Tent peak climbing

Today, you leave Kathmandu and drive to the beautiful city of Pokhara. Driving alongside the Marsayangdi River, you cross several towns and rural settlements on the way. Upon arrival in Pokhara, you check into your hotel and take some rest. In the evening, you can head outside and enjoy the beautiful lakeside area. Overnight at hotel.

You leave Pokhara and take a short drive to Nayapul from where the trek begins. Initially, you walk along Modi Khola until Birethanti and cross a bridge. After checking into the Annapurna Conservation Area Project office, you walk on a gentle dirt road and make your way to Tikhedhunga. You pass Lamdawali and Sudame before reaching Birethanti. Overnight at lodge.

The first part of today’s journey consists of a steep uphill climb to Ulleri on nicely paved stone steps. From Ulleri, you walk towards Banthanti and then pass through the forest to reach Ghorepani. The walk from Banthanti to Ghorepani is along the Bhurungdi River. Ghorepani is located at the center of the rhododendron forest just below Poonhill. Overnight at lodge.

You wake up early in the morning and then hike to Poon Hill. From Poonhill you can see the panoramic views of Nilgiri (6940m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Machhapuchhre (6997m) and many other towering peaks. After enjoying the mesmerizing view from the top of the hill, you head back to Ghorepani and have breakfast. After breakfast, you pass through the dense rhododendron and pine forests and then make a steep uphill climb to arrive at Tadapani. Overnight at lodge.

You walk through the steep downhill trail and pass through the tiny settlements and beautiful rhododendron forests. After crossing a suspension bridge, you make an uphill climb to Gurjung and then follow an easy gradual trail to reach Chomrong. Chomrong is a Gurung village and there are plenty of sightings that reflect their unique culture. Overnight at lodge.

The trail moves along Modi Khola leaving behind the inhabited foothills. After crossing a suspension bridge over Chomrong Khola, you reach Sinuwa from where the trail is relatively flat. After passing through dense rhododendron forest, you descend on steep stones into lush bamboo forests and finally arrive at Dovan. Overnight at lodge.

After a steep climb from Dovan, you reach Hinku Cave where you can find a fire-blackened overhang being walled in to make a small lodge. Up ahead, you pass the lodges at Deurali and Bagar and then arrive at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). From here, ascend gently through the tranquil meadows and you reach Annapurna Base Camp (4130m). The surrounding view is entirely mesmerizing and you find genuine pleasure in being amid the mighty Himalayas. Overnight at tented camp.

After spending some time at Annapurna Base Camp, you walk towards complete wilderness over the rubble-covered glacier and moraine cliffs. The trail leads to a flat boulder close to a small icy stream and reaches a grassy area before Tent Peak Base Camp. You will be accompanied by the views of mountains throughout the walk up to Tent Peak Base Camp. Overnight at tented camp.

You wake up early in the morning and head towards the High Camp. The walk takes you on a deep-cut gully and then climbs to a flat spot at 4,877 m. Upon arrival, you take some rest at the high camp and prepare for the climb to the summit. You will be briefed about the climb by our experienced leader and you can involve in practice sessions for the climb. Overnight at tented camp.

Today is the most exciting part of the trek as you head to the summit of Tharpu Chuli. The climb to the top is rigorous and requires technical expertise for successful scaling. From the top, you can see the views of Hiunchuli (6,441m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Gangapurna (7,454m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,997m) and many other snowcapped mountains. After spending some time at the top, you return back to the high camp. Overnight at tented camp.

Today you leave the high camp and retrace your steps back to Annapurna Base Camp. The path back to the Annapurna Base Camp is pretty tricky as you descend through rocky terrain and moraine boulders. After reaching Annapurna Base Camp, you can celebrate the success of your ascent and enjoy the views of the Annapurna Mountain range. Overnight at tented camp.

You wake up early in the morning and witness the sunrise over the Himalayas. Then you take a short hike to a viewpoint and enjoy the sights of memorial stupas, prayer flags, and panoramic views of the mountains. You return back to the base camp for breakfast and then start trekking to the beautiful Bamboo village. Overnight at lodge.

From Bamboo, you walk to Chomrong and trek all the way down to Jhinu Danda. You first pass through Kuldighar followed by Sinuwa and Tilche. You then cross the Chomrong River and make a gradual descent to Jhinu Danda. You can enjoy the hot spring in Jhinu Danda which is located at the edge of the glacial river. Overnight at lodge.

From Jhinu Danda, you walk on the trail nearby the Modi Khola. You pass through Kyum village and head downwards to Birethanti. An hour of trekking from here will take you to Nayapul where a private vehicle will be waiting for you. The trek ends here and now you drive back to Pokhara. You can rest your weary bodies upon reaching your respective hotel in Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.

On this day, you take the tourist bus and drive along the Prithvi Highway and then head back to Kathmandu. You are free to spend the final day in Nepal as per your own consent. You can rest in the hotel or shop for gifts and souvenirs in the local marketplaces. In the evening, you join other group members for a farewell dinner organized by the company. Overnight at hotel.

The 18-day trip comes to an end today. After a fulfilling breakfast at the hotel, our company representative will take you to the airport in our comfortable company van. Then you take the flight back home.