Annapurna Expedition (8,091m)
Annapurna is a series of peaks 55 km long with the highest point, Annapurna I, which stands 8091m in altitude, making it the 10th-highest summit in the world, located in a spectacular setup, east of a great gorge cutting through the Himalayas by the Kali Gandaki River, which separates it from the Dhaulagiri massif lies only 34 km west. Annapurna I was the first 8,000m peak climbed by a French Expedition led by Maurice Herzog, who reached the summit on 3 June 1950. It took 20 years for another team to succeed on the same mountain summit. The 1970 ascent of the South Face of Annapurna by Chris Bonington'steam was a landmark in the history of mountaineering. This is a mountain that is among the most familiar of mountains, yet one that is very rarely climbed.
Annapurna in Sanskrit literally means "full of food" but is normally translated as ‘Goddess of the Harvests’. For Hindu Annapurna is "the universal and timeless kitchen-goddess, the mother who feeds and prevents starvation, a universal fear, which makes Annapurna a universal goddess, associated with the giving of food (wealth). This led her in time to be transformed into Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth with the most popular shrine located in Kashi, on the banks of river Ganga.
The entire massif and surrounding area is protected within the 7,629sq km as Annapurna ConservationArea led by Project (ACAP), the first and largest conservation area in Nepal, established in 1986. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including the Annapurna Circuit, so the Annapurna Expedition has additional benefits of occurring in an extremely spectacular setting, however Annapurna peaks are also the world's most dangerous mountains to climb. There are fourAnnapurna’s in the massif as well and Gangapurna and Annapurna South. The South Face of Annapurna is one of the largest and steepest faces in the world. The face is awesome in size and difficulty. The South Face is 3000 feet higher than the southwest face of Mt. Everest. The South Face of Annapurna is relatively free of the terrible avalanche hazards that plague the standard routes on the North Face of the mountain, despite the great difficulty; the South Face is a logical route to the summit of Mt. Annapurna.
Itinerary
Day 01:Arrival and Transfer
This day is your arrival date. We welcome and receive you in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer you to the Hotel for overnight accommodation as booked. (1300M)
Day 02:Preparation and Briefing for Departure to Everest Region
This day we are busy for briefing about expedition, documentation and last minute shopping and preparation for departure to the trekking and climbing route. You will be kept in get set position.
Day 03:Kathmandu-Pokhara Drive or Fly
Drive 7hrs from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m). You can take 25min flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara instead. Alternatively we can drive to Tatopani and to shorten the trek by 2 days.
Day 04:Pokhara-Nayapool-Tikhedhunga Trek
Drive 2hrs from Pokhara to Nayapool (1050m). We trek 5hrs from Nayapul to Tikhedunga (1577m) via Birethanti (1065m); teahouse/lodge accommodation full board.
Day 05:Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani Trek.
You trek 6hrs from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2675m); teahouse/lodge accommodation full board.
Day 06:Ghorepani-Poonhill-Tatopani Trek
Before starting 5hrs trek from Ghorepani to Tatopani (1050m) you will be taken to Poon Hill (3232m) to view all panoramic view of Annapurna (8081m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Fishtail etc with golden sunrise; teahouse/lodge accommodation full board.
Day 07:Tatopani to Ghasa Trek
Trek 6hrs form Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m). The trek follows the Kali Gandaki valley; you will enjoy a beautiful day’s walking along the Kali Gandaki riverside, slowly climbing into sub-tropical flora zone; teahouse/lodge accommodation full board.
Day 08:Ghasa to Lete Trek
You trek 5hrs from Ghasa to Lete (2480m); teahouse/lodge accommodation full board.
Day 09:Lete to Thulobugin Trek
Trek 4hrs from Lete to Thulobugin (3260); overnight in our tented camp full board basis.
Day 10:Thulobugin to Hum Khola Trek
Trek 6hrs from Thulobugin to Hum Khola (4286m) via Topridge (4570m); overnight in our tented camp full board basis.
Day 11:Hum Khola to Miristi Khola Trek.
Trek 5hrs from Hum Khola to Miristi Khola (4130m); overnight in our tented camp full board basis.
Day 12:Miristi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Today you reach in the main base (4190m) for Annapurna Expedition via trek from Miristi Khola for camping.
Day 13-45:Annapurna Summit Climbing Period
These days are the major climbing days for you to ascend the summit of most awaited Mt. Annapurna. After some day’s acclimatization and exercise you will be taken to the higher camp to be closer to the summit of (8091m) where you will be provided food for high altitude. We are allowed to trek from lower to upper camp or vice versa for more practice and acclimatization. Finally we wish for your success to reach in the summit. Here you get full board service with tented camp accommodation.
Day 46:Trek down from base camp to Miristi Khola
After a successful summit of Mt. Annapurna (hopefully), you will be taken back to via trek 4hrs from Base Camp to Miristi Khola (4190m); overnight in our tented camp full board basis.
Day 47:Miristi Khola to Thulobugin trek
You trek back 6hrs from Miristi Khola to Thulobugin (3260m); overnight in our tented camp full board basis.
Day 48:Thulobugin to Lete Trek
You trek 4hrs from Thulobugin to Lete (2480m); teahouse/lodge accommodation full board.
Day 49:Namche Bazaar to Lukla Trek.
You trek 4hrs from Lete to Ghasa (2010m); teahouse/lodge accommodation full board.
Day 50:Ghasa to Tatopani Trek
Today, you trek 5hrs from Ghasa to Tatopani (1189m). The trail descends steeply up to Rukse Chhahara (see amazingly scenic Rukse Waterfalls) the deepest gorge in the world, between Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri and then Drive to Pokhara; overnight BB Plan Hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
Day 51:Fly Back to Kathmandu.
Drive 7hrs from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus. You can take 25min flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu instead; overnight BB Plan Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Day 52:The Leisure day and sightseeing
This day we take you for sightseeing in and around Kathmandu (Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath) and Farewell-Celebration dinner with local typical cultural experience in Restaurant.
Day 53:Transfer for Final Departure
This is the day that we are really missing you. We transfer you to the airport or any port for final departure or alternatively join other activities.
Note:
- The above itinerary is a guideline and standard suggested pattern chosen by majority of our customers. Your final itinerary will be customized according to your available time and requirements.
- The final itinerary duration and schedule may be reduced or extended depending on your time, budget, your fitness, class of service or any other preferences. The quote will be provided for you initial requirements and can be adjusted with mutual agreement should you require modifying these requirements.
