Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

Annapurna Sanctuary in the Annapurna Himal Locally known as Tarphu Chuli, Tent Peak is situated in the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary and is among the few snow-clad summits at this height range in Nepal. 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 tip -toeing 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.

Itinerary:

Day 01.

Kathmandu.

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02.

Kathmandu Sightseeing.

After breakfast at hotel start Kathmandu and Patan cities sightseeing with city tour guide. And rest of the day if for trekking packing and preparing. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 03.

Drive to Pokhara (820m) 6 to 7 hours.

After breakfast at Kathmandu departure to Pokhara by either tourist bus or a private vehicle as group size. One official guide will be continuing with you from Kathmandu and during the period of Trekking Climbing period. Drive about 6 hours crossing the beautiful hills and Nepalese village. Check in to the hotel at Pokhara with welcome drink. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 04.

Drive to Nayapul (1050m) – Trek to Tikhedhunga (1577m) 3 to 4 hours.

After breakfast at Pokhara; drive to Nayapul by Bus or private vehicle about 1.5 hours. Alight at Nayapul and after settlement luggage to Porters; start to trek through Birethanti to Tikhedhunga. It takes about 3 to 4 hours. The first part of trekking is easy passing through numerous small villages and settlements. There is an (ACCAP & TIMS) check post at Birethanti where we will be check by Conservation authority and admission us to inter the Conservation Area. After ward you could ascend gently through the agriculture fields. The majority people here are GURUNG and by religious are Buddhist Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 05.

Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani (2860m) – 6 to 7 hours.

After breakfast at Tikhedhunga, we start trek to Ghorepani through the Ulleri and it takes about 6 to 7 hours. This trek begin after crossing a small bridge and trail ascend steeply toward the Ulleri (2070m) it takes about 2 hours and then gently passing through Banthanti, a beautiful Magar Village. On the way you could see the gorgeous views of Fishtail Mountain, Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. Our Lunch could be at Banthanti or Nangetahnti. After Lunch and a short rest now your trail is quite easier passing through forest and descends gently up to the final destination of today is Ghorepani. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 06.

Ghorepani - POON HILL – Tadapani (2675m) - 6.5 hours.

Early in the morning wake up and stat to hike the POON HILL (3210m). From POON HILL one can enjoy the SUN RISE view over Mt. Dhaulagiri 98167m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Nilgiri (6,940m), Varaha Shikhar (7,847m), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Annapurna III (7,555 m), Machhapuchhre – Fishtail (6,993 m), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Lamjung Himal (6,932 m) and other numerous snowcapped mountains peaks. Return back to hotel and after breakfast trek to Tadapani. This trekking trail leads through the gently ascending towards the Deurali from where you can see beautiful views of great Himalayas. We will site at Banthati for our Lunch. Rest of the trekking trail descends through the dense forest and reaches at Tadapani. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 07.

Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950 m) – 3 to 4 hours.

After breakfast at Tadapani, it is very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forest. Throughout the trekking you could hear the chirping of the birds around of you. This trail is the popular destination for birdwatchers. We could reach Ghandruk for Lunch. Rest of the day is for Ghandruk Village excursion. Ghandruk is a big GURUNG Village with Handicraft Center and GURUNG Museum. From this village you could see the views of Mt. Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and ofcourse the great mountain Fishtail. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 08.

Ghandruk to Chhumrung (2050 m) – 4 to 5 hours.

After breakfast, you begin your trekking through gentle ascending order and on the way will cross the Kimron Khola (River). Immediately ascend steeply and walk about an hour and trail terns ascending gently to the final destination. Chhumrung is the gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary Trek and inhabited by GURUNG religious, one of the major ethnic group in Nepal. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 09.

Chhumrung to Dovan (2540 m) – 5 to 6 hours.

After breakfast, trekking trail leaves Chhumrong descending on a stone staircase and crosses the Chhomrong Khora (River). Then climb out of the valley through the tiny settlements of Tilche through forests of Bamboo, rhododendron and oak. Ascending trail leads to you through rocky trail up to Bhanuwa and gently climb to Sinuwa (2340 m). In this trail through Kuldighar and Bamboo Village you could see Jackals and numerous of mountain monkeys. If you are lucky you could encounter leopards too in this way. Now path gently ascends to about one and half hours and reach today’s destination ‘DOVAN”. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 10.

