Singu Chuli Peak Climbing

Singu Chuli Peak Climbing Difficulty

Singu Chuli Peak Climbing comes among the very strenuous one. This peak was formerly known as Fluted Peak. It is the best mountain expedition to view the Annapurna region. The vertical walls near the summit pose some technical challenge on this climb. This climb is suggested only to people with some alpine and ice climbing experience. The extreme altitude, weather, cold and other mountaineering hazards ensure high altitude climbing has unavoidable risks at the best of times. Similarly, you have to pass various ice slopes, steep rocks, and other technical sections. Singu Chuli Peak Climbing is one of the difficult as well as challenging peaks to climb in Himalaya. To climb the Singu Chuli Peak, the climbers need several types of climbing skills as well as trekking skills or knowledge. It can be attempted by the novice climbers too. However, plenty of preparations and due considerations are required for the same. The Climate at such heights is unpredictable. It also can bring you across several hazards. So, you must be very sensible in every steps of your mountain expedition of Singu Chuli.

Singu Chuli Peak Climbing Season
Annapurna Region is obviously the best trekking destinations in Nepal. Spring and Autumn are undoubtedly the best time to visit Nepal. Autumn (September, October, and November) is the best time to travel to the Annapurna region. During this season, the landscapes appear vibrant and invigorated, with brilliantly clear skies that create picture-perfect views of the hills, rivers and gorges. The daytime temperatures generally remain pleasantly warm that ranges between 12ᴼC-15ᴼC, but the nights can get chilly cold.
Spring (March, April, and May) is another peak Season. The winter snow begins to dissipate and the crystal clear skies create wonderful views of the green valleys and hills. The lower regions are covered in colourful rhododendron blossoms and the temperature starts getting warmer, which is perfect for trekking. As May approaches, the days become hotter, and the humidity causes a kind of haze to surround the peaks of hills that is visible from the lower regions.
Winter (December, January, and February) is extremely cold, and as the altitude rises, the temperatures sharply lower down. January and February are the coldest months. Though the days are chilly cold, night time temperature drops below freezing point. The bright sunny days even in winters offers splendid views in the Himalayas.

Singu Chuli Peak Climbing Preparation
It is better safe than sorry. Mountaineering obviously is an activity full of dangers. Therefore, safety must be always your first priority. Preparing well in advance is very important for your safe, secure and pleasant climb. Here are some tips in short cut about how to prepare for Singu Chuli. Let’s have a look.

 It is a good idea to take a basic rock climbing course
 Practice enough gym workouts for this climb. Basically, Cardio and strength endurance training must not be avoided.
 Be mentally ready to cope with this strenuous peak
 Consult with your physician to prevent yourself from HAPE and HACE
 Collect adequate gears and clothing
 Consult with a professional and well-established trekking partner
 Hire a professional guide
 Complete all the mandatory paper works and procedures

Physical Fitness and Experience Required for Singu Chuli Peak Climbing
Singu Chuli Climbing is a technical adventure activity in Nepal which requires previous trekking experience and technical skills about peak climbing gears to have successful summit. The trip is very suitable for adventure motivated trekkers who have ability to walk in snows ridges and adventurous trails. Walking in high altitudes might attract high altitude sickness, slow and steady walk would be the perfect solution. We suggest every trekker who are planning to come to Nepal for trekking and peak climbing adventure to do daily physical workout (jogging, hiking, cycling, gym, etc) prior to a couple of weeks. We recommend to undertake Singu Chuli only if you have undertaken other smaller peaks of the same region. Here is the list of the activities that must be done compulsorily before attempting the Singu Chuli:

• Go for a run or hike to hills where you have to do ascents and descents.
•  Once a week, do a long walk.
•  Swim and cycle.
•  You can also go up and down the stairs of a tall building.
•  Eat healthy food.
•  Keep on doing yoga. If you can, do more yoga related to breathing.Singu Chuli Peak Climbing Gears and Essentials

