Tent Peak Climbing 18 days

Your Tent Peak Climbing tour begins with a warm welcome as our experienced trekking guide picks you up at your hotel at 6:30 AM. After a short briefing, we begin our drive at 7:30 AM, riding the comfortable tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a picturesque drive filled with glimpses of Nepal’s diverse landscapes, tiered fields, and rushing rivers.

When you reach Pokhara, you will be surrounded by the peaceful beauty of this lake town. The peaceful ambiance of Phewa Lake, which reflects the gigantic Himalaya giants, is a nature sight of a sort. Gaze from its peaceful shores at Machapuchare’s (Fishtail) spooky shadow and the giant Annapurna massif in the north, the grand Annapurna Ranges,

We sleep at a pretty lakeside resort, relaxing after the thrilling high-altitude climb to come. It is a perfect moment for relaxation in peacefulness before taking on the assault, as Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli) route is exposed to us.

Duration

6-7 hours

Max Altitude

827 m.

Activity

Drive

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Tourist Standard Hotel

From Pokhara to the Trailhead – The Trek to Tent Peak Begins
Another restful and chilled night’s sleep in Pokhara follows before Tent Peak Climbing itself comes to begin. Our day dawns on a private car transfer that thrusts us on Nepal’s sapphire rolling waves of countryside countryside. Beyond city scenery, beyond concrete confines, the high road turns to and fro between Naudanda, offering our eyes scenes of flat-top farms, wood-covered ridges and distant silhouettes of the Himalayas.

Our point of arrival is Naya Pul, an important gateway to the Annapurna valley where Modi River is met by Bhurungdi in a rejuvenating, booming embrace. Sacred meeting of mountain rivers is really where our journey starts, symbolic and physical commencement of the high-altitude adventure to come.

The hike takes us through picturesque hill villages like Matathanti, Ramgai, and Sudame before offering us glimpses of Nepalese village life as we trek to Birethanti, a peaceful river village where we will stop overnight and acclimatize to the following trek.
After this, the road comes to an end and the wilderness begins.

We hoist our packs over our shoulders and enter the forest, walking on a well-paved road that winds through lush, cool forest. As the elevation rises, the air grows cooler and the forest sounds blend with the distant roar of glacial rivers. Our route continues to ascend to Hille and Tikhedhunga (1,515 meters), taking us along an overwhelmingly off-road track bordered by the beauty of nature.

The actual test lies beyond Tikhedhunga.

We bridge two steel suspension bridges and meet the legendary 3,500 stone steps, a vertical climb that goes over 500 meters up to Ulleri, a typical Magar village back into the hillside. It’s a true introduction to the vertical world of the Himalayas and great warm-up for the alpine experience that lies ahead.

During sunset, the horizon blazes above snowed Hiunchuli and Annapurna South faces. Their golden silhouettes glitter on the horizon, a foretaste of the tremendous heights to come in the journey to Tent Peak.

Duration

4-5 hours

Max Altitude

2025 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Into the Rhododendron Forests – Climbing to Ghorepani
With the grueling hike to Ulleri completed, our Tent Peak Climbing journey resumes to Banthanti. The rocky stone stairs give way to a more relaxed trail, and we find ourselves under the airy, shaded canopy of a dense deciduous forest. We now make our way through a magic tunnel of towering rhododendrons, especially lovely in the spring when the flowers set the forest ablaze with hot reds.

As we go still further into this tranquil forest, the trail gradually ascends—still uphill, but much more gently than the Ulleri climb. The air is cooler here, having filtered through layers of leaves, and the shaded trail is a welcome refuge from the sun at noon.

By early afternoon, we arrive in the lovely village of Ghorepani (2,860 meters), named “Horse Water” from its history as a stop for merchants and mule caravans. Even today, you will likely encounter long strings of pack mules, their bells tinkling gently through the forest, their bridles adorned with multicolored tassels and beads.

From here, the horizon begins to unroll. The white summits of Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Annapurna III, and the unmistakable shape of Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), the sacred “Fishtail” mountain, tower above.

And as day by day gives way to the golden light, the enormous massifs of Dhaulagiri (8,163 m), Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna Fang, Dhampus Peak, and Bahari Shikhar are laid out in breathtaking clarity, an overture to the Himalayan tableau to be revealed.

Duration

6-7 hours

Max Altitude

2860 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Poon Hill Sunrise & the way to Tadapani – A Grandeur Morning

We ascend prior to the first light ever touching the valley, climbing through pre-dawn stillness. The world remains in the shadows as we begin our headlamp-lit ascent to the renowned Poon Hill viewpoint 3210 m, a prayerful hush that takes around 45 minutes to an hour. We edge closer with each step to one of the trip’s most unforgettable experiences.

