Annapurna Expedition (8,091 m) is an enormous Himalayan massif. The tenth highest mountain in the world. In 1950, it became the first 8,000-meter mountain to be successfully climbed. It is located east of great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki River. The mountain has the glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes, which drain into this gorge. Sanskrit Name: Annapurna is a Sanskrit name that can be translated as the goddess of harvests or more simply the provider. One of Annapurna’s many highs peaks, five are labeled using some variations of the name Annapurna. Of these, the two highest (Annapurna I and II), stand like bookends at the western and eastern ends of the massif.
The Expedition: The Annapurna Expedition in total is a 53 day expedition but to make the expedition more comfortable and worth enjoying Nepal International Tours & Treks has suggests you to spend about 56 days (Though the duration can always be shortened if you may desire). About 32 days are required to climb up and down the summit from the Annapurna North base camp. Other days are spent walking the beautiful trail of the Annapurna region. Starting Nayapool, following the circuit trail, you trek all the way up to Lete, enjoying the views from Ghorepani and Poon hill en route. From Lete, leaving the circuit trail you head west towards the Annapurna North base camp past Thulobugin, Hum Khola and Miristi Khola. Two high camps will be set above the base camp. The summit presents the beautiful view of the massif, leaving you extremely contented. The same route will be used to return until Tatopani, from where you will drive to Pokhara and fly back to Kathmandu.
In Kathmandu and Pokhara you will be accommodated in a tourist standard hotel with the provision of bed and breakfast. During the trek full board meal and accommodation is arranged in the lodges, where you stop for overnight. During the climb, the accommodation and your meals are arranged in the tented camp. You will be guided by experienced and certified climbing and trekking guides and other crew members during the entire expedition. Apart from the expedition, you will get to enjoy the beautiful views of the mountain range from the very famous view point- the Poon Hill, few parts of Annapurna Conservation Area, Ghorepani and other Gurung villages: their culture, lifestyle, tradition and hospitality, floras and faunas and the beautiful Lake City- Pokhara. Late spring and autumn are the best seasons to plan this expedition.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 02-03: Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation for the expedition.
Day 04: Drive to Beni (823m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 05: Tatopani (1189m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 06: Ghasa (2012m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 07: Lete (2438m). Rest and change porters. Overnight in lodge.
Day 08: Thulo Bugin. Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 09: Thulo Bugin pass. Overnight in river camp.
Day 10: Mristi Khola. Overnight in river camp.
Day 11: Base Camp.
Day 12-47: Climbing period.
Day 48: Cleaning up base camp.
Day 49: Thulo Bugin. Overnight in lodge.
Day 50: Lete. Overnight in lodge.
Day 51: Tukuche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 52: Marpha / Jomsom. Overnight in lodge.
Day 53: Fly Jomsom / Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 54-55: Kathmandu. Free day.
Day 56: Transfer to the airport and departure from Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 02-03: Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation for the expedition.
Day 04: Drive to Beni (823m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 05: Tatopani (1189m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 06: Ghasa (2012m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 07: Lete (2438m). Rest and change porters. Overnight in lodge.
Day 08: Thulo Bugin. Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 09: Thulo Bugin pass. Overnight in river camp.
Day 10: Mristi Khola. Overnight in river camp.
Day 11: Base Camp.
Day 12-47: Climbing period.
Day 48: Cleaning up base camp.
Day 49: Thulo Bugin. Overnight in lodge.
Day 50: Lete. Overnight in lodge.
Day 51: Tukuche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 52: Marpha / Jomsom. Overnight in lodge.
Day 53: Fly Jomsom / Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 54-55: Kathmandu. Free day.
Day 56: Transfer to the airport and departure from Kathmandu.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 02-03: Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation for the expedition.
Day 04: Drive to Beni (823m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 05: Tatopani (1189m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 06: Ghasa (2012m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 07: Lete (2438m). Rest and change porters. Overnight in lodge.
Day 08: Thulo Bugin. Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 09: Thulo Bugin pass. Overnight in river camp.
Day 10: Mristi Khola. Overnight in river camp.
Day 11: Base Camp.
Day 12-47: Climbing period.
Day 48: Cleaning up base camp.
Day 49: Thulo Bugin. Overnight in lodge.
Day 50: Lete. Overnight in lodge.
Day 51: Tukuche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 52: Marpha / Jomsom. Overnight in lodge.
Day 53: Fly Jomsom / Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 54-55: Kathmandu. Free day.
Day 56: Transfer to the airport and departure from Kathmandu.
Cost Included
- Pick up from airport and drop to your hotel.
- 5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (3 star Hotel)
- Permit fee of Annapurna 1 (8091m) Expedition
- Food for Trekking and Expedition period
- Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
- Drive Kathmandu – Pokhara & Beni
- Porters from Galeshor to Annapurna North Base camp
- Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
- Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
- 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition
- Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
- Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
- Satellite phone (Pay calls)
- Emergency Rescue Help (covered by your travel insurance)
Cost Excluded
- PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking
- Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
- Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
- Walkie Talkie permit & Satellite phone permit
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing
- Personal expenses
- Bar Bills & beverage
- WIFI
- Any special accommodation.
