Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) Expedition -5663m - 23 Days
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Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) is located in the Annapurna
sanctuary. The Sanctuary is an
amphitheater, with a range of impressive Himalayan Peaks forming a vast bowl,
accessible only from the South through the Modi Khola River valley. The immense
South Face of Annapurna South (7291m), situated at the head of the Annapurna
South Glacier, guards the Western flank of the Sanctuary. And right in the
middle this all is Tharpu but also seeing ranges of mountain scenery. Tharpu
Chuli is 5663m. where the surrounding peaks are presented in all their glory
from summit. The South Face Base Came of Annapurna is the fine a scent to the
climbing teams, not only to the enjoying. The trek to advance camp involves
crossing the South Annapurna Glacier. This is not an easy crossing. It involves
a steep descent into the glacier through very rough ground among the confused
mass of loose rocks of all sizes on the glacier floor. Then need to be climbed
up the other side of the glacier. It takes almost 7 hours to reach advance
camp. However, you are rewarded with breath-taking views all the way. Advance
camp is roughly at 4500m, just on the snowline.
The high camp is at an altitude of 5000m. and is very near
to the foot of the steep snow face that led to the summit ridge of Tharpu
Chuli. It takes about 4 hours to climb from advance camp to high camp. Descend
to Base camp will take more than 7 hours in very slippery conditions. . 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 Face.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: arrival Kathmandu & transfer hotel 1350m.
Day 02: Prepared Permit & briefing
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 5-6 hrs.
Day 04: Drive to Suikhet 950m. & trek to Pothana 1700m.
Day 05: Pothana – New bridge
Day 06: New Bridge – Khuldighar 2380m.
Day 07: Khuldighar – Himalayan hotel 2950m.
Day 08: Himalayan - Machapuchhere Base camp 3800m.
Day 09: Machapuchhere Base Camp – Annapurna Base Camp
Day 10: Accimatization day
Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp – Tharpu Chuli Base Camp 4700m.
Day 12: Tharpu Chuli High 5200m.
Day 13: Tharpu Chuli 5663m. Summit & back to Base Camp
Day 14: Base Camp - Machapuchhere 3800m.
Day 15: Machhapuchhre Base Camp - Himalayan Hotel
Day 16: Himalayan Hotel - Chomorong 2100m.
Day 17: Chomorong - Tadapani 2700m.
Day 18: Tadapani - Ghorepani 2850m.
Day 19: Ghorepani - Birethati 1189m.
Day 20: Birethati – Pokhara 900m.
Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu 1350m.
Day 22: Kathmandu
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