Mt. Annapurna 1st 8,091m. Expedition

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Mt. Annapurna 1st 8,091m. Expedition

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Departure Detail
Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 03, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 06, 2025

Mt. Annapurna I is 10th highest mountain in the world which 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 and 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 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.

Note:
1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
2. Looking to join a group?, if so, feel free to contact us for more information.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: A - via Lete

03 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 September - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
05 September - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 September - Day 04: Fly or, drive to Pokhara (915m.) and transfer to Hotel.
07 September - Day 05: Drive to Lete Village (2,480m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
08 September - Day 06: Lete village – Thulo Bogin Pass (Camp in forest). O/N at Camping.
09 September - Day 07: Thulo Bogin Pass (4,281m.) – Forest Riverside. O/N at Camping.
10 September - Day 08: Thulo Bogin Pass – Mristi Khola. O/N at Camping.
11 September - Day 09: Mristi Khola – Annapurna 1st Base Camp - Set up camp. O/N at Camping.
12 Sept./08 Oct. - Day 10/36: Climbing period for Mt. Annapurna 1st (8,091m.) - Full Camping.
09 October - Day 37: Cleaning Base Camp and preparation back pack. O/N at Camping.
10 October - Day 38: Annapurna Base Camp trek back to Mristi Khola. O/N at Camping.
11 October - Day 39: Mristi Khola – Thulo Bogin (Camp in forest). O/N at Camping.
12 October - Day 40: Thulo Bogin – Lete Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
13 October - Day 41: Drive to back to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.
14 October - Day 42: Drive/flight to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
15 October - Day 43: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
16 October - Day 44: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey. Final Departure.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: B - Annapurna BC

03 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 September - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
05 September - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 September - Day 04: Drive or, flight to Pokhara (915m.) then transfers to Hotel.
07 September - Day 05: Drive to Kyumrung Khola, trek to Sinuwa Danda (1,540m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
08 September - Day 06: Sinuwa Danda - Himalaya Hotel (2,900m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
09 September - Day 07: Himalaya Hotel – Machhapuchhre Base Camp (4,000m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
10 September - Day 08: Machhapuchhre BC - Annapurna 1st Base Camp (4,210m.) Set up Camping.
11 Sept. /09 Oct. - Day 09/37: Climbing period for Mt. Annapurna 1st (8,091m.) - Full Camping.
10 October - Day 38: Cleaning Base Camp and Preparation back pack. O/N at Camping.
11 October - Day 39: Annapurna Base Camp - Dobang. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
12 October - Day 40: Dobang - Chhomrong Village (2,210m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
13 October - Day 41: Trek to Kyumrung Khola Village and drive back to Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.
14 October - Day 42: Drive/flight to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
15 October - Day 43: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
16 October - Day 44: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey. Final Departure.

Up to Base Camp Cost Includes

All Pick up and drop off services for both international and domestic flights as per the itinerary. (Airport/Hotel/Airport - expedition pick up and drop off).
A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
5 Nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast plan. (3 Nights before and 2 Night's after expedition).
2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Pokhara on a bed and breakfast plan. (1 Night before and 1 Night after the expedition).
Domestic Air ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax for member, Liaison officer, base camp Sirdar as per Itinerary.
Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu for Manager and base camp guide, Cook, Kitchen boys, Porters, all expedition food and materials loads.
Local ground transportation: Pokhara/Lete/Pokhara or, Pokhara/Kyumrung/Pokhara by local reserved Jeep for Members, Liaison officer, base camp Sirdar, Manager and base camp guide, Assistant Sherpa, Cook, Kitchen boys, Porters, all expedition food and materials loads.
Climbing mountaineering Royalty and all other necessary fees to climb Mount Annapurna 1st.
Annapurna Conservation Area project Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
Summit route fixing charge.
Garbage Management and Garbage Disposal fees.
Nepal tourist visa extension fee. (If required by member)
Government Liaison officer with his daily wages, equipment charges, all meals, insurance and all ground transportation.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
3 Meals breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and accommodation at teahouse lodges during the trekking to base camp and back.
Each Members will be provided an individual Tent (Kailas/Box Tent), Mattress at Base Camp.
Common Equipment at Annapurna 1st Base Camp such as Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Communication Tent, Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cooking utensils and Heater, etc.
Freshly cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner): Continental, Nepali, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese items with hot drinks, Tea and Coffee.
Fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fresh fruits, juice, and drinks will be regularly served at Base Camp.
Experienced Base Camp Sirdar, Manager, Cook and Kitchen helpers at Base Camp.
Necessary Porters up to the Base Camp from Kathmandu/Pokhara or, Lete Village and return from the Base Camp.
2 Expedition Cultural Treks duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp sirdar, Manager, Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
High Altitude Medical expenses, Helicopter rescue coverage insurance for BC Sirdar, Cook, porters and involved Nepalese staffs.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light, charging camera and mobile set.
SAT phone or, Mobile phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use at $ 3 per minute.
Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator or, Gamow Bag at Base Camp. (Lifesaver device).
Weather forecast information during the entire expedition.
Sufficient backup oxygen bottles and Mask, Regulator set available at our Base Camp (Chargeable as per use).
First Aid Medical Kit Box with medicines at base camp.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Mount Annapurna 1st summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
Government official taxes and company service charge.

