"Tent Peak"
Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) is located right in the center of the Annapurna Sanctuary amphitheatre.
It offers an accessible 5,000m+ climbing experience surrounded by 7,000m and 8,000m giants.
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Tharpu Chuli from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Elevation is 5,663 m (18,579 ft).
Sits on a low ridge in the middle of the South Annapurna Glacier.
Central Vantage: Because of its central location in the Sanctuary, it provides one of the most comprehensive mountain views in Nepal.
Approached across the South Annapurna Glacier from Annapurna Base Camp.
The standard season on Tharpu Chuli is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Glacier Crossing: The South Annapurna glacier changes constantly; track conditions with local guides.
Approaches to Tharpu Chuli begin from Nepal Side in Kaski District, where the main objective is the North West Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Tharpu Chuli. Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 5,663 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the North West Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Tharpu Chuli "Tent Peak" stands at 5,663 m in Kaski District, Annapurna Sanctuary. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.