Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) Climbing

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu.

Arrive at Kathmandu airport; you will be met by the staff from our agency then transfer to the Hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing.

The following morning you will be taken on a half day sightseeing tour of the many temples and interesting Surrounding sights of Kathmandu.

Day 3: Kathmandu - Pokhara.

Transferred by tourist bus for about 6 -hour to Pokhara, a beautiful town set on the banks of the Phewa Lake. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy either doing last minute shopping for the trek or packing your kitty bag for the following day's departure.

Day 4: Pokhara - Birethanti – Ulleri 2070m.

Drive an hour to Birethanti and start trekking through the lush, green Modi river valley, past waterfalls with plunge pools. After crossing the bridge ascend the steep staircase to Magar village of Ulleri where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

Day 5: Ulleri - Ghorepani.

A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields. As the trail climbs higher, you walk up beside the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (2840m.)

Day 6: Ghorepani – Tadapani 2540m. 

Early morning climb to the Poonhill and enjoy the sunrise over the peaks and magnificent mountain panoramic view. A short ascend to Deurali pass and further Tadapani through dense moss-covered forest rich with the bird.

Day 7: Tadapani - Chhomrung.

The trail drops down through dense rhododendron forest and a long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola and continues up to the village of Chhomrung (2040m.) Towering above the village is the mighty peak of Annapurna South, with the Fishtail facing it across the valley.

Day 8: Chhomrung - Himalaya Hotel.

We walk through the forest to Kuldi Ghar then steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through riverside bamboo thickets along the base of the gorge. From here the trail winds steeply up through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the Himalaya Hotel (2680m.)

Day 9: Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

The trail along the west bank of the Modi flows through a more open valley and eventually emerges into the Sanctuary. Straight ahead is the high lateral moraine of the South Annapurna glacier and the Modi follows a deep cliff to the right. This is the site of Machhapuchhre base camp 3480m.

Day 10: Annapurna South Base Camp Visit.

The route begins on a broad grassy path, soon we reach the British Expedition Annapurna South Face Base Camp (4234m.) which provides the best views of the Annapurna and Himalchuli and exciting walk on the glacier.

Day 11: Annapurna South Base Camp- Tharpu Chuli BaseCamp.

Walk through the glacier and rocky trail to Tharpu Chuli Base Camp and set the camp.

Day 12: Base Camp – High Camp.

Get the gears ready and start to climb to High Camp with all essentials for the night stop at the high camp.

Day 13: High Camp – Summit – ABC.

With the full preparation of summit ascent climb through the snow and few difficult sections before the top the get to the summit of the Tent Peak. After having a wonderful experience and great views surrounding, descend to base camp and trek to Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 14: ABC - Bamboo.

Descend and follow the same route to a pleasant Himalaya hotel then further 3 hrs to Bamboo.

Day 15: Bamboo – Jhinu Danda.

The trail passes the rhododendron and bamboo fields to the Jhinu Danda near the hot spring.

Day 16: Jhinu Danda - Pothana.

After an easy descend to the Gurung village of Landrung, the trail crosses a pass before arriving at the tiny village of Pothana with great view os Annapurna.

Day 17: Pothana - Pokhara.

Trek along the ridge of Dhampus and further a short climb down Phedi, where we meet the road and drive back to Pokhara. Your last night in Pokhara is a great opportunity to throw a party with trekking crews.

Day 18: Pokhara – Kathmandu 6hrs drive.

Early morning start driving through the beautiful countryside scenery along the way. Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Day 19: Rest day at leisure or final souvenir shopping.

Join the farewell dinner in the evening most probably with the live cultural program.

Day 20: Departure.

If you have time and are interested in other adventures like white water rating, wildlife safari or any other activities can extend your holiday or transfer to the airport and fly back to sweet home.

Equiment Checklist

Personal Equipments:

Down sleeping bag, down jacket/trouser, climbing boot double best company, Ice-axe with ice hammer

Crampons, harness, get up, snow glass, slings, main rope, Ice crew, sable small, mattress, carabiners

Helmet, pulleys and ascenders, wind proof jacket / trouser, water bottle, down and wind proof trouser

Nuts, camp device, woolen glove, wind mask, Shocks, medicine, eight finger and knife

Group Equipments:

Fixed rope, main rope, medicine ,oxygen, mask

Regulator, climbing tents, food, fuel and light

Map

Trip Essential Information

Introduction and trip briefing: We will give a short brief about the trip in Kathmandu on the same day of your arrival and introduce your trip leader and team members. At the mean time, we provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions if any about the trip.

Meals during Tent peak climbing: Hygienic and freshly cook meals on full board basis will be provided both on trekking and climbing sections. We provide high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety meals three times in a day. Dishes we prepare are normally Nepali, Tibetan/Sherpa, Indian, Continental and Italian.

Safety concerns: Our first concern is your safety while traveling with Holiday Mountain Treks. Please be informed that your trek leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made for a safely completion of the planned itinerary, however as this is adventure travel into the remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Other factor like weather conditions, the health of member can be the reason to changes the itinerary. In such a case, please be prepared to be flexible. Your trek guide will accompany you on all scheduled activities and you will have free time to pursue your own interests too. Your trek guide will assist you with information about your options but please be informed that any additional activities you undertake are not part of our itinerary.

Travel insurance: We suggest and t is a condition of travelling with us that you must be fully insured, including air rescue services and all medical expenses. You decide and choose what amount and types of is insurance is suitable for your trip nature as some does buy cancellation and only for certain period of time.

Trekking/climbing staffs: Believing that every successful trips have been possible because of the team work, Holiday Mountain Treks employs experienced and trained Nepalese trekking/climbing guide and other staffs. Our staffs are organized and professional. Trekking/climbing guide will be fully trained of the different course and from government authorised institutes who will assist you in your summit attempt.

Good care of porters: Believing that the porters are important and impossible to complete the trip. We do not allow porters to carry exceeding 20 kgs in tea-house and 30kgs weight in camping trek. It is because of human being respect, their rights and against any exploitation on it's operation. We provide good health insurance, good equipments, working training and of course good pay with lots of encouragements. We are working with porters progress of Nepal and other organizations concerning about the porters.

Responsible tourism concept: Holiday Mountain Treks is taking concern of economy, social, environment and culture while running its trips. Our staffs are trained on this and try for minimum impact on the natural environment and native peoples. We try to support local economy by using their products, making aware and our clients will have to respect the local culture and traditions. We always try to make the areas more cleaner and friendly environments after we travel. This is possible by your understanding and our trained crews.

A successful trek/climb requirement: Tent peakclimb also requires previous experience of trekking and ice/rock climb, sound health & fitness, experience for using Ice axe and crampons, ascending/descending. Of course there will be some Ice climbing course at the base camp make you skillful of using ropes, ice pick, harness, crampons and other essential gears. Pisang peak climb usually require maximum 10hrs of walking and average 4-8 hrs in a day; You should be prepared 7-10 Km of walking or jugging exercise everyday at least 2 months before your trip starts. With lot of willpower, strong determination, reasonable fitness in health and hiking experience make surer of your successful trip. To ensure for a safety and successful trek; we will provide one trek leader, one assistance leader on every group trek so that if in case one get sick, it would not be canceled the trek and run as plan as in itinerary.

Travel insurance: We suggest and t is a condition of travelling with us that you must be fully insured, including air rescue services and all medical expenses. You decide and choose what amount and types of insurance is suitable for your trip nature. However medical and evacuation expenses are your responsibility so we suggest you to consult your doctor for medical requirements.

Transportation: Deluxe private vehicle are provided while on city tour, airport transfers, tourist buses to and from Pokhara.