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Manang District, Gandaki
Chulu West, the two Chulus'
(East and West), Chulu West is
the higher peak. It was first
ascended in 1952 by a Japanese
Expedition. The Base Camp of
this peak is situated in a small
valley north of Manang, off the
main trail to the Thorang La.
There is a controversy regarding
the name and location of the
Chulu peaks. There are several
peaks close by and are also a
part of Chulu massif but are not
indicated in the map. Thus it is
difficult to differentiate
between the two Chulus. However,
the Chulu group comprises of
four peaks: two in the east and
two in the west. Chulu West may
also be called Chulu Central.
There is no technical difficulty
in ascending this peak but
progress can be slow as the
slopes are vulnerable to
avalanches in certain
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