Tharpu Chuli Climbing & ABC Trek is beautiful trekking and peak climbing program. It includes a 5500 metres Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing in the Annapurna Base Camp. The Tharpu Chuli Peak does not require a climbing permit but requires a good climbing Sherpa guide to enjoy the climbing safely and without other issues.

Introduction
Other walks in the Annapurna region are to the Annapurna sanctuary, the base camp of the southern face of Annapurna I. The Annapurna base camp trek offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery, fascinating glimpses of Nepalese life in mid-Hill and a sample of Gurung’s hospitality in the many teahouses along the way. The prominent ethnic group in this region is Gurungs, who produce famous Gurkha soldiers in the Nepal Army, British Army and India Gurkha Army.

The trekking trip is based on the arrival and departure to the Kathmandu International Airport. You will spend a full day in Kathmandu, both at the beginning and at the end of the trekking. This gives time for an informative meeting, orientation and sightseeing, and time for those who cannot resist souvenir shopping. This trekking trip between Kathmandu and the beginning of the trek is by a short internal flight or drive, both options take us quickly away from the city and towards the foothills. Then the walks follow a well-established daily routine based on an early start, moderate daily distances and stable and easy guided walking. This walking ratio allows us much time to enjoy the views, talk to people and take essential pictures and even paint.

Tharpu Chuli Climbing package 2022/2023

The trip itinerary also includes a full day at the Annapurna base camp itself so you can fully experience the greatness of the Annapurna sanctuary, one of the most magnificent places in the Himalayas. Stand at the foot of the impressive south face of Annapurna, one of the fourteen peaks of 8,000 metres in the world and the first to be conquered in 1950 in the history of mankind. Learn about the famous early climbs, triumphs, and tragedies, and get close to Machhapuchhare, the fish-tailed mountain, one of the most impressive peaks of the Himalayas.

This itinerary also includes a 5,500 metres Tharpu Chuli peak climbing, just in the Annapurna Basecamp. Tharpu Chuli, also known as Tent Peak, with a height of 5,500 metres above sea level, is situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. It is a beautiful mountain and a part of the ridgeline, south from the Glacier Dome, that includes the Singu Chuli and acts as a central divider between the semi-circle of peak including the Annapurna Sanctuary. Apart from being a fantastic climb Tharpu Chuli also offers one of the most outstanding viewpoints of the Annapurna massive. Tharpu Chuli mountain was nicknamed Tent Peak by Jimmy Roberts in the 1950s. This mountain does not require permission but requires an experienced guide and three days additional days on the trekking program.

The return route retraces the Modi Khola gorge back to Chhomrong and climbs up to Ghorepani, one of the best lookouts of the Annapurna region and one of the most preferred short trekking destinations in Nepal without seasonal barrier. The trek ends at Hile, the Ghorepani trek starting point for many, the road head, and returns to Pokhara for a well-deserved lunch by the lake. Having returned to Kathmandu, at the end of the itinerary, optionally we may take a short early morning flight to see Mount Everest, an appropriate way of rounding off this quintessential Himalayan trek.

Trip Highlights

Trip Profile

Short Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU 1,350m. AND DRIVE TO NAGARKOT 2,175m.

DAY 02: NAGARKOT – BHAKTAPUR – PASHUPATINATH – BOUDHANATH – KATHMANDU

DAY 03: FLY KATHMANDU TO POKHARA AND TREK TO AUSTRALIAN CAMP (2,070m)

DAY 04: TREK TO LANDRUK 1,640m.

DAY 05: TREK TO CHHOMRONG 2,242m.

DAY 06: TREK TO DOVAN 2,511m.

DAY 07: TREK TO HIMALAYA LODGE 2,847m. AND TO DEURALI 3,183m.

DAY 08: TREK TO MACHHAPUCHHARE BASE CAMP 3,722m.

DAY 09: TREK TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (ABC) 4,130m.

DAY 10: TREK TO THARPU CHULI (TENT PEAK) BASECAMP 4,250m.

DAY 11: CLIMB TO HIGH CAMP 5,230m.

DAY 12: THARPU CHULI 5,500 METRES AND BACK TO BASECAMP

DAY 13: TREK BACK TO BAMBOO 2,324m. A 6-7-hours’ trek.

