Tent Peak known as Tarphu Chuli is situated in the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary at an elevation of 5850 meters. Along local trails, through forests, villages and terraced farmland treating you to unparalleled mountain scenery, giving you an inside experience into the Nepalese life and culture. An interesting climb combining glacier views, face climbing and tiptoeing on knife ridges, this mountain offers an unparalleled view of the entire Annapurna Sanctuary. A breathtaking circle of hanging glaciers surrounded by some of the highest peaks on earth. 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.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after your breakfast. We will provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. Places we visit are Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) 7 hours by tourist bus. Trekking staff will arrive at your Hotel at 6:30AM in the morning to pick you up then the bus will leave around 7:30AM to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1010meters) and trek to Tikhedunga (1570 meters) 3 hours. We begin our trek at Nayapul after 1 hour driving by private vehicle from Pokhara. After 15 minutes short walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1015meters) a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1570 meters. Today’s walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2840 meters) 5 hours. Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070 meters. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250 meters. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani at 2840 meters. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 6: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210 meters) and trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at elevation of 3210 meters, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour, then returning to Ghorepani we take a hot breakfast at hotel then we trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). Before starting towards Tadapani, we make climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960 meters). After that we descend to the Banthanti, then turning off to Tadapani. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 7: Trek to Chommrong (2140 meters) 5 hours. The day starts with steep downhill through rhododendron forests. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung which is the village of Gurung people, with an easy walk to Chommrong at elevation of 2140 meters. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 8: Trek to Dovan (2500 meters) 5.30 hours. Today the trail drops down to the Chhomrong Khola and again we continue climbing to Khuldighar at 2380 meters where there used to be an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) Check post. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on, from there the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock then levelling out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 9: Trek to Deurali (3200 meters) 4 hours. A short walking day today because of altitude and risk of snow avalanches in the area that we need to cross in the next morning. Our day begins with the climb through bamboo, then rhododendron forests to Himalayan Hotel and on to Hinko cave. The accommodation will be in Deurali, on the ridge above Hinko is the stretch of trail that is most subject to avalanche. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters) 5 hours. Today the trail climbs on past the Machhapuchhare Base Camp, which isn’t really a base camp since climbing the mountain, is not permitted. Since it is totally surrounded by mountains, this area is known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. Two hours trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes you to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at elevation of 4130 meters. There, you will view unobstructed views of mountain scenery, which is very spectacular. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 11: Trek to Tent peak Base Camp (4400 meters) 4 hours. From here we will have short walking day as it is very important to avoid getting affected by the thinning of the air and get acclimatization to climb Tent peak. Our guide will give important and useful information about the situation on climbing Tent peak and about next day’s activities. From today the accommodation will be tented camp for next two days and you will be having camp food cooked by our professional cook. Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 12: Trek to High Camp (approx 5000 meters). A short day in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air, we take a short trek around high camp and get ready for our adventure for next morning. Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 13: Summit Tent peak (5850meters) and return to Base Camp. Today is our main adventure day, an early morning to climb Tent peak but it all depends on the weather. After safe trip to the summit we make our way safely down then day back to Base Camp. Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 14: Trek to Deurali(3200 meters) 6 hours. We follow the same trail down today the trail drops down by 1200 meters to the bank of Modi Khola to small town of Deurali at 3200 meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 15: Trek to Chommrong (2140 meters) 6 hours. We follow the same trail until Chommrong through Himalaya hotel, Dovan, Bamboo. Once we have passed Khuldighar there is an experimental sheep Farm, the trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 16: Trek to Ghandruk(1950 meters)5 hours. The day starts with easy walking and then downhill for an hour. After an hour leaving Chommrong, we descend steeply through forests and then the field to Kumrong Khola. From here we go up which takes you to the Kumrong Danda then a 45 minute gentle down to Ghandruk.
Ghandruk is the village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal, have their own dialect, typical culture, costume, and life style. This village is possibly the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views and having easy connection with Pokhara or Kathmandu. We will have small sightseeing around the village. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 17: Trek to Nayapul (1010 metrs) and drive to Pokhara. From Ghandruk we walk at the right side of Modi Khola for 5 hours to Birethanti which is consider one of the best and relaxing walk of the entire trek. We reach Nayapul then an hour drive will take us back to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Pokhara City tour. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after breakfast. Places we visit are Fewa Lake, Bagnes Lake, Devi’s water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave etc. You will have relaxing afternoon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu (1345 meters). Overnight back at the hotel in Kathmandu. If you are interested in continuing on to the Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today.
Day 20: Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Price Includes:
1. Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus.
2. Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (3 nights)
3. Standard accommodation in two/three star hotel in Pokhara breakfast included. (3 nights)
4. Kathmandu and Pokhara city Tours by professional tour guide and private car/van/bus.
4. All your standard Meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and Climb.
5. All hot drinks as per itinerary such as tea, coffee (4 times a day) during the trek.
6. Tea Houses/Lodges, Guesthouses and Tented accommodation during the trek.
7. A local government license holder Trekking and Climbing Guide during the trek and climb.
8. The required number of trekking staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
9. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all trekking staff.
10. Annapurna Entry Permit Fee.
11. Tent Peak Permit fees.
12. Garbage Deposit Fee.
13. General Climbing equipment such as Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar etc.
14. Down Jacket and duffel/kit bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
15. Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
16. All our government taxes.
17. Official expanse.
Price Excludes:
1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for 60 days from date of issue. You require 2 passport size photos.
5. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
6. Personal trekking and Climbing Equipment.
7. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected).
8. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
Member discount:
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price can be also customized. Prices remain valid till December 2008.
Group and Travel Agent discount available as per request.
Please Note:
-US$170 per person extra if you wish to take flight from Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu.
-US$80 per person per night if you need extra accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara including breakfast.
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