Up to Base Camp Cost Excludes

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (To be applied for 60 days - Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Hotel after 6 nights stay in Kathmandu and 3 night after stay in Pokhara.
Personal trekking and climbing gears (trekking & climbing Boots).
Hight altitude climbing Sherpa guide and his related expenses.
High altitude tents/sleeping bags and mattress etc.
High Camp Services: High Tent, Shovel, Rope, EPI Gas, Gas Burner (MSR Rector) and High Food, etc.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator for expedition use.
Charges for communication equipment and commercial filming permits during the trek and expedition.
Airport customs charges for expedition gear and materials.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, Hospital medical expenses, emergency evacuation and lost your luggage.
Applicable customs charges for Drone camera and special filming permit.
Personal Expenses: Phone calls, internet, battery recharge, laundry service, postage, alcoholic beverages, bottles and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc during in teahouse lodges on the way to base camp and return.
Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable).
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport - TIA.
Any other service cost which is not included in the Cost Includes.
Tips for Nepali base camp support crew’s.

Tipping System:
Tipping is done on a group-sharing basis by expedition participants. The minimum recommended amounts are:
1. Base Camp Guide & Cook: Min. USD 300 each.
2. BC Kitchen Boys/Helpers: Min. USD 200 each.
3. Porters: Min. USD 50 each.
Participants are kindly encouraged to tip above these amounts in accordance with work performance.

Up to Summit Cost Includes

All Pick up and drop off services for both international and domestic flights as per the itinerary. (Airport/Hotel/Airport - expedition pick up and drop off).
A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
5 Nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast plan. (3 Nights before and 2 Night's after expedition).
2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Pokhara on a bed and breakfast plan. (1 Night before and 1 Night after the expedition).
Domestic Air ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax for member, Liaison officer, base camp Sirdar as per Itinerary.
Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu for H. A. Climbing Sherpa, Manager and base camp guide, Cook, Kitchen boys, Porters, all expedition food and materials loads.
Local ground transportation: Pokhara/Lete/Pokhara or, Pokhara/Kyumrung/Pokhara by local reserved Jeep for
Members, Liaison officer, H. A. Climbing Sherpa, base camp Sirdar, Manager and base camp guide, Assistant Sherpa, Cook, Kitchen boys, Porters, all expedition food and materials loads.
Climbing mountaineering Royalty and all other necessary fees to climb Mount Annapurna 1st.
Annapurna Conservation Area project Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
Summit route fixing charge.
Garbage Management and Garbage Disposal fees.
Nepal tourist visa extension fee. (If required by member)
Government Liaison officer with his daily wages, equipment charges, all meals, insurance and all ground transportation.
1 Professional Annapurna 1st/Everest Summiteer H. A. climbing Sherpa guide with his equipment allowance, daily wages, and carrying bonus.
Each climbing member will be accompanied by one High Altitude climbing Sherpa guide.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
3 Meals breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and accommodation at teahouse lodges during the trekking to base camp and back.
Each Members will be provided an individual Tent (Kailas/Box Tent), Mattress at Base Camp.
Common Equipment at Annapurna 1st Base Camp such as Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Communication Tent, Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cooking utensils and Heater, etc.
Freshly cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner): Continental, Nepali, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese items with hot drinks, Tea and Coffee.
Fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fresh fruits, juice, and drinks will be regularly served at Base Camp.
Experienced Base Camp Sirdar, Manager, Cook and Kitchen helpers at Base Camp.
Necessary Porters up to the Base Camp from Kathmandu/Pokhara or, Lete Village and return from the Base Camp.
2 Expedition Cultural Treks duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp sirdar, Manager, Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
High Altitude Medical expenses, Helicopter rescue coverage insurance for H. A. climbing Sherpa, BC Sirdar, Cook, porters and involved Nepalese staffs.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, ice or rock pitons, etc.
High Camp Services for C1-C4: High Tent, Shovel, Rope, EPI Gas, Gas Burner (MSR Rector) and High Food, etc.
High altitude tents/sleeping bags and mattress.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light, charging camera and mobile set.
Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
SAT phone or, Mobile phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use at $ 3 per minute.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator or, Gamow Bag at Base Camp. (Lifesaver device).
Weather forecast during the entire expedition.
4 Oxygen (4ltr.) bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use. (Poisk Oxygen System).
2 Oxygen (4ltr.) for H. A. Climbing Sherpa guide.
Sufficient backup oxygen bottles and Mask, Regulator set available at our Base Camp (Chargeable as per use).
First Aid Medical Kit Box with medicines at base camp.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Mount Annapurna 1st summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
Government official taxes and company service charge.

