Annapurna Expedition-45 Days

Mountain Background

First climbed by Herzog & Lachenal in 1950, Annapurna at 8091m is the 10th highest mountain in the world. The Annapurna lies in the North-central Nepal stretching along with Lamjung Himal from the Kali Gandaki in the west to the Marshyangdi in the east. Annapurna which adjacent to the tourist capital of Nepal Pokhara was the first eight-thousander to be climbed. The four summits with the entire massif of Annapurna form the northern barrier of Pokhara Valley. The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The mountain has glaciers on its western and north-western slopes which drain into a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kaligandaki River.

However, despite being the first eight thousander to be climber, Annapurna is still one of the least climbed 8,000er peaks. The reason is that all the routes on the mountain pose severe difficulties for climbing. The Annapurnas are considered the world's most dangerous mountains to climb due to the peaks prone to avalanches and the high rate of fatality. The difficulty of climbing Annapurna comes from the noted American climber, Ed Viesturs, who launched in 1994 a project aimed at climbing all fourteen 8000 meter peaks without oxygen, "Annapurna is all about objective danger, it's all about the glacial architecture. There are these big ice cliffs and seracs, and the question is: are the seracs leaning forward or leaning back? It comes down to that." We make our ascent from the Kaligandaki valley enjoying natural hot water spring, exploring icefall and observing the Thakali people and their way of life.

Day to Day Expedition Itinerary

What's Included:

• Expedition permit fees
• Accommodations in Kathmandu/Lhasa
• All overnight accommodations while on the trek and climb
• Meals in Kathmandu/Lhasa and while trekking and climbing
• Group equipment for the climb
• Qualified and Experienced guides
• Experienced Climbing Sherpas
• High Altitude Climbing Sherpas
• Airport transfers
• Satellite phone service
• Oxygen (2 4-litre bottles)

What's Not Included:

• International airfare and Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs )
• Personal equipments and extra services
• Tips and Bonus for Staff and guide
• Insurance and Trip cancellation
• Beverages
• Airport departure tax

Recommended Previous Experience:

Annapurna is one of most difficult 8,000ers with a high fatality rate. It’s also true that getting back from the summit is more important than getting there. The oxygen ...read more »»

Catering Arrangements:

We provide all camping equipment and gear, including tents, dining, toilet, and Kitchen tents. At base camp we have a large mess tent equipped with all necessary kitchen ...read more »»

Trekking Day

A typical trekking day starts at around 6 or 7 am. Enjoy the hearty breakfast and begin trekking. Carry your pack containing personal items you need for the day. The porters and ...read more »»

Climbing Day

The climbing itinerary may vary according to the climber’s personal experience. A climbing day involves a steady climbing for 3-4 hours in the morning. After taking lunch, rest and ...read more »»

Weather Conditions:

The springtime from March to May and the Autumn months from September to November is considered the favorable weather for Annapurna climbing. However, the weather conditions in high mountains are ...read more »»

Leadership:

Our Annapurna Expeditions are led by experienced and professional mountaineers and guides who have scaled the mountain several times supported by other crew members and all the necessary logistics for the expedition. Not only in terms of qualification, but we also make it sure that ...read more »»

Team Composition

Team composition is important to ensure safety and comfort of the climbers. We observe high safety standards, therefore, for 2 International Climbers, we assign: HGT Accredited Climbing Leader High Altitudes Assistance Sherpa Cook Base Camp Assistance and other necessary trek crew such Porters, Yaks and Yak man Because of our high safety standards, team members would be added as per the number of international climbers.

Equipments & Check List

While packing for Annapurna Expedition certain equipments are essential. Please Click here for this trip's comprehensive checklist.

Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684