Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu

As per your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and one of our representatives will receive you. He will escort you to your hotel where you’ll spend the night. On the first day we’ll provide you the information about the trek. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 - Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour

Kathmandu valley Sightseeing tour will start early in the morning. The holy Pashupatinath temple will be our very first visit. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here. It lies on the banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the most revered holy sites of the Hindu people. The Pashupatinath is built in the pagoda style architecture and contains many smaller shrines outside the main temple as well. It is also the cremation site of many hindu people and sometimes, it can be observed. The nest site of the tour is the holy Bouddhanath stupa. The Buddhist stupa of Boudha Stupa dominates the skyline; it is one of the largest unique structure's stupas in the world.The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 Gompas (Tibetan convent) around Bouddhanath. The Stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet which enters the Kathmandu Valley by the village of Sankhu in the northeast corner. Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Boudhanath. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha. The next site, in the tour, is the Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is known as the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the royal palace. The Durbar at the Durbar square was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and was where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum are located here. Time and again the temples and the palaces in the square have gone through reconstruction after being damaged by natural causes or neglect. Presently there are less than ten quadrangles in the square. On 25 April 2015, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.9 hit the region and severely damaged the Square, reducing several buildings to rubble. The oldest temples in the square are those built by King MahendraMalla (1560–1574). They are the temples of Jaggannath, KotilingeswaraMahadev, Mahendreswara and the Taleju Temple. More and more temples and statues were added to the Square under different ruling kings over the time. It is one of the most architecturally intricate showcases of Nepali art and the unique Newa architecture. Then finally, the last site of the tour will be the Swayambhunath Stupa- an ancient religious architecture at the top of a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. Swayambhunath is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites especially for Tibetans and followers of the Tibetan Buddhism. We were breathless and sweating as we stumbled up the last steep steps and practically fell upon the biggest vajra (thunderbolt scepter) that I have ever seen. Behind this Vajra was the vast, round, white dome of the stupa, like a full solid skirt, at the top of which were two giant Buddha eyes wisely looking out over the peaceful valley which was just beginning to come alive. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. After visiting each site, we will head back to the Hotel. Overnights stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast included.

Day 03 - Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m) Duration: 6 hrs

We’ll drive from Kathmandu, the city of temples to Pokhara, the city of lakes. It takes about 6-7 hours we pass by beautiful landscape of terrace farming, fields of barley, rice and rivers along the way. When we arrive the city of lakes i.e. Pokhara, we will drive you to your hotel where you take rest stay. In Pokhara, we will stay at the hotel in the beautiful lake city to let you enjoy the experience of boating in stunning Phewa Lake accompanied by the vast panorama of Himalaya range, lush hills and more. There are various prominent places like the Bindabasini temple, the Davis fall, the Gupteshwor cave, the Seti River Gorge located in Pokhara. The religious Bindabasini temple is located in the centre of old bazaar in the city and is related to the Goddess Bhagwati. One of the most famous waterfalls in the country named as Davis fall also called as “the Patale Chhango” is located in the southern part of the Pokhara valley. The water falls through many gorges in the rocks below leaping along many rocky portals that keeps your mouth open wide. The Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 kilometers away from the Pokhara airport. The entrance to the cave is right across the Davis fall and is almost 3 km long. With some big hall-sized rooms and some passages could be explored. It is adventurous because you have to crawl on your four in some places. This cave holds special value to the Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the same condition as when it was discovered. The next is the Seti Gorge. Carved by the Seti-Gandaki River, it is one of the most amazing natural wonders of Pokhara. And finally, boating in the Phewa Lake takes anyone's tiredness away and visiting the temple of Taal Barahi which is in the lake will give anyone immense joy of natural beauty. The reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna can also be seen in the lake. The thick pine forest on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake is also quite haunting. Overnight stay at the Hotel, Breakfast included.

Day 04 - Drive Naya Pul (New bridge), to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m) Duration: 4 hrs

After breakfast, we’ll drive to Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) and pass through the town of Lumle. Then, we will go for a short stroll to Birethanti. The trail pursues Birethanti through completely flawless bamboo woodlands and past huge cascades glinting with the ethereal light of the sun. Then we pass the lavish field of foals and stallions for the most part. The trail proceeds to Ranghai and to Tikhedhunga. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 05 - Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) Duration: 6 hrs

We begin the journey by crossing the Tikhedhunga stream on a suspension bridge. From there, we start climbing the precarious 3000 stone stairs towards the Magar town of Ulleri at 2080 meters. We continue on to the Ulleri Hill, cross thick pasturelands and proceed for an hour to the campground where we’ll take rest. Proceeding on the trail, we will pass by two luminous streams and have a last move to Nangethanti where we’ll have lunch. From Nangethanti, we climb to Ghorepani (2850m) and will enjoy the panoramic and magnified beauty of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), the Tukuche Nilgiri (6940m), The Hiunchuli Himal (6441m) and the Tarke Kang. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 06 - Hiking -Poonhill (3180m), trek to Tadapani (2500m) Duration: 6 hrs