As we climb to the top, the eastern horizon begins to glow, illuminating the horizon step by step. And when the sun bursts forth, the grand Himalayas come alive in waves of light, the summits one after the other unfolding in glory. Before us is an epic panorama: majestic Annapurna I (8,091 m), kingly Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), long and lean Tukuche Peak (6,920 m), the knife-edge silhouette of Machhapuchhare, and the snow-topped giants of Nilgiri, Annapurna II, III, IV, Varaha Shikhar, and Annapurna South.

It’s a moment that quiets the soul, where words fall away and awe alone remains.

Coming down again to Ghorepani after basking in the peace of the mountains bathed in morning sunlight, we warm ourselves up with breakfast and set off again with bags packed. We proceed along a mixed trail, first an easy downhill slope which soon becomes a steady, refreshing climb.

Within less than an hour, we reach the Deurali Pass (3,090 m), a natural vantage point with sweeping vistas of valleys below and mountains above. The track then drops down into a thick, enchanted wood of ancient oak and rhododendrons that rises precipitously for another 30 minutes.

As we struggle through the forest, we arrive at Tadapani, at 2,630 meters altitude, a peaceful alpine refuge among the wood, where the mountains feel almost tangible. It is where we relax, unwind, and gear up for the second half of our Tent Peak Climbing adventure.

Duration

6-7 hours

Max Altitude

2630 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Descend into the Forest and Climb to Chhomrong: Where the Experience Reaches Depths

With morning, we descend from Tadapani into a dream forest, the trail tossed beneath a rhododendron and oak cover. The early morning air is sharp and pure, with an undertone of damp earth smell from wet leaves and moss-slick rock. Though the grand Himalayan peaks have temporarily dropped out of view, their invisible presence lingers in the chill of the wind and the rhythm of the trail.

As we go lower, the forest begins to thin out. Before us, a peaceful valley stretches out, a patchwork of terraced fields hacked into the hillslope, a perpetually lovely scene of Himalayan life. We pass over dainty wooden bridges across mountain streams which tumble joyously down from higher glaciers, their soft sound an ever-present companion in this idyllic wilderness.

At last, we reach the shores of the Kimrong River, where the path suddenly swings dramatically. A merciless, steep ascent begins, winding up through dense vegetation and narrow stone paths to the ridgeline above. The ascent is strenuous, but our toil is rewarded with breathtaking vistas of Annapurna South and the legendary, sanctified Machhapuchhare projecting into the air like a pillar of silver.

At noon we reach the picturesque Gurung village of Chhomrong, a thriving hill village at 2,170m. Renowned for being the last village to be inhabited on arrival at Annapurna Base Camp, Chhomrong is a mix of nature’s splendor and cultural diversity. It is here that we relax in the comfort of a teahouse, greeted by smiling faces and hot, steamy tea, and while away some hours basking in the terraced paths and serene rhythm of village life.

Standing amidst the stunning panorama of the Himalayas, Chhomrong is a physical as well as spiritual landmark in our Tent Peak Climbing journey where the wilds get wilder, peaks come together, and every step gets us closer to something truly special.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

2170 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Into the Heart of the Forest – Chhomrong to Bamboo

We depart the peaceful village of Chhomrong and begin to trek along what appears to be an endless sequence of stone stairs, a steep path that leads us down to the foaming waters of the Chhomrong River. With every step, the river grows louder, echoing through the deep gorge like the drumbeat of nature.

We cross the suspension bridge on foot, and our climb goes on, this time into the cool darkness of a dense bamboo forest. The temperature drops as the dense cover excludes the sun, exchanging heat for muffled stillness. Each step becomes contemplative here, among the high green stalks, billowing prayer flags, and a glimpse now and then of shy wildlife taking cover among the leaves.

Up we go, and the forest gives way to long views over the Modi Khola Valley. Below us still is the sound of the river, constant and soothing, like a parallel passage. We rest at Sinuwa, a small village clinging to the hillside, for a short while and drink in the tranquility all around us for a few minutes.

Continuing on, the path at last opens up into a clearing that is crowded with welcoming teahouses, where visitors from all directions converge. After a short rest and a hot tea, we continue deeper into the forest towards Bamboo.

