Annapurna Expedition

55 Days
Challenging

Max. Altitude

8091m

Best Season

Oct-Dec & Mar-May

Activity

Expedition

Start / End Point

Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Overview of Annapurna Expedition

Annapurna (8,091) 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 a great gorge cut through the Himalaya Mountains by the Kali Gandaki River, which separates it from the Dhaulagiri massif. Annapurna and surrounding area are protected within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the first and largest conservation area in Nepal, established in 1986 by the King Mahindra Trust for Nature Conservation.

Annapurna Expedition is one of two (with K2) the world’s most dangerous mountain expedition, with a bad fatality to summit ratio. In Sanskrit, Annapurna means “filled of food” and usually translated as goddess of the production. It was first summated by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal in 1950.

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 80000m peaks. 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.

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 four Annapurna’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 stunning views that will captivate you during Annapurna Expedition are Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7855m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Dhaulagiri 1 (8163m), Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Nilgiri (6940m), Tukche Peak (6920m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) and more.

Annapurna Expedition Itinerary

day 01 Arrival Day

Today is your arrival day. Upon your arrival at the airport we will assist you to your hotel.

Maximum Altitude

1,398 m.

Meals

Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

transfer to hotel

day 02-03 Complete Procedure to Obtain Annapurna Expedition Permit

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Hotel

day 04 Drive to Beni

Today we drive by our private tourist vechile passing through beautiful countryside to reach Beni.

Maximum Altitude

1,280 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Guest house

Transportation

6 hours Drive

day 05 Trek from Beni to Tatopani

Today we start our trek from Beni. We pass through beautiful countryside, forest, heavenly landscape and hot water springs to reach Tatopani.

Maximum Altitude

1,188 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest house

day 06 Trek from Tatopani to Ghasa

Today our trail continues through Annapurna circuit trek route following the river passing through small villages and forest to finally reach Ghasa.

Maximum Altitude

2,011 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest house

day 07 Trek from Ghasa to Lete

Today we pass through scattered villages on the route and their farmlands, pastures, forest and rocky trail to reach Lete.

Maximum Altitude

2,438 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest house

day 08 Climb to Thulo Burgin

Today we climb up the trail passing through beautiful rhododendron forest rich with birds, Sherpa villlages and pastures to reach Thulo Bugin.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

6 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest house

day 09 Make our way to Thulo Bugin Pass

Today we make our way following the river and passing the suspension bridges many times passing through thin forest and rocky trail to finally reach Thulo Bugin Pass.

Maximum Altitude

4,419 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Tented Camp

day 10 Trek to Mristi Khola

Crossing Thulo Bugin Pass we continue our through Annapurna Base Camp trekking route we reach Mristi Khola. Stay overnight at tented camp.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Tented Camp

day 11 Trek up to Annapurna Base Camp

Trekking up the route the route becomes more difficult and adventurous. We pass the rocky difficult and trek up to Annapurna Base Camp.

Maximum Altitude

4,130 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Tented Camp

day 12 - 47 Climbing and conquering Mt Annapurna

These days are for climbing and conquering Mt. Annapurna. We start climbing the Annapurna Himal with the support of climbing gears and experts. During the course of climbing we must be prepared to tackle the changing weather and safety measures. After making it to the summit you will sense the feeling of glory. Spectacular views of mountains around can be observed from the summit. After successful summit we climb down the mountain to reach Annapurna Base Camp.

Maximum Altitude

8,090 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Tented Camp

day 48 Rest day at Base Camp

Today is rest day at Base Camp. We rest and explore the natural beauty around ABC. We clean up the Base Camp.

Maximum Altitude

4,130 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodations

Tented Camp

day 49 Trek to Thulo Bugin

Today we trek down the route we followed few days ago passing through many small settlements, forest, river and waterfall to finally reach Thulo Bugin.

Maximum Altitude

3,200 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest house

day 50 Trek to Lete

Today we pass through dense rhododendron and pine forest following the river. We pass through many villages reach in their own culture and reach Lete.

Maximum Altitude

2,438 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest house

day 51 Trek to Tukuche

Today we trek down the route passing through yak pasture and farmlands. We pass through beautiful landscape and river to finally reach the cultural village of Tukuche.

Maximum Altitude

2,499 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

7 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest house

day 52 Trek to Jomsom

Today we trek down the route passing the Marpha village. Marpha is famous for apple cultivation. We pass through apple farm and finally reach Jomsom before heavy wind blows.

Maximum Altitude

2,743 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Duration

5 hours Trek

Accomodations

Guest house

day 53 Fly back to Kathmandu.

Today early in the morning we board a mountain flight to Pokhara. Then we fly back to Kathmandu and you will be assisted to your hotel.

Maximum Altitude

2,743 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

1 hour + 30 minutes Flights

day 54 Free day in Kathmandu.

Today is your free day in Kathmandu. You can visit and go for shopping or stroll around tourist hubs in Kathmandu.

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

day 55 Departure day.

Today is your departure day. We will assist you to your hotel prior to your flight.

Maximum Altitude

1,400 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Transportation

Transfer to airport

What's Included

All ground and air transportation throughout the trek.
Best available accommodation and full board meals throughout the trek.
One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
All national park and conservation areas permit fee.
Government taxes & office service charge