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THARPU CHULI (TENT PEAK) 5695m - ITINERARY

Day 1 Depart UK

Day 2 Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal
You will be met at the airport then drive for about 30 minutes to the Norbu Linka Hotel. The day can then be spent relaxing, seeing the sights of Kathmandu and getting to know the rest of the group.

Day 3 Kathmandu
Check equipment / sightseeing. As part of today we will check everyone has the necessary kit for the trek ahead. There is time to hire/buy anything needed from the numerous climbing shops within 5 minutes walk of the hotel.

Day 4 Pokhara
Half day drive to Pokhara the second capital of Nepal. The drive will show you some wonderful scenery as we travel through Nepal and Pokhara itself is very pretty situated beside a huge lake with cafes restaurants and a number of new lodges.

Day 5 Pokhara – Nayapul – Birethanti (1025m)
After a short drive out of Pokhara the trek begins from Nayapul and reaching Birethanti after a couple of hours walking.

Day 6 Ghandruk (1940m)
The trek will take you steadily up to Ghandruk, the pace will be slow to allow for acclimatisation and there will be a stop for lunch at a lodge on the way.

Day 7 Chhomrong (2170m)
Continuing along the route we are gradually gaining height. The scenery starts to become more and more impressive as we get further into the mountains and from Chhomrong there are wonderful views of Annapurna South.

Day 8 Bamboo (2310m)
Trekking on to Bamboo will take you across a river bridge and then through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. There are a number of small villages along the trail.

Day 9  Deurali (3200m)
We will reach Deurali today, gaining quite a lot of height however making the following day easier.

Day 10 Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m)
This is a fairly steep walk up to reach Hinku Cave, a fire-blackened overhang of rock. Machhapuchhre Base Camp is a level and grassy moraine platform taking about 3-4 hours of walking to reach today.

Day 11 Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
We ascend gently through the quiet grassy terrain to get to Annapurna Base Camp. The view is spectacular as we are surrounded by the giant Himalayan peaks. After having trekked for 2 hours, we reach base camp where there are fantastic views of the south face of Annapurna I.

Day 12 Tent Peak Base Camp (4700m)
We will start promptly in the morning to cross the glacier and steadily climb to base camp. The glacier is superb to see, walk across and to hear. Then once across the route climbs quite steeply and may have a light covering of snow.

Day 13 Tent Peak High Camp (5200m)
 Following the trail leading to Tent peak high camp will take the group onto snow and although this is not a long day the gain in height will be significant and there is time once at high camp to rest and relax. The climbing guides will be alongside the group and you will find them very attentive as necessary to the safety and care of the group.

Day 14 Climb Peak (5695m) return to Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
There will be an early start to make the best use of the day and to reach the summit in the morning. The views from this mountain are superb giving a 360 degree view of the entire Annapurna Sanctuary. Fixed ropes will be used to ensure the groups safety and the guides will assist individuals as necessary. The scenery from this peak of the Annapurna range, that surrounds Tent Peak, is hugely impressive.

Day 15 Sinuwa (2360m)
The trek down will seem easy following the exertions of the days before and as the air become richer.

Day 16 Jhinudanda (1780m)
This is a half days walk and there is a natural hot spring to visit as a part of the day.

Day 17 Nayapul - Pokhara
Trek into Nayapul - the last day of the trek. There will be a short drive into Pokhara and then time to relax, shower and go out for a celebratory meal and drink.

Day 18 Pokhara
Rest day

Day 19 Kathmandu
Half day drive from Pokhara back to the city of Kathmandu. Arriving back into the midst of a bustling city may feel a little strange after the peace and slower pace of the rural mountains of Nepal.

Day 20 Depart Kathmandu.
Today is a rest day to relax, sight see, shop and whatever else you wish to do before your return journey.

  

Annapurna Base Camp route          Machhapuchhre from Annapurna BC

  

Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)                                       Breakfast

                                                                       

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