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Annapurna Sanctuary & Modi Khola Gorge, Kaski (0 reviews)

Annapurna Region

Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli) Climbing

The 14-Day Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli) Climbing Expedition takes mountaineers into the inner sanctum of the Annapurna amphitheater. Rising to 5,663 meters (18,575 ft), Tharpu Chuli sits isolated in the middle of the glacial basin like a tent, surrounded by a 360-degree wall of giant peaks. The approach follows the classic Annapurna Sanctuary trail through the bamboo and rhododendron gorges of the Modi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). Establishing a wilderness high camp at 4,900 meters across the South Annapurna Glacier moraine, the climb negotiates rock steps, a glaciated fluted ice wall, and a sharp knife-edge summit snow ridge overlooking the colossal south face of Annapurna I (8,091 m).

Country Annapurna Sanctuary & Modi Khola Gorge, Kaski

Duration 14 Days

Difficulty Demanding Alpine Mountaineering (Alpine Grade AD-)

Activitytitle Trekking

Max. altitude 5,663 m

Best season Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Accommodation Tea House & Hotel

Meals Included

Start/End Point pokhara - Pokhara / Kathmandu

Summiting Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli (5,663 m / 18,575 ft) at the Heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary Summiting Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli (5,663 m / 18,575 ft) at the Heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary

360-Degree Ring of Colossal Peaks: Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre & Hiunchuli 360-Degree Ring of Colossal Peaks: Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre & Hiunchuli

Technical Alpine Glacier Traverses, Knife-Edge Fluted Snow Ridges & Fixed-Rope Jumar Climbing Technical Alpine Glacier Traverses, Knife-Edge Fluted Snow Ridges & Fixed-Rope Jumar Climbing

Trekking the Dramatic Deep Modi Khola River Canyon and Ancient Rhododendron Cloud Forests Trekking the Dramatic Deep Modi Khola River Canyon and Ancient Rhododendron Cloud Forests

High Glacial Camping at Tharpu Chuli High Camp (4,900 m) Supported by Certified Climbing Sherpas High Glacial Camping at Tharpu Chuli High Camp (4,900 m) Supported by Certified Climbing Sherpas

Relaxing Natural Hot Springs Soak at Jhinu Danda Following the Technical Ascent Relaxing Natural Hot Springs Soak at Jhinu Danda Following the Technical Ascent

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TRIP DETAILS

Includes

What's Included

Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli Climbing Permit & Garbage Deposit
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit and TIMS Card
Private vehicle ground transportation (Pokhara to Matque/Siwai & return, plus Kathmandu transfers)
Certified IFMGA/NNMGA licensed climbing Sherpa guide (1:2 guide-to-climber ratio on summit day)
All group climbing equipment (high-altitude fixed and dynamic climbing ropes, snow bars, ice screws, rock pitons)
11 nights teahouse accommodation along trail + 2 nights full camping setup with four-season tents at High Camp
All three daily meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during trek and climbing days
Daily pulse oximeter blood oxygen saturation monitoring, first aid medical kit, and comprehensive staff insurance

What's Not Included

International airfare and Nepal tourist visa fees
Travel and mountaineering medical insurance covering emergency high-altitude helicopter rescue up to 6,000 meters
Personal technical climbing gear (double mountaineering boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, jumar, carabiners, helmet — rental available in Pokhara)
Hotel accommodation and extra meals in Pokhara or Kathmandu outside the set itinerary
Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and electronic battery charging fees at lodges
Summit climbing bonus for Sherpa guide (industry standard USD 150-200) and porter tips

14 DAYS

Itinerary

Follow our carefully planned Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli) Climbing itinerary, designed with proper acclimatization and comfortable trekking days throughout the journey.

Depart Lakeside Pokhara by private vehicle along the scenic highway past Nayapul and Birethanti, driving along the Modi Khola dirt road to Matque. Meet your climbing Sherpa guide and porter team. Cross the suspension bridge and climb stone staircases through terraced farmlands past Jhinu Danda up to the Gurung gateway village of Chomrong, enjoying direct views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).

Day 1

Overnight: Day 1

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Descend the stone steps of Chomrong to cross the suspension bridge over the Chomrong Khola. Climb up through terraced fields to Sinuwa, entering the protected Modi Khola gorge. Walk through dense, mossy cloud forests of bamboo, oak, and blooming rhododendron, passing the riverside clearing of Bamboo to check into your lodge in Dovan.

