Singu Chuli: Geography and Name
Reaches an altitude of 6,501 m (21,328 ft).
Stands at the heart of the Annapurna massif.
Name Origin: Named 'Fluted Peak' due to the vertical lines carved into its steep ice face by wind and snow avalanches.
Elevation
6,501 m
21,328 ft
Location
Kaski District
Annapurna Sanctuary
Best Season
Spring & Autumn
Mar–May / Sep–Nov
Standard Route
North Ridge
Nepal Side
The Fluted Jewel of the Sanctuary
Singu Chuli (also known as Fluted Peak) is located inside the Annapurna Sanctuary, near Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak).
It is famous for its elegant, deeply fluted ice walls and sharp summit ridge.
Key Highlights
- Incredible setting inside the natural amphitheatre of Annapurna Sanctuary.
- Demanding ice climbing on iconic vertical snow flutings.
- Views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machapuchare, and Hiunchuli.
Quick Facts
First Ascent
1957 (Wilfrid Noyce and David Cox)
Parent Range
Annapurna Himal, Himalayas
Coordinates
28.5333° N, 83.8667° E
Beyond the Basics
Singu Chuli: Climbing & Trekking Guide
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Singu Chuli from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Singu Chuli: Climbing Routes
Approached from Annapurna Base Camp via the West Annapurna Glacier.
- North Ridge / Face: Requires vertical wall ice techniques and steep snow climbing.
Singu Chuli: Permits, Season and Safety
The standard season on Singu Chuli is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Steep Ice Skills: Requires proficiency with double ice axes and steep ice screws.
Approaches to Singu Chuli begin from Nepal Side in Kaski District, where the main objective is the North Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
- Permits required: NMA Peak Permit & ACAP Permit.
- Best months: Spring (April-May) & Autumn (October-November).
- Elevation: 6,501 m (21,328 ft).
Singu Chuli: Approach and Acclimatisation
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Singu Chuli. Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 6,501 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the North Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Singu Chuli: Facts and Figures
Singu Chuli "Fluted Peak" stands at 6,501 m in Kaski District, Annapurna Sanctuary. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.
- First Ascent: 1957 (Wilfrid Noyce and David Cox)
- Parent Range: Annapurna Himal, Himalayas
- Coordinates: 28.5333° N, 83.8667° E