Expedition in Nepal >> Mt. Annapurna Expedition

Annapurna Expedition Annapurna is a Sanskrit word which when broken down, would mean, "Sustenance" and "filled with". So the name would translate into "The Goddess rich in Sustenance" or simply "The Provider". It was first climbed by M. Herzog & L. Lachenal in 1950. The Annapurna Himal and the Lamjung Himal stretch from the Kali Gandaki in the west to the Marshyangdi in the east. Four summits make up Annapurna with the entire massif forming a barrier on the northern side of the Pokhara Valley in Nepal. The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The normal route is approached from Manang side. It requires two hours walking from the base camp to reach the bottom of the mountain. It requires approx. 65 - 70 degrees of steep climbing with fix ropes of approx. 500m. to reach camp I. To reach camp II, approx. 1000m. fixed ropes will be required along the ridge and some streatches of steep climbing. From camp II to camp III is relatively easy with zigzag crossing and gradually climbing up. However, it will require approx. 1300 - 1500m. fixed rope will be required. From camp III to the summit, generally fixed rope is not required and the main rope is used. There are possibilities of avalanches between camp I and camp II.
Little was known about the mountain until 1949 when Dr. A. Heim from the windows of a Dakora aircraft viewed Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The aircraft could not fly high enough for proper observation or for photographs, still the next year, June 3rd 1950, Annapurna was conquered. It was the first eight thousanders to be climbed; the French accomplished this feat. However, all the routes on the mountain pose severe difficulties and hence it is probably why fewer climbers have reached the summit in comparison to other 8091m peaks.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02-03: Official preparation day in Kathmandu. (B)
Day 04: 7 hrs drive or 30 minutes flight to Pokhara and check in Hotel. (B)
Day 05: 3 hrs drive to Beni and Trek to Tatopani. Overnight camp. (B.L.D)
Day 06: Trek to Tatopani. Overnight camp. (B.L.D)
Day 07: Trek to Ghasa. Overnight camp. (B.L.D)
Day 08: Trek to Lete. Overnight camp. (B.L.D)
Day 09: Trek to Thulo Bugin. Overnight in jungle camp. (B.L.D)
Day 10: Trek to Thulo Bugin Pass. Overnight in river camp. (B.L.D)
Day 11: Trek to Mristi Khola. Overnight in Overnight in river camp. (B.L.D)
Day 12: Trek to Advance BC. Overnight in camp. (B.L.D)
Day 13-47: Climbing period (B.L.D)
Day 48: Trek to Thulo Bugin. Overnight camp. (B.L.D)
Day 49: Trek to Lete. Overnight camp. (B.L.D)
Day 50: Trek to Tukuche. Overnight camp. (B.L.D)
Day 51: Trek to Marpha/Jomsom. Overnight camp. (B.L.D)
Day 52: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. (B)
Day 53: Pokhara to Kathmandu 7 hrs drive or 30 minutes by flight. (B)
Day 54: Freeday in Kathmandu and rest of the time for shopping (B)
Day 55: Departure to your next destination. (B)

Full Service Cost Includes:

Airport Pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
Kathmandu/Pokhara Hotel Room with Breakfast (B) basis
All meals and accommodation in tent or lodge according to programmed
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit fees.
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permits fees.
Climbing Permit Fees
All camping equipment,
Service of staffs and government officer at the base camp
High altitude porters, his wage, high altitude and equipment allowance
Equipment and facilities for the staffs and government officer according to government rules
Porterage charge to and from base camp
Accident insurance for staffs and porters
Domestic Airfare according to programme
Arrival and departure transfers
All ground transport.