DAY 14: TREK BACK TO CHHOMRONG 2,242m.

DAY 15: TREK TO TAADA PAANI 2,709m.

DAY 16: TREK TO GHOREPANI 2,932m.

DAY 17: EXCURSION TO POON HILL 3,210m. AND TREK TO ULLERI

DAY 18: TREK TO HILE AND DRIVE TO POKHARA 820m.

DAY 19: VISIT POKHARA AND FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU

DAY 20: GUIDED TOUR OF SWAYAMBHU, PATAN AND BASANTAPUR

DAY 21: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU

Detail Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU 1,350m. AND DRIVE TO NAGARKOT 2,175m.

Upon your arrival, you will be received with a traditional welcome at the airport in Kathmandu. After meet and greet formalities we will drive to Nagarkot. The village of Nagarkot, the highest point in the Kathmandu Valley, 2,175 meters above sea level, lays 30-Kilometers to the east of Kathmandu and northeast of Bhaktapur. Nagarkot is a popular tourist destination.

The village has a great panoramic view of the east Himalayas: Manaslu 8,156m., Langtang 7,246m., Choba Bhamre 6,016m. and even Everest 8,848m. The view is particularly memorable at the end of the day when the sun slowly sets beyond the horizon, and the mountains glow in the evening light.

• Stay overnight in the hotel.

DAY 02: NAGARKOT – BHAKTAPUR – PASHUPATINATH – BOUDHANATH – KATHMANDU

Most visitors to Nagarkot wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise, to enjoy the heavenly view of the first rays of the sun striking the tops of the giant white peaks. You can witness the dramatically changing colour of the mountain range from grey to silver to gold. Both sunrise and sunset views are truly breathtaking. Sometimes the lower valley remains under a thick cloud, setting off the mountains high above them.

After breakfast, we'll take a drive to Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon (literally "City of Devotees ") is truly a living museum. There is the 55-windowed Royal Palace, the temple of Taleju, the palace of the Kumari, the temple of Pasupati, the main square of Taumadhi Tole, Nyatapola (the temple of the Five Pagoda Roofs, the tallest such in all of Nepal), the temple of Akash Bhairab (the second most important temple of Bhadgaon). We will also visit the square of Dha Hatya and the Square of the Potters. UNESCO recognizes Bhaktapur as a World Heritage Site. Take a hearty lunch in one of the restaurants housed in a medieval building.

After lunch, we'll set off to Pasupatinath temple: Pasupatinath is considered one of the holiest of Hindu shrines. Pasupati has remained the presiding deity of all Hindu Nepalese royalty. The precinct occupies an area of 281 hectares. The main temple, displaying a golden tiled roof, is off-limits to non-Hindus. To view the main temple and one of its few main gates, we will have to cross the river and climb steps to the terrace lying opposite the temple. Along the way, you may come across Hindu sadhus and Santas there on a pilgrimage. These ghats (cremation ground) along the Bagmati River are where the recently deceased Hindus of the Valley get cremated.

In the evening, the trip ends at Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath, located about 8 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu, is one of the world's largest stupas. The base of the Stupa is composed of three successive mandalas, geometrical representations of the cosmos. The base itself represents the element earth, the dome on top of it symbolizes water, the cube represents fire, and the final represents air. Finally, the culminating flame symbolizes ether. This great Stupa is much like Swayambhunath except for its pinnacle. Also, it is much bigger and lies on the valley floor. This Stupa is said to have been built in the 4th-century a.d. The site attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the Himalayan regions and indeed the world.

• Breakfast.
• Stay overnight in the hotel

DAY 03: FLY KATHMANDU TO POKHARA AND TREK TO AUSTRALIAN CAMP (2,070m)

In the morning, at around 9 o'clock, we drive to Tribhuvan International Airport to board the domestic flight to Pokhara. It is a short forty minutes flight. Once we reach Pokhara, we could see the entire Annapurna range.

In continuity, we then drive to the trek starting point called Kande. We leave the vehicle and start walking to our first overnight destination called Australian camp, which is about two hours walk, and this walk will give an idea of how the trekking is going to be for the coming days. Weather permitting, we will have magnificent views of mountains and surroundings.

