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International Mt. Annapurna 1st Expedition

Spring/Autumn

Fixed Departure: April 07, 2010 – September 10, 2010

Annapurna Himal

Height: 8091m.
Latitude: 27° 51′ 42″
Longitude: 86° 51′ 50″
Trip Duration: 50 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North face
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu –Pokhara – Beni Bazaar – Lete - BC

Mt. Annapurna 1st Expedition Mount Annapurna I lies in the western part of Nepal and it 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 Mr. Maurice Herzog’s book & Louis Lachenal of France in June 03, 1950 via North face. After June 03, 1950 there are many people scaled the mountain. Chris Bonington's team 1970 ascent of the South Face of Annapurna was a landmark in the history of mountaineering. Two American women, Irene Miller and Vira Komarkova, have reached the summit via the North Face in October of 1978, making the first ascent by Americans! In May of 1988, American Steve Boyer, working with a large French expedition, reached the summit, repeating the Bonington route on the South Face with a large French expedition. Annapurna 1^st 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. 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 8000m. Peaks.

Mt. Annapurna 1st Expedition from Lete 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. The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

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If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Expedition Itinerary: A

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
44 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara & 43 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Spring/Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.

Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.

Day 04: Drive to Pokhara - Beni 820m. & Galeshor & transfers to Hotel.

Day 05: Galeshor– Tatopani 1189m.

Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa Village 2084m.

Day 07: Ghasa – Lete 2480m.

Day 08: Lete – Thulo Bogin (Jungle Camp).

Day 09: Thulo Bogin Pass 4281m. – Riverside Camp.

Day 10: Riverside – Mristi Khola.

Day 11: Mristi Khola – Annapurna 1^st Base Camp.

Day 12: Mt. Annapurna 1^st Base Camp.

Day 13 -40: Climbing period of Annapurna 1^st 8,091m.

Day 41: Cleaning Base Camp & trek back to Mristi Khola.

Day 42: Mristi Khola – Thulo Bogin (Jungle camp)

Day 43: Thulo Bogin – Lete.

Day 44: Lete – Tatopani.

Day 45: Tatopani – Beni Bazaar then transfer to Hotel.

Day 46: Drive Beni to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.

Day 47: Pokhara rest.

Day 48: Drive to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.

Day 49: Kathmandu Free.

Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Optional – Expedition Itinerary: B

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
43 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara, 43 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Spring/Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.

Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.

Day 04: Drive to Pokhara - Beni 820m. & Galeshor & transfers to Hotel/ Camping

Day 05: Beni – Tatopani 1189m.

Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa Village 2084m.

Day 07: Ghasa – Lete 2480m.

Day 08: Lete – Thulo Bogin (Jungle Camp).

Day 09: Thulo Bogin Pass 4281m. – Riverside Camp.

Day 10: Riverside – Mristi Khola.

Day 11: Mristi Khola – Annapurna 1^st Base Camp.

Day 12: Mt. Annapurna 1^st Base Camp.

Day 13 - 40: Climbing period of Annapurna 1^st 8,091m.

Day 41: Cleaning Base Camp & trek back to Mristi Khola.

Day 42: Mristi Khola – Thulo Bogin (Jungle camp)

Day 43: Thulo Bogin – Lete.

Day 44: Lete – Tatopani.

Day 45: Tatopani – Ghorepani.

Day 46: Ghorepani 2855m. – Poon Hill – Tirkhedhunga 1577m.

Day 47: Tirkhedhunga – Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.

Day 48: Drive to Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.

Day 49: Kathmandu Free.

Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost:

Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 7,300 Per Person.

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 2800. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc…

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation private/Tourist bus: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel & 1 night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison Officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Annapurna 1^st .
National Park Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from / to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses.
Garbage deposit.

Expedition Cost: Service up to summit: USD 14,500 Per Person.

Expedition service up to Summit:

All land transportation private/Tourist bus: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel & 1 night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison Officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
Peak Permit fee of Mt. Annapurna 1^st.
National Park Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from / to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses.
Garbage deposit fee.