P.O Box: 26106 Kathmandu Address: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: +977 1 5312359 Fax: +977 1 5351070 Email: [email protected] Nepal: 22d Tharpu Chuli (Tent) Peak Climbing Grade: Easy Altitude: 5,663 m. Tent Days: 3 Tea House Days: 12 Highlights: Tharpu Chuli situated at the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, Tharpu Chuli is an attractive mountain that forms part of the ridgeline, standing south of Glacier Dome. The ridge also includes Singu Chuli and acts as a central divider between the semicircles of peaks enclosing the Sanctuary. Tharpu Chuli offers an interesting climb and a spectacular view of the Annapurna range. The peak was nicknamed ‘Tent Peak’ by Jimmy Roberts in 1956. Route Highlight Area: Annapurna Region, Difficulty: B (Moderate) Altitude: 5663m, Duration: 22 days, Starting point: Nayapul Ending point: Nayapul Best season: Sep-Dec, Feb – May, Maximum group size: 30 pax Minimum pax/Person: 1 pax Mode of trekking: Popular in teahouse but it can be operated in both tea house and camping as per clients interest Himalayan Sights: The Himalayan range includes, Annapurna I, Annapurna south, Annapurna III, Annapurna V, Machhapuchhare (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, Singu Chuli and Gangapurna. Note: B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner Day to day: Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu o/n in a hotel (D): Arrival and pick up from the international airport in Kathmandu, after some refreshment we will invite you for a traditonal nepali dinner. Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley o/n in a hotel (B): Day 3: Drive or fly to Pokhara (7hrs or fly 30 minutes) o/n in a hotel (B): Day 4: Drive to Nayapul & trek to Tirkhedhunga (1577m, 5hrs) o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2850m, 6hrs) lodge (B,L,D): Day 6: Excursion Poon-hill (3200 m) & trek Tadapani (2540m) o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 7: Trek to Chhumrong (1950m, 6hrs) o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 8: Trek to Dovan (2430m, 7hrs) o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Page 1 - Himalayan Leaders Day 9: Trek to Deurali (3000m, 5hrs) o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base camp (4000m, 5hrs) o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 11: Excursion around Annapurna Base camp o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 12: Trek to Tharpuchuli Base camp (4600m, 5hrs) o/n in camp (B,L,D): Day 13: Trek to High camp (4900m, 3hrs) o/n in camp (B,L,D): Day 14: Tharpuchuli Summit (5663 m) o/n in high camp (B,L,D): Day 15: Trek back to Machapuchre Base camp (3700m) o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 16: Trek to Dovan o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 17: Trek to chumrung o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 18: Trek to Landrunk o/n in lodge (B,L,D): Day 19: Trek to Dhampus via phedi & drive to Pokhara o/n in a hotel (B,L): Day 20: Drive or fly to Kathmandu o/n in a hotel (B): Day 21: Kathmandu free day/shopping o/n in a hotel (B): Day 22: Transfer to international airport (B): What is included? - Arrival and transfer transport from to international and domestic airport in Kathmandu - Permit for Member, 01 climbing Sherpa, 01 cook - 3 meals a day during trekking (B, L, D) - All the necessary kitchen equipment, member, dining, kitchen and toilet tent during trekking - Staff insurance, pension fund, wages, equipment and local transport - Government licensed guide with privet transport during sightseeing in Kathmandu valley Page 2 - Himalayan Leaders - Peak permit and conservation fee - Accommodation in lodge and tent during trek What is excluded? - Personal expenses and tips for staff - Monument entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu valley - Nepal visa fee USD 40 for 30 days and 4 passport sized pict - Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara - Garbage Deposit USD 500 (Sharing of the total person) - Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Nepalganj - International flight ticket and airport tax - Personal climbing equipment - Personal insurance and helicopter rescue in case of emergency - Domestic flight ticket Page 3 - Himalayan Leaders.