Mt. Annapurna 1st (8,091m.) Expedition

Autumn/Spring
Entry: Besi Shahar, Exit: Beni Bazaar
Fixed Departure: Sept. 10, 2008 – April 07, 2009

Mt. 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. 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 1st  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.

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.

• Latitude: 27º 51’ 42”
• Longitude: 86º 51 50”
• First time scaled by: Mr. Maurice Herzog & Louis Lachenal of France in June 03,1950.
• Ascent Route: North Face

Expedition Itinerary: A

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
34 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 33 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Winter, 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: Kathmandu – Beni Bazaar 820m. by reserve Bus and transfers to Hotel.
Day 05: Beni – Tatopani 1189m.
Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa Village 2084m.
Day 07: Ghasa – Lete 2480m.
Day 08: Lete rest and preparation for walk up to B. C.
Day 09: Lete – Dhulo Bukhing.
Day 10: Dhulo Bukhing Pass 4281m. – Phang Base Camp.
Day 11: Phang Base Camp – Annapurna I Base Camp.
Day 12 -31: Climbing period of Annapurna 1st  8,091m.
Day 32: Cleaning Base Camp and trek back to Phang B. C.
Day 33: Phang Base Camp – Dhulo Bukhing.
Day 34: Lete – Ghasa.
Day 35: Ghasa – Tatopani.
Day 36: Tatopani – Beni Bazaar.
Day 37: Beni – Kathmandu by reserve Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 38: Kathmandu Free.
Day 39: Kathmandu Free.
Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Itinerary: B

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
35 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara, 34 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Winter, 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: Kathmandu – Beni 820m. by reserve Bus and transfers to Hotel.
Day 05: Beni – Tatopani 1189.
Day 06: Tatopani – Ghasa Village 2084m.
Day 07: Ghasa – Lete 2480m.
Day 08: Lete rest and preparation for walk up to B. C.
Day 09: Lete – Dhulo Bukhing.
Day 10: Dhulo Bukhing – Phang Base Camp.
Day 11: Phang Base Camp – Annapurna I Base Camp.
Day 12 -30: Climbing period of Annapurna 1st 8,091m.
Day 31: Cleaning Base Camp and trek back to Phang B. C.
Day 32: Phang Base Camp – Dhulo Bukhing.
Day 33: Lete – Ghasa.
Day 34: Ghasa – Tatopani.
Day 35: Tatopani – Ghorepani.
Day 36: Ghorepani 2855m. – Poom Hill – Tirkhedhunga 1577m.
Day 37: Tirkhedhunga – Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.
Day 38: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 39: Kathmandu Free.
Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa Per guide US $ 2100 (if required by climber)

Service includes:

• All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
• 6 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary A.
• 5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary B.
• Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
• Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
• Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
• Peak permit fee.
• Full board during the trekking.
• All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
• Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
• Base camp tents for members and staff.
• Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
• Visa extension.
• National Park Conservation Fee.
• Satellite phone (Pay calls).
• Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
• Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Agency service charges.

Service does not include:

• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Airfare from / to your country.
• Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
• Hotel after 6 or, 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
• Service above Base Camp.
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
• Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
• Climbing guide (Sherpa).
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
• International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
• Tips and climbing bonus.
• Garbage deposit US $ 3000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.

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