Personal Climbing Gear: Mountaineering boots, Rope, Climbing Harness. , Crampons, Ice axe, Ascender and descender, Head Lamp, Carabineers, Figure 8, Altimeter, Climbing helmet:
Footwear: Well broken-in walking shoes – these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.
Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.
Other equipment: Sleeping bag, lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.
Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit., Oxygen mask and regulator

Singu Chuli Peak Climbing Permit and Cost
Singu Chuli Climbing is an adventure that cannot be undertaken without a climbing permit. You need to acquire a permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association to attempt any peak above 5000 meters. The climb without having will be illegal. For climbing Singu Chuli, you need to have Local Area (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Permit which costs around $20, TIMS Card Permit (Trekking Information Management System) and others.
The following service charge has to be paid by the foreign climbers who are hoping to attempt Singu Chuli:

Spring Season (March, April, May): $400
Autumn Season (September, October, November): $ 200
Winter Season (December, January, February): $ 100
Summer Season (June, July, August): $100

Accommodations
Singu Chuli Climbing cost and itinerary provides you sophisticated hotels and resorts from normal tourist standard category to five-star categories that are available in Kathmandu for your accommodation, where you can choose your suitable one. During the entire trekking (apart from the climbing period of Singu Chuli) there is availability of tea house/lodges. And during the climbing period for a couple of days, we need to set up tented camp for accommodations. So we will provide all tea house accommodation at available places and camping accommodation at the places where tea house/lodges are not available. Accommodation can be Single, Double, Triple or twin sharing basis as per your requirement

Meals
Singu Chuli Climbing Expeditions are inclusive for all meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) including the entire trekking and climbing period, apart from the BB plan during the stay in Kathmandu. We will have Dinner and Breakfast in the same teahouse/Camp where we spent overnight and Lunch will be en-route of trekking towards next destination since we have to leave our accommodation after breakfast to continue the trek. You can enjoy the taste of varieties of cuisines; Nepali food, Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Italian etc by choosing in the menu. During the camping period, while we are in Singu Chuli Base Camp and High Camp, our kitchen team will prepare hygienic foods to serve you. There might not be several choices of foods during the camp as in the tea houses and restaurants; you have to understand that our crew have to carry all camping gears and kitchen equipments from available places but we are sure we will provide as much services and facilities as we can do to make your adventure holiday awesome.

Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is the effect of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at the high altitude. It is the negative health effect of high altitude due to the rapid exposure to low amount of oxygen at high elevation. The common symptoms of Altitude sickness include headaches, vomiting, tiredness, trouble sleeping and dizziness.
Altitude Sickness generally referred as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) occurs only above 2500m. The main reason of altitude sickness is rapid ascent and decreasing amount of oxygen at the high altitude. There are mainly three types of altitude sickness: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema.
Altitude Sickness can become a medical emergency if ignored. The best way to prevent altitude sickness is to travel to high altitude slowly. It normally doesn’t take long for your body to adjust into a changed altitude. At the higher altitudes, the air pressure and oxygen level is comparatively lower. Our body takes time to adjust to such change. We suggest you to keep you hydrated, not to smoke or drink alcoholic substance, eat hygienic food, sleep low, take it easy, use Diamox tablets etc. to prevent
yourself from Altitude Sickness.

Tips for Singu Chuli Peak Climbing

1. Acquire right and sufficient trainings
2. Pack Sufficient
3.  Collect most essential gears
4. Hire a guide
5. Be mentally ready
6. Follow the instructions of your guide
7. Never underestimate the weather
8. Climb steadily, sleep low
9. Be careful about your health and hygiene

Conclusion
Singu Chuli is the third most popular trekking Peak. It is not less than a mountain climbing. It is your chance to be familiar with a Himalayan peak and the experience will stay with you forever. However, it is technical and strenuous. You need to have peak climbing knowledge. Preparation in advance is the key to succeed this adventure. So, please contact Nepal Guide Trek and Expedition right ahead for all the exciting details about this most admirable Expedition.