Introduction
Tent Peak Or Tharpu Chuli (5633m) is perhaps the most attractive and visually gratifying trekking peaks in the Himalaya. The summit is almost flat carrying a massive chunk of rock, ice and along snow ridge.
Its location right in the Annapurna range makes it even more exciting. Many climbers opt for Tharpu Chuli not just of the challenge it presents but also for a variety of attractions it offers.
Because of low height as compared to other trekking peaks and its accessibility, Tent peak is considered one of the most popular and easiest trekking peaks to climb. A know how of ice axe, ropes and glacier walking will be enough to reach to the summit.
Along with the climbing the summit, enjoy the superb views of Annapurna Himalayan ranges including Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Mt. Fishtail among others. The traditional settings of villages and the warm culture and hospitality of Gurung community will be an added bonus.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Day 2 Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.
Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours.
Day 4 Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) takes approximately one and half hours.
Day 5 Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) takes approximately 5 hours.
Day 6 Hike from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3232 m.) takes about one hour and then to Tadapani.
Day 7 Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2950m) takes about 3 hours.
Day 8 Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong takes approximately 4 hours.
Day 9 Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m) takes approximately 5 hours.
Day 10 Trek from Dovan to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m) takes about five hours.
Day 11 Trek from Macchauchre Base Camp (3720m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m) takes about two hours.
Day 12 Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Tent Peak Base Camp which takes about five hours.
Day 13 Trek from Tent Peak Base Camp (4,800m.) to High Camp (5,200m.) and it takes about five hours.
Day 14 Summit the Tharpu peak (Tent peak) and back to Annapurna Base Camp which takes about six and half hours.
Day 15 Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo via Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes about five hours.
Day 16 Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours.
Day 17 Trek from Jhinudanda (1750m.) to Pothana (1890m) takes about six hours.
Day 18 Trek from Pothana to Phedi and then drive to Pokhara.
Day 19 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.
Day 21 Departure
Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2 : Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.
Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip. Checking your climbing equipment, and discussing the climb with the climbing/trekking guide. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.Accomodation :
Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours.
After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you-up from your hotel to bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. This drive will take most of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to explore the various sites of Pokhara. Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You can observe views to the north across the hills and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Stay overnight at hotel.Accomodation :
Day 4 : Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) takes approximately one and half hours.
Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul (1050m.) takes approximately one and half hours. Now you begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m.) to Tirkhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 5 : Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) takes approximately 5 hours.
Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675 m.) takes approximately 5 hours. The trail this day will be fairly tough. The first 2 hours of the trail steeply ascends up to Birethanthi and then levels up till Ghorepani. The section from Ulleri to Birethanthi provides spectacular views of snowcapped mountains, especially Machapuchre (Mt. Fishtail). You can also enjoy the beautiful rhododendron flowers during March and April along the trail between Birethanthi and Ghorepani. Stay overnight in Ghorepani.Accomodation :
Day 6 : Hike from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3232 m.) takes about one hour and then to Tadapani.
Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3232 m.) takes about one hour and then to Tadapani. You can have the majestic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) You will descend back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Afterwards you will trek towards Tadapani (2630m) largely through forests. Stay overnight at lodge in Tadapani. You can clearly see the Himalayas such as Annapurna South, Himchuli and Macchapuchre.Accomodation :
Day 7 : Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2950m) takes about 3 hours.
Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2950m) takes about 3 hours. It is a very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. This is one of the popular destinations for the birds' lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. From this village you can see good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 8 : Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong takes approximately 4 hours.
Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong takes approximately 4 hours. At the beginning of the day, you ascend gently for an hour up to Ghandrukkot (2100m.) and descend steeply to the Kimrung Khola (1700m.). Chhomrong is a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary trek and inhabited by Gurung, one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 9 : Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m) takes approximately 5 hours.
Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m) takes approximately 5 hours. The train in the beginning descends until you cross a small bridge. From here it’s a long steep ascent up to Sinuwa. Enjoy local farming in terraced landscapes all around. Stay overnight in lodge.Accomodation :
Day 10 : Trek from Dovan to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m) takes about five hours.
Trek from Dovan to Macchapuchre Base Camp (3700m) takes about five hours. The trail ahead is devoid of any villages until we reach Sinuwa, where there used to be a check post, the last village of the trail. You trek gently ascend through bamboo forests with varieties of rhododendron and oak trees up to Macchapuchre Base Camp. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 11 : Trek from Macchauchre Base Camp (3720m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m) takes about two hours.
Trek from Macchauchre Base Camp (3720m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4170m) takes about two hours. It is further 2 hours walk to reach Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp is a vantage point to see the Himalayas at a 360 degree turn. Some of the impressive ones include Mount Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Gangapurna (7454m.) and Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m.) etc. You can explore Annapurna South Glaciers in detail. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 12 : Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Tent Peak Base Camp which takes about five hours.
