Overview
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 Northeast 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. You have fantastic view of Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Fishtail, Gangapurna and many more mountains from the top. Even before getting to the base camp you have such a nice view of the mountain and green, deep and wide valley with seasonal water. This trip begins from Pokhara after 07 hrs drive or 35min flight. People are very friendly, helpful and kind from this area. On this trip, you will have the chance to learn history, a culture of Nepal. We have very experience Sherpa and guide for this trip and very experienced and strong port with good equipment.
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu
- Day 03: Drive/fly to Pokhara
- Day 04: Drive to Phedi and Trek to Tolka
- Day 05: Trek to Jhinu
- Day 06: Trek to Bamboo
- Day 07: Trek to Deurali
- Day 08: Trek to Annapurna base camp
- Day 09: Rest day in Annapurna base camp
- Day 10: trek to Tharpu Chuli base camp
- Day 11: Trek to Singha Chuli base camp
- Day 12: Trek to High camp Singha Chuli
- Day 13: Summit Singha Chuli and back to base camp
- Day 14: Trek to Deurali
- Day 15: Trek to Chhomrong
- Day 16: Trek to Tadapani
- Day 17: Trek to Ghorepani (Poonhill)
- Day 18: Trek to Hile
- Day 19: Trek to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara
- Day 20: Drive/fly back to Kathmandu
- Day 21: Full day in Kathmandu
- Day 22: Final Departure or join another trip with us
- All airport pick up drop off by private vehicle (for both international and domestic flights)
- Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant
- 04 night twin/double shearing accommodation on BB in Kathmandu
- 02 nights twin/double shearing accommodation on BB in Pokhara
- Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with privet vehicle (entrance fees are extra)
- Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus (if you want both way flight or private vehicle also available on additional cost)
- National Park entrance fee, Trekking Permit and Climbing Permit
- Climbing Equipment and expenses during the climbing time
- A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking, well-trained, Government license holding guide/climbing Sherpa. Price includes his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
- 02 guest to 01 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation and equipment
- Your cost includes insurance, wages, food and lodging for both your guide and porter. We take excellent care of our guides and porters, they are like family to us.
- Accommodation in the mountain during the trekking and tented camp during the climbing
- Climbing incentive and equipment for climbing guides
- Basic climbing gear like main ropes and warm gears for guide-staff and porters
- Basic climbing gear like main ropes and warm gears for guide-staff and porters
- Three meals a day; breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking
- Safe drinking water and first add kid box
- All the necessary equipment for climbing
- Trekking Planner’s sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffel bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
- Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company)
- Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily during the trek (very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms). This helps ensure your trek is in the safest hands possible.
- All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary
- One-hour complimentary spa/massage in Kathmandu after the trek
- Your Nepal Visa fees(should bring small accurate fees in USD and 02 passport size photos)
- All the International airfare from and to Kathmandu (no need to pay a departure tax for international flights)
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
- Personal travel and health Insurance, Insurance for helicopter evacuation (An Helicopter rescue insurance is highly recommended. If you have any problem and you have to be evacuated, without your insurance you have to pay the helicopter in cash.)
- In case of extra more nights accommodation, lunch and dinner in the city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of the itinerary
- Your Personal expenses such as ( laundry, phone calls, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottled water {it will cost between $1 and $3 a bottle (it gets more expensive towards base camp).}, extra porter.. etc)
- Wi-Fi, charging batteries and hot showers. Wi-Fi is available in some tea houses for $3 to $5 an hour. Hot Showers are also available in a few for around $3 and charging costs about $1.50 an hour.
- Entrance fees for the day tours in Kathmandu
- The Tips to the trekking crews and drive
- Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather condition or any event out of our control
- Anything not included in service includes column
For Trekking
- Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase (We will provide one complimentary Trekking Planner duffel bag but is to be returned after the trip)
- Day bag.( Small handbag)
- Trekking shoes
- Sports shoes or sandal
- Sun Hat/cap
- Warm woolen cap
- Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket
- Pullover or warm sweeter
- Raincoat
- 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock
- Hand gloves
- 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
- 3/4 pairs of trekking shirts
- 3/4 pairs of Underwear
- Eye glass
- Water bottle
- 4 seasons Sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it but is to be returned after the trip)
- Flash or Torch light
- Camera and batteries.
For Climbing
- Plastic Boot a pair
- Crampons a pair
- Ice Axe one
- Harness one
- Carabineer or Karabiner two each
- Snow Gaiters a pair
- Snow / Sun Glass one each
- Warm Gloves a pair
- Wind Proof Jacket & Trouser a set each
- Main Ropes 200m ( 50m per person) as per the peak chosen
- Snow Bar 2 / 4 pieces depending upon group size
- Ski Pole (optional) one each
- Ascender
- Helmet
Difficulties rating of Singu Chuli Peak Climbing
A trekkers have to climb a peak so trekker should be fit to do this trekking. Maximum altitude of the trek is 6499m, so you should be careful about altitude related risk. To get rid of it please walk slowly and have more water and avoid alcoholic drinks. Please be careful of frost bit and snow blindness. You must take care of your health.
Safe drinking water on Singu Chuli Peak Climbing
Basically, we can get mineral water bottles in lower places but as we go higher cannot find it. In that case we suggest you to drink boiled water which may charge small fee, found in tea houses and better to bring chlorine tablets to purify water. Due to no provision of plastic bottles better to use boiled rather than mineral water, helpful for protection of environment.
Recharging Batteries of Electronic Items On the Trek
Hydro electricicty or solar power sources are used to charge your electrical items like camera, batteries, ipod, iphone etc. Tea houses or lodges may charge small fee per hours for charging facilities. Better to buy adoptors before the trip since plugs are limited. In Nepal 220-240 volt power is used and sockets fit round and flat plugs.
Garbage Disposal
Use a dustbins and do not throw anything into the fire. Carry garbages in the way where dustbin facilities is not available and conserve the environment.
Spending Money per Day
It mainly depends upon spending habits, normally you should allocate US$ 9-12 per meal in Kathmandu. On trekking, US$ 10-14 a day is good enough to buy drinks and chocolates.
Travel Insurance for Singu Chuli Peak Climbing
You should be sufficiently protected and need to have travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation, lost items, liabilities, injuries and medical treatment. Ensure the insurance covers all the activities in the himalayas. Trekking Planner can offer the appropriate medical response based on your policy and insurance.
Washing and Toilet facilities for Singu Chuli Peak Climbing:
All the guest houses offers hot showers, which can be in bathroom or can be a bucket of hot water. Please note that at high altitude there may not be enough hot water for all the trekkers. Limit the use of hot water unless the water is solar heated or firewood for the ecological reason. Every lodge have some kind of washing facilities but you must carry a bar of soap. If the water frozed then ask your guide to get warm bowl of water.
Toilet are mainly Asian squat style. Basically toilet are outside your room and vary in how clean they are. You should not through toilet paper in the toilet hole rather you should use rubbish bin tht is kept inside the toilet.
Tea Houses
On this trekking route local people have built tea houses lodge with food and beverage facilities. A simple room usually have two narrow beds. While staying in the tea houses you will see the charming local people with their good hospitality services.
How Can I Plan and Confirm My Trip?
Trekking planner is ta government licensed trekking company in Nepal as we can see a photos of legal documents in about us section. Under following terms and condition, we accept your booking:
We required non-fundable deposit Of 15% down payment in advance is mandatory to book a flight tickets, hotel booking and Tims as well as permit process. Booking must be done 5 days earlier and amount can be either bank transfer or western Union, money gram as well as through credit cards and the rest amount must be paid upon your arrival to Nepal.
