Tharpu Chuli peak (5663mt)

Tharpu Chuli peak (5663mt) known as a Tent Peak. Tharpu Chuli peak is the easier and popular trekking peak located at Annapurna region. Tharpu Chuli/Tent peak open for climbing under Nepal mountaineering Association. N.M.A declared the Mt.Tharpu Chuli peak in group B category climbing peak. Main attraction of Tharpu Chuli peak is panoramic views of Himalayan peaks like Annapurna I, Annapurna south, Annapurna III, Annapurna V, Gangapurna Machhapuchhare and some other Himalayan range’s view.
We follow the usual route north-west ridge for tent peak summit. Because of North West ridge is easier then south-east ridge. Tharpu Chuli Peak is technically easy, but challenging peak. Tharpu chuli is situated in the heart of Annapurna base camp at an altitude of 5663m. Tharpu Chuli/ Tent peak is most climbed trekking peak of Annapurna region. In the Tharpu Chuli Peak climbing goes along the Annapurna sanctuary trekking trail. We reach Tharpu chuli base camp after crossing a steep descent into the South Annapurna glacier. We set Tharpu chuli base camp at 4500m. High camp for tent peak established at (5,000m). Next Day the last bit pushed up to summit of Mt Tharpu chuli 5663m from High camp and back down to MBC.

Itineary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfers to hotel.
Day 02: Half day Sightseeing around Kathmandu city and preparation day for climbing.
Day 03: Drive/ Flight to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.
Day 04:  1.30 hrs Drive to Naudanda and trek to Tolka
Day 05: Tolka  to Jhinu danda 6-7hrs 
Day 06: Jhinu danda  to Dovan, 6-7hrs 
Day 07: Dovan  to Machhapuchhre Base Camp, 6-7hrs 
Day 08: MBC to Annapurna Base Camp. 3hrs
Day 09:  ABC to Tharpu Chuli Base Camp, overnight at tented camp.
Day 10:  Extra day in Tharpu Chuli Base Camp,
Day 11: Base Camp to Tharpu Chuli High Camp, 3-4hrs overnight at camp.
Day 12: Summit Tharpu Chuli and back to ABC 8-9hrs    
Day 13: ABC to Sinuwa O/N 7-8hrs
Day 14: Sinwa to Ghandruk  6-7hrs
Day 15: Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive back to pokhara. 6-7hrs
Day 16: Free day in pokhara or fly back to kathmandu.
Day 17: Free day in kathmandu.
Day 18: Departure to your home.

Trekking Peak Equipment List :

Himalayan RST will provide the technical climbing equipment, including: harness, axes, helmets, crampons, Carrabin's, ropes and base camp camping and cooking equipment. You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

Mountaineering
 Waterproof trousers
 Gloves (liner/layer/shell)
 Plastic Boots (Climbing Boots)
 Thermal bottoms / top
 Day sack
 Gaiters

Personal Equipment List
  Backpack
  Trekking Boots/ shoes
  Socks
  Sleeping Bag (4 season)
  Down Jacket (can be rented in KTM or Namche Bazaar)
  Shorts
  Fleece Pant / Jacket
  Flashlight (extra batteries)
  Shirt/T-Shirt
  Thermal Underwear Top / Bottoms
  Trekking polls (optional)
  Sun Hat / Visor
  Gloves
  Sun Screen
  Sunglasses (UV protected. Imperative to have quality eye wear)
  Waterproof Jacket
  Wool- fleece / Hat with ear protection
  Water Treatment
  Small First Aid

 Pre-departure information and trekking tips

Insurance: Expedition members are responsible for having their own travel insurance including helicopter evacuation.
Age: Age is an attitude and not a problem, but we do require that group members be at least 18 years old.
Vaccination: Nepal has no official vaccination requirements for entry. However we recommend that you visit a doctor for the latest recommendations and protect yourself accordingly.
Visa: Visa can be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport upon arrival. You will need 2 passport size photographs.