Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) is located
in the Annapurna sanctuary. The Sanctuary is an amphitheater,
with a range of impressive Himalayan Peaks forming
a vast bowl, accessible only from the South through
the Modi Khola River valley. The immense South face
of Annapurna South (7291m), situated at the head of
the Annapurna South Glacier, guards the Western flank
of the sanctuary. And right in the middle this all
is Tharpu but also seeing ranges of mountain scenery.
Tharpu Chuli is 5663m. where the surrounding peaks
are presented in all their glory from summit. The
South Face Base Came of Annapurna is the fine ascent
to the climbing teams, not only to the enjoying. The
trek to advance camp involves crossing the South Annapurna
Glacier. This is not an easy crossing. It involves
a steep descent into the glacier through very rough
ground among the confused mass of loose rocks of all
sizes on the glacier floor. Then need to be climbed
up the other side of the glacier. It takes almost
7 hours to reach advance camp. However, you are rewarded
with breath-taking views all the way. Advance camp
is roughly at 4500m, just on the snowline.
The high camp is at an altitude of 5000m. and is very
near to the foot of the steep snow face that led to
the summit ridge of Tharpu Chuli. It takes about 4
hours to climb from advance camp to highcamp. Descend
to Basecamp will take more than 7 hours in very slippery
conditions.