Tharpu
Chuli, situated at the heart of Annapurna Sanctury, is an attractive mountain
which offers not only enjoyable climbing but also serves as one of the
outstanding viewpoints of Annapurna massive. Despite its lowly magnitude,
the summit offers superb panorama of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Annapurna
III, Annapurna V, Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli, Singu Chuli and Gangapurna.
The peak can be approached from several routes: North-West Ridge, South
East Ridge and South West Face.
North-West
Ridge
For
North West ridge route we follow the trail from Annapurna South
Base Camp to the east along the moraine ridge and set base camp in a grassy
area above the moraine ( 4,115m. ). We will gain to a ridge and fix the
high camp at 4, 870m. which can be snow covered. From the high camp we
climb easy slopes on the glacier below the west face of Tharpu Chuli.
We further cross the glacier and reach the foot of the fluted wall which
separates Tharpu Chuli and Singu Chuli. We further climb easy snow slopes
and then more steep climb requires to gain the board ridge. From the ridge
we climb steeply on a knife-edged ridge which finally leads to the summit.
Itinerary
Day
01:
Kathmandu
Pokhara by land transportation.
Day
02:
Dhampus.
Day
03:
Landrung.
Day
04:
Chhomrong.
Day
05:
Dovan
Day
06:
Bagar.
Day
07:
Annapurna
Base Camp.
Day
08:
Tharpu
Chuli base camp.
Day
09:
High
camp.
Day
10:
Summit
base camp.
Day
11:
Bagar.
Day
12:
Chhomrong.
Day
13:
Tadapani.
Day
14:
Ghorepani
Day
15:
Birethanti.
Day
16:
Nayapool
and drive to Pokhara.
Day
17:
Pokhara
Kathmandu by land transportation.
Thecost includes:
Full
camping trek arrangement ( guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters, all meals,
cooking and camping equipment ).
Peak
permit fee.
Climbing
guide and his equipment allowance
High
altitude tent, ropes, snow bars, gas (high fuel) & high food.
Staff
insurance.
National
Park entrnace fee.
Airport
arrival and departure
All
land transfers as per the itinerary.
Thecost does not include the expenses of personal nature, personal
climbing gear,rescue by
helicopter and accident insurance.