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Tent Ppeak Climbing
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Situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary,
Tharpuchuli is an attractive mountain. It is a part of
the ridgeline and is located south from the glacier
dome. It includes Singu Chuli and acts as a central
divider between the semicircles of peaks enclosing the
Sanctuary. Tharpuchuli offers an interesting climb to
the top and also offers a spectacular view of the
Annapurna mountains. The peak was nicknamed “Tent Peak “
by Jimmy Roberts in 1956.
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 tiptoeing on knife ridges, a
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.
Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 21 Days
Trek type: Camping
Max Altitude: 5500 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land /
Flight
Grade: Strenuous
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and overnight
stay at hotel in Pokhara
You depart for the six hours drive to Pokhara
(915m,), 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. As
you climb out of the Kathmandu valley, only to
quickly descend again to the Trisuli River, you
follow upstream to its junction with the
Marsyangdi River. You follow the Marsyandi
gently up through heavily terraced fields and
small hill towns to the Seti River that takes
you directly into Pokhara. Having pleasant
weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full
of natural as well as cultural heritage sites
such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and
Hindus along with mountains. You can observe
views to the north across the hills and Phewa
Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the Annapurna
and Dhaulagiri ranges. This drive will take most
of the morning, leaving much of the afternoon to
fall in love with its beauty.
You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which
takes about 25 minutes.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Pokhara (915 m.) to Nayapul
(1050m.) by car, which takes
approximately one and half hours drive. Now you
begin your trek from Nayapul
(1050m.) to Tikhedhunga (1577 m.). via
Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about 4 hours.
After breakfast at hotel, you could drive by car
or van for 1 and half hours to Nayapul. Then you
start your trekking. The first part of your trek
is easy passing through numerous small villages
and settlements. Afterwards you could ascend
gently to the final destination of the day. The
majority people here are Gurung and their
religion is Buddhist. They are engaged in
agricultural activities, tourism business and
some in
Gorkha and Indian regiments.
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Day 05 : |
Trek from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani
(2675 m.) and it takes about 6 hours.
To begin your trek, you could ascend steeply for
the early 2 hours and then ascend gently passing
through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar
villages. On the way, you could see good view of
Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6997m.), Huinchuli
(6441m.), and Annapurna (7219m.) South. Now your
trail is quite easier passing through forest and
descends gently up to the final camp. You could
see some of the wild life such as monkey and
various species of birds.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill
(3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) which takes about
5 and half hours.
Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to
enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri
(8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri
(6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna
I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna
III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna
IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung
Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped
mountain peaks. After breakfast trek Ghorepani
to Tadapani (2650 m.).
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk
(1950m.) and it takes about 3 hours.
It is very easy trek by descending gently all
the way through rhododendron, oak and other
kinds of dense forests. You could hear different
kinds of birds chirping on the way. This is one
of the popular destinations for the birds'
lovers. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village. There
is a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From
this village you could see good views of
Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.),
Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail.
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Day 08 : |
Trek from Ghandruk to Chhumrung (2050
m.) which takes about 4 and half hours.
At the beginning of the day, you could ascend
gently for an hour up to Ghandrukkot (2100m.)
and descend steeply to the Kimron Khola
(1700m.). Immediately, ascend steeply and walk
at a level for an hour and still ascend gently
to the final camp. Chhumrung is a gateway to
Annapurna Sanctuary trek and inhabited by
Gurung, one of the major Ethnic group of Nepal.
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Day 09 : |
Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2540m.)
and it takes about 6 hours.
Leaving Chhomrong the trail descends on a stone
staircase and crosses the Chhomrong Khola
(1860m.) then climbs out of the valley through
the tiny settlements of Tilche through forests
of Bamboo, rhododendron and oak. Climbing
further on a rocky trail, you reach Bhanuwa and
still gently climbing to Sinuwa (2340m.).
Afterwards the trail is quite easier than
previous hours. After you reach Kuldi Ghar the
trail descends steeply to the Bamboo village
(2310m.). If you are lucky enough, you could
encounter a leopard, jackal and monkeys in and
around the area. Now path gently ascends for
next one and half hours to Dovan (2540m.).
