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Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak)

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Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak, 6.501 m) di massif Annapurna, Nepal. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 6.501 m
Country: Nepal (NP)
Location / Range: Annapurna Himal — di punggung yang berasal dari Tarke Kang, Distrik Kaski, Nepal
Mountain type: Puncak trekking (trekking peak NMA) di massif Annapurna, tepat di barat Gangapurna — salah satu trekking peak paling tinggi dan teknis di Nepal
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 28.5833, 83.9000
Difficulty: Teknis-menuntut untuk sebuah trekking peak: memerlukan perlengkapan panjat es, lereng salju/es curam dan punggung 'fluted' (beralur), tali tetap, crampon, dan kapak es; dianggap salah satu trekking peak tersulit di Nepal
Best Season: Musim semi (Maret–Mei) dan musim gugur (September–November)
Permits & Rules: Izin puncak NMA (~US$350 untuk tim hingga 4 orang) dan izin Kawasan Konservasi Annapurna (ACAP); umumnya lewat ekspedisi terpandu
Hazards: Lereng es/salju curam dan medan 'fluted' yang rawan longsor, glasier bercrevasse di sekitar Annapurna Sanctuary, penyakit ketinggian, dan cuaca yang berubah cepat

Description

Singu Chuli (6,501 m), also known as 'Fluted Peak' for its fluted snow slopes, is one of Nepal's highest and most technical trekking peaks. It stands just west of Gangapurna in the Annapurna massif, on a ridge running south from Tarke Kang and continuing towards Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak). Although classed as a 'trekking peak' by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Singu Chuli demands real ice-climbing ability: steep ice and snow, fluted ridges, and terrain far more serious than other popular trekking peaks. Its approach passes one of the Himalaya's most dramatic settings — the Annapurna Sanctuary — before branching to the Singu Chuli base camp and high camp. The peak was first climbed by Wilfrid Noyce and David Cox in 1957. Because of its combination of altitude, technical difficulty and objective hazard, Singu Chuli suits experienced climbers stepping up from ordinary trekking peaks to genuine alpine-style ascents.

Gallery

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Routes

Rute Normal — via Annapurna Sanctuary → Base Camp → Kamp Tinggi → Puncak (lereng barat laut)

Alpine PD+/AD: lereng es/salju curam dan punggung beralur (fluted) yang menuntut panjat es, tali tetap, crampon, dan kapak es

Ekspedisi ~22–25 hari (termasuk trek Annapurna Sanctuary & aklimatisasi); hari puncak dari kamp tinggi ~7–10 jam

Singu Chuli's normal route follows the classic Annapurna Sanctuary trek — from Pokhara via Chomrong, Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp — before branching to the Singu Chuli base camp at the foot of its northwest slopes. From base camp the expedition sets a high camp above the glacier, then attacks the summit via steep ice and snow and the fluted ridges that give the peak its name. Despite its trekking-peak status, the terrain demands genuine ice-climbing ability and fixed ropes; avalanche danger on the fluted slopes makes timing and snow conditions critical. The 6,501 m summit gives panoramas of Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhre. Success depends on acclimatisation through the Sanctuary and a stable weather window in spring or autumn.

Route Segments

1

Pokhara → Chomrong → Machhapuchhre BC → Annapurna BC

⏱ Trek ~7–9 hari 4.130 mdpl

Trek klasik Annapurna Sanctuary sekaligus aklimatisasi
2

Annapurna BC → Singu Chuli Base Camp

⏱ 4–6 jam 4.400 mdpl

Menyimpang dari Sanctuary ke kaki lereng barat laut Singu Chuli
3

Base Camp → Kamp Tinggi

⏱ 5–7 jam 5.300 mdpl

Naik ke atas glasier; kamp tinggi sebelum serangan puncak
4

Kamp Tinggi → Puncak Singu Chuli (6.501 m)

⏱ 7–10 jam pergi-pulang 6.501 mdpl

Lereng es/salju curam & punggung beralur; panjat es dengan tali tetap

Source

Climbing Experiences

Singu Chuli is a rarely climbed trekking peak owing to its technical difficulty. The footage and expedition guides below give a real picture of the mountain — the approach through the Annapurna Sanctuary, the base camp beneath its fluted slopes, and the demanding ice climbing to the 6,501 m summit.

References

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