Chamlang, a breathtaking mountain peak in Nepal, stands tall at an elevation of 7,319 meters (24,012 feet). The peak's geographical coordinates are 27° 46' 31" latitude and 86° 58' 56" longitude, and it is open for climbing enthusiasts.
The first successful climb to the summit of Chamlang was achieved by So Anma and Pasang Phutar Sherpa on May 31, 1962. Nestled in the Makalu region's Hongu valley, southwest of Makalu, this mountain is part of the Mahalangur mountain range. It lies within the Solukhumbu/Sankhuwasabha districts in Province 1 of Nepal.
If you need assistance during your journey, the nearest help center and tourist police post are located in Lukla, which is 54KM away from the basecamp along the caravan route. Lukla is also the closest settlement to Chamlang.
For climbers interested in taking on Chamlang, royalty fees differ depending on your nationality and the season: Nepalese climbers pay NRs 6000 in Spring, NRs 3000 in Autumn, and NRs 1500 in Winter/Summer; while foreigners pay USD 500 in Spring, USD 250 in Autumn, and USD 125 in Winter/Summer.
To embark on your Chamlang adventure, fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. The caravan route you'll take is Lukla-Chatra La-Tagnak-Merala-Honku Valley-Base Camp, covering a distance of around 54KM through Lukla. With a climbing route spanning approximately 4.9KM in length, expect your expedition to last around 35 days.
Scaling Chamlang is a challenging endeavor that demands physical fitness and technical expertise due to its steep-forward ascent. However, the reward for conquering this peak is an awe-inspiring panoramic view of five of the world's highest peaks, along with numerous smaller peaks like Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Barun Tse, Pumori, Kangtega, Nuptse, and many more.