Annapurna Region Peak
Tent peak (Tharpu Chuli)
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.
Elevation: 5663m/18575ft.
Region: Annpurna Himal, Gandaki
The route: Kathamndu-Pokhara-ABC.
Facility: Teahouse lodges- on the way of trekking route & climbing days
camping.
Best Season: Sept. to Nov.& April to May.
Program duration: 18 day
Suggested itinerary
Day01: Arrival Kathamndu & transfer to hotel.
Day02: Preparation day / sightseeing
Day03: Drive or fly to Pokhara & transfer to hotel.
Day04-09: Drive to trailhead-trek to ABC.
Day10: Exploration / acclimatization day around ABC
Day11-13; Climb Tent Peak
Day14-18 Trek back to Pokhara.
Cost includes
Arrival and departure transportation, 3-meals a day
Camping gear (two-man tent, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and
toilet tent)
Supporting field staff including professional climbing guide, cook, kitchen
boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances Peak
permit fee and Domestic airfare including airport tax, conservation and
national park area entrance permit and first aid service.
Cost excludes
Hotels in Kathmandu, International departure airport tax, Personal Insurance,
Personal equipments - sleeping bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag
etc. Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must be providing equipment
allowance for all Sherpa, guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for
brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat
etc.). Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost, laundry,
telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, tips, gifts, souvenirs,
etc.
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