Tent Peak Climbing

A representative from Nepal Spirit Adventure will meet you at the airport and escort you to our hotel. After checking in, we can either rest or explore the Thamel area, a popular tourist hub. In the evening, we will enjoy a welcome dinner featuring traditional Nepalese cuisine. We will spend the night in Kathmandu.

Today is an acclimatization day! In the afternoon, we will visit the Nepal Spirit Adventure office to meet our climbing leaders and fellow participants. During our meeting, we will discuss what to expect on our trip and check our climbing equipment. If the leaders determine that any of our gear is not in perfect condition, we may need to purchase new equipment in Kathmandu. We will relax in the evening and pack for the journey ahead. We will spend the night in Kathmandu.

We departed for Pokhara early in the morning on a tourist bus. Our journey primarily followed the Trishuli River. Pokhara is often referred to as “the lake city” due to the numerous lakes it features. Additionally, the views of the Himalayan peaks from Pokhara are breathtaking. In the late afternoon, we can explore Fewa Lake and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on its calm waters. We will stay overnight in Pokhara.

After breakfast, we will drive for a few hours to Nayapul, and then continue on to Bherethati, located by the Modi River. From there, our trek begins through charming villages, where we may encounter fellow trekkers as well as mule and donkey trains. Our route will lead us through farmland, villages, and past beautiful waterfalls. We will arrive at Tikhedhunga, where we will spend the night in the comfort of a cozy lodge after a rewarding day of walking.

Morning starts with a steep uphill climb on stone steps for an hour or more to reach the top of Ulleri village, moderate size villages with houses in the traditional Nepalese style of slated roofs. From here walk leads with a gradual, slow climb into an enchanting, cool rhododendron and pine-forested area to reach Ghorepani village, located on a ridge surrounded by beautiful rhododendron trees. This village is inhabited mostly by Poon people of the Magar tribe and is famous for the Poon Hill view, which is an hour climb.

Early morning climb to the top of Poon Hill to catch the stunning sunrise over an array of Himalayan peaks from the world's 7th highest Dhaulagiri, 10th highest Annapurna, with a range of peaks including world's 8th highest Manaslu with majestic Machhapuchare peak “Fish Tail”. After enjoying exciting moments, head back to Ghorepani and continue trek with uphill and downhill through the cool forest, then reach Tadapani for an overnight stop.

From this peaceful place, walk downhill into the cool forest of rhododendron and pine trees to Kimrong valley. After Kimrong valley, an uphill climb for an hour to reach the top of Chomrong village, and then a short downhill to the main Chomrong village for overnight, this is the last permanent Gurung village and the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary trekking.

Today, we descend to the Chhomrong Khola as we continue our climb to Khuldighar, which is at an elevation of 2,380 meters. This area used to have an Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) Check Post. A bit further along, there is a clearing in the forest. After this clearing, the trail steeply descends along a rocky bank. It then levels out, passing through bamboo thickets at the bottom of the gorge on the west side of the river. After five and a half hours of walking, we arrive at Dovan.

Today, we will only walk for four hours due to the high altitude and the risk of snow avalanches in the area; we will cross the next morning. Our day starts with a climb through bamboo and rhododendron forests, leading us to the Himalayan Hotel and then on to Hinko Cave. Deurali is situated on a ridge above Hinko, along a stretch of trail that is particularly susceptible to avalanches.

After about a half-hour walk from Deurali, we will find ourselves in the middle of a riverbed surrounded by towering, snow-covered mountains. The hike to Machhapuchre Base Camp is somewhat strenuous, but the breathtaking views of the majestic Machhapuchre make it worthwhile. We will enjoy sights of Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, and, of course, the iconic Fishtail, or Machhapuchhre itself. We will spend the night at Machhapuchre Base Camp.

There will be a brief meeting today where our climbing leader will discuss what to expect during the Tent Peak climb. We will also receive basic training on peak climbing techniques and learn how to effectively use climbing gear, including ice axes, climbing boots, harnesses, jumars, and ropes for ascending and descending. In addition, we will learn about various knots and equipment. Himalayan Glacier believes that this training will boost our confidence and lead to a successful summit of Tent Peak. Afterwards, we can enjoy short hikes in the area and take time to rest. We will spend the night at Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

In Option: We can also trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 meters from Machhapuchre and back to MBC for an overnight stay. This is one of the best acclimatization exercises day hike from a low altitude to a high-altitude zone, then return to a low-altitude zone.

We continue our journey along a trail beside the Modi Khola. After walking for a while, we catch a glimpse of the South Annapurna Glacier to our right. Although there is a trail that leads up to the base camp of Annapurna South from the glacier, we choose to press onward. We cross a bridge and continue climbing until we reach the Cave Camp, where we will spend the night.

We ascend a steep trail to the High Camp at Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli). Today, we will likely need to use a fixed rope and wear helmets while climbing. The ascent involves navigating a steep path at an angle of 50-60 degrees for approximately 2-3 hours, followed by walking on a glacier at a 30-degree incline. From the high camp, we are treated to panoramic views of Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7229m), Annapurna I (8091m), Machapuchhre, and other stunning peaks. After setting up the high camp, we will spend the remainder of the day exploring the surrounding areas and preparing for our summit attempt.

We begin our journey to the summit around 2-3 am. We walk on a wall of rock for around 2 hours, and then we walk on flat snow for around an hour. Next, we climb on a steep slope of 70 degrees (100m). Then we walk on a flat trail for around 30 minutes and reach the summit of Tent Peak/ Tharpu Chuli. We climb on fixed ropes to reach the final summit. After conquering Tharpu Chuli, we return by the same route to the high camp. Overnight in High Camp.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will set out for Machhapuchhre from High Camp in the morning. Our trek will take us through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests. We will stop for lunch along the way, continuing our journey until we reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp, where we will spend the night.

We will be progressively descending during this day. The trek will last approximately 6 to 7 hours and will take us to an elevation of around 2,000 meters. This journey will be both informative and extraordinary. Additionally, we will be delighted by the stunning beauty of the mountains. Throughout the trek, we may also see several peaks of the Himalayas, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Finally, we will arrive at our bamboo accommodation and spend the night.

We start our journey from Bamboo, ascending to Kuldi Ghar and then continuing to Sinuwa via a steep trail. We follow the stone steps that take us to Lower Chomrong. From there, we climb the thousand stone steps leading to Upper Chomrong. After exploring Chomrong, we descend to Jhinu Danda. While we are here, we have the opportunity to relax in a natural hot spring located just 15 minutes from our accommodation. We will spend the night in Jhinu Danda.

After an early breakfast or packing one, we start our tourist bus drive back to Kathmandu. Most of our trip will be alongside the Trishuli River. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or catch up on last-minute souvenir shopping. We attend a farewell dinner hosted to celebrate our successful climb of the Tent Peak, also known as Tharpu Chuli, in Nepal. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After a wonderful time on the Tent Peak/Tharpu Chuli climbing trip concludes today. A company representative will pick us up from our hotel three hours before our scheduled flight. They will drop us off at the airport.