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Tent Peak Base Camp which takes about five hours. You cross Annapurna glacier to follow the steep ascent trail all the way to Tent Peak Base Camp. On the way you can enjoy the panoramic views of Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Fishtail Mountain, Barahashikhar Mountain and many others. Stay overnight at camp.Accomodation :
Day 13 : Trek from Tent Peak Base Camp (4,800m.) to High Camp (5,200m.) and it takes about five hours.
Trek from Tent Peak Base Camp (4,800m.) to High Camp (5,200m.) and it takes about five hours. The trail is a steep ascent all the way to High Camp. This day you can enjoy the panoramic views of Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Fishtail Mountain, Barahashikhar Mountain and many others. Stay overnight at camp.Accomodation :
Day 14 : Summit the Tharpu peak (Tent peak) and back to Annapurna Base Camp which takes about six and half hours.
Summit the Tharpu peak (Tent peak) and back to Annapurna Base Camp which takes about six and half hours. The trail moves steep down until you reach Annapurna Glacier and after crossing it you reach Annapurna Base Camp. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 15 : Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo via Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes about five hours.
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo via Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes about five hours. The trail gradually descends passing through bamboo forests. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 16 : Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours.
Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m.) takes about five hours. We will descend through Sinuwa and Choomrong. After Bamboo, the trail goes steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and now the trail is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. You trek gradually descends to the Chhomrong Khola and you have to follow stone staircase for almost an hour to reach Jhinu Danda. Jhinu Danda is famous for hot spring where you can relax. Stay overnight at lodge.Accomodation :
Day 17 : Trek from Jhinudanda (1750m.) to Pothana (1890m) takes about six hours.
Trek from Jhinudanda (1750m.) to Pothana (1890m) takes about six hours. You will pass through local villages, farms and terraced fields. Views of Annapurna II and Macchapuchre and sunrise should not be missed along the trail. Pothana is beautifully located surrounded by green forests.Accomodation :
Day 18 : Trek from Pothana to Phedi and then drive to Pokhara.
Trek from Pothana to Phedi and then drive to Pokhara. The trek from Pothana to Phedi takes about 3 hours followed by an hour long drive to reach Pokhara. Stay overnight in hotel in Pokhara.Accomodation :
Day 19 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city of Kathmandu.Accomodation :
Day 20 : Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.Accomodation :
Day 21 : Departure
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.Accomodation :
Features Included on Tent Peak Climbing
Features Not Included on Tent Peak Climbing
Things To know
Requirement
This list is a guideline to help you pack for trekking and peak climbing. Also, please understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. Those items marked by an asterisk (*) are provided by Himalayan Glacier inclusive in the service. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter, but you are required to carry a daypack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.
Important documents and items
- Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
- Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
- Dollars in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport
- Credit cards, bank/ATM/cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards)
Personal Climbing Gears:
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Harness
- Tape slings (2)
- Screwgate karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)
- Descender/eight figure
- Plastic mountaineering boots
- Ascender/Jhumar
- Helmet
Group Climbing Gears:
- Snow bar*
- Rope*
- Ice hammer*
- Ice screw*
Head
- Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
- Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
- Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Prescription sunglasses (if required)
Upper Body
- Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket *
- Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
Hands
- 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves
- 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
- 1 pair of mittens; consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched, waterproof, polar-fleece mitt liner
Lower Body
- Non-cotton underwear briefs
- 1 pair of hiking shorts
- 1 pair of hiking trousers
- 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms
- 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
- 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
Feet
- 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
- 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
- 1 pair of hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
- 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
- Cotton socks
- Gaiters
Sleeping
- 1 sleeping bag 30 degree DC
- Fleece sleeping bag liner
Rucksack and Travel Bags
- 1 medium rucksack or 1 large duffel bag *
- Daypack/backpack of 35 to 50 liters for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
- Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
- 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
Medical
- Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
- Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
- 1 skin-blister repair kit
- Anti-diarrhea pills
- Anti-headache pills
- Cough and/or cold medicine
- Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
- Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Note: Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant!
- Water purification tablets or water filter
- 1 set of earplugs
- Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
Practical Items
- 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
- 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
- 1 compass or GPS(optional)
- 1 alarm clock/watch
- 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
- Large Ziplocs
- 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
- 1 small folding knife
- Binoculars (optional)
- 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks
Toiletries
- 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
- Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
- Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
- Deodorants
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Female hygiene products
- Small mirror
Personal Hygiene
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue /toilet roll
- Anti-bacterial hand wash
