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Tent Peak |
Situated
in the
heart of
the
Annapurna
Sanctuary,
Tharpuchuli
is an
attractive
mountain.
It is a
part of
the
ridgeline
and is
located
south
from the
glacier
dome. It
includes
Singu
Chuli
and acts
as a
central
divider
between
the
semicircles
of peaks
enclosing
the
Sanctuary.
Tharpuchuli
offers
an
interesting
climb to
the top
and also
offers a
spectacular
view of
the
Annapurna
mountains.
The peak
was
nicknamed
“Tent
Peak “
by Jimmy
Roberts
in 1956.
This
peak
offers
an ideal
opportunity
for
those
who want
to
summit a
Himalayan
peak,
but who
may
otherwise
be
hesitant
to try a
higher
peak as
a
Himalayan
debut.
Besides
providing
an
interesting
climb
combining
glacier
travel,
face
climbing
and
tiptoeing
on knife
ridges,
a climb
on this
mountain
offers
an
unparalleled
view of
the
entire
Annapurna
Sanctuary
a
breathtaking
circle
of
hanging
glaciers
and
moraines
surrounded
by some
of the
highest
peaks on
earth.
The
normal
route
follows
the
North-West
Ridge to
the
summit
although
the
mountain
has been
climbed
via the
South-East
Ridge as
well as
South-West
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Facts
OF
CLIMBING |
Duration :
21 days
Trek Type :
Camping House
Max. Altitude :
5500 m .
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Minimum Pax : 1+
Mode Of Travel : Flight/Land
Grade :
Strenuous
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Itinerary
In
Details |
Day
01-03 :
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Drive from
Kathmandu to
Pokhara and
overnight stay
at hotel in
Pokhara You
depart for the
six hours drive
to Pokhara
(915m,), 200
kilometers west
of Kathmandu. As
you climb out of
the Kathmandu
valley, only to
quickly descend
again to the
Trisuli River,
you follow
upstream to its
junction with
the Marsyangdi
River. You
follow the
Marsyandi gently
up through
heavily terraced
fields and small
hill towns to
the Seti River
that takes you
directly into
Pokhara. Having
pleasant
weather, Pokhara
is tourist's
paradise with
full of natural
as well as
cultural
heritage sites
such as lakes,
caves, temples
of Buddhist and
Hindus along
with mountains.
You can observe
views to the
north across the
hills and Phewa
Tal (lake) to
the white peaks
of the Annapurna
and Dhaulagiri
ranges. This
drive will take
most of the
morning, leaving
much of the
afternoon to
fall in love
with its beauty.
You can also fly
from Kathmandu
to Pokhara which
takes about 25
minutes.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from
Pokhara (915 m.)
to Nayapul
(1050m.) by car,
which takes
approximately
one and half
hours drive. Now
you begin your
trek from
Nayapul (1050m.)
to Tikhedhunga
(1577 m.). via
Birethanti
(1065m.) which
takes about 4
hours. After
breakfast at
hotel, you could
drive by car or
van for 1 and
half hours to
Nayapul. Then
you start your
trekking. The
first part of
your trek is
easy passing
through numerous
small villages
and settlements.
Afterwards you
could ascend
gently to the
final
destination of
the day. The
majority people
here are Gurung
and their
religion is
Buddhist. They
are engaged in
agricultural
activities,
tourism business
and some in
Gorkha and
Indian
regiments.
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Day
05 :
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Trek from
Tirkhedhunga to
Ghorepani (2675
m.) and it takes
about 6 hours.
To begin your
trek, you could
ascend steeply
for the early 2
hours and then
ascend gently
passing through
Ulleri (2070m.)
and Banthanti,
Magar villages.
On the way, you
could see good
view of
Machhapuchhre or
Fish Tail
(6997m.),
Huinchuli
(6441m.), and
Annapurna
(7219m.) South.
