Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)

Duration                       : 22 Days                        Book This Climb
Max Elevation             :  5663m.
Standard                      :  Medium-Hard
Season                         : Sep-Nov, Mar-May      More Details

Summary:Situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, Tharpu Chuli is an attractive mountain; part of the eidge line, thrown south from Glacier Done, that includes Singu Chuli and acts as a central divider between the semi-circle of peaks enclosing the Sanctuary. The mountain is sometimes confused with Rakshi peak, a small summit and viewpoint to the west of Tharpu Chuli, that stands above named after Robertsdog!
As well as enjoyable climbing the mountains offers one of the outstanding viewpoints of the Annapurna massive. From its summit you have a superb panorama of Hiunchuli (6331m/20771ft), Annapurna South (7219m/ 23684ft), Fang (7647m/ 25089ft), Gangapurna (7455m/ 24459ft), Annapurna III (7555m/ 24787ft), Machhapuchhare (6993m/ 22943ft) and of course Singu Chuli or Fluted Peak (6501m/ 21329ft).

Seen from the moraines above the huts at the Annapurna South base camp, the mountain takes on a shape, aptly described by its former name Tent Peak, with its long South-East Ridge forming the sloping ridge pole. The lower half of the South-West Face is a series of rocky gullies and buttresses giving way to strongly etched snow flutes. Under a lot of snow this gecomes a very attractive aspect indeed with a good number of lines. The North-West Ridge, itself the normal line of ascent, which is gained by the flat glacier to the west.

Tharpu Chuli is relatively low altitude and reasonable approach, without serious objective danger, make this an attractive mountain, especially when combined with its position and ease of access. At present three routes have been recorded and many more are obviously possible. Because of the large number of climbing expeditions that enter the Sanctuary it might well be the peak has received a lot of unnoticed attention.

Itinarary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel 
Day 02: Sightseeing around kathmandu valley
Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara (850m). Hotel
Day 04: Drive to Birethanti, Trek to Tirkhedhunga (1577m)
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
Day 06: Sunrise to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2595m)
Day 07: Trek to Chumrung (1950m)
Day 08: Trek to Dovan (2720m)
Day 09: Trek to Machapuchre Base camp (3700m)
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna B.C (4130m)
Day 11: Trek around the B.C for the acclimatization
Day 12: Trek to Tarphu Chuli Base Camp (4400m
Day 13: Climb to High Camp (approx. 5000m)
Day 14: Climb to Summit (5663m) and return to Base Camp
Day 15: Trek to Machapuchre B.C (3700m)
Day 16: Trek to Dovan (2720m)
Day 17: Trek to Jhino Danda (1600m)
Day 18: Jhino Danda to Tolka (1700m)
Day 19: Trek to Phedi, drive to PKR/ Hotel
Day 20: Drive or fly to Kathmandu (1350m)/ Hotel
Day 21: Extra Day in Kathmandu 
Day 22: Departure
  • Mera Peak      Lobuche East     Pisang Peak              
  • Chulu East      Chulu West       Island Peak            
  • Singha Chuli   Yala Peak         Mardi Himal  
  • Paldor Peak    Nayakang Peak