Mt. Annapurna 8091m. Expedition

Autumn/Spring
Entry: Beni/Tatopani Exit: Nayapul
Annapurna Expedition Fixed Departure
Spring 2013 Autumn 2012

Height: Annapurna 8,091m.
Latitude: 28° 35′ 45″
Longitude: 83° 49′ 20″
Trip Duration: 40/45 Days
Normal Ascent Route: South - West Ridge/South - East Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: KTM - Pokhara - Beni - Lete - Annapurna BC.
Or KTM - Pokhara - Chhomrong - Annapurna BC.

Annapurna Himalayan range is a grand collection high mountains. Annapurna I is leading to all of them by towering to 8,091m. high. This is tenth highest mountain on earth was first summited in 1950 by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal. This highest mountain in the world is considered an interesting peak with two different routes, West Ridge/South - East Ridge.

The expedition trip starts Driving from kathmandu to Beni or Dhamus, which is depends up on expedition caravan route. It will take 6/8 days to reach in base camp. Mt. Annapurn expedition has generally considered to be technically challenging and requires climbers to be experienced as well as in faultless physical condition. For one such climber this mountain could become the most rewarding challenger in the Himalaya.

To scale this high mountain, Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides for expedition with all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, advice and assistance as per needed.

Annapurna 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 and 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.

Annapurna Expedition Itinerary: B

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
40 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: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Prepare for expedition.
Day 03: Briefing for Expedition team in Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive to Dhampus Phedi and trek to Pathana.
Day 05: Pathana – Nayapul.
Day 06: Nayapul 1340m. – Sinuwa 2360m.
Day 07: Sinuwa – Himalayan Hotel 2920m.
Day 08: Himalayan – Machhapuchare B.C.
Day 09: Machha. 3700m. – Annapurna BC 4200m.
Day 09-39: Climbing Period of Annapurna I (8091m.)
Day 40: Annapurna BC.- Dovan.
Day 41: Dovan – Ghandruck village.
Day 42: Ghandruk – Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
Day 43: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 44: Kathmandu free
Day 45: Final departure to airport

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.