We’ll begin early in the morning for our trek to Poon Hill to enjoy the glistening sunrise in the beautiful Himalayas. You will be admired the unobstructed views of Annapurna massifs, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Lamjung, Nilgiri, Varaha Shikhar and many others. You will also enjoy the views of the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri Ranges gleaming yellow during sunrise. Poon Hill is a vantage point to enjoy the panoramic beauty of Annapurna. Then we’ll trek back to Ghorepani and move to Tadapani. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 07 - Trek to Chhomrong (2020m) Duration: 5 hrs

We’ll start our trek down to Chhomrong village where you can observe and experience the Gurung traditions, one of the ethnic traditions of Nepal. This area is the gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary. We trek through the rhododendron, national flower of Nepal, forests and can see various species of birds on the way. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Day 08 - Trek to Dovan (2600m) Duration: 5 hrs

We’ll bid the genuine hospitality of Chhomrong, say goodbye and descend towards Dovan. We step 2500 stone steps and and cross Chhomrong River by a suspension bridge. We’ll then ascend a rocky route towards Sinuwa village (2350m). Then we’ll walk through dense forests towards Kuldahar (2380m). The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Check-post is situated here. The trail is a continuous easy descend to Dovan where we spend the night. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 09 - Trek to Deurali (3200m) Duration: 4 hrs

We continue our trail through the forests of emerald and jaded bamboo. The natural music played by the bamboo leaves provides peace to the soul and the beautiful rhododendron accompanies us throughout the trails to Deurali. Passing the Himalayan Hotel, we continue our trek to Hinko and just above it lies Deurali where we stay the comfortable night. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 10 - Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4210m) Duration: 5 hrs

We begin the trek climbing through a river bed. Then ascending towards the mountain side, we hike towards the Machhapuchhre Base Camp. The views of the Machhapuchre ranges, Hiunchuli, Annapurna, Gangapurna and others are such a magical view that everyones feet stops to look. On our way to the Annapurna Base Camp we climb around two hours uphill until we reach at ABC. Watching the ethereal beauty of the Annapurna, the 10th highest mountain of the world right in front of us, is indeed spectacular. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 11 - Trek to Tharpu Chuli Peak Base Camp (4910m) Duration: 3-4 hrs

We head towards Tharpu Chuli Base Camp. We struggle against the glaciated mountain pass and finally reach our destination. For those who do not wish to climb, hiking from camp can be quite pleasurable and adventurous. Sightseeing exotic ecosystem and breathtaking vistas of Himalayan peaks of Nepal can be equally satisfying. We stay at the tent camp for one or two days and have camp food prepared by our professional cook. It feels as if we are celebrating picnic at the high top mountain. Overnight stay at the tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included. After lunch, our guides provide training on peak climbing. Techniques of climbing, using climbing gears such as ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, and how to go up and down using ropes are taught. Although it is not mandatory to have prior training experience of Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing but the past experience boosts up your confidence on climbing. All these trainings increase the chances of scaling the summit as well as to enjoy the experience. Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 12 - Summit Tharpu Chuli Peak (5653m), and return to ABC (4210m) Duration: 8-9 hrs

The day comes to climb the Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing. We begin our climb generally around 1 AM. A steep snow slope leads us onto the summit ridge. We feel we have reached somewhere in the different world. After enjoying the summit views, and taking pictures, we descend all the way to Base Camp for overnight stay. Overnight stay at the guesthouse/tent, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 13 - Reserve day for contingency

There may be unfavorable condition of the weather or we may have some problem by our own or by some other means of technical problem to climb the peak, this day is used as a contingency. If the weather gets exceptionally unfavorable, we have to postpone the program of summiting the peak. Sometimes, somebody in the group may get some problems in acclimatizing as well, or may not be well enough to make the ascent; the day can be used in that condition too. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day. Overnight stay at the tented camp or guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 14 - Explore the hidden valley and trek back to Bamboo,

After enjoying the stay at ABC, we start descending the same trail towards Modi Khola, Bamboo (1700m). There are lodges and tea houses in this area surrounded by the mountains. The cool air and the peaceful atmosphere refresh us. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 15 - Trek to Jhinu Danda (hot spring) Duration: 6 hrs

We begin the trek towards Chhomrong through the trails of Kalgidhar. You can see sheep farm here. Throughout the way, we enjoy the lovely rhododendron flowers in different colors like red, pink and white. The colorful flowers with the green forests are a wonderful sight to enjoy. We descend to Jhinu Danda where we can rejuvenate in the natural hot spring that takes away our tiredness. Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 16 - Jhinu Danda to Pokhara, 5-6 hrs

On this day, we return back to Pokhara walking through the right side of Modi Khola towards Matque/Siwai which takes about 2 hours and 2 hours of drive drops us to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel. Breakfast, and Lunch included.

Day 17 - Pokhara to Kathmandu

We’ll make our way back to Kathmandu by luxury tourist bus from Pokhara enjoying the changing landscape and diverse topography on the way. This takes 6-7 hours depending on the traffic. Travelling via domestic flight, instead of bus travel, takes 25 minutes, The flight costs USD 220.00 for round trip. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.

Day 18 - Farewell

Our representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back home.