Now your trail
is quite easier
passing through
forest and
descends gently
up to the final
camp. You could
see some of the
wild life such
as monkey and
various species
of birds.
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Day
06:
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Trek from
Ghorepani to
Poon Hill
(3180m.) to
Tadapani
(2675m.) which
takes about 5
and half hours.
Early morning
trip to Poon
Hill (3232m.) to
enjoy the
sunrise view
over Mt.
Dhaulagiri
(8167m.),
Tukuche Peak
(6920m.),
Nilgiri
(6940m.), Varaha
Shikhar
(7847m.), Mt.
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Annapurna South
(7219m.),
Annapurna III
(7855m.),
Machhapuchhre
(6993m.),
Annapurna IV
(7525m.),
Annapurna II
(7937m.),
Lamjung Himal
(6931m.) and
other numerous
snowcapped
mountain peaks.
After breakfast
trek Ghorepani
to Tadapani
(2650 m.).
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Day
07 :
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Trek from
Tadapani
(2675m.) to
Ghandruk
(1950m.) and it
takes about 3
hours.
It is very easy
trek by
descending
gently all the
way through
rhododendron,
oak and other
kinds of dense
forests. You
could hear
different kinds
of birds
chirping on the
way. This is one
of the popular
destinations for
the birds'
lovers. Ghandruk
is a big Gurung
village. There
is a handicraft
centre and
Gurung museum.
From this
village you
could see good
views of
Annapurna South,
Hiunchuli,
Gangapurna
(7455m.),
Annapurna III
(7755m.) and
Fishtail.
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Day
08 :
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Trek from
Ghandruk to
Chhumrung (2050
m.) which takes
about 4 and half
hours. At the
beginning of the
day, you could
ascend gently
for an hour up
to Ghandrukkot
(2100m.) and
descend steeply
to the Kimron
Khola (1700m.).
Immediately,
ascend steeply
and walk at a
level for an
hour and still
ascend gently to
the final camp.
Chhumrung is a
gateway to
Annapurna
Sanctuary trek
and inhabited by
Gurung, one of
the major Ethnic
group of Nepal.
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Day
09 :
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Trek from
Chhomrong to
Dovan (2540m.)
and it takes
about 6 hours.
Leaving
Chhomrong the
trail descends
on a stone
staircase and
crosses the
Chhomrong Khola
(1860m.) then
climbs out of
the valley
through the tiny
settlements of
Tilche through
forests of
Bamboo,
rhododendron and
oak. Climbing
further on a
rocky trail, you
reach Bhanuwa
and still gently
climbing to
Sinuwa (2340m.).
Afterwards the
trail is quite
easier than
previous hours.
After you reach
Kuldi Ghar the
trail descends
steeply to the
Bamboo village
(2310m.). If you
are lucky
enough, you
could encounter
a leopard,
jackal and
monkeys in and
around the area.
Now path gently
ascends for next
one and half
hours to Dovan
(2540m.).
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Day 10 :
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Trek from Dovan
(2540m.) to
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp
(3700m.) which
takes about 6
hours. Your
trails ascends
gently all the
way up to
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp
passing the
Himalaya
(2840m.), Hinko
(3100m.),
Deurali (3140m.)
and Bagar
(3270m.). You
travel through
bamboo forests
as well as many
avalanches
track. There is
no dense forest
in and around
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp. Due
to the
increasing
elevation the
size of the
vegetation
decreases. You
can only small
bushes all the
way up to base
camp. From
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp you
see the splendid
view of the
mountain at very
close distance.
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Day
11 :
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Trek from
Machhapuchhre
Base Camp to
Annapurna Base
Camp (4130 m.)
and it takes
about 4 and half
hours. Now the
trail descends
gently all the
way to Annapurna
Base Camp
welcoming you
into panoramic
view of
Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7219m.),
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Gangapurna
(7455m.),
Annapurna III
(7755m.) and
Fishtail
Mountain
(6997m.) and so
on. Annapurna
Base Camp is the
end point for
the trekkers and
start point for
climbing
different peaks
such as
Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7219m.) and
Tent Peak
(5000m.).