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Day 10 : |
Trek from Dovan (2540m.) to
Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m.) which takes
about 6 hours.
Your trails ascends gently all the way up to
Machhapuchhre Base Camp passing the Himalaya
(2840m.), Hinko (3100m.), Deurali (3140m.) and
Bagar (3270m.). You travel through bamboo
forests as well as many avalanches track. There
is no dense forest in and around Machhapuchhre
Base Camp. Due to the increasing elevation the
size of the vegetation decreases. You can only
small bushes all the way up to base camp. From
Machhapuchhre Base Camp you see the splendid
view of the mountain at very close distance.
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Day 11 : |
Trek from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to
Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m.) and it takes about
4 and half hours.
Now the trail descends gently all the way to
Annapurna Base Camp welcoming you into panoramic
view of Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South
(7219m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Gangapurna
(7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail
Mountain (6997m.) and so on. Annapurna Base Camp
is the end point for the trekkers and start
point for climbing different peaks such as
Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7219m.) and
Tent Peak (5000m.).
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Day 12 : |
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Ten
Peak Base Camp which takes about five hours.
You cross Annapurna glacier to follow the steep
ascent trail all the way to Ten Peak Base Camp.
On the way you can enjoy the panoramic views of
Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.),
Annapurna I (8091m.), Fishtail Mountain,
Barahashikhar Mountain and many others.
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Day 13 : |
Trek from Ten Peak Base Camp (4,800m.) to High
Camp (5,200m.) and it takes about five hours.
The trail is steep ascent all the way to High
Camp. This day you can enjoy the panoramic views
of Hiunchuli (6441m.), Annapurna South (7229m.),
Annapurna I (8091m.), Fishtail Mountain,
Barahashikhar Mountain and many others.
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Day 14 : |
Rest at Ten Peak High Camp
This is an acclimatization day for the
preparation of Singu Chuli summit.
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Day 15 : |
Climb Ten Peak Camp I
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Day 16 : |
Summit the Tharpu peak (Tent peak) and
back to high camp
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Day 17 : |
Trek from High Camp to Annapurna Base
Camp which takes about six hours.
The trail moves steep down until you reach
Annapurna Glacier and after crossing it you
reach Annapurna Base Camp.
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Day 18 : |
Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan
(2630m.) which takes about 5 and half hours.
It's much easier going down. You should have no
problem reaching Sinuwa in a single day from
Annapurna Base Camp. Now you trek through
Himalayan Hotel to Doban.
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Day 19 : |
Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda (1750m.)
and it takes about 5 and half hours.
The path is descent up to Bamboo passing through
forests with varieties of rhododerndron, oaks
and bamboo plants. After Bamboo, the trail goes
steeply up to the Kuldi Ghar and now the trail
is quite flat until you reach Sinuwa. You trek
gradually descend to the Chhumrong Khola and you
have to follow stone staircase for almost an
hour to reach Chhumrong. The last part of the
trail is steeply down to Jhinudanda. From the
town you should walk down for 20 minutes to
reach Hot Spring at the bank of the Modi Khola.
You can relax at Hot Spring.
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Day 20 : |
Trek from Jhinudanda to Pothana (1600m.)
which takes about 6 hours.
The first part of the trek is descent and then
appears through flat land until you reach Himal
Pani. Here you find beautiful waterfall. Beyond
this town, the trail ascends gently crossing
numerous streams and terraces. After short trek,
you will be at Landruk (1640m.), a pretty big
village inhabited by mixed community of Gurung,
Magar and Brahmin as well. Now the trail gently
ascends to Tolka (1850m.) and then ascent and
level path to Bherikharka. From here, the trail
goes steeply up to Deurali (2100m.) with a view
of different mountain peaks in panorama. Now the
trail gradually descends to Pothana passisng
through different oak forests. Pothana is a
small town resided by Gurung, a ethnic community
of Nepal. From here too, you can enjoy the
splendid views of various mountain peaks.
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Day 21 : |
Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi and
drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara by car,
overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara
The trail is gently descent up to Dhampus, a
village mainly inhabited by Gurung. Now you trek
through flat land for some distance and steeply
descend to Dhampus Phedi. Now you take vehicle
to drive from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara.
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