Tent Peak Climbing

Namaste and a heartfelt greeting to Nepal. On landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you must follow some formalities. After completing it, you will exit from the terminal. One of the team members from Boundless Adventure will be there waiting for you. Our representative will greet you and take you to your Hotel on a scenic drive in the car. After getting to the Hotel, you will check-in, rest, and refresh. Our team will debrief the expedition at your Hotel in the evening. Or if you feel comfortable, you can visit our office. Your overnight and dinner are at the Kathmandu Hotel.

Good morning on the first day in Nepal. Get ready with finishing breakfast as you will start your journey towards Tent Peak climbing. On the day you move to Pokhara. To reach Pokhara, you have two options: plane and ground transportation.

If you prefer to fly by plane, flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes only 25 minutes. And if you choose to go by ground transportation, it takes 6 hours. The drive travels through Prithvi Highway and Mid-Hill Highway. The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara covers approximately 200km. Your night stay and dinner are at the Hotel of Pokhara.

Your adventure from Pokhara. The beautiful lake and stunning mountain views make your morning thrilling. Early in the morning, after a warm breakfast, you will drive towards Nayapul, which lies at 1070m. Enjoy the scenic views with glimpses of rural Nepalese life, terraced fields, and mountain ranges along the way; you will reach Nayapul within one and a half hours of driving.

Reaching Nayapul marks the beginning of the trekking journey. You will begin walking towards Tikhedhunga, a day’s destination from Nayapul. The trail follows the Modi Khola River with an easy walk. A 20-to 30-minute walk from Nayapul takes you to Birethanti, where you must check your permits.

After checking in, you will continue your hike towards Hile. The final part of the trek to Tikgedhunga is a steep ascent with a beautiful view of the surroundings and the chirping sound of birds. The trekking duration from Nayapul to Tikhehdunga is 4-5 hours, depending on your walking pace. Enjoy a hearty meal and have a pleasant night at the tea house of Tikhedhunga.

Hope you had a comfortable night. Wake up in the Himalayas of Nepal with the fresh air and birds chirping with the meandering sound of the river. Have a delicious morning meal at the tea house while enjoying the view of the untouched beauty of the Annapurna region. After breakfast, you will move towards the day’s destination, Ghorepani village, at 2860m.

The first segment of the trail involves walking through a stone-paved path before reaching Ulleri. However, the walk is worthwhile, with astonishing glimpses of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli from the Ulleri village.
The trail from Ulleri to Ghorepani consists of walking through dense rhododendron forest.

On the way, you will enjoy the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The trail passes through Gurung and Magar villages, including Banthanti and Nangge Thanti, before reaching Ghorepani village. The 5-6 hours walk from Tikhedhunga takes you to Ghorepani. Your accommodation and evening meal will be at the Ghorepani tea house.

You must wake up early morning on this day to catch the surreal sight of sunrise on Poon Hill. The trek to Poon Hill from Ghorepani takes 45 to one hour, with walking in uphill sections. As you get to the Poon Hill at 3134m, numerous mountain peaks will surround you. As the sun starts to rise, it creates magical moments while distributing its rays on the top of mountain peaks. Dazzling view of Mount Machapuchare (6997m), Himchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m) and Gangapurna (7455m) are eye-appealing from the Poon Hill.

After appreciating the 360-degree view of the mountain and its surprising beauties, you will descend to Ghorepani. You will have breakfast at Ghorepani and start walking towards the day’s final destination, Tadapani, at 2630m. On the way to Tadapani, you will pass through Rhododendron forest and Magar communities. The trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani takes  6-7 hours. Your overnight and dinner will be at Tadapani’s tea house.

Enjoy your breakfast at the tea house of Tadapani, which offers a breathtaking view of the Annapurna massif. Then, prepare for today’s hike to Chhomorng village, 2170 m above sea level. The trail from Tadapani to Chhomrong is easy but with a gradual ascent. It passes through lush forests and terraced fields with the beautiful sight of snow-capped peaks.

On the way to Chhomrong, you can interact with the local Gurung and Magar communities and learn about their culture and lifestyle. After crossing several suspension bridges and passing through traditional settlements, you will reach Chhomrong within 4-5 hours of walking. Your day’s accommodation and supper are at the tea house of Chhomrong.