• Full board.
• A 40 minutes flight, 1 hours drive, and 2 hours trek
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 04: TREK TO LANDRUK 1,640m.

Start our walk to Landruk, which is below Australia camp. Today we have a bit of uphill walking and the rest mostly downhill. We enjoy a beautiful walk for about 3 hours before lunch and then about 2 hours after lunch. We walk through scattered villages till we reach Landruk. There is a good view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli and the Ghandruk village across the valley.

• Full board.
• A 5 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 05: TREK TO CHHOMRONG 2,242m.

The trail descends to the river. Cross a bridge and follow the path now climbs steeply, making us high above the river. We reached Jhinu Danda for our lunch. There is also an option of going for a natural hot spring bath, which is 20 minutes down from the teahouse.

From here, we make a short trek to Chhomrung, a village of Gurungs. Gurung is one of the ethnic groups of Nepal with their dialect, culture, costume, and lifestyle. From Chhomrung, there is a fine view of Annapurna south, Hium-Chuli and its glacier. The people of here take herds to the Annapurna sanctuary in summer. Most of the men of this valley serve in the British and Indian Army, and the rest depend on farming, animal herding, and lodge and restaurant business.

• Full board.
• A 4-hours’ trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 06: TREK TO DOVAN 2,511m.

The trail descends to the river. Cross a bridge and follow the path now climbs steeply, making us high above the river. We reached Jhinu Danda for our lunch. There is also an option of going for a natural hot spring bath, which is 20 minutes down from the teahouse.

From here, we make a short trek to Chhomrung, a village of Gurungs. Gurung is one of the ethnic groups of Nepal with their dialect, culture, costume, and lifestyle. From Chhomrung, there is a fine view of Annapurna south, Hium-Chuli and its glacier. The people of here take herds to the Annapurna sanctuary in summer. Most of the men of this valley serve in the British and Indian Army, and the rest depend on farming, animal herding, and lodge and restaurant business.

• Full board.
• A 6 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 07: TREK TO HIMALAYA LODGE 2,847m. AND TO DEURALI 3,183m.

The morning initiates through a peaceful jungle till Himalaya Lodge. The scenery gets limited around the narrow valley because of the deep Modi Khola gorge and 7000 thousand metre peaks guarding both sides of the valley. We can also see some beautiful waterfalls. We stop at Himalaya for a good lunch and rest and in the afternoon take an easy one hour walk to Deurali. The trail from Himalaya climbs up to Hinku Cave and traverses to Deurali.

• Full board.
• A 4 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 08: TREK TO MACHHAPUCHHARE BASE CAMP 3,722m.

Start trek to Macchapuchhare base camp. From Deurali, one will enjoy an easy going trail at this altitude with a fine panorama of the Annapurna Mountains. The trail mostly leads the Modi River to Macchapuchhare base camp (MBC).

• Full board.
• A 3 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 09: TREK TO ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (ABC) 4,130m.

Today we enjoy short and scenic trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp, our dream destination. Once we are at the Annapurna Basecamp, a heavenly view surrounds us in all directions. We'll have half a day's rest at camp. Upon our choice, we can climb to some higher parts for a better view and also for acclimatization, if time and weather permits. We get to enjoy an accumulation of the mountain masses.

• Full board.
• A 2 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 10: TREK TO THARPU CHULI (TENT PEAK) BASECAMP 4,250m.

We walk alongside the Annapurna glacier, crossing over moraines and a bridge, to Tent Peak base camp.

• Full board.
• A 4 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tented Camp.

DAY 11: CLIMB TO HIGH CAMP 5,230m.

Ascend on a steep grassy trail to the Tharpu Chuli High Camp. Depending on the snow or trail condition, one may require to use rope walking. Cross a steeper section of about 55-degree slope on the glacier and gradually climb up to high camp. The views are Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I and Machapuchhre. Arrive at high camp for lunch. We set up our tents while crews prepare a hot lunch. The remaining afternoon is free to explore around and find the best views with the changing of evening sun striking on the surrounding mountain summits.

• Full board.
• A 3-hours.
• Accommodation in Tented Camp.

