OVERVIEW
Tharpu Chuli or Tent peak has registered its name as one of the best short trekking peak climbing in the Annapurna region. It's way easier than other trekking peak climbing in Nepal & undoubtedly the most picturesque. Enjoy fairly easy climbing terrain that adds the level of experience to your climbing portfolio & helps you scale other elevated peaks. Tent Peak is the tent-shaped peak with an elevation of 5,500m can be achieved in 5 days. It does require ice climbing equipment to achieve the summit & rated as Alpine PD grade.
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Tent peak is also known as Tharpu chuli
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In 1956, col. Jimmy roberts as a part of British Expedition team climbed (not summitted) Tent peak
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The tent peak was first summitted by japanese group in 1964 on an expedition to Annapurna south led by dr Haruo Higuchi.
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The peak is initially seen from original Annapurna base camp.
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Climbing to tent peak takes about 5 days
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Rated as alpine PD
BEST TIME TO GO
Spring : March - May Fall : September - November
At these times, the weather is at its best, being hot but not uncomfortably so, and there’s usually minimal or no rain.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Tent peak is rated as alpine PD for climbing. This means you require ice climbing equipment like: ropes, ice axes & crampons for climbing. No previous climbing experience required for this peak however, maximum flexibility often helps during such adventure. Expect to cover 6-7 hours of trekking while you are up for scaling tent peak.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
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Promising views of Tent Peak (5500m) its neighbour Singhu Chuli (6500m)
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Views Of Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna V 7525m, Annapurna South 7219m,Gangapurna 7455m, Fang 7647m,
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Machhapuchhre (Fish-Tail) 6997m, Hiunchuli 6331m are high peaks.
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Annapurna Base Camp
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Rhododendron Forests, Waterfalls & More.
