Tharpu Chuli Peak is more commonly known as Tent Peak and is situated in the Annapurna region of Nepal at the head of the Annapurna Sanctuary. It was first climbed on (but not summited) by Col. Jimmy Roberts in 1956 during an exploration of the area prior to a British expedition to Machapuchare in 1957. The peak was first summited in 1964 by a Japanese group on an expedition to Annapurna South led by Dr Haruo Higuchi. They climbed the South East Ridge, Alpine Grade AD and this is the sloping skyline to the right of the main photo. The easier North West Ridge, Alpine Grade PD, is to the left of the main photo and was first climbed by Gunter Hauser and a German party in 1965.
Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing is easy to get to, only 5 days trekking at most, and gives good/easy snow and ice climbing at a relatively low altitude. It is renowned for its views of the whole Annapurna range and Machapuchare. The peak is initially viewed from the original Annapurna Base Camp famously used by the two expeditions of Maurice Herzog in 1950 and Chris Bonnington in 1970. 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.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus and transfer at Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul, Jhinnu Danda and trek to Chhomrong Village (2,170m.).
Day 04: Chhomrong - Himalaya Hotel (2,920m.)
Day 05: Himalaya Hotel – Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,757m.)
Day 06: Machhapuchhre Base camp – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m.) or, Tharpu Chuli Base Camp.
Day 07: Set up Tharpu Chuli high Camp
Day 08: Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak - 5,695m.) summit then back to Aannaurna Base Camp.
Day 09: Annapurna Base Camp - Himalaya Hotel.
Day 10: Himalaya Hotel – Chhomrong Village (2,030m.)
Day 11: Trek and drive back to Pokhara and transfers at Hotel.
Day 12: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer tot Hotel.
Day 13: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 14: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.
Optional – Peak Climbing with Ghorepani - Poon Hill: B
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
14 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara and 13 Nights Lodges/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,250m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus and transfer at Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Kande 1620m. and trek to Landrung Village (1,646m.)
Day 04: Landrung Village – Chhomrong (2,170m.)
Day 05: Chhomrong – Himalaya Hotel (2,920m.)
Day 06: Himalaya Hotel – Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,757m.)
Day 07: Machhapuchhre BC – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m.) or, Tharpu Chuli Base Camp.
Day 08: Set up Tharpu Chuli high Camp and Climbing period.
Day 09: Ascent Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak 5,695m.) summit then back to Aannaurna BC.
Day 10: Reserve day for if incase bad weather.
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Himalaya Hotel.
Day 12: Himalaya Hotel – Chhomrong Village.
Day 13: Chhomrong – Tadapani (2,700m.).
Day 14: Tadapani – Ghorepani (2,856m.)
Day 15: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3,210m.) – Tirkhedhunga (1,512m.)
Day 16: Tirkhedhunga – Nayapul, drive to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.
Day 17: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer tot Hotel.
Day 18: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 19: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus and transfer at Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul, Jhinnu Danda and trek to Chhomrong Village (2,170m.).
Day 04: Chhomrong - Himalaya Hotel (2,920m.)
Day 05: Himalaya Hotel – Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,757m.)
Day 06: Machhapuchhre Base camp – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m.) or, Tharpu Chuli Base Camp.
Day 07: Set up Tharpu Chuli high Camp
Day 08: Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak - 5,695m.) summit then back to Aannaurna Base Camp.
Day 09: Annapurna Base Camp - Himalaya Hotel.
Day 10: Himalaya Hotel – Chhomrong Village (2,030m.)
Day 11: Trek and drive back to Pokhara and transfers at Hotel.
Day 12: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer tot Hotel.
Day 13: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 14: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.
Optional – Peak Climbing with Ghorepani - Poon Hill: B
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
14 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara and 13 Nights Lodges/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,250m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (915m.) by tourist Bus and transfer at Hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Kande 1620m. and trek to Landrung Village (1,646m.)
Day 04: Landrung Village – Chhomrong (2,170m.)
Day 05: Chhomrong – Himalaya Hotel (2,920m.)
Day 06: Himalaya Hotel – Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,757m.)
Day 07: Machhapuchhre BC – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m.) or, Tharpu Chuli Base Camp.
Day 08: Set up Tharpu Chuli high Camp and Climbing period.
Day 09: Ascent Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak 5,695m.) summit then back to Aannaurna BC.
Day 10: Reserve day for if incase bad weather.
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Himalaya Hotel.
Day 12: Himalaya Hotel – Chhomrong Village.
Day 13: Chhomrong – Tadapani (2,700m.).
Day 14: Tadapani – Ghorepani (2,856m.)
Day 15: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3,210m.) – Tirkhedhunga (1,512m.)
Day 16: Tirkhedhunga – Nayapul, drive to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.
Day 17: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer tot Hotel.
Day 18: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 19: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.
Location: Asia, Nepal
Trip Days: 14, 19 Days
Height: 5,695m. - 18,684 ft.
Latitude: 28°33′42″N
Longitude: 83°53′25″E
Grade: Mountaineering
Normal Ascent Route: Normal
First Ascent: 1964 by a Japanese group on an expedition to Annapurna South led by Dr Haruo Higuchi.
Easiest Route: Snow ridge/ice climbing
Group Size: No Limit/Group Joining Basis/Private Group
Lodging Level: Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accomodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara and 8 Nights Lodges/Camping. Or, 3 Nights Kathmandu, 2 Night Pokhara and 13 Nights Lodges/Camping
Food: Included B/L/D except main meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Best Seasons: Spring/Autumn
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chhomrong - Himalaya Hotel - Annapurna Base Camp - Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) BC - Chhomrong - Pokhara - Kathmandu
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