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Mt. Annapurna 1st 8,091m. Expedition

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 04, 2026
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 07, 2026

Mt. Annapurna 1st 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:
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: A - via Lete

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

Outline Expedition Itinerary: B - Annapurna BC

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

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van, Toyota Hiace, Tourist Bus, Local Jeep or, Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel and 2 night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after 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 and Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for BC.
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 boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Annapurna 1st.
Annapurna Conservation Area project Permits (ACAP entrance fee).
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.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Domestic Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu and airport tax.
Ground transportation: Pokhara/Lete/Pokhara or, Pokhara/Kyumrung/Pokhara by local reserved Jeep.
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 bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and 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 bottle with 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, Walkie Talkies, 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 summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

All land transportation by Car, Van, Toyota Hiace, Tourist Bus, Local Jeep or, Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel and 2 night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after 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, chairs and cooking utensils for BC.
Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boys 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.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Annapurna I.
Annapurna Conservation Area project 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.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
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.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Domestic Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu and airport tax.
Ground transportation: Pokhara/Lete/Pokhara or, Pokhara/Kyumrung/Pokhara by local reserved Jeep.
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 bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Expedition service does not include

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and 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, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment and commercial filming.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonus.

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 4,400 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)

Note:

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 and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, expedition Helicopter rescue, hospital medicines, H.A. Sherpa guide accident insurance, all ground transporations and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1000 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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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/Autumn
Caravan Route
Drive to Pokhara - Beni Bazar - Lete - Annapurna I Base Camp - Pokhara - Kathmandu