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Annapurna Expedition

Duration
49 days
Max. Elevation
8091m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
ADVANCE
Transportation
Land
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accomodation during Expedition
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

Annapurna IV is considered relatively easier mountain to climb among all the Annapurnas. The normal route is approached from Manang side. It requires two hours walking from the base camp to reach the bottom of the mountain. An approximately 65 - 70 degrees of steep climbing with fixed ropes of around 500 metres has to be used to reach camp I.
 
To reach camp II, another 1000 meters fixed ropes will be required along the ridge involving some stretches of steep climbing. Possibilities of avalanches between Camp I and Camp II is a risk for any mountaineer attempting to climb Annapurna IV.
FIXED DEPARTURES
There are no fixed departures available right now.

Trip Itinerary

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Final preparation day in Kathmandu for expedition.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks.

Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast, you will drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Tatopani (1050m) takes about 4 hours.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Tatopani to Lete (2480m) takes about 5 hours. You will begin your trekking from today following the Kaligandaki River.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Lete to Thulobugin (3260). It is a scenic camping site after 4-5 hours of walking from Lete.

Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Thulobugin to Hum Khola (4286m) takes about 5 hours.

Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Hum Khola to Miristi Khola (4130m) takes about 5 hours.

Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Miristi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp (4190m) takes about 6 hours.

Stay overnight in camp.

Climbing Period of Annapurna I (8091m). Annapurna Base Camp – Summit (8091 m)-Base Camp requires more than a month but rewards you breathtaking views of astonishing mountains.

Stay all nights in camp.

Garbage collection and Base Camp clean up day.

Stay overnight in camp.

Trek down to Thulo Bugin from Base Camp.

Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Thulobugin to Lete.

Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Lete to Ghasa.

Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara.

Stay overnight at lodge.

After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

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Includes

    a)    Kathmandu
    • All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
    • 5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 5 star standards hotel
    • One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • T-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc

    b)    Trekking/Climbing
    • Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus and Pokhara-Tatopani and Tatopani to Pokhara by 4 –WD Jeep
    • Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Annapurna (8091 m), Entry Permits for Annapurna Conservation Area and TIMS card
    • Porter per member up to Base Camp from Tatopani and from Base Camp to Tatopani
    • Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size
    • All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing
    • Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule
    • 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipments, salary, accommodation and insurance as per government rule
    • Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees as per government rule
    • Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.  
    • High altitude tents at (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4), high altitude appropriate food for member, Sherpa and all climbing and cooking crews
    • All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing
    • The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route on Annapurna (no extra charge will be applied to members)
    • Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)
    • Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide
    • Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges
    • 2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1- oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa
    • 1 Set of Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high altitude Sherpa
    • Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)
    • Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
    • 1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp  
    • Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge
    • Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp
    • Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits
    • Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs
    • Certificate for Annapurna (8091 meters) climbing issued by Tourism Ministry after climbing Mt. Annapurna successfully
    • Tax, VAT and our service charge

Doesn't Include

    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)
    • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)
    • Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required
    • Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)
    • Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)
    • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears
    • Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean
    • Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone
    • Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp  
    • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (Normally US$1300 applies to full board member)
    • Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs
    • If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp
    • The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to base camp service users
    • Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary

Equipment List

Mountaineering Equipment
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender), Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

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