Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) is located in the sanctuary of Annapurna. This sanctuary is an amphitheater, consisting of a range of impressive Himalayan peaks forming a vast basin, accessible only from the south by the valley of the Modi Khola River. The vast southern face of the South Annapurna (7291m) is located at the head of the South Annapurna glacier, and guards the western flank of the sanctuary.
In the middle all this is the Tharpu at 5663m. The surrounding peaks are exposed in all their fame. The southern face of the base of Annapurna has entered the legend for climbing teams. The trek to the advanced camp involves crossing the South Annapurna glacier.
This is not an easy crossing. It involves a steep descent into the glacier through a terrain very hilly by the confused mass of unstable rocks of all sizes on the base of the glacier. Then you have to go up to the other side of the glacier. Allow about 7 hours to reach the advanced camp. However, you will be rewarded with stunning views during this itinerary.
The advanced camp is located about 4500m, at the edge of the snow. The upper camp is at an altitude of 5000m. It is very close to the foot of the snowy steep face that leads to the summit ridge of Tharpu Chuli. It takes about 4 hours to get from the advanced camp to the upper camp. The descent to the base camp will take place in more than 7 hours with very slippery conditions. The normal route follows the northwest ridge to the summit, although the mountain has been climbed by the southeast ridge as well as by the southwest face. The peak was nicknamed Tent Pic by Jimmy Roberts in 1956.
Total duration: 22 days - Difficulty level: Sporty + - Maximum altitude: 5695m
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu; Transfer to the Hotel
Day 02: Visit around the valley of Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu - Birethanti (1023m):
Early departure from Kathmandu by local bus or bus reserved bus passes to Nayapul Pokhara, 244 km from Kathmandu, the starting point of this trek takes approximately 7 hours Half by bus. Then we will walk about half an hour along the river called Modikhola, up to Birethanti. We will spend the night in Birethanti.
Day 04: Birethanti - Ulleri (1960m):
The trail crosses the river Modikhola we follow a small stream called Bhuringdi Khola crossing the rice, then we will go up easily through the village of Gurung up to Tirkhedhinga. Then a steep climb with a view of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna south, then climb to Ullire, a beautiful Magar village. 5 hours of walking.
Day 05: Ulleri - Ghorepani (2860m):
We will continue to go up, after an hour of walking Ulleri the trail enters a vast forest of rhododendrons. The valley is quite wet. Then climb by Banthanti and Nange Thanti in the forest until Ghorepani, a central place for hikers. 5 hours of walking.
Day 06: Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani (2630m):
This day is very special because of Poon Hill, a magnificent view. It is necessary to get up very early in the morning to climb to the Poonhill to see the sunrise and the panorama on the summits of the region. Steep enough up to Poon Hill, it will take us 1 hour to reach the summit where we will enjoy a panoramic view. Then drive down to the hotel for breakfast. The trail passes through the rhododendron forest and then on the ridge to Deurali. Then the trail descends through a damp and narrow valley to Banthanti. Descend then cross a small creek for a steep climb for 35 minutes where we can eventually meet monkeys. Overnight in Tadapani. 6 hours of walking with Poon Hill.
Day 07: Tadapani-Chhomrong (2170m):
Easy descent through the forest for 40 minutes, then steeper up Kimrong Khola through a wheat field terraces. After crossing the Kimrong Khola River, the trail climbs slightly through Ghurjung and Kimrong, Gurung villages. We will continue to climb up to Chhomrong. 5 hours of walking.
Day 08: Chhomrong - Dovan (2600m)
Descend the stairs and stone crossing a river, then we go into the gorges of the Modikhola Valley. After climbing about two and a half hours through the forest of rhododendrons, with the possible encounter of monkeys, we arrive at Khludi and then go down to Bamboo for lunch. Climbing for about an hour through the thick bamboo forest and the damp valley to Dovan, a place dedicated solely to hikers. 5 hours and a half walking.
Day 09: Dovan - Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m):
Early morning after breakfast and climb through the forest of bamboo and rhododendron until Deurali through Himalaya Hotel and Hinku cave on the way. Then the trail climbs to the foot of the Hiun Chuli and Machhapuchhre mountains with rarefied vegetation until the Machhapuchhre base camp. There is an avalanche risk in the spring. 6 hours of walking.
Day 10: Machhapuchhre BC - Annapurna BC (4130m.):
An easy climb with a great view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre and many other mountains, Annapurna I. cashed up the path between the moraine and the glacier Hiunchuli, from the southern Annapurna, and the Annapurnas glacier right side of the valley, we will get there for lunch and rest. We can take a short excursion to the southern Annapurna where we have a panoramic view of the summits. Return to base camp for overnight stay. 2 hours or more walk.
Day 11: Annapurna BC-Trek to the base camp of Tharpu chuli:
trail along the Annapurna glacier. 4 hours of walking.
Day 12, 13: We stay at the base camp for acclimatization before climbing to the top.
Day 14: Base Camp - Ascension Tharpu chuli - Annapurna Base Camp: Depart early morning. At the top a corner of paradise in the heart of several high mountains of Annapurna chain. A panoramic view of Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Singu Chuli, and many other peaks. Then back down to the base camp of Annapurna. 11 hours of walking.
Day 15: Annapurna BC - Dovan (2600m):
Up early to admire the peaks in the early morning around us then down the same path until Dovan. 5 hours and a half walking, if there is snow a little more than 5 hours.
Day 16: Dovan - Chhomrong (2170m):
A descent through the bamboo forest along the river Modikhola always the same path and then a climb to Chhomrong after crossing a small river. 5 1/2 hours walking.
Day 17: Chhomrong - Ghandruk (1940m):
From now on the trail follows the high part of the valley. A descent to the village of Kimrong, village of Gurung. Crossing the Kimrong Khola River through a wheat farm and then the trail climbs steeply up to Komrung Danda. Lunch and then slow descent to Ghandruk, an important village in the region inhabited by the Gurungs and whose boys were, at the time, selected and enlisted in the British Army. 4 hours and a half walking.
Day 18: Ghandruk - Dhampus (1650m):
Steep descent by stairs stony with a magnificent view of the valley Modikhola then a climb up to Landruk after crossing a river. The trail becomes easy as far as Bheri Kharka via Tolka. There we will climb for the last time through the forest before Deurali and then descend to Dhampus by Pothana. Overnight in Dhampus. 6 1/2 hours walking.
Day 19: Dhampus - Pokhara (860m):
Up early in the morning to discover a magnificent view of Annapurna, Manaslu and Machhapuchhre. Then a descent after having breakfast by villages Gurung to the rice fields until Phedi, the point of arrival of the trek. Bus to Pokhara at 15 km. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 20: Pokhara - Kathmandu
We take a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu for about 6 or 6:30 (200 km) or an optional flight Pokhara - Kathmandu.
Day 21: Visit in Bhaktapur, ancient city of Kathmandu valley and other convenience option
Day 22: Departure for your own destination.
Information: During the ascent we cross the Gurung villages and walk near beautiful waterfalls.
