections as well as level pathways. all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. You can hear chirping of various birds on the way. Macchapuchre Base Camp affords good views of Annapurna South, Macchapuchre, and Annapurna I. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 8 : Rest at Machapuchre Base camp (3700m).
Rest at Machapuchre Base camp (3700m). This is an acclimatization day for the preparation of summit. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 9 : Climbing Singa Chuli Low Camp (4000 m).
Climbing Singa Chuli Low Camp (4000 m). Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 10 : Climbing Singa Chuli Base Camp (4600 m).
Climbing Singa Chuli Base Camp (4600 m). Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 11 : Camp to Singu Chuli Camp I (5,500m.).
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. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 12 : Singu Chuli Camp I to Singu Chuli Camp II (5,800) which takes about five hours.
Singu Chuli Camp I to Singu Chuli Camp II (5,800) which takes about five hours. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 13 : Singu Chuli Camp II to summit (6,501m) and back to Singu Chuli Camp II.
Singu Chuli Camp II to summit (6,501m) and back to Singu Chuli Camp II. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 14 : Singu Chuli Camp II to Machhapuchhare Base Camp and it takes about five hours.
Singu Chuli Camp II to Machhapuchhare Base Camp and it takes about five hours. You descend all the way to Annapurna Glacier and after crossing it the trail goes gradually down all the way to Machhapuchhare Base Camp. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 15 : Trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Sinuwa and it takes about six hours.
Trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Sinuwa and it takes about six hours. The trail moves downhill until you reach Bamboo. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply to the Kuldi Ghar where the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. There are a few tea houses at Sinuwa. Stay overnight at lodge/tea house.Accomodation :
Day 16 : Trek from Sinuwa to Jhinudanda (1750m.) which takes about four hours.
Trek from Sinuwa to Jhinudanda (1750m.) which takes about four hours. Your trek gradually descends to the Chhomrong Khola and you have to follow a stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Chhomrong. The last part of the trail is steeply down to Jhinudanda. From the town you should walk down for another 20 minutes to reach Hot Spring at the bank of the Modi Khola. You can relax at Hot Spring. Stay overnight at lodge/tea house.Accomodation :
Day 17 : Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m.) which takes about five hours.
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 a beautiful waterfall. Beyond this town, the trail ascends gently crossing numerous streams and terraces. After a short trek, you will be at Landruk (1640m.), a pretty big village inhabited by a mixed community of Gurung, Magar and Brahmin. Now the trail gently ascends to Tolka (1850m.) and then again ascends to level path to Bherikharka. From here, the trail goes steeply up to Deurali (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, an ethnic community of Nepal. From here, you can enjoy the splendid views of various mountain peaks. Stay overnight at lodge/tea house.Accomodation :
Day 18 : Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi and it takes approximately three hours and drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara by car.
Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi and it takes approximately three hours and drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara by car. The trail gently descends to Dhampus, a village mainly inhabited by Gurung. Now you trek through flat land for some distance and steeply descend to Dhampus Phedi. From here you take a vehicle to drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.Accomodation :
Day 19 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city of Kathmandu.Accomodation :
Day 20 : Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.Accomodation :
Day 21 : Departure
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.Accomodation :
Features Included on Singu Chuli Peak Climbing
Features Not Included on Singu Chuli Peak Climbing
Things To know
Requirement
This list is a guideline to help you pack for trekking and peak climbing. Also, please understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. Those items marked by an asterisk (*) are provided by Himalayan Glacier inclusive in the service. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter, but you are required to carry a daypack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.
Important documents and items
- Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
- Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
- Dollars in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport
- Credit cards, bank/ATM/cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards)
Personal Climbing Gears:
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Harness
- Tape slings (2)
- Screwgate karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)
- Descender/eight figure
- Plastic mountaineering boots
- Ascender/Jhumar
- Helmet
Group Climbing Gears:
- Snow bar*
- Rope*
- Ice hammer*
- Ice screw*
Head
- Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
- Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
- Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Prescription sunglasses (if required)
Upper Body
- Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket *
- Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
Hands
- 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves
- 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
- 1 pair of mittens; consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched, waterproof, polar-fleece mitt liner
Lower Body
- Non-cotton underwear briefs
- 1 pair of hiking shorts
- 1 pair of hiking trousers
- 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms
- 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
- 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
Feet
- 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
- 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
- 1 pair of hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
- 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
- Cotton socks
- Gaiters
Sleeping
- 1 sleeping bag 30 degree DC
- Fleece sleeping bag liner
Rucksack and Travel Bags
- 1 medium rucksack or 1 large duffel bag *
- Daypack/backpack of 35 to 50 liters for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
- Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
- 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
Medical
- Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
- Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
- 1 skin-blister repair kit
- Anti-diarrhea pills
- Anti-headache pills
- Cough and/or cold medicine
- Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
- Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Note: Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant!
- Water purification tablets or water filter
- 1 set of earplugs
- Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
Practical Items
- 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
- 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
- 1 compass or GPS(optional)
- 1 alarm clock/watch
- 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
- Large Ziplocs
- 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
- 1 small folding knife
- Binoculars (optional)
- 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks
Toiletries
- 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
- Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
- Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
- Deodorants
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Female hygiene products
- Small mirror
Personal Hygiene
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue /toilet roll
- Anti-bacterial hand wash
