Mt. Annapurna Expedition

Duration
48 Days
Arrival
Kathmandu

Duration:
48 Days
Starting Point:
Pokhara
End Point:
Pokhara
Max-Altitude:
26,545 ft / 8091m

Trip Introduction

Annapurna is a section of the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes 8,091 m (26,545 ft) Annapurna I,thirteen additional peaks over 7,000 m (22,970 ft) and 16 more over 6,000 m (19,690 ft). This section is a 55 km-long (34miles long) massif. Annapurna I is tenth among Earth’s fourteen eight-thousanders. It rises east of the Kali Gandaki Gorge separating it from Dhaulagiri massif which is 34 km to the west and the gorge between is considered Earth’s deepest. It is 10th Highest Mountain of the world. In a Sanskrit, Annapurna means “full of food” and normally translated as goddess of the Harvests.

In Hinduism, Annapurna is “the universal and timeless kitchen-goddess (the mother who feeds). Without her, there is starvation and a universal fear: this makes Annapurna a universal goddess. Mt. Annapurna I was the first 8,000-metre (26,200 ft) peak to be climbed by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal, of a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog on 3 June 1950. Its summit was the highest summit attained on Earth for three years, until the first successful ascent of Mount Everest.

Outline Itinerary

- Day 01
- Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,350m)
- Day 02
- Preparation Day in Kathmandu.
- Day 03
- Preparation Day in Kathmandu.
- Day 04
- Drive to Pokhara (830m)
- Day 05
- Drive to Ghasa (2084m-6838ft)
- Day 06
- Trek to Lete (2480m-8137ft)
- Day 07
- Trek to Thulobogin
- Day 08
- Trek over Thulobogin Pass (4281m-14046ft)
- Day 09
- Mristi Khola
- Day 10
- Mt. Annapurna Base Camp
- Day 11-40
- Climbing Period Mt. Annapurna
- Day 41
- Clean up Base Camp
- Day 42
- Trek back to Thulobogin
- Day 43
- Trek to Lete
- Day 44
- Trek to Ghasa
- Day 45
- Trek to Tatopani
- Day 46
- Drive to Kathmandu
- Day 47
- Kathmandu
- Day 48
- Final Departure

- Day 01
- Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,350m)
  
  Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,350m)
- Day 02
- Preparation Day in Kathmandu.
- Day 03
- Preparation Day in Kathmandu.
- Day 04
- Drive to Pokhara (830m)
- Day 05
- Drive to Ghasa (2084m-6838ft)
- Day 06
- Trek to Lete (2480m-8137ft)
- Day 07
- Trek to Thulobogin
- Day 08
- Trek over Thulobogin Pass (4281m-14046ft)
- Day 09
- Mristi Khola
- Day 10
- Mt. Annapurna Base Camp
- Day 11-40
- Climbing Period Mt. Annapurna
- Day 41
- Clean up Base Camp
- Day 42
- Trek back to Thulobogin
- Day 43
- Trek to Lete
- Day 44
- Trek to Ghasa
- Day 45
- Trek to Tatopani
- Day 46
- Drive to Kathmandu
- Day 47
- Kathmandu
- Day 48
- Final Departure

Cost Include:

All arrival and departure transfer services to and from KTM international airport with other necessary transport as per itinerary
6 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis
One night hotel accommodation in Pokhara. B/B plan
Experienced and government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period
Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period
Land transportation from Kathmandu-Pokhara- Late-Beni Kathmandu for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff
Accommodation storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp
Common climbing equipment such as: Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar
3 meals a day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee
Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking period
All camping accommodation for members and staff during trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member
All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the climbing period
50kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters/mules
Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advance base camp
Trekking Permit (Annapurna Conservation Park entry fee)
TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal government to climb Mt. Annapurna 1
Nepalese Government Royalty
One experienced, trained, government licensed and summiteer climbing guide (Sherpa) per person
All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurances for all involved staffs during the trekking and climbing period
Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff
Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at base camp
Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpas, cooks, kitchen assistant and government liaison officer
First aid medical kits for the group and the staff
Satellite phone carried by guide for communication. Available to clients at a cost of $3USD per minute
Appropriate high altitude food for all clients and staff at base camp and above as required
Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period
The heater will be provided at the base camp for the dining tent
Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of the client with requirement appropriate charge
Each client will have an individual tent available in the Annapurna first advanced base camp
Solar panel for light and electronics charging
All tents for camp 1, 2 and 3. Icefall charges
2 Bottles (8L) of Poisk Oxygen will be provided for each member
The latest model of Summit or Top out system mask and regulators will be provided
We provide Sherpa’s tents, food for climbing and insurance
Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
EPI cooking gas and stove will be provided in camp one, three and South Col for cooking food
The generator will be providing to back-up the lighting in base camp
Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules
Company service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Cost Exclude:

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner)
Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet expenses
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc
Transportation services includes only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance travelled will be appropriately charged
Any additional staff other than specified
Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
Walkie-talkies
Filming permit (if you have a special camera)
Personal climbing gear
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment
Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
Summit bonus minimum $100.00USD per climbing Sherpa guide
Tips, gifts, souvenirs
Airfare of international flights
Nepal entry visa fee (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival)
Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section

Trekking
- Hiking Poles
- Trekking Wind Proof Jacket
- Water Bottle
- Trekking T Shirt
- Sun Cream
- Sun Glasses
- Socks
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Shoes
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Pants
- Inner Thermal
- Head Lamp
- Hat
- Thin Gloves
- Thick Gloves
- Flip Sweater
- Down Jacket
- Trekking Bag
- Portable Charger
- Sun Glasses
Climbing
- Harness
- Ice Axe
- Lip Guard
- Lock Carabiners
- Mid Weight Top
- Prusick Loop
- Snow Goggles
- Summit Gloves
- Summit Socks
- Swiss Knife
- Tape Sling
- Thermal Mattress Cell Foam
- Thermal Mattress Inflatable
- Thermos