Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) Expedition -5663m - 23 Days Tour code: TCE-NP-020
Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) is located in the Annapurna sanctuary. The Sanctuary is an amphitheater, with a range of impressive Himalayan Peaks forming a vast bowl, accessible only from the South through the Modi Khola River valley. The immense South Face of Annapurna South (7291m), situated at the head of the Annapurna South Glacier, guards the Western flank of the Sanctuary. And right in the middle this all is Tharpu but also seeing ranges of mountain scenery. Tharpu Chuli is 5663m. where the surrounding peaks are presented in all their glory from summit. The South Face Base Came of Annapurna is the fine a scent to the climbing teams, not only to the enjoying. The trek to advance camp involves crossing the South Annapurna Glacier. This is not an easy crossing. It involves a steep descent into the glacier through very rough ground among the confused mass of loose rocks of all sizes on the glacier floor. Then need to be climbed up the other side of the glacier. It takes almost 7 hours to reach advance camp. However, you are rewarded with breath-taking views all the way. Advance camp is roughly at 4500m, just on the snowline.
The high camp is at an altitude of 5000m. and is very near to the foot of the steep snow face that led to the summit ridge of Tharpu Chuli. It takes about 4 hours to climb from advance camp to high camp. Descend to Base camp will take more than 7 hours in very slippery conditions. . 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.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel 1350m. Day 02: Prepared Permit & briefing Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 5-6 hrs. Day 04: Drive to Suikhet 950m. & trek to Pothana 1700m. Day 05: Pothana – New bridge Day 06: New Bridge – Khuldighar 2380m. Day 07: Khuldighar – Himalayan hotel 2950m. Day 08: Himalayan - Machapuchhere Base camp 3800m. Day 09: Machapuchhere Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp Day 10: Accimatization day Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp – Tharpu Chuli Base Camp 4700m. Day 12: Tharpu Chuli High 5200m. Day 13: Tharpu Chuli 5663m. Summit & back to Base Camp Day 14: Base Camp - Machapuchhere 3800m. Day 15: Machhapuchhre Base Camp - Himalayan Hotel Day 16: Himalayan Hotel - Chomorong 2100m. Day 17: Chomorong - Tadapani 2700m. Day 18: Tadapani - Ghorepani 2850m. Day 19: Ghorepani - Birethati 1189m. Day 20: Birethati – Pokhara 900m. Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu 1350m. Day 22: Kathmandu
Trip Cost Based on Camping Arrangements
Deluxe Hotels Option
Standard Hotels Option
Economy Hotels Option
Group Size
US $
Group Size
US $
Group Size
US $
01 - Person
2350.00
01 - Person
2200.00
01 - Person
2100.00
02 - Person
1950.00
02 - Person
1800.00
02 - Person
1700.00
03 - 05 Person
1750.00
03 - 05 Person
1600.00
03 - 05 Person
1500.00
06 - 09 Person
1550.00
06 - 09 Person
1400.00
06 - 09 Person
1300.00
Deluxe Tour
Standard Tour
Economy Tour
Kathmandu
5-Star or Similar
4-Star or Similar
Hotel Nature or Similar
Pokhara
Pokhara Grande Hotel or similar
Hotel Baharhi or similar
Hotel Shikhar or similar
Vehicle
All Vehicle with A/C
All Vehicle non A/C
All Regular Vehicle
Trip Cost includes:
Camping Trek Hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast and 2 nights in Pokhara with 2 star hteol Permit fee of Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking & Peak climbing period Food: Food for trekking & Peak climbing( Breakfast, lunch, dinner) Staff: 1 Base Camp Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport Kathmandu – Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus Park fees of Annapurna region Trekking crews of insurance Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews Our service charge
Trip Cost Based on Mountain Lodges (Tea Houses)
Deluxe Hotels Option
Standard Hotels Option
Economy Hotels Option
Group Size
US $
Group Size
US $
Group Size
US $
01 - Person
2350.00
01 - Person
2200.00
01 - Person
2100.00
02 - Person
1950.00
02 - Person
1800.00
02 - Person
1700.00
03 - 05 Person
1750.00
03 - 05 Person
1600.00
03 - 05 Person
1500.00
06 - 09 Person
1550.00
06 - 09 Person
1400.00
06 - 09 Person
1300.00
Preferred Hotels For The Different Packages
Deluxe Tour
Standard Tour
Economy Tour
Kathmandu
5-Star or Similar
4-Star or Similar
Hotel Nature or Similar
Pokhara
Pokhara Grande Hotel or similar
Hotel Baharhi or similar
Hotel Shikhar or similar
Vehicle
All Vehicle with A/C
All Vehicle non A/C
All Regular Vehicle
Trip Cost includes:
Lodge Trek (Tea House) Hotel in Kathmandu with 3 star bed & breakfast Permit fee of Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) Meal: All meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house One experience trekking guide/Climbing Guide & necessary porters Park fees for Annapurna Region Kathmandu – Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourst bus Insurance for Guide & Porters All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses Airport -Hotel-Airport transfer Farewell dinner Our service charge
Trip Cost does not includes for both Camping & Mountain Lodges (Tea Houses)
Trip Cost does not includes: PERSONAL equipment for climbing Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal Climbing food Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara Emergency Rescue evacuation Trekking Sleeping bag Personal expenses Tipping (Tips) Bar bills & beverage Departures taxes