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Annapurna Expedition (8091m)

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49 Days

Trip Overview

The Annapurna Massif, stretching approximately 55 kilometers, comprises a collection of over 30 mountain peaks, including notable summits like Annapurna I, II, III, IV, and Gangapurna. Standing tall as the highest peak in the massif, Annapurna I reaches an elevation of 8091 meters, securing its position as the tenth highest mountain globally. The region boasts over 16 peaks surpassing 7000 meters and approximately 13 peaks exceeding 6000 meters in height.

Annapurna I is renowned for its treacherous nature, earning a reputation as one of the most perilous mountains to climb, following in the footsteps of Kanchenjunga and K2. The ascent of Annapurna presents formidable challenges, including steep climbs, traversing glaciers, and navigating the constant risk of avalanches, often necessitating the use of fixed ropes for safety. The hostile conditions expose climbers to severe frostbite and gangrene, amplifying the inherent dangers of the climb.

In 1950, Annapurna I witnessed its first successful ascent via the Southeast ridge by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal, among others, marking a historic milestone in mountaineering. Subsequently, in 1970, a British expedition led by Chris Bonington achieved the remarkable feat of scaling the daunting south face of Annapurna, further cementing its reputation as a formidable yet alluring challenge for mountaineers.

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Trip Information

  • trip-iconsStart : Kathmandu
  • trip-iconsFinish : Kathmandu
  • trip-iconsDifficulty : Strenous
  • trip-iconsMax Altitude : 8,091 m meters
  • trip-iconsGroup Size : 1-10 People
  • trip-iconsSeason : Spring

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TRIP ITINERARY

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
914

After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks.
Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1050

After breakfast, you will drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Tatopani (1050m) takes about 4 hours.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2480

Trek from Tatopani to Lete (2480m) takes about 5 hours. You will begin your trekking from today following the Kaligandaki River.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
3260

Trek from Lete to Thulobugin (3260). It is a scenic camping site after 4-5 hours of walking from Lete.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
4286

Trek from Thulobugin to Hum Khola (4286m) takes about 5 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
4130

Trek from Hum Khola to Miristi Khola (4130m) takes about 5 hours.
Stay overnight at camp

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
4190

Trek from Miristi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp (4190m) takes about 6 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
8091

Climbing Period of Annapurna I (8091m). Annapurna Base Camp – Summit (8091 m)-Base Camp requires more than a month but rewards you breathtaking views of astonishing mountains.
Stay all nights at camp

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
4190

Garbage collection and Base Camp clean up day.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp


Stay overnight in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Thulobugin to Lete.
Stay overnight in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Lete to Ghasa.
Stay overnight in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge

Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
914

Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.


a) Kathmandu


 Pick-up and drop-off service

All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle

 Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu

5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 5 star standards hotel

 Sightseeing in Kathmandu

One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees

 Farewell Dinner

Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

 Souvenir

 

b) Trekking/Climbing


 Land transportation

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus and Pokhara-Tatopani and Tatopani to Pokhara by 4–WD Jeep

 All permits

Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Annapurna (8091 m), Entry Permits for Annapurna Conservation Area and TIMS card

 Porters

Porter per member up to Base Camp from Tatopani and from Base Camp to Tatopani

 Base Camp Staffs

Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size

 Staff Salary and allowance

All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing

 Insurance

Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule

 Liaison Officer

1 Government Liaison officer with full equipments, salary, accommodation and insurance as per government rule

 Garbage Management Fee

Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees as per government rule

 Base Camp equipments

Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc. 

 High Camp services

High altitude tents at (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4), high altitude appropriate food for member, Sherpa and all climbing and cooking crews

 Ropes

All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing

 Rope Fixing Team

The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route on Annapurna (no extra charge will be applied to members)

 High Altitude Climbing Sherpa

Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)

 Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance

Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide

 Bonus

Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges

 Oxygen (O2) Bottle

2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1- oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa

 Oxygen Mask & Regulator

1 Set of Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high altitude Sherpa

 Back up Sets

Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)

 Heater

Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp

 Solar/Generator

1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp 

 Satellite Phone

Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge

 Walkie-Talkie

Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp

 Permits

Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits

 First Aid Kit

Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs

 Certificate

Certificate for Annapurna (8091 meters) climbing issued by Tourism Ministry after climbing Mt. Annapurna successfully

 Tax and VAT

Tax, VAT and our service charge

 Lunch & Dinner

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)

 Extra night in Kathmandu

Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)

 Travel Insurance

Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required

 Rescue Evacuation

Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)

 Personal Expenses

Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)

 Personal Equipments

Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears

 Toiletries

Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean

 Filming

Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone

 Internet

Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp 

 Summit Bonus

Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (Normally US$1300 applies to full board member)

 Tips

Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs

 Service above Base Camp

If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp

 Rope Fixing

The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to base camp service users

 Extra Services

Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary

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