Chulu West is part of the Manang Himal which is included in the larger Damodar Himal. The eastern limit runs south from Chako and Peak 6687 in a north-to-south direction along the Hunlung Khola, Nar Khola, and Phu Khola. To the south, it is bounded by the Marsyangdi Khola and the Mesokanta La. To the west, its limit is the Kali Gandaki and, to the north, the Parchekya La (5,447m/17870ft).
There exists considerable confusion with regard to the name and location of the Chulu peaks and what summit actually constitutes Chulu West and Chulu East. It soon becomes apparent to anyone climbing in the range that several other summits close by, which are actually part of the Chulu massif, are not indicated on present maps of the area. For the sake of clarification, four summits can be included in the Chulu group, two of which are possible on the permit for Chulu West and two on the Chulu East permit.
