Tent Peak Climbing

Morning overland drive on scenic and interesting highway heading towards scenic Pokhara as the drive leads through Himalayan foothills, on reaching Pokhara transfer to your respective hotels near the shore of beautiful Phewa Lake with afternoon free for short walks.( options by air of 30 minutes flight to Pokhara)

Pokhara valley blessed with nature, an amazing spot for all types of holidays where one can join in adventure sports like paragliding, ultra light flights or Zip-Flyer truly a place of great fascination located beneath towering Annapurna Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare “Fish Tail’ peak and serene lakes Phewa and Begnas.

Our adventure starts with fresh morning drive from Pokhara of two hours to reach the mid hills with super views of rolling hills and Annapurna range including majestic Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”, as the drive ends at Nayapul (new bridge) on the Pokhara-Baglung / Beni highway.

From Nayapul our journey leads with gradual walk passing nice village of Bhirethati, encountering trekkers, mules and donkey trains, as our walk leads through farm villages following Modi river for some time, and then an uphill climb to reach our first overnight stop at Ghandruk a large Gurung tribe villages.

The Gurung are the main mid hill tribe of Annapurna region, famous as gallant soldiers and mercenaries for British and Indian Gorkha Army.

Morning walk leads at the top of Ghandruk village with a short climb, and then on gentle path for a while with uphill to reach at Kimrong hill top of few tea shops and lodges, from here our route descends to Kimrong valley into cool forested area. On reaching Kimrong River and the village, climb for few hours to Chomrong village, from the top of the village a short descend to overnight stop at Chomrong village. This is the last permanent Gurung village and the gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp trek.

After Chomrong leads to short downhill through terraced farm fields and at Chomrong River, after crossing a bridge with uphill for an hour to reach at Sinuwa danda a small place with few lodges offering grand views of landscapes and green hills.

From here walk through forest to Bamboo, a small settlement located by the Modi River in the middle of bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forested area.

An hour walks uphill from Bamboo to reach Dovan for overnight stop, situated in the middle of forest and river gorge.

From Modi River gorge onwards air gets cooler and fresher as the walk enters Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, walking on a winding trail with few ups to Himalaya Hotel near Hinko Cave, located beneath Hiunchuli peak.

Walks leads on glacier and moraine formed by old avalanches, crossing a small bridge near Deurali the last place with lodges before reaching Machhapuchare Base Camp. Here onwards vegetation and tree lines disappears with only high alpine bushes and shrubs. Walk leads to a climb following the raging Modi River upstream to reach at Machhapuchare Base Camp for overnight stop. A well hidden spot with few lodges located beneath North Face of Machhapuchare Peak, from here starting of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Morning walk leads you with views of Annapurna various peaks as the trail leads higher reaching higher elevation at Annapurna Base Camp within magnificent Annapurna peaks and Annapurna I.

After a good scenic walk reaching at Annapurna Base Camp for lunch with free afternoon to enjoy the mountain views.

Necessary day for acclimatization and preparation for Tent peak climb, at base camp our guide will teach and instructs you with some climbing techniques, rest of the day just relax and enjoy the surrounding views.

After Annapurna Base Camp, our route leads across snow-covered moraine rocky path and towards icy trail for an hour reaching at Annapurna south glacier.

Walk offers views of high peaks, after few hours of good trek reaching a flat ground to make our base with camps, first night camping in tents, afternoon free preparation for the climb.

Nepal Base Camp Trek allows more camps for safe and easy accessibility to reach the summit, from base camp heading further with steep climb over rock and glacier with lot of boulders; climb continues reaching high camp at 5,200 meters high, afternoon free preparation for the summit.

Today a Big Day! Starting very early morning at the break of dawn as the climb leads over snow slope with technical section to reach the summit; our expert guide will fix ropes where necessary for the climb to reach the summit safely, after a hard and tough haul reaching the top with amazing views of high mountains that surrounds you, after feeling great and high on reaching our highlight and goal at the top of Tent Peak with super views, slowly descend back to base camp for last overnight in complete wilderness within giant peaks.

Nepal Base Camp Trek allows an extra day as contingency in case of bad weather conditions which might occur sometimes around Himalaya, if all goes well can be used on the way back on route Chomrong or at Pokhara, making a short day and enjoyable walk along the way.

Morning after breakfast from base camp, after cleaning up and packing head back to Annapurna Base Camp via an icy trail, a normal moderate walk of about five hours to overnight stop at Annapurna base camp in the comfort of lodge.

After grand time Tent Peak / Tharpu Chuli Climb around Annapurna Sanctuary, morning walk downhill all the way to Deurali, from here with few ups and downs back into tree lines reaching at Bamboo for overnight stop.

From here a short steep climb to Khuldi Ghar, and on winding downhill through dense forest to Sinuwa danda. From here descend to Chomrong khola. After the bridge an uphill walk for less than an hour to reach Chomrong village. After Chomrong with half hour climb to the top of Chomrong ridge and then walk down to Jhinu danda for overnight stop. This village on a ridge offers refreshing bathe in hot springs which is just 20 minutes walk downhill by Modi River.

Morning leads on downhill path for an hour to reach at another New Bridge (Nayapul) by the Modi River, from here following the River Modi downstream all the way to Bhirethati past Syali Bazaar / Bhatti on reaching at Syali or Bhirethati drive back to Pokhara.

After a great country walk on scenic Annapurna Sanctuary around Nepal Mid West, morning journey leads you with an exciting drive back to Kathmandu with few rest stops for refreshment and lunch, after 6 hours of good drive reaching back in Kathmandu.

Last day in amazing Nepal with awesome time in the high hills around Annapurna Himalaya and Tent Trek / Tharpu Chuli Climb, our staff will transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your final flight back homeward bound or to respective countries.