Hidden away behind dramatic cliffs and lush, green scenery, Bamboo does its name justice. There is a palpable feeling of tranquility in the air here, and the gentle rustling of leaves makes for a soothing background hum to the end of our day. We rest in an isolated teahouse stuck between rock and bush—a happy discovery resting spot on our Tent Peak Climbing tour, where body and spirit renew for the challenges of the high country ahead.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

2310 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Through Forests and Rock Faces – The Climb to Deurali

We begin our day with a serene, rhythmic walk into the heart of the woods. The trail makes its way slowly through a countryside landscaped with the thick bamboo forests and blooming rhododendrons, their curved branches arching above like a canopy of green. The earth under our feet is damp and cold, spongy with hills of moss and fallen leaves, and the crisp mountain air smells subdued, earthy purity and pine.

Continuing deeper into the forest, here and there a window surrounds the trees, catching occasional glimpses of snowy ridges flashing in morning sun. The mood is serious, nigh upon sacred, as though nature itself were watching our tread.

Gradually, piece by piece, the heavy forest recedes. The road narrows, twisting into drier, rockier terrain. Huge boulders stand like old sentinels, and roaring waterfalls tumble down the bluffs, their spray glistening in the sun. The mood shifts—no longer peaceful and verdant, but stern, ferocious, and resplendent.

We ride by the isolated villages of Himalaya and Dovan, unpretentious but essential way stations carved out of the side of the hill. The air grows thin, chill, and has a whiff of rock and ice. Fantastical cliff walls surround the valley, creating a melodramatic tunnel that thrusts us deeper into alpine country.

Early in the afternoon, we arrive in Deurali (3,230 meters), situated proudly along a mountain crest. Encircled by monstrous rock faces and sky-high ceilings of open blue, this is a breathtaking place to rest. We discover a serene teahouse, at which we’re treated to giant-open views of the surrounding hills—untouched, untamed, and uncompromising.

Deurali itself feels like a real gateway, the security of forest foothills yielding to the raw beauty of high alpine terrain. From now on, the final stretch of the journey to Tent Peak Base Camp begins to feel tangible, closer, more tangible, and irresistibly alluring.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

3230 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Into the Alpine Kingdom – Trekking to Machhapuchhre Base Camp

Our Tent Peak Climbing continues as we leave Deurali and walk for a few minutes, you will cross the landslide, which is a challenging area, and enter the holy core of the Himalayan alpine kingdom. The trail quietly accompanies the Modi Khola banks, working its way gradually higher through an immense, glacially formed valley. Air is thinner now, fresher, and the silence deeper.

As we climb, the thick vegetation of the lower forests gives way. Lush growth gives place to windy scrublands and barren, treeless ridges, signaling our entrance into one of the planet’s most singular high-altitude zones. Towering granite cliffs project steeply on either side, forming a cathedral of stone that inspires and overawes with every step.

The prospect here is stark and surreal—unspoiled, raw, and completely gargantuan. We walk a series of rickety wooden bridges, laid gratefully across glacial brooks that spill abruptly down from the icefields above. The trail steepens, occasionally challenging our pace, but every challenging meter brings us closer to the sky.

Finally, but not the least, we have Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 meters) breathtaking and sacred amphitheater that lies in the shadow of the giant peaks. Famed for its untamed natural beauty, MBC boasts unrestricted vistas of the legendary Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), whose twin summit carves an unmarred silhouette against the horizon.

Here, under titans shrouded in snow, we take refuge in our teahouse, a snug and peaceful haven in the face of desolation. Memories provided by Machhapuchhre Base Camp are memories that we can hold onto: faraway glaciers glimmer and the shape of Tent Peak can be seen out there ahead of us, a portent of the greater alpine tragedy to be unloaded upon us.

This is not a stopping point along the journey, this is an arrival. We spend the night star-gazing, inhaling the frigid crisp air, gearing up to tackle the last phase of our Tent Peak Climbing adventure.

Duration

3 hours

Max Altitude

3700 m.

Activity

Short Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Arrival at Annapurna Base Camp – In the Heart of the Sanctuary
At the crack of dawn, we leave Machhapuchhre Base Camp behind and place our foot on the trail which winds serenely into the sacred center of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The trail is smoother now, but its power is gigantic, sweeping us between towering peaks soaring towards us in columns of rock and ice, encircling us in an open-air amphitheater of the gigantic.

The higher we climb, the environment varies. The air becomes more cutting, colder, and thinner. Bushes and trees disappear completely, to be replaced by a huge ice-covered plain, sculpted by time and ice. The vastness of the mountains begins to assault the senses, monolithic, timeless, utterly awe-inspiring.

