Tent Peak Climbing

Introduction

Tent Peak also locally known as Tharpu Chuli, located Nepal North Mid-West within beautiful
Annapurna Sanctuary and beyond base camp towards hidden corners and away from
Annapurna base camp.

The peak looking from Annapurna Sanctuary and base camp appears of Tent shape hence the
name was christened as Tent, while the native knows as Tharpu Chuli a rocky top peak to face
leads to high technical effort from the start of climb to the top of the summit at the height of
5,663 meters and 18,575 ft high.

Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli been climbed since 1964 and still remains as one of popular and
classic peak to climb that lead to tremendous tough skill on most sections truly a great lesser
mountains for veteran and expert climbers to challenge.

Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli Climbing begins from scenic and lovely city at Pokhara blessed with
natural beauty of high mountains and simmering lakes, where walk takes you from low warm
paddy fields to reach at cooler Himalayan Hills.

A nice walk and climb over rolling green hills covered within tall rhododendron and pine trees
makes an attractive picture against white snow capped peaks when flowers are in bloom during
spring time.

Walk through nice Gurung villages the main tribes of Annapurna region practice Buddhism and
their ancient culture of Bon as well worshipping mountains and green forest spirits, an
interesting to witness the local traditions and custom.

As journey progress leaving the last village of Chomrong where onwards are just temporary
settlement all the way to Annapurna base camp to cater the needs of trekkers offering nice and
cozy lodges.

Adventure takes you within raging Modi River and the gorge covered within dense woods as
walk follows the river upstream right up to its glacial source around Annapurna Sanctuary and
base camp.

Annapurna Sanctuary comes as a surprise on entering a high wide valley and a plateau
surrounded by amphitheatre of high snow capped peaks then heading to Annapurna base camp
at the foot of world tenth high Mt. Annapurna, the one and only 8,000 m mountains first
climbed way back in 1950, three years before Mt. Everest was conquered in 1953.

Enjoy time at Annapurna base camp in the midst of high peaks with views of Tent Peak towards
North East direction, from Annapurna base camp our route leads beyond from main sanctuary
to reach beneath Tent Peak or Tharpu Chuli.

Allowing much time with rest days for acclimatization and practice climb adding one more extra
high camp then head for a long haul facing tremendous technical skill and effort over moraine,
ice, snow and rocky section to reach finally on top of Tent Peak.

At the top incredible panorama of mountain range of whole Annapurna peaks with Dhaulagiri in
the west with Manaslu towards east horizon, feeling on top and high spirit descend safely back
to base camp and towards sanctuary for return journey back to Pokhara, after an overwhelming
adventure and great experience on Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli Climbing.

Season for Tent Peak and Tharpu Chulu Climbing and Treks:

Best time March to May and September till November months of the year from spring-autumn
/ fall, where few adventurers might be interested on low season during summer and monsoon
wet season of June to mid September heavy rains on southern sides of Annapurna Himalaya
range.

March to May when days are longer with much sunlight hours clear morning till late afternoon,
chances of light shower and snow on mid hills above 2,000 m high.

Spring seasons, hills are alive with bright colors from wild-flowers in full blooming time
especially the rhododendron of various species from tall trees to bush, also a national flower of
Nepal.

Another peak times to visit from mid September to November months when days are clear for
mountain views and climbs with pleasant walks, much shorter sun-light hours due to autumn
and winter season.

Freezing cold temperature in the morning and night times above 1,800 meters higher can
expect snow above 2,500 m onward.

