Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)
Situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, Tharpuchuli is an attractive mountain. It is a part of the ridgeline and is located south from the glacier dome. It includes Singu Chuli and acts as a central divider between the semicircles of peaks enclosing the Sanctuary. Tharpuchuli offers an interesting climb to the top and also offers a spectacular view of the Annapurna mountains. The peak was nicknamed 'Tent Peak' by Jimmy Roberts in 1956.
This peak offers an ideal opportunity for those who want to summit a Himalayan peak, but who may otherwise be hesitant to try a higher peak as a Himalayan debut. Besides providing an interesting climb combining glacier travel, face climbing and tiptoeing on knife ridges, a climb on this mountain offers an unparalleled view of the entire Annapurna Sanctuary a breathtaking circle of hanging glaciers and moraines surrounded by some of the highest peaks on earth. The normal route follows the North-West Ridge to the summit although the mountain has been climbed via the South-East Ridge as well as South-West Face.
Trip Fact:
Duration Of trip 22 days
Mode of Accommodation: Lodge & Tent
Highest elevation:
Location: Everest region
Best climbing Season: March to May to September to November
Mode of Transport: Flight
Minimum Group Size 1+
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for climbing equipments and rest time for city sightseeing in kathmandu valley.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara. You depart for the six hours drive to Pokhara (915m,), 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu.
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) by car, which takes approximately one and half hours drive. Trek to Tikehdhunga for 5 hrs. O/N Lodge
Day 05: Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) which takes about 6 hours. Over Night Lodge
Day 06: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) which takes about 5 and a half hours. O/N Lodge
Day 07: Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) which it takes about 3 hours. Over night Lodge
Day 08: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2050 m.) which takes about 4 and a half hours. Over night Lodge
Day 09: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2540m.) which takes about 6 hours. Over Night Lodge
Day 10: Trek from Dovan (2540m.) to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m.) which takes about 6 hours. Over Night Lodge
Day 11: Trek from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m.) which takes about four and a half hours. Over Night Lodge
Day 12: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Tent Peak Base Camp which takes about five hours. Over Night Tent Camp
Day 13: Trek from Tent Peak Base Camp (4,800m.) to High Camp (5,200m.) which takes about five hours. Over Night Tent Camp
Day 14: Rest at Tent Peak High Camp. This is an acclimatization day for the preparation of Singu Chuli summit.
Day 15: Climb Tent Peak Camp I. Over Night Tented Camp
Day 16: Summit the Tharpu peak (Tent peak) and back to high camp. Over Night Tent Camp
Day 17: Trek from High Camp to Annapurna Base Camp which takes about six hours.Over Night Lodge
Day 18: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo which takes about 6 hrs .Over Night Lodge
Day 19: Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m.) which takes about 5 and a half hours. Over Night Lodge
Day 20: Trek from Jhinudanda to Nayapul for 5 hrs & drive to Pokhara for 1 hrs. O/N Hotel.
Day 21: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. Over Night Hotel
Day 22: Departure from Program