Dovan – Machhapuchhre Base Camp - (3700 m) – 6 to 7 hours.

After breakfast at Dovan, trekking trail ascends gently all the way up to the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Base camp. You trekked through bamboo forest as well as many avalanches tracks. There no dense forest in and around Machhapuchhre Base Camp. In this area due to the increasing elevation the size of the vegetation decreases and only small bushes all the way up to base camp. From Fishtail Base Camp you could see the splendid views of the great mountains on proximately. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 11.

Machhapuchhre Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp - (4130 m) – 2 hours.

After breakfast, now the trail descend gently all the way up to Annapurna Base Camp from where you could enjoy with the panoramic views of Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and virgin peak Fishatil (Machhapuchhre) and so on. Annapurna Base Camp is the end point for the trekkers and starting point for climbing on different Peaks such as Climbing Hiunchuli (6441 m), Climbing Annapurna South (7,219 m) as well Tent Peak (5,663 m). This short trek is supposed as acclimatization before attempt to high camp and Summit any Peaks. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 12.

Annapurna Base Camp – Tent Peak Base Camp – (4,800 m) – 5 to 6 hours.

After breakfast, you cross Annapurna Glacier to follow the steep ascend trail all the way to TENT PEAK Base Camp. On the way you can enjoy the panoramic view of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Mt. Fishtail, Barahashikhar Mountain and may more. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 13.

Tent Peak Base Camp – to High Camp (5,200 m) – 5 to 6 hours.

After breakfast, trail steep ascend all the way to high camp. This day you could enjoy the panoramic views of Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Fishtail Mountain, Barahashikhar Mountain and may others. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 14.

High Camp.

Full day at High Camp for rest and acclimatization.

Day 15.

High Camp to Summit Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) – 5663m – Base Camp.

Early in the morning, start to climbing and attempt the summit in the first hour in the morning. After Photo Pose and short hangover around the summit. Returns back to Tent Peak Base Camp and over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 16.

Tent Peak Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp – 5 hours.

After breakfast; trek from Tent Peak Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp. This trail moves steep down till until you reached Annapurna glacier and after crossing glacier you could reach Annapurna Base Camp. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 17.

Annapurna Base Camp – Bamboo (2340 m) – 4 to 5 hours.

After breakfast, trekking trail leads much easier going down all the way up to Bamboo. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 18.

Bamboo to Jhinudanda (1750 m) – 5 hours.

This trekking path passes through the verities of rhododendron, oaks and bamboo plants. After bamboo, the trail steeply up to the Khudighar and now the trail is quite flat till you reach Sinuwa. You will trek gradually descend to the Chhumrung Khola. The last part of the trail is steeply down to Jhinudanda. From the village you should walk down about 20 minutes to reach HOT SPRING at the bank of the Modi Khola. You can relax at hot spring. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 19.

Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600 m) – 6 hours.

After breakfast, trail is descent and passes through the flat land until you reach Himal Pani. Beautiful water falls numerous streams and terraces. After short trek you will be at Landruk a pretty big village inhabited by mixed community of GURUNG, MAGAR and Brahamins as well. Now the trail gently ascends TOLKA and the level Path to Bhedikharka. Now trail gently descends to POTHANA passing through different oak forests. POTHANA is a small village town reided by GURUNG an ethnic community of Nepal. You can enjoy the splendid views of various mountains peaks. Over night stay at campsite and dinner will be served by camping kitchen.

Day 20.

Pothana to Dhampus Dhedi to Pokhara.

After breakfast, trek from pothana to Dhampus Phadi about 3 hours. The trail gently descent up to Dhampus, a village mainly inhabited by Gurung. Now you trek through flat land for some distance and steeply descent to Dhampus Phedi. You will meet your vehicle at Dhampus Phedi and drive to Pokhara. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 21.

Pokhara City Sightseeing.

After breakfast start Pokhara valley sightseeing including; Bindyabasani temple, Seti Gorge, Regional Museum, International mountain museum, DeviÂ’s fall, Gupteshwar cave. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 22.

Pokhara to Kathmandu.

After breakfast at Pokhara transfer to Tourist bus stand and departure to Kathmandu or any other destination as your program. Check in to the hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 23.

Departure.

After breakfast, transfer to international airport as your airport check in schedule or propcceds for further program.