Annapurna I 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.
Mt. Annapurna Expedition Itinerary:
Day 01 :Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02 :Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay
Day 03 :Last preparation in Kathmandu, hotel on B/B
Day 04 :Drive Ktm - Baglung, camp
Day 05 :Trek to Beni, camp
Day 06 :Trek to Tatopani, camp
Day 07 :Trek to Ghasa, camp
Day 08 :Trek to Lete, camp
Day 09 :Trek to Dhulo Bukhing, camp
Day 10 :Trek to Phang Base Camp
Day 11 :Drive to Nylam Guesthouse
Day 12-31:Climbing period of Annapurna I
Day 32 :BC to Dhulo Bukhing, camp
Day 33 :Trek to Lete, camp
Day 34 :Trek to Ghasa, camp
Day 35 :Trek to Tatopani, camp
Day 36 :Trek to Ghorepani, camp
Day 37 :Trek to Birethanti, camp
Day 38 :Drive to Pokhara, transfer to Kathmandu, hotel on B/B
Day 39 :Leisure day in Kathmandu, hotel on B/B
Day 40 :Final Departure
Included in the price
- All surface road transfers as per itinerary
- Hotel in Kathmandu in twin sharing , BB basis
- Fooding, lodging, insurance and other expenses of the trekking staff and climbing sherpa
- All kind of general climbing gears
- Fooding (3 meals a day ) and lodging for the clients in trek and climbing days
- Necessary permit and national park fees
- climbing permit fee to the Government
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- All camping gears
Not included in the price
- Single supplement charges (if required.)
- Domestic airfare
- Mountain climbing permit and garbage deposit
- Departure tax from Kathmandu
- Personal equipments and clothing
- International airfare and your insurances
- Cold drinks and beverages
- Personal expenses and tips to the crew
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Tips to guide /porter/Sherpa
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