Tent Peak Climbing
Join our adventurous trek and climb to the Annapurna region's Tent Peak, also known as the Tharpu Chuli. Lying just south of the Annapurna Base Camp, the Tharpu Chuli (5663m/18,575 ft) or Tent Peak summit offers magnificent panoramic views of majestic snow-capped mountains of the Annapurna region. The beautiful landscape at the trekking part adds another reason for choosing a climb to this spectacular Tent Peak. While you trek along the fertile Modi Khola River belt, you will experience the natural grandeur as well as the cultural magnificence of most popular trekking region of Nepal. The alpine plants, lush forests, colorful flowers of lush forests, culturally rich local people, snow covered mountains would surely mesmerize you with their serene beauty. Path to the beginning of the route runs along a steep serpentine road with amazingly beautiful scenery. During the spring season, you will see the mountains tinged with red or pink. As you trek higher, you will experience why the buffer zone near the Annapurna massif is considered the most picturesque in Nepal. Moreover, the easy accessibility of the Tent Peak makes it an ideal destination for those wishing for a short trekking plus peak climbing expedition.
Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264 ft]
- Day 02: Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft]: Sightseeing and Preparation
- Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara [823m/2,700ft]: 6 hrs drive
- Day 04: Drive to Naya Pul and trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 5-6 hrs trek
- Day 05: Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m/7120ft): 6 hrs trek
- Day 06: Trek to Dobhan & Himalaya Hotel [2840m/9318ft]: 6 hrs
- Day 07: Trek to MBC [3700m/12135ft]: 3-4 hrs trek
- Day 08: MBC to ABC [4,130m/13,545ft]: 2-3 hrs trek
- Day 09: Acclimatization & Climbing Preparation
- Day 10: Trek to Tent peak Base Camp [4450m/14,600ft]: 5 hrs
- Day 11: Trek to High Camp [5,200m/17,056 ft]: 5 hrs
- Day 12: Summiting Tent Peak, Return to High Camp: 6 hrs
- Day 13: Descent to Tent Peak Base Camp then to ABC: 4-5 hrs
- Day 14: ABC to Bamboo [2310m/7575ft]: 6 hrs trek
- Day 15: Bamboo to New Bridge/Jhinu Dada [1760m/5770 ft]: 6 hrs trek
- Day 16: Jhinu Dada to Naya Pul to Pokhara: 6 hrs trek, 1 hour drive
- Day 17: Pokhara to Kathmandu: 6 hrs drive
- Day 18: Farewell Friend
Cost Includes
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with temple/monuments entrance fees
- Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus
- Three nights in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu, two nights in 2-3 star hotel in Pokhara
- Teahouse/Lodge during trekking and tented accommodation during climbing session
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara and all meals in mountain
- All other ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles
- All necessary staffs with experienced English speaking climbing and trekking leader (guide), cook, assistant climbing leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide), Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter), other helpers as per requirement for the climbing section including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- All necessary paper works; trekking permits and climbing permit
- Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- Group Mountaineering climbing and camping equipment for climbing part -very high quality North Face or Mountain Hardware tents for camping and kitchen, dining, toilet tents, mattresses, kitchen equipments
- Travel and rescue arrangements
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
- All government and local taxes
Cost does not Include
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- Airport departure tax(Rs. 200 per person)
- International and domestic flights
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu or Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance - Personal climbing equipments
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porters