Then, suddenly, the whole face of Annapurna I (8,091 m) comes into view, along with its stern mates: Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and the distant ridges of Tent Peak. It’s a moment of raw piety. We stand here, at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), encircling the world’s most iconic Himalayan giants, surrounded by stillness and snow.

This is the pinnacle of our quest, body and soul. The air is thin but charged with wonder. The 360-degree panorama is one like no other—an unbroken circle of snow-crowned beauty sweeping right around the horizon, burnished golden in the sunlight of afternoon.

We arrive at our teahouse, lulled by hot steaming cups of tea and the gentle buzz of other travelers re-living their experience. Night brings us starlight that glints with unparalleled loveliness above snow-capped summits above us, reminding us how far we’ve traveled and how near we’re now to reaching the summit goal of our Tent Peak Climbing adventure.

Duration

2.5 hours

Max Altitude

4130 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

From Annapurna Base Camp to Tent Peak Base Camp -Into the Climber’s Kingdom
After a soul-stirring night under stars at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), we depart from the touristy trekking trail and venture into the less frequented, more rugged territory of the Himalaya, down to the foot of our true objective: Tent Peak, or Tharpu Chuli.

This chapter is a resounding change in terrain and mood. The hike leaves behind the comfort of well-marked lodges and begins to trace its route along glacial moraines, ice-carved boulders, and snow-crowned ridgelines. It’s a less-used trail, complete with an aura of isolation and pure alpine beauty.

The route goes over the South Annapurna Glacier lateral moraine, ascending gently through a broken country of scrub, scree, and glacier outwash plains. It is a gentle slope but does demand secure footing on snow or ice. Crampons would be necessary in some seasons.

With every step, Tent Peak draws nearer. Its rocky crest cuts a fine line against the sky, just below the Annapurna’s great ridges and dwarfed by the imposing vertical wall of Hiunchuli. The atmosphere is ethereal, still except for the distant roar of moving ice and the occasional sweep of wind through the cirque.

We have a couple of hours of careful walking (typically 3–4 hours from ABC, depending on the situation), and we eventually arrive at Tent Peak Base Camp at about 4,450 meters. It’s a lonely, starkly beautiful place, surrounded by snowfields, hanging glaciers, and towering rock faces.

Base camp is a flat, open clearing amidst glacial debris, often used for pitching tents. Unlike the teahouses lower down, this is proper expedition territory. We set up our high-altitude camp, rest, and begin final preparations for the summit attempt, equipment check, acclimatization, and a safety orientation from the climbing guide.

From here, Tent Peak High Camp and summit day are in front – an alpine climb that offers ice, snow, ropework, and grandeur.

Duration

4-6 hours

Max Altitude

4450 m.

Activity

Challenge trek

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tented Camp

Tent Peak Base Camp to High Camp – The Climb Intensifies
After a night’s rest and acclimatization at Tent Peak Base Camp (around 4,450 m), we prepare to go higher into the alpine terrain, to High Camp, the final way station before we attempt the summit. The shift from base camp to high camp is not merely a rise in altitude, but also one of environment, pace, and mindset.

The ascent begins early, climbing a steep, narrow trail hacked through glacial debris and snow-covered rock slabs. It is more difficult now, and crampons and ice axes are employed, especially if there has been fresh snow or lying ice. The route ascends steadily, zigzagging up the moraine ridge and forging a path through crevassed terrain and icy boulder fields. From this point on, helmets and harnesses can be worn, subject to the conditions.

The higher we go, the more barren and surreal the landscape becomes—no trees, no signs of human habitation, just snowfields, serrated ridges, and the unnatural sound of wind whistling through the upper Himalayas. The stillness is intense and humbling.

After 2 to 3 hours of incessant ascent, we reach Tent Peak High Camp, approximately 5,200 meters. It is a small, level shelf dug out on a snow shoulder of the mountain, immediately below the top ridge. The sight from this high shelf is magnificent – Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar, and Machhapuchhre all tower in a 360-degree alpine amphitheater.

We settle in here and enter summit mode. Tents are secured with ferocity to the wind, equipment is double-checked, and climbers are briefed extensively on route and safety protocols for the climb. The air is knife-thin, the temperatures freezing, but the anticipation of expectation lingers in the air.

We sleep early in the evening, knowing that our summit bid will begin hours before daybreak—under a canopy of stars, along glittering ridgelines, to the summit of Tent Peak (5,695 m).

Duration

4-5 hours

Max Altitude

5200 m.