Day 2

Overnight: Day 2

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Ascend past the historic Hinku Cave where the canyon walls narrow dramatically. Climb through the avalanche chutes past Deurali into the sub-alpine scrub. The steep gorge opens into the wide glacial gateway of Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m), providing views of Mount Fishtail, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, and Annapurna III.

Day 3

Overnight: Day 3

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A gentle, scenic morning walk along the lateral moraine of the South Annapurna Glacier into the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. Arrive at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) surrounded by a 360-degree amphitheater of snow peaks including Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. Spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing.

Day 4

Overnight: Day 4

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Descend onto the rubble and ice of the South Annapurna Glacier, traversing crevasses and boulder fields to cross to the western lateral moraine. Climb a steep rocky grass slope to pitch tents at Tharpu Chuli Base Camp (4,450 m). Settle into your mountain camp and prepare climbing hardware.

Day 5

Overnight: Day 5

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Ascend steep rocky gullies, loose scree, and exposed rock ridges to establish Tent Peak High Camp (4,900 m) on a high glacial terrace. In the afternoon, your certified climbing Sherpa conducts mandatory technical training: practicing fixed-line ascents using mechanical jumars, crampon footwork on 50-degree hard snow, safety anchoring, and figure-eight rappelling.

Day 6

Overnight: Day 6

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Wake at 1:30 AM under starlight for hot soup and gear up. Scramble across rock bands to Crampon Point. Put on crampons, rope up, and navigate crevassed glacial slopes to the northwest ridge. Climb the steep 50-degree fluted snow and ice wall using fixed lines and jumars, traversing an exposed knife-edge snow ridge to the summit of Tent Peak (5,663 m). Enjoy views across the entire Annapurna Sanctuary: Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli. Rappel down safely to High Camp for hot soup, pack up, and cross the glacier back to your teahouse in ABC.

Day 7

Overnight: Day 7

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A dedicated contingency day built into the schedule to safeguard against high winds, heavy snow, or individual acclimatization adjustments. If the summit was achieved on Day 7, this day serves as a relaxed celebration and photography day at Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 8

Overnight: Day 8

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Begin retracing your steps down the Modi Khola canyon in oxygen-rich air. Pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp, Deurali, and Dovan, dropping back below the tree line into the lush bamboo and rhododendron cloud forests to check into your lodge at Bamboo.

Day 9

Overnight: Day 9

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Climb the forest trail out of the gorge to Sinuwa, drop down to cross the Chomrong Khola, and ascend the stone steps back into Chomrong for lunch. Continue downhill along a scenic ridge trail to Jhinu Danda. In the afternoon, walk down to the natural riverside hot springs beside the Modi Khola for a soothing soak.

Day 10

Overnight: Day 10

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Cross the long suspension bridge over the Modi Khola and follow the gentle dirt path through terraced rice fields past Kyumi to Siwai or Matque. Meet your private vehicle for the scenic drive along the highway back to Lakeside Pokhara to check into your hotel for celebrations and rest.

Day 11

Overnight: Day 11

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A free recovery day in Pokhara. Enjoy boating on Phewa Lake, visit the World Peace Pagoda and International Mountain Museum, or relax at lakeside cafes overlooking the Annapurna range.

Day 12

Overnight: Day 12

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Transfer to Pokhara Airport for a 25-minute scenic flight or take a private vehicle along the highway back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel in Thamel for an evening farewell dinner.

Day 13

Overnight: Day 13

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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before our airport transfer vehicle takes you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international departure flight.

Day 14

Overnight: Day 14

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Information

Things To Know

Requires an official Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Tharpu Chuli / Tent Peak Climbing Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit, TIMS Card, and NMA Garbage Deposit. Maximum elevation is 5,663 m at the summit. Although lower in altitude than Island Peak or Mera Peak, Tent Peak is graded Alpine AD- (Assez Difficile / Fairly Difficult) due to steep rock scrambling, a 50-degree fluted snow wall, and an exposed knife-edge summit ridge requiring confident jumar and crampon proficiency.

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QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Although lower in elevation (5,663 m), Tent Peak is graded Alpine AD- (more technical than Island Peak and Mera Peak). It features a steep mixed-rock approach, a 50-degree fluted ice headwall, and an exposed knife-edge summit snow ridge requiring solid crampon footwork and fixed-line jumar ascending.

Climbers use Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) as the staging point before crossing the South Annapurna Glacier moraine to establish Tent Peak Base Camp (4,450 m) and High Camp (4,900 m) on the northwest slopes.

Spring (April to May) and Autumn (October to November) provide the best climbing conditions with stable snowpack on the fluted headwall, minimal avalanche danger, and clear 360-degree panoramas of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

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