Tent Peak Climbing

Duration: 18 Days

Overview

Difficulty LevelStrenuous Plus
Trip ModeCamping and Tea House
Best TimeOct - Nov, April - May
Max Altitude5,695 m

Climbing the Tent Peak combined with the ABC in the Annapurna region

This Tent peak climbing is best suited to those who are intending to step up from trekking to amateur mountaineering. Tent Peak also is known as Tharpu Chuli peak offers the short trekking peak climbing experience - way beyond simply trekking. Of course, this trip includes the trek to the picturesque Annapurna Base Camp with few days of peak climbing in the Annapurna region. We climb the standard Northwest Ridge, which is alpine PD grade. In comparison, our Tharpu Chuli expedition is physically not as challenging as climbing Island or Mera Peaks.

Tent peak also known as Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

We start our Tent peak climbing with a drive to Nayapul which is the trip starting point in the Annapurna region. Our trekking route passes through interesting terraced farmland, meanders through rhododendron forests, and many different ethnic settlements. We cross the sparkling water of the Modi Khola several times. We climb up to both Machapuchare and Annapurna base camps, a thrilling experience before we set up our tented camp for our Tharpu Chuli expedition.

Some steep and ridge climbing sections make this climb very interesting. Furthermore quite challenging for those attempting to climb a trekking peak for the first time. The view from the summit of Tent Peak is arguably one of the best Himalayan vistas. The wild and stunning Annapurna Sanctuary offers the spectacular panorama of many 7000 and 8000 meters awesome Himalayan peaks including Annapurna I, III and South, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar, Khangshar Kang, Tarke Kang, Ganapurna – a truly inspiring and memorable scene.

All personal and Group Climbing Gear Provided

Mountain Monarch is committed to organizing your trip to the Himalayas to make it hassle-free, affordable, and safe. Thus we provide all the personal and group climbing gear, no need to worry to rent or buy for just a trip. We have experience climbing guide to lead your trip with Oxygen and a medical kit as a safety back up.

Itinerary

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Tent Peak Itinerary:

