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
01
Arrival Day
Today is your arrival day. Upon your arrival at the airport we will assist you to your hotel.
Meals
Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
transfer to hotel
02 - 03
Complete Procedure to Obtain Annapurna Expedition Permit
These day we visit the places of historical and cultural importance in Kathmandu and complete the government procedure to obtain Annapurna expedition permit.
Maximum Altitude
1,400 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Hotel
04
Drive to Beni
Today we drive by our private tourist vechile passing through beautiful countryside to reach Beni.
Maximum Altitude
4,200 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Guest house
Transportation
6 hours Drive
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
3,900 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest house
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
6,600 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest house
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
8,000 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest house
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
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
14,500 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Tented Camp
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
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
13,550 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Tented Camp
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
26,545 ft (Summit of Mt. Annapurna)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Tented Camp
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
13,550 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodations
Tented Camp
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
10,500 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest house
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
8,000 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest house
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
8,200 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest house
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
9,000 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Trek
Accomodations
Guest house
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
9,000 ft
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
1 hour + 30 minutes Flights
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 ft
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
55
Departure day.
Today is your departure day. We will assist you to your hotel prior to your flight.
Maximum Altitude
1,400 ft
Meals
Breakfast
Transportation
Transfer to airport
Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal
- Breathable Underwear
- Sports Bra
- Base Layers
- Trekking Shirts
- Trekking Trousers and Shorts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket (insulated jacket)
- Windcheater (water proof)
- Sun protection Hat
- Headband or Beanie
- Scarf or neckband
- Gloves (inner and outer )
- Hiking Boots
- Trekking Shoes
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Gaiters
- Duffel Bag
- Day pack
- Sleeping Bag
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Hydration bladder or Water bottle
- Head Lamps
- Batteries
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Lip Guard
- Insulated pants
- Baby wipers
Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal
- Water bottle
- Batteries and bulbs
- Flashlight
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Rucksack
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Polypropylene/wool socks
- Other required equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Trekking shoes/boots
- Camp shoes
- Jumperorpile jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shirts
- Full–sleeves shirt
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Woolen hat
- Long underwear
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Gaiters
- Sun block for lips
- Light cotton socks
- Mountain trekking boots
- Woolen socks to wear with boots
- Nylon wind breaker
- Insulated pants
- Nylon wind pants
- Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
- Sun hat
- Long cotton hiking shorts
- Fleece/wool for climbing
- Lightweight fleece
- Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
- Down high altitude sleeping bag
- Down jacket/trousers/vest
- Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
- Water proof climbing jacket
- Head torch/batteries/bulbs
- Climbing sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
- Sun screen
- Warm climbing trousers
- Wool long underwear
- Other required equipment
- Climbing boots
- Gaiters
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Crampons
- Karabiners
- Tapes/slings
- Snow bars
- Ice screws
- Rock pegs
- Deadmen
- Crash hat
- Day bag
- Rucksack
- Lip salve
- T-shirts
- Ascenders
- Ascenders
- Kit bag
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
What's Excluded
- Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa charge.
- All beverage and others personal expenses.
- Snacks and other personal expenses
- Hot shower during the trek.
Annapurna Expedition-Essential Information
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