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Tharpu Chuli, popularly known as Tent Peak, is situated in the middle of the
Annapurna Sanctuary. This expedition follows the North-West ridge to set up
a high camp and continues in this direction to reach the peak. This peak
truly offers enjoyable climbing and the beautiful panoramic view of the
Annapurna mountain range and the massive Annapurna Glacier. The entire trip
takes about two to three weeks, including the climb to the summit. |
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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.
As well as enjoyable climbing the mountains offers one of the outstanding
viewpoints of the Annapurna massive. From its summit you have a superb panorama
of Huinchuli (6331m/20771ft), Annapurna South (7219m/ 23684ft), Fang (7647m/
25089ft), Gangapurna (7455m/ 24459ft), Annapurna III (7555m/ 24787ft),
Machhapuchhare (6993m/ 22943ft) and of course Singu Chuli or Fluted Peak (6501m/
21329ft).
Seen from the moraines above the huts at the Annapurna South base camp, the
mountain takes on a shape, aptly described by its former name Tent Peak, with
its long South-East Ridge forming the sloping ridge pole. The lower half of the
South-West Face is a series of rocky gullies and buttresses giving way to
strongly etched snow flutes. Under a lot of snow this becomes a very attractive
aspect indeed with a good number of lines. The North-West Ridge, itself the
normal line of ascent, which is gained by the flat glacier to the west.
Tharpu Chuli’s relatively low altitude and reasonable approach, without serious
objective danger, make this an attractive mountain, especially when combined
with its position and ease of access. At present three routes have been recorded
and many more are obviously possible. Because of the large number of climbing
expeditions that enter the Sanctuary it might well be the peak has received a
lot of unnoticed attention.
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Fact Box about Tharpu Chuli (Tent peak)
18,577feet /
5,663meters
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Elevation
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21,326
feet / 6,501 meters (17th highest trekking peak of Nepal)
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Location
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Annapurna region of Nepal
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Best for the Climbing
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July,
August, September, October
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Convenient Center (s)
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Pokhara
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Nearest Major Airport
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Kathmandu (Minor: Pokhara)
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Itinerary type
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Lodge / Camping
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Accommodations
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Fixed / Customized
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Trek grade
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Moderate & Strenuous
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Total days
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19
+ 4 = 23 days
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Day
01: |
Arrival
Kathmandu & Transfer hotel (A) |
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Day
02: |
Prepared
permit & trekking (A, B) |
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Day
03: |
Drive to
Pokhara 5-6 hrs. (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
04: |
Drive to
Suikhet & trek to Pothana (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
05: |
Pothana -
New bridge (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
06: |
New Bridge
- Khuldighar (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
07: |
Khuldighar
- Himalayan hotel (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
08: |
Himalayan
- Machapuchhere BC (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
09: |
Machapuchhere
BC - Annapurna BC (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
10: |
Acclimatization
day (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
11: |
Annapurna
BC - Tharpu Chuli BC (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
12: |
Tharpu
Chuli High (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
13: |
Tharpu
Chuli High - Summit & back to BC (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
14: |
Base Camp
- Machapuchhere (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
15: |
Machhapuchhre
BC - Himalayan Hotel (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
16: |
Himalayan
Hotel - Chomorong (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
17: |
Chomorong
- Tadapani (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
18: |
Tadapani -
Ghorepani (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
19: |
Ghorepani
- Birethati (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
20: |
Birethati
- Pokhara (A, B, L, D) |
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Day
21: |
Drive to
Kathmandu (A, B) |
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Day
22: |
Kathmandu (A, B) |
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Day
23: |
Departures
for next trip in Nepal or departure final departure from Nepal to your
home. (B) |
Abbreviation: A
= Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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