Leaving Chhomrong, you will trek towards the Himalayan hotel on the seventh day after breakfast. The trail passes through the river alongside the Chhomrong Khola. However, before starting the trek, you must check in from the Chhomrong checkpost.

You will trek through the forest of oak, Bamboo, and rhododendron. The trail mixes steep ascent and descent, making it moderately challenging. Passing through Kuldhinagar from Chhomrong, you will reach Bamboo, where you will have lunch. After lunch, you will continue walking. A 5-6 hours walk from Chhomrong takes you to the Himalaya Hotel at 2920m. Your accommodation and dinner are at the Himalaya Hotel tea house.

Eight days is one of the most remarkable journeys on the Tent Peak climbing. After the morning meal at the Himalaya Hotel, you will begin hiking toward the well-renowned Annapurna base Camp. The trek from the Himalaya Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp involves a mix of moderate to challenging sections.

Walking through the narrow valleys with a steep mountainside and passing through Hinku Cave and Deurali, you will reach Macchapuchhre Base Camp. You will have lunch at the Macchapuchchre Base Camp while enjoying the beauty of the surroundings. After breakfast, you will continue your walk toward the day’s final destination, Annapurna Base Camp.

Arriving at Annapurna Base Camp is an unforgettable experience. The Annapurna massif, glacier, and Annapurna Sanctuary will welcome you. It takes 6 hours to reach ABC from the Himalaya Hotel. Your night stay and dinner are at the tea house of Annapurna Base Camp.

Everyone has problems when they immigrate from one country to another due to the dissimilar climate. Along with the dissimilar climate, trekkers are affected by altitude-related issues while trekking in high elevations. Thus, day nine is for acclimatization and rest at ABC, allowing your body to adapt to the changed temperature and reduce altitude-related issues.

On the acclimatization day, you will experience the beauty of the area surrounding the Annapurna base Camp and relax. Moreover, as our guide will teach you, you will learn how to use technical climbing equipment today. You will get training in using an ice axe, ice screw, harness, snow bar, jumar, and crampons, that you need to use during a climb to Tent Peak climbing. You will get dinner and sleep at ABC’s tea house as the day finishes.

With the refreshed feeling from a sound night’s sleep and the previous acclimatization day, you will kick off the trail for Tent Peak Base Camp. After breakfast at the Annapurna Base Camp, you will start climbing. The initial part of the climb begins with walking on moraine cliffs and glacier-covered sections. As the trail is adventurous, you must walk properly and slowly.

The stunning gaze of the south Annapurna Glacier will motivate you throughout your climb to Tent Peak Base Camp. As you get to the base camp, a snow-capped peak will be in front of your eyes, making your climb worthwhile. It takes 5 hours to walk from Annapurna Base Camp to Tent Peak Base Camp. As there are no tea houses on the base camp of Tent Peak, you must stay in a tent that our climbing crew will fix. Also, you will have dinner at the tent camp.

The eleventh day’s climb brings you closer to your final destination. Enjoy your morning meal while appreciating the mountain ranges and move towards Tent Peak High Camp. The climb to High Camp includes a technical section where you will use your technical gear and equipment, including helmets and ropes. The trail from base camp to the high Camp of Tent Peak gradually ascends, requiring careful navigation.

Rest is essential during the climb to High Camp from Base Camp. Also, you should listen to your body and immediately tell your climbing guide if you feel any symptoms of altitude sickness. Besides the difficulties of the climb, the trek offers an astonishing view of the numerous mountain peaks that will accompany you throughout the walk.

A 4- 5 hour climb will take you to the day’s camping point, Tent Peak High Camp. Our climbing crew will set up a tent for you, and our cook will prepare a delicious meal. Enjoy your evening with a mesmerizing sunset from the high Camp and sleep with a hearty meal.

It is the most awaited day of your expedition, as it will take you to the summit of the Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli ). Wake up around 2-3 a.m., get ready with a headlamp, and start climbing. But before starting, ensure that you have all the equipment, including ropes, harnesses, helmets, crampons, and ice axes, as you should use them. The initial phase of the walk includes walking on a snowy path with a steep climb.

