Tharpu Chuli Climbing (Tent Peak)
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Tharpu Chuli, commonly known as Tent Peak is one of the trekking peaks which is attrative and situated in the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary. This peak can be climbed from South East Ridge, southwest ridge and North East Ridge. The northeast route is the normal route for the climbing. Tharpu Chuli offers an interesting climb to the top and also furnishes a spectacular view of the Annapurna massive. Tharpu Chuli was nicknamed as "Tent Peak" by Jimmy Roberts in 1956.
Compared to Hiunchuli and Singu Chuli, other trekking peaks of the area, it is easier to ascent.
Itinerary :
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu,
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Drive or flight to Pokhara
Day 04: Drive to Birethanti & trek to Tirkhedhunga
Day 05: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani
Day 07: Tadapani to Chomorung
Day 08: Chomorong to Dovan
Day 09: Dovan to Machapuchre Base camp
Day 10: Machhapuuchre Base Camp to Annapurna Base camp
Day 11: Acclimatization in Annapurna Base camp
Day 12: Annapurna Base Camp to Tharpu Chuli Base Camp
Day 13: Base Camp to High Camp
Day 14: Higher Camp to Summit and return to Base Camp
Day 15: Base Camp to Machhapuchre B.C
Day 16: Machhapuchre B.C to Dovan
Day 17: Dovan to Jhinu Dada
Day 18: Jhinu to Pothana
Day 19: Pothana to Phedi, Drive to Pokhara
Day 20: Drive or fly to Kathmandu
Day 21: Free day for shopping or relax
Day 22: Departure