Tent Peak (5663), known as Tharpu Chuli lies in the south of the Annapurna Base Camp. We trek in the Annapurna region which has the diverse natural vegetation, animal species, local traditions & culture of Nepal. Our main mission is to summit the peak from where we can get magnificent views of the mountains. Our treks begin from Nayapul, near Pokhara.
Highlights of Tharpu Chuli are:
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Welcome! To Kathmandu Nepal. Asian Heritage Treks & Travel Representative welcome you at the Airport with your nameplate. Your hotel will be downtown at Touristic Hub. Our representative will facilitate you and discuss your travel itinerary. There will be enough time to stroll through the street of Thamel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar.
We drive around 1 hour to reach Nayapul where we will start our trek. Upon reaching Birethanti, we trek uphill on the trail to Ghandruk passing through beautiful villages/settlements. We cross the suspension bridge over Khumbu Khola and finally reach Ghandruk. A supreme vantage point in this pristine & serene village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli. Several hotels and teahouses in the village give us a warm welcome with sincere Nepalese hospitality while catering to the requirements of all trekkers’ who hit the trail through this village. Camping in its terraced fields gives you the open wild feelings of adventure.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
We climb up to Ghandruk and then descend to the Kimron Khola. After another steep ascent from Kimron Khola, we walk about an hour to take a steep climb continuing up to Chhomrong – a beautiful village located on the lap of the Annapurna massive.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
We move along Modi Khola cross a suspension bridge over Chhomrong Khola reach Sinuwa and pass through a thick rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar. Then we reach Dobhan.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
On this day we walk through the Himalaya Hotel and Hinku Cave before reaching Deurali. The short trek allows us to acclimatize to the high altitude and prepare for the next day’s trip.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
Walk to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is somehow tough but the views it offers are worth it.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
This is the day set aside for acclimatization. We will have a day here for the acclimatization. Health experts recommend that you stay active and move around even during the rest day instead of being idle.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
The trail from the glacier takes us to the base camp of Annapurna South. Anyway, we move straight pass the bridge and continue until reaching the Cave camp.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
We then climb quite a steep trail to the Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli) High Camp. We ascend on a 50-60 degree steep path for about a couple of hours and walk on a glacier. From there we get splendid views. After that, we will move around for a while.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
Early morning breakfast and then start our summiting mission as there is a high wind in the afternoon. We walk on a wall rock for a couple of hours and then we climb a steep slope and reach the summit of Tent Peak/ Tharpu Chuli. After summiting the peak, we retrace the same way back.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
We descend to Machhapuchhre base camp from high camp using the same trail as previous. After reaching the Machhapuchhre base camp, we will have a rest.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
Again we retrace the same way back to Bamboo, enjoying the nice views of waterfalls, forests, and mountains.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
We ascend to Kuldi Ghar from Bamboo and then to Sinuwa following the stone steps that take to Lower Chhomrong. We then ascend to Upper Chhomrong. From Chhomrong we descend to Jhinu Danda.
Accommodation: Overnight in a local lodge.
We start our trek after breakfast till we reach for lunch at Syauli bazaar and then down to Birethanti. From Birethanti, we trek for about an hour to reach Nayapul where the trek ends. From Nayapul we take a vehicle and reach Pokhara in about an hour.
Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel Crystal Palace or Similar Pokhara.
In the morning, we will start our drive to Kathmandu along with the scenic way. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will have a rest in your hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight in Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar.
Your trip will come to an end today. You will be advised and assisted with your onward travel arrangements and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by private transport around 3 hours before your flight schedule and flight back to your home/other travel destination.
Have a safe journey onwards.