DAY 12: THARPU CHULI 5,500 METRES AND BACK TO BASECAMP

The climbing to the summit starts early in the morning, at around 3:30 a.m. There is a rocky section for about 2-hours' and on snow for approximately an hour. Rope fixing will require for the summit section if the members have not experienced ones.

Tharpu Chuli, also known as Tent Peak, with a height of 5,500 metres above sea level, is situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. It is a beautiful mountain, part of the ridgeline, south from the Glacier Dome that includes the Singu Chuli and acts as a central divider between the semi-circle of peaks including the Annapurna Sanctuary. Apart from being a fantastic climb, Tharpu Chuli also offers one of the most outstanding viewpoints of the Annapurna massif. Tharpu Chuli mountain was nicknamed Tent Peak by Jimmy Roberts in the 1950s. This mountain does not require permission but requires an experienced guide and three days additional days on the trekking program. The view of Annapurnas and Singu Chuli is impressive. After achieving the summit we descend back down to Tent Peak base camp. The crews will be awaiting us with hot drinks and cookies.

• Full board.
• Accommodation in Tented Camp.

DAY 13: TREK BACK TO BAMBOO 2,324m. A 6-7-hours’ trek.

Have breakfast and continue a long trekking down towards Bamboo. While walking down, one will feel like trekking in the "European" altitudes. Continue descending, crossing again those villages, which we passed through while going up. From Chhomrong, change the trail and trek towards the Ghorepani.

• Full board.
• A 6-7 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 14: TREK BACK TO CHHOMRONG 2,242m.

We take the same trail till Chhomrung but with a different perspective of views and natural setting.

• Full board.
• A 4 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 15: TREK TO TAADA PAANI 2,709m.

The trail continues with entirely new sights along the way. Bridges, valleys, and small villages with rice fields on the hill slopes with bird songs and rushing rivers make it more natural. Then it continues further steep jungle climb between Ghurjung and Taada Paani, a small village at the top of the mountain with several teahouses. There are tall Rhododendron and Magnolia forests until Ghorepani. There are fine views of Annapurna and Fishtail Mountains all the way.

• Full board.
• A 5 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 16: TREK TO GHOREPANI 2,932m.

The trail drops down to a small stream and then traverses through a vast forest to Banthanti, which is usually a lunch place for the trekking coming from Ghorepani. A warm place formed under a cliff. One probably may want to have a tea-stop here. The trail again takes a steep and continuous climb until we reach a hill saddle called Deurali, a perfect place for lunch or a recharging tea-stop. From here, the trail traverses to the west through tall rhododendron and pine forest. The views toward the northwest open wider. As we near the Ghorepani, the views of Dhaulagiri, Tukche, Nilgiri, Annapurna, Fishtail, and the southwestern horizon are impressive.

• Full board.
• A 6-hours’ trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 17: EXCURSION TO POON HILL 3,210m. AND TREK TO ULLERI

Thirty minutes of steep descent brings us to Tikhe Dunga and another 20 minutes to Hile village and end with our walk. From this point, we take a local Jeep drive to Pokhara, which is another 52 kilometres. The drive from Naudanda, northwest of Pokhara, to Pokhara is scenic with views of Phewa Lake and Pokhara city. Arrive at Pokhara and get checked into your room. The rest of the time is free to stroll around the famous Lake Side.

The City of Pokhara is renowned for its setting rather than its historical or cultural endowments. It has several beautiful lakes and a panorama featuring Annapurna, Fishtail, and Lamjung mountains on the horizon

• Full board.
• A 5 hours trek.
• Accommodation in Tea-house Lodge.

DAY 18: TREK TO HILE AND DRIVE TO POKHARA 820m.

Thirty minutes of steep descent brings us to Tikhe Dunga and another 20 minutes to Hile and get ended with our walk. From this point, we take a local Jeep drive to Pokhara, which is another 52 kilometres. The drive from Naudanda, northwest of Pokhara, to Pokhara is scenic with views of Phewa Lake and Pokhara city. Arrive at Pokhara and get checked into your room. The rest of the time is free to stroll around the famous Lake Side.