Brief Standard Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Morning sightseeing tour of Kathmandu around places of interest.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 860 m – 06 hrs.
Day 04: Drive to trekking point and walk to Ghandruk 1,940m – 06 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Chomrong 2,170 m – 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Dovan 2,630 m – 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 m – 06 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m – 03 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Tent Peak base camp 4,450 m / 14,600 ft – 05 hrs.
Day 10: At Tent Peak base camp acclimatization and preparations.
Day 11: Trek to high camp 5,200 m / 17,056 ft – 05 hrs.
Day 12: Climb Tent Peak and descend to base camp – 08 hrs.
Day 13: Spare / Contingency day in case of unfavorable weather condition.
Day 14: Trek back to Annapurna Base Camp – 05 hrs.
Day 15: Trek from ABC to Bamboo 2,345 m – 06 hrs
Day 16 Trek to Jhinu village 1,780m with Hot Spring – 06 hrs.
Day 17: Trek to road head and drive back to Pokhara 860 m – 04 hrs with 3 hrs drive.
Day 18: Drive or Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotels.
Day 19: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities.
Day 20: International departure for homeward bound.

Inclusion

What's included ?

All Arrival and Departure transfer from airport to hotel and vice versa with our staff to pick you up.
Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu as itinerary with entrance fees.
Twin sharing accommodation at tourist standard or 4-5 star standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara on Bed / Breakfast basis (Unless booked for Single Room Supplement)
Twin sharing accommodation on best Lodge available on treks on full board with breakfast-lunch and dinner.
Twin sharing tents on camping with full facilities of separate kitchen unit of cook, kitchen staff, guide with porters to carry and ferry the equipments.
Private transportation from Kathmandu to starting point and back from Pokhara to Kathmandu includes local transport before and end of the trek.
Applicable Climbing Permit with Annapurna Conservation Fees.
Group briefing and orientation program on do’s and don’ts of the trip.
International air tickets re-confirmation and Basic First Aid and Medical Kits.

What's not included ?

International Airfare-Nepal Entry Visa.
Personal Travel and Medical Insurance.
Expenses of Personal Nature-Gratitude-Airport Tax and Meals in Kathmandu and at Pokhara as per the Itinerary.
Personal Trekking gear and climbing equipment, down or duvet jackets, sleeping bags. (Sleeping bags and down jackets and climbing equipment can hire in Kathmandu at reasonable cost if it's too much to carry from home)
Emergency Evacuation by any means of Transportations and personal medical kit.
Early return from the trips or breaking up the journey due to personal / medical reason clients has to bear extra expenses in Kathmandu or on route with related expenses as there will be no refund from the company in such situation.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival at Kathmandu and at Nepal international airport, received by our Boundless staff and representative or guide, for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city around Thamel. Thamel the an interesting and exciting area of the city, after checking into your rooms, then join at the lobby for group briefing provides you with trek and climb and other necessary information. Include group welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese authentic restaurant with local culture of folk musical program to entertain along with dinner.
Day 02: Morning tour around Kathmandu at places of interest.

Morning at the hotel having breakfast then leave for interesting sightseeing tour around Kathmandu famous world heritage sites, with time in afternoon preparation for trek and climb.
Day 03: Drive or Fly to Pokhara 860 m - 06 hrs and transfer to hotel.

Morning overland journey as per groups size in private cars, coach on in the comfort of Tourist Bud where drive takes you towards Nepal Mid West to reach scenic, beautiful Pokhara, drive follows through farm villages and towns to end the drive at Pokhara then transfer to a nice hotel by the calm Phewa Lake where all nice hotels situated. (Flying options of 30 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu)
Day 04: Drive to trekking point and walk to Ghandruk 1,940m - 06 hrs.

Today adventure to Annapurna Base Camp begins with morning few hour drive past Pokhara valley towards Nayapul and lovely Bhirethati village, to start walk as route follows Modi River for short while, as climb starts past farm villages, terraces with views of peaks and valley floor on reaching Ghandruk for overnight stop. On reaching your lodge in Ghandruk with time to explore large and nice Gurung village witness the culture of age old heritage farm life and visit small and interesting Gurung museum along with views of Annapurna peaks.
Day 05: Trek to Chomrong 2,170 m - 06 hrs.