Reaching the summit ridge, you will find technical sections that require technical climbing gear. Our climbing guide will provide all the necessary guidance; follow him. The final part of getting to the summit involves navigating steep snow and ice slopes. Consider taking breaks from time to time, listening to your body, and staying adequately hydrated throughout the climb.

You will feel a sense of accomplishment once you reach the summit of Tent Peak at 5695m. The vista you will get from the summit will make you forget all the challenges you faced while getting there. It is 4-5 hours of adventurous climb from Tent Peak High Camp to the summit.

Mountain peak of Annapurna South (7219m), Himchuli (6441m), Annapurna Fang (7,647m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna V (7525m) are jaw-dropping from the top of Tent Peak. Likewise, Mount Gangapurna (7455m),  Machhapuchhre (6993m), and Singu Chuli/ Fluted Peak (6501m) will appeal to your eye.

After appealing your eye, you will descend to Base camp overnight. Our cook will prepare food for you. As you finish your meal, you can sleep feeling proud of yourself.

Good morning, campaign. We are glad to tell you that you succeeded in climbing Tent Peak. However, you must return. After breakfast at the base camp, you will start your descent. You will descend through the same trail that took you to your destination. From Tent Peak base camp, you will descend to Macchapuchhre Base Camp. From MBC, you will continue descending to Deurali via lush forests and meadows.

Enjoying the alpine and subtropical vegetation, you will descend further to the Himalayas. At Himalaya, you will stop for lunch. After lunch, you will descend further and reach Bamboo’s overnight point. It is 6-7 hours of continuous descent from Tent Peak base Camp to Bamboo. Continuous descent may hurt your ankle, so we recommend paying attention to your ankle and taking breaks occasionally.

Have a warm breakfast at the Bamboo tea house and descend towards Jhinudanda. As you descend, you will traverse through lush forests and the beautiful landscape of the Annapurna Conservation area. The trail gradually descends, providing stunning vistas of fabulous mountain peaks.

After 6 hours of descending from Bamboo, you will reach Jhinudanda. You can take a bath in a natural hot spring in Jhinudanda, which will rejuvenate your body after your challenging adventure. Have a hearty dinner and sound sleep at Jhinudanda’s tea house.

On your return journey, after a morning meal at the tea house of Jhinudada, make your way towards Pothana. The trail begins by crossing a suspension bridge over a Modi Khola, then takes you to Himalpani village. The route passes through the forest, offering a glimpse of local wildlife and various species of plants.

As you continue your trail, it passes through traditional Gurung villages, including Ghandruk and Landruk. The route from Landrk to Pothana consists of uphill and downhill sections, passing through terraced fields and dense forest. The final part of Potana involves walking on a stone-paved trail. It takes 5-6 hours to walk from Jhinudanda to Pothana at 1890m. Your overnight stay and dinner are at Pothana’s tea house.

Today marks the final day in the Annapurna region. After breakfast at Pothana’s tea house, you will descend toward Phedi village early in the morning. The trial involves a steep climb, yet it is shorter. The route passes through the Australian Camp and Dhampus, which provides a mesmerizing view of mountain peaks, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Within three hours of a gentle walk, you will reach Phedi.

At Phedi, a private car will be waiting for you. You will get into the car and drive back to Pokhara. The drive from Phedi to Pokhara takes 1 hour and passes through beautiful traditional settlements. You will stay a night and have lunch at Pokhara’s Hotel.

You will return to Kathmandu from Pokhara by ground transportation or airplane. You will leave Pokhara after breakfast. Driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you will travel alongside the Trishuli River. If you are interested, you can participate in rafting at Trishuli; let us know if you would like to. Enjoying the view of mountains, hills, and farmland, you will reach Kathmandu with a 6-7-hour drive—overnight and dinner at Kathmandu.

The day has arrived for your departure. You will leave Nepal with lots of memories that will be in your heart for a lifetime. If you have time, you can also participate in other adventurous activities in Nepal; if not, we must say goodbye to you. Our representative will be outside your Hotel to pick you up and drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport. Have a safe flight.