Outline daily Itinerary of Tent Peak climbing in Annapurna region of Nepal

1 Day
Arrive in Kathmandu, welcome dinner, O/n at hotel.
- Hotel
- Welcome Dinner
- 1340 m
- car
- Airport pick up
- Mountain Monarch representative receives at the Airport and Transfer to the hotel.
- Checking in hotel, afternoon trek briefing and MMA trek pack distributions, evening traditional welcome dinner with cultural show
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
2 Day
Cultural Tour in Kathmandu / climbing preparation.
- Hotel
- Tour @ 9 am
- Breakfast
- 1340
- Hiace
- Tour and Trip Preparation
- Kathmandu: Half day sightseeing on World heritage sites, Pasupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa.
- Afternoon climbing leader checks personal climbing gears of participants and suggests for missing gear to purchase if any.
- Leisure in the evening and pack for the next day’s journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
3 Day
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Thikhedhunga.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
- 820 m
- Hiace
- Drive and Explore Pokhara
- Drive Kathmandu via Pokhara (830m): to Nayapul 9 hours.
- We set off for Nayapul early in the morning by private coach. The journey will mostly be along the river valleys.
- We pass Pokhara, a popular and touristic city continuing to drive to the Nayapul trek starting point. overnight in teahouse.
4 Day
Trek to Ghorepani.
- Teahouse
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 2000 m
- Trekking
- We trek continuously uphill on the trail to Ghorepani enjoying views of the mount Himchuli and through Rhododendron forest. We pass by beautiful villages and respect the rural lifestyle of the Nepalese.
- We stop for lunch in the middle of the forest with a peaceful ambiance.
5 Day
Trek to Tadapani after Poon Hill morning excursion.
- Tea house
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 2630 m
- Trekking
- Early hike to Poon Hill is fairly strenuous but the unfolding views of the Majestic Mountains are indeed worth it.
- After about an hour's walk from Deurali, we will uncover ourselves in the middle of the Himalayas surrounded by giant snow-covered mountains. Mount. Dhaulagiri range to the west, Manaslu Range, to the East and Annapurna range includes Secret Machhapuchre, Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gangapurna.
- After spending some time on top we descent down to the lodge to continue further destination to Tadapani. After breakfast, we follow the ridge south of Poon hill and views are slightly different from a different angle.
- Tadapani is a beautiful hamlet with a close view of Fishtail.
6 Day
Trek to Chomrong.
- Tea house
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 2150 m
- Trekking
- A steep descent takes us to the Kimron Khola. After crossing the suspension Bridge trail take us to a steep ascent to the village, then walk about an hour on a level trail.
- After lunch, we take a gradual climb continuing up to Chhomrong.
- Chhomrong is a beautiful village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna massive, Machhapuchhre facing it across the valley.
7 Day
Trek to Dovan.
- Tea house
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 2600 m
- Trek
- The trail passages a central part of the village leaving behind inhabited foothills.
- Cross a suspension bridge over Chhomrong Khola and reach upper Sinuwa after walking an hour and a half.
- From Sinuwa the track is relatively horizontal and pass through bamboo and rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar,
- Descend on steep stone steps into the Bamboo village and take a break for lunch.
- Continue gradually up through bamboo and rhododendron forests, ultimately getting Dobhan. Overnight in Dobhan.
8 Day
Trek to Machapuchare base camp.
- Teahouse
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 3700 m
- Hike to MBC
- Today’s trek would be strenuous, walk on the trail beside Modi River and pass through Himalaya hotel and Hinku Cave before reaching lunch place Deurali.
- Afternoon we across a small section of an avalanche. After a while, we come to an open valley surrounded by giant snow-covered mountains.
- Appreciate watching Mt. Fishtail or Machhapuchhare Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Overnight in Machhapuchre Base Camp.
9 Day
Trek to Annapurna Base camp.
- Tea house
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 4130 m
- Hike to ABC
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,143 m) walk average 2 to 3 hours maximum.
- We take leisure morning to start walking to Annapurna base camp considering the shortest distance of the entire trip.
- Lunch and camp in the same place, the afternoon can explore surroundings than simply enjoy the Himalayan amphitheater.
10 Day
Acclimatization rest day at base camp.
- Tea house
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 4200 m
- Exploration hike
- A climbing guide will brief about glacial trail conditions and organize a basic training on peak climbing techniques, concerning the climbing gears such as ice axe, climbing boot with crampons, harness, Jumar, and ascent and rappel down using ropes.
- The instruction will help to increase the confidence of individuals ensuring a successful summit of the Tent Peak. We can spend the rest of the afternoon going for short hikes nearby and resting. Overnight Annapurna Base Camp.
11 Day
Trek to Tent peak base camp.
- Tented camping
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 4250 m
- Hiking to base camp
- Annapurna Base camp to Tent Peak (4,250 m).
- We move ahead on a trail alongside the Annapurna glaciers and cross over moraines.
- Walking on Glacier is quite difficult and needs to be sensible while walking.
- The trail from the glacier leads straight ahead and cross a bridge to continue further up until we reach the Base camp. Overnight in Tented Camp.
12 Day
Trek to high camp.
- Tented camping
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 5230 m
- Climbing high camp
- Base camp to High camp (5,230m) 4 hours.
- Ascend on a steep trail to the Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli) High Camp.
- The probability to use rope and helmet while climbing. Cross steep section 50-60 degrees and walk on the glacier gradually up.
- From the high camp catch panoramic views of Hiunchuli (6,441m), Annapurna South (7,229m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Machhapuchhre.
- Setting up the high camp, crews prepare hot lunch rest of the day is to discover the surrounding areas and planning for the summit.
13 Day
Summit the Tharpu Chuli peak and back to base camp.
- Tented camping
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 5695 m
- Climbing the Summit
- Early morning begin the climb to the summit around 2-3 AM. We climb on a rocky trail for around 2 hours and then we walk on level snow for around an hour, then climb on a steep slope of 70 degrees (100m).
- We use fixed ropes to reach the final summit then walk on an even trail for around 30 minutes and reach the summit of Tent Peak/ Tharpu Chuli.
- After a successful summit spends some time on top of Tharpu Chuli, then way back by the same route to the base camp. Overnight in Base Camp.
14 Day
Trek to Bamboo.
- Tea house
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 2310 m
- Descending hike
- Base Camp to Bamboo (2,310 m): 6-7 hours
- From the base camp we descend and follow on the same trail we used coming up.
- On the way down can enjoy views of cascades and pass through forests amongst great views of Machapuchhre and Hiunchuli mountains. Overnight in Bamboo.
15 Day
Trek to Jhino Danda.
- Tea house
- B, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
- 1760 m
- Hiking
- Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,760 m): 6-7 hours trek
- We ascend to Kuldi Ghar and then even trail to Sinuwa lodge.
- Follow the stone steps that lead down to the riverside, then we ascend on the thousands of stone steps that will take us to Upper Chomrong.
- From Chomrong track follows steep downhill to Jhinu Danda.
- Interested can relax on a natural hot spring which is only 25 minutes away from the lodge. Overnight in Jhinu Danda.
16 Day
Trek to Nayapul and to Pokhara O/n at hotel.
- Hotel
- Breakfast & Lunch
- 820 m
- Hiace
- Trek and Drive
- Early set off is recommended, start the trek and follow the downstream of Modi River almost till the end of trek day.
- We stop for lunch in Sauli village, and after lunch, we trek or drive down to Birethanti.
- Re-entry the permit to Exit conservation area at Birethanti, then trek for about 20 minutes to reach Nayapul.
- The trek ends at Nayapul and takes a short drive to Pokhara for about an hour. Overnight in Pokhara.
17 Day
Drive to Kathmandu / free time.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
- 1340 m
- Hiace
- Drive and Explore
- Drive to Kathmandu, after breakfast, we start our drive back to Kathmandu.
- After getting to Kathmandu, can catch up on last-minute souvenir shopping. Re-pack up your belongings.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
18 Day
Trip end / Departure.
- Breakfast
- Car
- Airport transfer
- Mountain Monarch arranges a vehicle to your Airport transfer, guide or office representative escort to the Airport.
- Note: Your room key must be deposit at the front desk and make sure your valuables have been collected before departure.