Activity

Challange trek

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tented Camp

Summit Day: Tent Peak (5,695 m) and Back to High Camp
Early in the darkness, we wake up. A hot beverage in hand, headlamps shining in the chilly mountain air, we venture out into the quiet of the early morning. It’s summit day, the culmination of our effort, and the mountain awaits.

The ascent begins at 2:00 to 3:00 AM, under a starry night sky. The snow beneath our feet crunches with each step as we leave High Camp (5,200 m) and ascend slowly along a glaciated slope. The initial part of the ascent is by the method of walking across moderate-angle snow and ice slopes, gradients of which vary from 30–45 degrees based on the time of season and conditions.

We rope up for safety when the track rises gradually. Crampons bite into frozen ground, and ice axes, helmets, and full climbing gear with harnesses become necessary equipment. The path may involve fixed rope pitches near the summit ridge, especially during winter or exceptionally heavy snowfall conditions. Your guide here will set up anchor points, which allow a more controlled and safe climb along ridges that expose you.

As sunrise comes, the east horizon glows beyond Machhapuchhre, projecting dreamlike shadows over the snow ridges. Soon we are on the summit ridge, a heart-stopping, narrow section that needs caution and finesse. And then, after one final push, we are on the summit of Tent Peak (5,695 meters).

The view is stunning. To our left, the Himalayas stretch out before us, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, II, III, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Baraha Shikhar, and the beautiful tip of Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) jutting into the air. Stretching out before us is the frozen heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary—an endless glacier shimmering in the high-altitude sunlight, as if time itself has been trapped between the peaks. At that point, all is forgotten, the exhaustion, the elevation, the chill, and is taken in its place by pure elation.

After photos, some quiet reflection, and time to absorb it all, we begin our slow descent. The downclimbing requires focus, especially where the terrain steepens. We retreat, with fixed ropes where needed, crossing the ice slope, and slowly back to known ground.

Late afternoon or early evening, we are back at High Camp in safety. Tired, triumphant, and with a strong sense of satisfaction, we sit in our tents sipping hot drinks, looking back up at the summit we have just vacated.

The summit has come and gone, but the memory remains.

Duration

8-9 hours

Max Altitude

5695 m.

Activity

Climbing

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Tented Camp

Descent from Tent Peak and Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Behind us is now the summit of Tent Peak (5,695 m), and we begin our descent from the alpine top world where there is only silence and the sound of the wind. We descend slowly and deliberately but have gravity working against us, and the icy, icy ground requires undivided attention.

We make a slow descent back down to High Camp again on our traverse across glaciated ridges, taking cautious steps across fixed lines and snow. Early morning light now bathes peaks in golden light, and the Annapurna Sanctuary’s loveliness is almost more real with the memory of the summit still so vividly in our minds.

After a brief rest and final touches of spick-and-span up at High Camp, we make our way down to Tent Peak Base Camp on moraines, rock ridges, and snow slopes now nearly home like, but no less stunning with each step downward, the pressure of altitude is lifted, and lungs are refreshed with each breath.

From Base Camp, the trek goes back along the edge of the South Annapurna Glacier, eyefilling views still around us, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Baraha Shikhar, and Machhapuchhre all rising like ancient sentinels of this sacred valley.

By afternoon, we’re back once more to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m), to the relative luxury of comfort once more after the primitive alpine life of days. The teahouses are cozy and welcoming, the plain fare nourishing, and the rest well-earned. We unwind with a deep sense of satisfaction, in the shadow of the towering Fishtail peak and the peace of the valley.

Tonight we celebrate. Not just the summit, but the entire quest, the prelude, the climb, the terrain, and the innate sense of continuity which every step will have to bear to the mountain itself.

Tomorrow, we shall venture deeper along the trail over greener valleys, but tonight we camp in starry heavens in the sanctuary of the giants.

Duration

6-7 hours

Max Altitude

3700 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Descend into the Woods – MBC to Bamboo Trek
Now, we take our leisurely descent down from the high alpine world, away from Annapurna Sanctuary’s snowfields and back along the route that led us to the top before. We will be descending to around 2,000 meters in 6 to 7 hours, where the air is denser, warmer, and teeming with life.

Despite our downward journey, the hike remains filled with reflection and loveliness. Towering Himalayan giants like Annapurna I and the distant line of Dhaulagiri remain in view behind us, reminding us how far up we’ve ascended.

