Overview

Peak Climbing Tharpu Chuli in Nepal is also known as Tent Peak whose name is obvious when viewed from Annapurna Base Camp. First climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. The views from the summit are magnificent and you can view eight summits in excess of 8000m. Annapurna South, Baraha Sikhar, Annapurna 1, Gangapurna, Annapurna 111, Annapurna V, Khansar Kang and Tarke Kang. At a height of 6993m is perhaps the most beautiful peak in the region Mt Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) also known as the Holy Mountain. 

Short Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive In Nepal and transfer to the Hotel. Free time visit Thamel.

Day 2: prepare for Trekking and Peak climbing.

Day 3: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by land (this will take 6 to 7 hours) or flight (this will take 30 minutes). Overnight  stay in Pokhara.

Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Naya Pul (1070 m) by bus. This drive will take 1 to 2 hours. Then trek from Naya Pul to Ulleri (1960 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay in Ulleri.

Day 5: Trek from Ulleri (1960 m) to Ghorepani (2750 m).This walk will take 6 to 7 hours. Overnight stay in Ghorepani.

Day 6: Early morning excursion to Poon Hill (3193 m) for a very special sunset-view on the mountains. After breakfast trek to Tadapani (2590 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Tadapani.

Day 7: Trek from Tadapani (2590 m) to Chomrong (2170 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay  in Chomrong.

Day 8: Trek from Chomrong (2170 m) to Doban (2505 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight  stay in Doban.

Day 9: Trek from Doban (2505 m) to Deurali (3100 m). This walk will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay in Deurali.

Day 10: Trek from Deurali (3100 m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. During this day we will pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Overnight   stay in Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 11: Day of rest in and around Annapurna Base Camp. Overnight  stay in Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 12: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) to Tharpu Chuli Base Camp (4600 m). This walk will take 5 to 6 hours. Overnight  stay in Tharpu Chuli Base Camp.

Day 13: Trek from Tharp Chuli Base Camp (4600 m) to Tharpu Chuli High Camp (4900 m). This walk will take 3 to 4 hours. Overnight stay in Tharpu Chuli High Camp.

Day 14: Trek from Tharpu Chuli High Camp to summit Tharpu Chuli peak (5663 m). Trek to Tharpu Chuli High Camp. Overnight stay in Tharpu Chuli High Camp.

Day 15: Trek from Tharpu Chuli High Camp (4900 m) to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 m). Overnight stay in Machhapuchhre  Base Camp.

Day 16: Trek from Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 m) to Dovan. Overnight stay in Dovan.

Day 17: Trek from Dovan to Chhomrong. Overnight stay in Chhomrong.

Day 18: Trek from Chhomrong to Landruk. Overnight  stay in Landruk.

Day 19: Trek from Landruk to Dhampus. Then drive to Pokhara. Overnight  stay in Pokhara.

Day 20: Drive or flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu.

Day 21: Departure from Nepal as per your time

Cost Includes

• Airport Pick up and drop
• 3 night's accommodation in Kathmandu 3 star standard Hotel on B/B basic.
• Complete camping equipment for trekking & for base camp
• Food during trekking and Base Camp for Member & Staff
• Calming Permit, National Park fee and TIMS card.
• All staff during the trekking and calming With Experience Guide(base camp Manager )
• 30 Kg Luggage free-air cargo, during the trekking (with porter or yaks)
• 20kg baggage return from Base Camp per member including food & equipment.
• Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary.
• Cargo clearance & Duties fee Service.
• Above mention staffs daily wages, equipment allowance & Insurance
• Satellite phone is available with manager but you have to pay $3 per minute.
• Our service charges.
• Two people have one tent for base camp during climbing period.
• Insurance for staff.
• Farewell Dinner

Cost Excludes

• Personal equipment & Insurance
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• High Altitude Food & Equipment for Member & Sherpa
• Alcoholic beverages, Nepal visa fee.
• Emergency rescue evacuation if required & Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
• Extra luggage & personal climbing gears.
• Extra porter cost .
• Personal nature expenses
• Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu.
• Wake talkies &Filming permit.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
• Ice fall fees Garbage Deposit (Sharing with other member) if applicable.
• Assistance for Cargo clearance (Custom duty fees to be paid by clients)

Equipment List

The following list gives you a general idea for the personal items to be brought by you for peak climbing in Nepal.  Please review the list as a guideline. Adjustments to the list can be done according to your needs, interests, duration of your trip, season of your trip, etc.  You can easily find variety of these gears to hire or buy in Kathmandu. Majority of the gears which are selling in Kathmandu are locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper) and some gears here are imported from China and are obviously better quality.  You can find very high quality branded gears too in some famous stores here.

Peak Climbing Checklist

 

What to bring	Have it?
CLOTHING
Sun cap	yes
Scarf	yes
Sunglasses	yes
Lightweight cotton trousers	yes
Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms	yes
Fleece or wool trousers (Seasonal)	yes
Waterproof (breathable fabric) shell pants	yes
Thin and lightweight inner socks	yes
Thick and warm wool hiking socks	yes
Hiking boots with spare laces	yes
Camp shoes (sneakers or sandals)	yes
Gaiters	yes
Light and expedition weight thermal tops	yes
Fleece jacket	yes
Waterproof (breathable fabric) shell jacket	yes
Down jacket	yes
Lightweight gloves	yes
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with waterproof shell outer (Seasonal)	yes
CLIMBING GEARS: Personal
Ice axe	yes
Crampons	yes
Harness	yes
Tape slings	yes
Screwgate Karabiners (2 locks, 2 unlocks)	yes
Descender/Abseil Device	yes
Palstic Mountaineering Boots	yes
Ascender	yes
Helmet	yes
CLIMBING GEARS: Group
Snow bar	yes
Rope	yes
Ice hammer	yes
Ice screw	yes
ACCESSORIES
Sleeping bag (rated to 0 degree centigrade)	yes
Headlamp and batteries	yes
Small pad or combination lock-to-lock	yes
Trekking bags/Duffel bag	yes
Basic First aid kits	yes
Large plastic bags for keeping items dry inside trekking bag	yes
Daypack	yes
Trekking poles	yes
Water bottle or camel bag	yes
Earplug	yes
OTHERS
Photos for permits	yes
Towels	yes
Toiletries	yes
Sun block/Sun screen lotion	yes