From Ghandruk climb above the village then with gradual walk for short-while then uphill to Kimrong Danda (ridge) a place with few Tea-House and Lodge. From here downhill into cool forests to reach Kimrong River valley. After a short break climbs start for an hour or more to reach a hill top, then on gradual winding path to reach above Chomrong village with short descend to reach overnight in a large village at Chomrong. Chomrong, a large village of Gurung people quite similar to Ghandruk as well the last permanent village before Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary.
Day 06: Trek to Dovan 2,630 m - 06 hrs.

With nice pleasant stop in Chomrong morning downhill to cross a bridge above Chomrong river then climb to Sinuwa Danda (ridge), a small place with few small lodge and shops, as walk continue into deep forest with winding ups, as route lead downhill to reach dense woodland of bamboo grooves at Bamboo. A small settlement that caters the need of trekkers offers good lodges located at Modi river gorge surrounded by forest of rhododendron-pines and bamboo. From bamboo with easy up to reach Dovan for overnight stop in a small and isolated spot with few lodges.
Day 07:Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 m - 06 hrs.

Slowly adventure gets close to our main highlight where morning walk follows the trails that winds up into forest to a small place at Himalaya Hotel, situate close to large overhanging cave of Hinko. From Himalaya Hotel downhill by the bank of Modi River with short climb to reach Deurali where all tall tree line fades for short alpine bush, walk continues following Modi River upstream towards Machhapuchare base camp for overnight stop, located on the bottom of towering Machhapuchare Himal North Face or ‘Fish Tail’.
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m - 03 hrs.

A short day walk to Annapurna base camp, from Machhapuchare onward starts beautiful area of Annapurna Sanctuary extends up to base camp, walk with short ups to reach a flat almost level ground or a plateau, to enter Annapurna Sanctuary enclosed with amphitheatre of peaks as walk leads to Annapurna Base Camp for lunch and overnight stop. Almost a free whole day at scenic Annapurna base camp in the shadow of massive Annapurna range of mountains that encircles the base camp at the height of 4,130 m, our highest poing of the adventure. Afternoon enjoy short walk and marvel exciting views of Vara-Shikar, Gangapurna with Annapurna South, Annapurna Base Camp the only base camp in whole Himalaya that provides facility of nice and cozy lodge facing amazing views of Annapurna peaks.
Day 09: Trek to Tent peak Base Camp 4,450 m / 14,600 ft - 05 hrs.

After a nice stop and time at Annapurna Base Camp, morning walk leads across snow-covered moraine rocky path towards icy trail for an hour reaching a glacier of Annapurna South. After few hours of climb walk leads on a flat spot to set our base camp, first night in tents with proper camping facilities of cook and kitchen staff and dining tents including excellent camping meals.
Day 10: At Tent Peak base camp acclimatization and preparations.

A necessary rest day to allow some practice as well for acclimatization on this high elevation having rest and short walk will certainly cope with the high altitude symptoms having grand close views of Tent Peak ahead from the camp.
Day 11: Trek to High Camp 5,200 m / 17,056 ft - 04 hrs.

Adding extra day to make the climb more accessible, from base camp heading further with a steep climb along rocky and icy glacier with lot of boulders, climb continue to reach high camp at 5,200 meters, afternoon free preparation for the summit bid with time to marvel the sunset views over high mountains.
Day 12: Climb Tent Peak and descend to base camp - 07 hrs.

Our final and major day of the adventure, starting early morning walk and climb on snow slope with steep ice and rocks encountering some technical sections as climb leads close to summit; Where our expert guide leads you with complete support fixing ropes at necessary sections of the climb, and then with last tough big haul reach the summit at above 5,663 meters high. At the summit rewards you with fabulous views of entire Annapurna Himalaya range, and then descend safely back using the same route to base camp.
Day 13: Spare / Contingency day in case of unfavorable weather condition.

An important to have a spare or contingency day for this type of technical climb, where weather plays the important role on climb, with reserve day in case of unfavorable weather on summit day, if all goes well according to our itinerary, using this extra day on walk back to road- head with easier and short day on route walks.
Day 14: Trek back to Annapurna Base Camp - 05 hrs.

