Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.) Expedition

Autumn
Fixed Departure:  10 September, 2018


Location: Nepal
Himalayan Range: Annapurna Himalayas
Height: 8091m. (26,545 ft)
Latitude: 28° 35′ 46″ N
Longitude: 83° 49′ 13″ E
Trip Duration: 45 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North face
First Ascent: 3 June 1950 Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal - First winter ascent 3 February 1987 Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer)
Easiest Route: Snow/ice/glacier climb
Grade: Strenuous High
Caravan Route: Drive to Beni Bazaar - Lete - Annapurna 1st Base Camp - Pokhara - Kathmandu

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.

Expedition Itinerary: A
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
45 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights KTM, 1 Pokhara & 38 Nights Lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring/Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu and preparation.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive to Pokhara - Beni 820m. and transfers to Lodge.
Day 05: Beni – Lete 2480m. Lodge.
Day 06: Lete – Thulo Bogin Pass(Camp in Jungle). Camp.
Day 07: Thulo Bogin Pass 4281m. – Riverside Camp.
Day 08: Thulo Bogin Pass – Mristi Khola.Camp
Day 09: Mristi Khola–Annapurna 1st Base Camp.Camp
Day 10-37: Climbing period for Annapurna 1st 8,091m.
Day 38: Cleaning Base Camp & Preparation. Camp
Day 39: ABC trek back to Mristi Khola. Camp
Day 40: Mristi Khola – Thulo Bogin (Camp in Jungle)
Day 41: Thulo Bogin – Lete. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 42: Drive to Beni - Pokhara then transfer to Hotel.
Day 43: Drive to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus,transfer to Hotel.
Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
 
Optional – Itinerary: B
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
45 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 5 Nights KTM, 1 Night Pokhara, 38 Nights Lodge/Camping
Best Season: Spring/Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu and preparation.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive to Pokhara by Tourist Bus transfers to Hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Nayapul, trek to Siniwa Danda 1540m. Lodge
Day 06: Sinuwa Danda - Himalaya Hotel. Lodge
Day 07: Himalaya Hotel – Machhapuchhre Base Camp 4000m. Lodge
Day 08: Machhapuchhre BC - Annapurna 1st Base Camp 4200m. Camp
Day 09 - 38: Climbing period for Annapurna 1st 8,091m.
Day 39: Cleaning Base Camp & Preparation. Camp
Day 40: Annapurna Base Camp - Dovan.Lodge
Day 41: Dovan - Chhomrong Village. Lodge
Day 42: Trek to Napapul, drive back to Pokhara & transfer to Hotel.
Day 43: Drive to Kathmandu by tourist Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

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


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 & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
  • Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 3,500. 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.

Expedition Cost: Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis:
USD 15,500 (If 1 Person)
USD 9,400 (If 2 Person in Group)
USD 7,500 (If 3 Person in Group)
USD 7,300 (If 4 Person in Group)
USD 6,500 (If 5 Person in Group)
USD 6,200 (If 6-8 Person in Group)
USD 5,999 (If 9-12 Person in Group)
USD 5,444 (If 13-15 Person in Group)
Per climbing Sherpa (Guide) USD 3,500 (If required by Member)

Expedition Cost for Service up to summit:
USD 23,500 (If 1 Person)
USD 15,400 (If 2 Person in Group)
USD 11,500 (If 3 Person in Group)
USD 11,300 (If 4 Person in Group)
USD 10,500 (If 5 Person in Group)
USD 10,200 (If 6-8 Person in Group)
USD 10,000 (If 9-12 Person in Group)
USD 9,999 (If 13-15 Person in Group)

Package Includes:

  • All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
  • 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel & 1 night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
  • Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
  • Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & 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 & Liaison officer.
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
  • Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Annapurna 1st.
  • National Park 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.
  • 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.

Package Excludes:

  • 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, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment & 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.

Package Includes:

  • All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
  • 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel & 1 night in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
  • Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table,  chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
    Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & 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 & Liaison officer.
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
  • Peak Permit fee of Mt. Annapurna 1st.
  • 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 & 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.
  • 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.

Package Excludes:

  • 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, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment & 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.

Cultural Treks & Expedition offers personal equipment rentals for climber, who have limited cargo allowance with their airfare or, do not wish to purchase expensive expedition grade gear but rent it instead. Climber purchasing Base Camp Services only may choose to hire or, purchase high camp equipment. Please let us know in advance prior to your arrival so that we can meet your needs. The quoted cost are for the duration of the expedition and we provide original North Face, Marmot or, Ozark company brand tent only.

Equipment Rental or Purchase Price List:

Item Rentle Cost in USD Purchase Cost in USD
Expedition Tent USD 150.00 USD 300.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Small) USD 50.00 USD 150.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Large) USD 100.00 USD 300.00
Gas Stove USD 25.00 USD 100.00
Oxygen Bottle USD 350.00 USD 500.00
Oxygen mask and Regulator USD 250.00 USD 900.00
Sleeping Bag USD 100.00 USD 400.00
Down Jacket USD 100.00 USD 300.00
High Camp Goose Down Jacket USD 200.00 USD 500.00

Climbing Sherpa Fee: Per H. A. Sherpa USD 3,500 (if required by client for advance base camp service user)