Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak) Climbing – 23 DAYS

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. This mountain has proven to be very difficult to climb for most commercial climbing groups who have tried to concentrate on Tent Peak. Singu Chuli is the first summit on the long ridge thrown down from Tarke Kang (Glacier Dome), which separates the South and West Annapurna Glaciers. Annapurna South Base Camp provides the best distant view of the mountain. To date, apart from the original route, most efforts to climb this mountain have concentrated on the face and ridges seen from this viewpoint. The southwest ridge of the mountain connects with Tent Peak. The terrain between the two mountains is a confusing one and the ridge is not straight. Please beware that the area is stone falling prone area and the peak is technically very difficult to climb. Due to global warming, the landslide occurs numerous times resulting in the change of the route.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel / welcome dinner.
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Drive or flight to Pokhara (850m)/ Overnight at Hotel
Day 04: Drive to Birethanti & trek to Tirkhedhunga (1577m)
Day 05: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m)
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3200m) and trek to Tadapani
Day 07: Tadapani (2595m) to Chomorung (1950m)
Day 08: Chomorong to Dovan (2720m)
Day 09: Dovan to Machapuchre Base camp (3700m)
Day 10: Machhapuuchre Base Camp to Annapurna Base camp (4130m)
Day 11: Acclimatization in Annapurna Base camp
Day 12: Annapurna Base Camp to Singu Chuli Base Camp (4350m)
Day 13: Base Camp to High Camp (4900m)
Day 14: High Camp to Higher camp (5500m)
Day 15: Higher Camp to Summit (6501m) and return to Base Camp
Day 16: Base Camp to Machhapuchre B.C (3700m)
Day 17: Machhapuchre B.C to Dovan (2720m)
Day 18: Dovan to Jhinu Dada (1600m)
Day 19: Jhinu to Pothana (1900m)
Day 20: Pothana to Phedi, Drive to Pokhara
Day 21: Drive or fly to Kathmandu (1350m) transfer to Hotel
Day 22: Free day for shopping or relax
Day 23: Departure