The trail makes its way through alternating landscapes, from open glacial valleys to thickstands of bamboo and rhododendron trees, each pace a new prospect, a new rhythm. To pass the time, your host will provide information on the resident flora, fauna, and folk along the way, so much of this stretch of the itinerary as informative as it is striking.

By late afternoon, we reach Bamboo, a peaceful hamlet hidden away in thick undergrowth and steep valley sides. The mood is tranquil, the air heavy with soft forest sounds. Here we will retire to a cozy teahouse and rest under the leafy canopy, holding in mind summits and stars.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

2310 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

From Fierce Peaks to Warm Waters – Jhinu Danda Trek 
After breakfast, we drop down through Annapurna’s massif, heavily layered country, from alpine wilderness to multicolored hilltop villages. Along winding stone trails, over wooden bridges, and by coniferous pine forests whose pungent aromatic fragrance provides morning energy, the trail descends.

As we walk, the panoramic vistas of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre ranges open up before us, standing off in the distance like silent guardians observing the trail. The contrast of high mountains and peaceful villages makes an indelible impression of life in the high Himalayas.

We stop for lunch along the way, resting in this stunning beauty well-earned. Villagers tending terraced fields, pack mules, and flapping prayer flags along the trail are all reminders of the deep spiritual and cultural heritage of this region.

After a rewarding 6–7 hour trek, we arrive at the peaceful village of Jhinu Danda, perched dramatically high above the chaos of the Modi Khola river. We overnight here, but not before indulging in one of the trek’s more decadent highlights: a dip in the natural hot springs. Hidden away beside the river, these warm, mineralized waters are the perfect way of soothing sore muscles and looking back so far.

When dusk descends upon the hill forest, the singing water, the whistling wind, and distant prayer wheels lull us into a well-deserved sleep.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

820 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Back to Pokhara – From Mountain Trails to Lakeside Serenity
Following an unforgettable trekking experience via the heart of Annapurna Himalayas, we begin the final chapter of our journey. From Jhinu Danda, we have a short downhill trek to the local jeep station, where our off-road drive is waiting for us. The trail gradually gives way to serpentine roads, and soon we find ourselves leaving the mountains behind.

Our private vehicle traverses rough countryside, winding past traditional villages, hillside terraces, and dense forests, which gradually yield to the rich lowlands of western Nepal. The ride lasts around 2 to 3 hours, depending on road conditions, but each bend provides an opportunity to look back on the great days behind us.

And as we leave the high trails behind, the country flattens out. The rivers widen, the air warms, and distant peaks fade on a blue horizon. And then, like a precious stone set into hills, there glimmers Pokhara, its peaceful lakeshore, quiet streets, and welcoming cafés a dramatic and soothing respite from the raw summits we’ve just descended from.

By lunchtime or early afternoon, we reach Lakeside Pokhara, which is where you can stretch your legs, relax, and be mesmerized by the reflection of Machhapuchhre glowing over Phewa Lake. It’s such a great destination to celebrate having reached your accomplishment, whether eating a hot meal, drinking cool beverages, or just sitting under the sun and watching it fall behind the hills.

Your Ten Peaks Climbing journey has been a full circle, from summits to hot springs, alpine glaciers to serene lakes, and the memories will linger long after the trail grows thin.

Duration

3-4 hours

Max Altitude

827 m.

Activity

Driving

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Pokhara to Kathmandu Drive – Back to the Capital
After a well-earned night’s rest on the serene waters of Phewa Lake, off we go to where our journey began, Kathmandu, Nepal’s colorful capital. We set off from Pokhara early morning, and in our very own exclusive tourist vehicle, we drive 6 to 8 hours through the very center of the country.

The journey moves along the Prithvi Highway, a highway that winds around bends of the Trishuli River and slashes between blue gorges, green valleys, and rice fields of terraced hillside. Rolling green mountains stretch in all directions, as vistas of rural Nepal flash by, colorful villages, village bazaars, and fluttering far-off prayer flags from remote hilltops.

As we descend from the foot hills of the Annapurna range, the memory of snow peaks still fresh, and the temperature of the air and hue of the lowlands welcome us back again. We will stop along the way for lunch and leg-stretching, drinking in the final views of Nepal’s shifting landscape.

By early afternoon or evening, we are on the busy streets of Kathmandu once again in the comfort of our own hotel. The city noise is home and away now, recalling the passage behind.

Your Tent Peak Climbing journey is over, but its story is just starting to be told, on the mountains and rivers and clouds you walked upon, and with you wherever your next journey takes you.

Duration

6-7 hours

Max Altitude

1300 m.

Activity

Drive

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Tourist Standard Hotel