Up to Summit Cost Excludes

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (To be applied for 60 days - Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Hotel after 6 nights stay in Kathmandu and 3 night after stay in Pokhara.
Personal trekking and climbing gears (trekking & climbing Boots).
Charges for communication equipment and commercial filming permits during the trek and expedition.
Airport customs charges for expedition gear and materials.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, Hospital medical expenses, emergency evacuation and lost your luggage.
Applicable permit fees, customs charges, Drone camera and commercial filming permit.
Personal Expenses: Phone calls, internet, battery recharge, laundry service, postage, alcoholic beverages, bottles and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc during in teahouse lodges on the way to base camp and return.
Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable).
Summit Bonus for Personal H. A. climbing Sherpa guide USD 1000. (Please see the information mentioned below.)
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport - TIA.
Any other service cost which is not included in the Cost Includes.
Tips for Nepali base camp support crew’s.

Note for expedition participants:
Expedition service up to Base Camp: This applies to those who have booked the expedition service - up to Base Camp. The cost does not include the High Altitude (H. A.) Climbing Sherpa guide, food and fuel, tents, climbing gear, fixed ropes up to the summit, or the Sherpa’s bonus beyond Advance Base Camp.
Additional Cost for a High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 3,500 (If required by client).

The additional cost for a High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (H. A.) includes: Expedition equipment allowance, Personal climbing gears, daily wages, food and fuel from base camp to summit, helicopter rescue coverage, medical expenses, accident insurance for the Sherpa, all ground transportation and a personal sleeping tent at base camp, among other essentials.

Summit Bonus for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (H. A.): USD 500 for reaching Camp at 8,000m, plus USD 500 for climbing from 8,000m to the summit - total USD 1000. This amount is payable on the spot (ABC) by the climbing member and applies only to those climber who purchase expedition services - up to summit.

We will provide the expedition cost based on your group size and specific service requirements. Please feel free to email us or use the 'Book Expedition' form to send us your inquiry.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Annapurna Himal
Height
8,091m. (26,545 ft)
Latitude
28° 35′ 46″ N
Longitude
83° 49′ 13″ E
Trip Days
44 Days
Normal Ascent Route
North Face and South Face
First Ascent
3 June 1950 Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal - First winter ascent 3 February 1987 Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer)
Easiest Route
northwest face/Snow/ice/glacier climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Minimum 4 Climbers/Group Joining Basis
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
Accommodation
5 Nights Kathmandu, 1 Pokhara and 38 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Best Seasons
Spring/Summer/Autumn
Caravan Route
Drive to Pokhara - Beni Bazar - Lete - Annapurna 1st Base Camp - Pokhara - Kathmandu