Tent Peak (5, 633m) (also known as Tharpu Chuli) is gloriously situated within the Annapurna Sanctuary, providing a great objective for a short trekking peak expedition, offering magnificent views of the Annapurna massif from the summit combined with spectacular trekking to and from base camp and the opportunity to summit your first Himalayan peak in a little more than two weeks.
The beautiful landscape at the trekking part adds another reason for choosing a climb to this spectacular Tent Peak. While you trek along the fertile Modi Khola River belt, you will enjoy the natural glory as well as the cultural magnificence of most popular trekking region of Nepal. The alpine plants, lush forests, colorful flowers, culturally rich local people, snow-covered mountains would surely mesmerize you with their serene beauty. Path to the beginning of the route runs along a steep serpentine road with amazingly beautiful sceneries. During the spring season, you will see the mountains tinged with red or pink. As you trek higher, you will experience why the buffer zone near the Annapurna massif is considered the most picturesque in Nepal. Moreover, the easy accessibility of the Tent Peak makes it an ideal destination for those wishing for a short trekking plus peak climbing expedition.
The Tent Peak Climbing trek begins from the Lake City of Pokhara in the Annapurna region. During the initial days, while trekking via Dhampus, Landruk, Chomrong and Dobhan, enjoy the mountainous environment marveling at colorful flora and clear views of the marvelous high mountains including the two eight-thousanders: Mt. Annapurna (8091m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). Enjoy the ethnic hospitality along with the cultural magnificence of Nepal’s ethnic mountain people. Trekking further we reach MBC and ABC. The climb for Tent Peak or Tharpu Chuli starts further from ABC after reaching the Tent Peak Base Camp. After summiting the peak, return from the same route until ABC. From ABC, we trek down to Bamboo, Jhinudada, and Nayapul, passing by waterfalls, villages & settlements, and the rhododendron forest that bloom with red flowers during the springtime. From Naya Pul, we drive to Pokhara which indicates the end of this amazing adventure.