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Day
12 :
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Trek from
Annapurna Base
Camp to Ten Peak
Base Camp which
takes about five
hours. You cross
Annapurna
glacier to
follow the steep
ascent trail all
the way to Ten
Peak Base Camp.
On the way you
can enjoy the
panoramic views
of Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7229m.),
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Fishtail
Mountain,
Barahashikhar
Mountain and
many others.
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Day
13 :
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Trek from Ten
Peak Base Camp
(4,800m.) to
High Camp
(5,200m.) and it
takes about five
hours. The trail
is steep ascent
all the way to
High Camp. This
day you can
enjoy the
panoramic views
of Hiunchuli
(6441m.),
Annapurna South
(7229m.),
Annapurna I
(8091m.),
Fishtail
Mountain,
Barahashikhar
Mountain and
many others.
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Day
14 :
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Rest at Ten Peak
High Camp This
is an
acclimatization
day for the
preparation of
Singu Chuli
summit.
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Day
15 :
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Climb Ten Peak
Camp I
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Day 16 :
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Summit the
Tharpu peak
(Tent peak) and
back to high
camp
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Day 17 :
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Trek from High
Camp to
Annapurna Base
Camp which takes
about six hours.
The trail moves
steep down until
you reach
Annapurna
Glacier and
after crossing
it you reach
Annapurna Base
Camp.
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Day 18 :
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Trek from
Annapurna Base
Camp to Dovan
(2630m.) which
takes about 5
and half hours.
It's much easier
going down. You
should have no
problem reaching
Sinuwa in a
single day from
Annapurna Base
Camp. Now you
trek through
Himalayan Hotel
to Doban.
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Day 19 :
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Trek from Dovan
to Jhinudanda
(1750m.) and it
takes about 5
and half hours.
The path is
descent up to
Bamboo passing
through forests
with varieties
of rhododerndron,
oaks and bamboo
plants. After
Bamboo, the
trail goes
steeply up to
the Kuldi Ghar
and now the
trail is quite
flat until you
reach Sinuwa.
You trek
gradually
descend to the
Chhumrong Khola
and you have to
follow stone
staircase for
almost an hour
to reach
Chhumrong. The
last part of the
trail is steeply
down to
Jhinudanda. From
the town you
should walk down
for 20 minutes
to reach Hot
Spring at the
bank of the Modi
Khola. You can
relax at Hot
Spring.
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Day 20 :
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Trek from
Jhinudanda to
Pothana (1600m.)
which takes
about 6 hours.
The first part
of the trek is
descent and then
appears through
flat land until
you reach Himal
Pani. Here you
find beautiful
waterfall.
Beyond this
town, the trail
ascends gently
crossing
numerous streams
and terraces.
After short
trek, you will
be at Landruk
(1640m.), a
pretty big
village
inhabited by
mixed community
of Gurung, Magar
and Brahmin as
well. Now the
trail gently
ascends to Tolka
(1850m.) and
then ascent and
level path to
Bherikharka.
From here, the
trail goes
steeply up to
Deurali (2100m.)
with a view of
different
mountain peaks
in panorama. Now
the trail
gradually
descends to
Pothana passisng
through
different oak
forests. Pothana
is a small town
resided by
Gurung, a ethnic
community of
Nepal. From here
too, you can
enjoy the
splendid views
of various
mountain peaks.
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Trek from
Pothana to
Dhampus Phedi
and drive from
Dhampus Phedi to
Pokhara by car,
overnight stay
at hotel in
Pokhara The
trail is gently
descent up to
Dhampus, a
village mainly
inhabited by
Gurung. Now you
trek through
flat land for
some distance
and steeply
descend to
Dhampus Phedi.
Now you take
vehicle to drive
from Dhampus
Phedi to Pokhara.
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