The City of Pokhara is renowned for its setting rather than its historical or cultural endowments. It has several beautiful lakes and on the far horizon a panorama featuring Annapurna, Fishtail, and Lamjung mountains.

• Breakfast.
• A 1-hour’s trek and 2-hours’ drive
• Accommodation in the hotel.

DAY 19: VISIT POKHARA AND FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU

The guide will come to pick us up from the hotel and transfer us to the Sarangkot viewpoint. Sarangkot is a beautiful viewpoint to enjoy sunrise and sunset views and the sceneries of Annapurna and Lamjung mountain range.

Return to the hotel for breakfast. Then we continue to the International Mountain Museum, which is devoted to the mountains of Nepal and the mountaineers who climbed them. Inside the museum, you can see original gear from many of the first Himalayan ascents, as well as displays on the history, culture, geology, and flora and fauna of the Himalayas.

We then drive to Fishtail Lodge to enjoy a hearty lunch and continue driving to the Airport to board a short domestic flight to Kathmandu. Arrive at Kathmandu and drive to the hotel. The rest of the time is free.

• Breakfast.
• Accommodation in the hotel.

DAY 20: GUIDED TOUR OF SWAYAMBHU, PATAN AND BASANTAPUR

After breakfast, we'll drive to Swayambhunath. Located on a lovely little hill, Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the fascinating architectural jewels of the world. This Buddhist shrine is said to have been built around 250 b.c. Its main feature, the white dome, is identified with the spotless, pure jewel of Nirvana, and it is crowned by a thirteen-tiered golden spire of conical shape. On the cube at the base of the spire is a pair of the Buddha's all-seeing eyes, painted on all four sides. The stupa stands on a typically stylized lotus mandala base, believed to have surfaced years ago from the lake that originally filled the Kathmandu Valley.

From the hilltop one can enjoy a panorama of Kathmandu and the rest of the Valley. A long stairway reaches the Stupa up the wooded hillside and past statues of the Buddha. But watch out for the monkeys! At the top, you'll see devotees making rounds of the stupa, spinning the praying wheels as they go.

Then we'll head on to Patan. Patan was once an independent Buddhist city-state, and a rival of Kathmandu, from which the Bagmati River separates it. It is also called Lalitpur ("City of the Arts"). The old centre has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Patan boasts a multitude of temples and wonders of art in and around its Durbar Square. We'll visit the Royal Palace, which occupies one side of the square, where works of art have been made from every piece of wood, stone and metal in it. We also visit the temple of Krishna, the temple of Jagat Narayan, the Golden Temple and the Temple of Thousands Buddha, among other sites.

In the continuity, visit Basantapur known as Kathmandu's Durbar Square, the old palace complex (Durbar means "palace"). There admire the multitude of temples and palaces, including the Gaddi Baithak Durbar (a palace constructed in the Rana style in 1908), Basantapur Durbar (the main building of the old royal palace), Kumari Chowk (the residence of the Living Goddess) and Kumari Bahal (where her family resides). All these are located in a small square of Basantapur.

Some two hundred years ago, a Western visitor wrote that there were as many temples as there were houses and as many idols as there were people, in the city. Indeed, Kathmandu boasts one of the largest assemblages of magnificent historical monuments and shrines ever built. Duly recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square lies in the heart of Kathmandu city. Locally, it is also called Hanuman Dhoka Palace Square. The fascinating part of this Palace complex is the towering Nine Storey Palace, overlooking the beautiful cityscape and the vast Basantapur Square. In the 1768 A.D., King Prithivi Narayan Shah build a mansion to commemorate his conquest of the Valley is known for intricately carved wooden doors, roof struts and massive lattice windows full of mythical figures.

In the evening, take a tour through Ason Bazaar, an old city centre and market, where one can see and experience a bit of what the Nepalese use in their daily life. The walk takes us to the hotel.

Today is the last day of our program so enjoy a farewell dinner in one of the best local restaurants in Kathmandu.

• Breakfast.
• Accommodation in the hotel.

DAY 21: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU

Have breakfast and have some relaxing free time for yourself. In the indicated time, our office representative and vehicle will arrive at your hotel to escort you to the airport. Drive to Kathmandu international airport (TIA), you will go through the immigration formalities and departure.

• Breakfast.

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