Customize airport arrival/departure transfers.
Standard hotel stays in Kathmandu and Pokhara on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
Group welcome dinner as listed in the itinerary.
Half-day guided city tour with world heritage entrance fees as listed in the itinerary.
Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
Full board meals (open / choice menu) while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Freshly cooked Full board meals prepared by our cook while Tharpu Chuli climbing duration
Responsible trekking and climbing with one trekker one porter ratio.
Properly boiled drinking water, tea, and coffee while on a tent peak climbing trip in the Annapurna region.
Accommodation in teahouse or lodge while trekking to Annapurna base camp.
Accommodation in Tented camp while peak climbing in Annapurna.
Tent Peak Climbing Permit Royalty and other government tax.
Climbing Clinic Course at tent peak base camp.
All required Personal and Group Climbing gear: Plastic climbing boot, crampons, climbing rope, ice axe, Jumar, harness, the figure of eight, Carabiner, etc.
All required camping equipment provided including 2 person member tent.
Mountain Monarch Trip Gears - sleeping bag, fleece inner liner, down jacket, rain poncho, etc for use during the trip.
Professional local experienced Trek Leader / Guide trained in Wilderness First Aid.
Oxygen cylinder or Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) / Gamow Bag (A life-saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
Well-experienced Climbing guide and his supporting crew with all his allowance and expenses, insurance, and required gear
Complimentary trip Duffle bag, Mountain Monarch T-shirts, and trek map
A peak climbing certificate is issued from the respective body of the Nepal Government.
TIMS trek permit and Annapurna Conservation entry fees.

Nepal entry Visa fees, Your travel insurance of any kind
International Airfare and Airport Tax.
All drinks and main meals in cities.
Tips and Items of personal expenses like the hot water shower, battery charge, telephone call, beverage drinks