Morning after breakfast from base camp, cleaning up the base camp and packing gears, head back to Annapurna Base Camp via an icy path, a normal moderate walk of about five hours to overnight stop at Annapurna base camp.
Day 15: Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m - 06 hrs.

Enjoying marvelous moment at Annapurna base camp with climb of Tent Peak, walk today leads to long hours with much descend with short up to reach at Bamboo and back within tree lines and lush vegetation, after being on sheer wilderness of ice and glaciers at Annapurna base camp and scenic sanctuary.
Day 16: Trek to Jhinu village 1,780m with Hot Spring - 06 hrs.

From Bamboo heading back to Chomrong with ups and downhill walks, and from Chomrong hill top, where our route divert towards new direction reaching a nice hill village at Jhinu located on a ridge with grand scenery of rolling hills and mountains. Jhinu offers refreshing natural hot-spring where interested people can take a dip in warm pools located a mere distance downhill to reach at hot springs.
Day 17: Trek to road head and drive to Pokhara - 04 hrs.

Morning short walk for drive to reach beautiful Pokhara on the last final day of trekking, after crossing a bridge board in a vehicle where drive takes you to Bhirethati and Nayapul town. After Nayapul uphill to reach at Kande and Lumle village (Nepal’s highest rainfall zone) then downhill to Pokhara, after a most enjoyable and scenic time around high hills on Annapurna Base Camp with grand adventure on Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli climb.
Day 18: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu - 06 hrs.

Morning an overland journey to Kathmandu after leaving the hotel in Pokhara, as drive leads on the same interesting highway back at Kathmandu and then to your respective hotels, with afternoon free to enjoy your own personal activities and shopping. (Options for scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes)
Day 19: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities.

Free day in Kathmandu after a great tough and exciting enjoyable adventure on top Tent Peak, on this allows you to relax or join in for short sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur cities a tour of great interest.
Day 20: International Departure homeward bound.

Enjoying marvelous time around high hills of Annapurna Himalaya, and with last day in Nepal after a great experience on top Tent Peak-Tharpu Chuli Climb around Annapurna Sanctuary, as time nears for your international flight depart from the hotel, where Boundless Adventure staff transfer you to the airport for your flight homeward bound or to respective countries.

	Trip Grade moderate_strenuous
	Maximum Altitude 5,663 m
	Accommodation Hotel in Kathmand, tea house in trek

Highlights

Introduction

Season for Tent Peak and Tharpu Chulu Climbing and Treks:

Inclusion

What's included ?

What's not included ?

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Morning tour around Kathmandu at places of interest.

Day 03: Drive or Fly to Pokhara 860 m - 06 hrs and transfer to hotel.

Day 04: Drive to trekking point and walk to Ghandruk 1,940m - 06 hrs.

Day 05: Trek to Chomrong 2,170 m - 06 hrs.

Day 06: Trek to Dovan 2,630 m - 06 hrs.

Day 07:Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 m - 06 hrs.

Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m - 03 hrs.

Day 09: Trek to Tent peak Base Camp 4,450 m / 14,600 ft - 05 hrs.

Day 10: At Tent Peak base camp acclimatization and preparations.

Day 11: Trek to High Camp 5,200 m / 17,056 ft - 04 hrs.

Day 12: Climb Tent Peak and descend to base camp - 07 hrs.

Day 13: Spare / Contingency day in case of unfavorable weather condition.

Day 14: Trek back to Annapurna Base Camp - 05 hrs.

Day 15: Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m - 06 hrs.

Day 16: Trek to Jhinu village 1,780m with Hot Spring - 06 hrs.

Day 17: Trek to road head and drive to Pokhara - 04 hrs.

Day 18: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu - 06 hrs.

Day 19: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities.

Day 20: International Departure homeward bound.