Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

Tharpu Chuli 

Tharpu Chuli (5,663m) is located above the Annapurna Valley directly opposite one of the most recognisable peaks in the world; Machhapuchhre. Also referred to as ‘Tent Peak’ due to its shape, the mountain lies in the south of Annapurna Base Camp. The normal route to climb Tharpu Chuli follows the North-West Ridge to the summit. The summit offers magnificent panoramic views of majestic snow-capped mountains of the Annapurna region including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Baraha Shikhar and Hiunchuli.

Tharpu Chuli offers the best short trekking peak climbing experience in the Annapurna region. It is technically easy but equally challenging, an excellent start to those who are intending to step up from trekking to amateur mountaineering or equally for trekkers wishing to add an extra challenge to the most popular Annapurna Base Camp trek.

For a better acclimatization, we trek through several different ethnic settlements, terraced farmlands, cascading waterfalls, and pine and rhododendron forests.  From Poon Hill, you can enjoy the famous sunrise views of the Annapurna Valley and of Dhaulagiri. Once at Annapurna Base Camp, you spend time acclimatizing further before following the glacial moraine to Tharpu Chuli Base Camp. A further high camp is used at 5,000m. From high camp the route crosses the glacier and climbs a 45° snow slope to attain the North West Ridge. The ridge, which is broad at first, becomes knife-edged for the final 50m to the summit. The views from the top are some of the finest in the Himalaya.

If you are looking for a short Himalayan trekking & peak climbing in the heart of the Annapurnas, Join us on this spectacular journey

      Itinerary:

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
• Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
• Day 04:  Drive to Birethanti and trek to Tikhedhunga.
• Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani.
• Day 06: Early morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani.
• Day 07: Trek to Chhomrong.
• Day 08: Trek to Dovan.
• Day 09:  Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp.
• Day 10:  Trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
• Day 11: Acclimatization at ABC.
• Day 12: Trek to Tharpu Chuli Base Camp.
• Day 13: Base Camp to High Camp.
• Day 14: Summit and back to Base Camp.
• Day 15: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp.
• Day 16: Trek to Dovan.
• Day 17: Trek to Jhinu Dada.
• Day 18: Trek to Pothana.
• Day 19: Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara.
• Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu.
• Day 21: Free day.
• Day 22: Final departure. Transfer to airport.