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Locally known as Tharpu
Chuli, Tent Peak is situated in the
heart of Annapurna Sanctuary and is
among the few snow-clad summits at this
height range in Nepal. This peak offers
an ideal opportunity for those who want
to summit a Himalayan peak, but who may
otherwise be hesitant to try a higher
peak as a Himalayan debut. Besides
providing an interesting climb combining
glacier travel, face climbing and
tip-toeing on knife ridges, a climb on
this mountain offers an unparalleled
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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.
Tharpu chuli, situated at the heart of Annapurna
Sanctuary, is an attractive mountain which
offers not only enjoyable climbing but also
serves as one of the outstanding viewpoints of
Annapurna massive. Despite its lowly magnitude,
the summit offers superb panorama of Annapurna
I, Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Annapurna V,
Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli, Singu Chuli and
Gangapurna. The peak can be approached from
several routes: North-West Ridge, South – East
Ridge and South – West Face. |
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Itinerary of Tharpu Chuli in detail |
Days 01 :
Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel |
Days 02 :
Sight seeing around Kathmandu valley |
Days 03 : Departure
for Pokhara |
Days 04 :
Trek to Tolka |
Days 05 :
Trek to Jhinu |
Days 06 :
Trek to Dovan |
Days 07 :
Trek to Machhapuchhre base camp |
Days 08 : Trek
to Annapurna base camp |
Days 09 - 11 :
Tharpu Chuli base camp |
Days 12 :
Summit Tharpu Chuli and back to base camp |
Days 13 :
Trek to Deurali |
Days 14 :
Trek to Chhomrong |
Days 15 :
Trek to Tadapani |
Days 16 :
Trek to Ghorepani (Poonhill) |
Days 17 :
Trek to Hile |
Days 18 :
Trek to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara |
Days 19 :
Drive back to Kathmandu |
Days 20 :
Rest at Kathmandu |
Days 21 : Departure
on your own destination |
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