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 Camp 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), Machhapuchhre (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.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Pokhara to Nayapul by car, trek - Tirkhedhunga (1577m).
Day 02: Tirkhedhunga - Ghorepani (2855m).
Day 03: Sunrise - Poon Hill 3hrs (3200m) - Trek to Tadapani (2595m).
Day 04: Tadapani - Chomorong (1950m).
Day 05: Chomorong - Dovan (2720m).
Day 06: Dovan - Machhapuchhre B.C (3700m).
Day 07: Machhapuchhre B C - Annapurna B.C (4130m).
Day 08: Acclimatize day at Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 09: Annapurna B. C. - Tarphu Chuli Base Camp (4450m).
Day 10: Climb to high camp (4800m).
Day 11: Climb to summit and return back to base camp (4450m).
Day 12: Base Camp - Machapuchre B.C.
Day 13: Machhapuchhre B. C. - Dovan.
Day 14: Dovan - Jhino (1600m).
Day 15: Jhino - Tolka (1700m).
Day 16: Trek to Phedi - Drive - Pokhara by car. Overnight Hotel.
Day 17: Drive or 30 minutes fly to Kathmandu (1350m). Overnight hotel.
Price Include
• Arrival in International Airport and Departure.
• 4 Night’s hotel in Kathmandu with Bed & Breakfast.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with Guide & Entrance fee.
• Entrance fee in Annapurna conservation Aria.
• Peak permit and Climbing Guide.
• Local Transfer and domestic flight.
• Domestic airport departure taxes.
• All camping Equipment, two men tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table, chairs and Mattresses during the trekking & Peak climbing.
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner in trekking and climbing period.
• Guide, Cook, Sherpa, Kitchen staffs and porters.
• Insurance for trekking staff and Equipments.
Price Exclude
• Personal equipment for Trekking & Peak climbing.
• Personal travel Insurance.
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Emergency Rescue evacuation.
• Personal expenses/Bar bills.
• Tipping for trekking staff.
• Nepal Visa cost (US$ 30 for 60-day single entry visa)
• International Airport tax - (Rs. 1700 - US$ 24.00)
• For SAARC country – (Rs.1370-US$ 20.00).
• Extra baggage charge over 20 kg Nepal. |
