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Annapurna Expedition

Before 1948, Nepal was not opened to the rest of the world. After 1948, its boarders were opened and the group of American ornithologist climbed this mountain first time. It was further discovered by Swiss climbers in the north east of the country. In 1949, French Federation de la Montagne negotiated with the government of Nepal for the permission to climb one of the greatest peaks of the world.

According to the Indian survey, the word Annapurna is the combination of two Sanskrit words which means filled with food. The bend of the peak contains the root of another name Durga. It is one of the names of Hindu goddess. She is the wife of lord Shiva. During the expedition, Maurice Herzog said, the closest translation of this word is goddess of heaven.

Highlight sights of Annapurna Expedition:

Annapurna I- 8091m. Annapurna II-7937m.Annapurna III-7855m, Annapurna IV- 7525m, Annapurna South 7819m, Varaha Shikhar 7847m, Himchuli 6441m,Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Dhaulagiri II- 7751m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Machhapuchhre 6993m, Mardi Himal 5588m. Singu Chuli 6500m, Tharpu Chuli 5663m. Gangapurna 7483m, Lamjung Himal 6931m, more

Facts of Trip:

Annapurna Expedition: Destinatin: Annapurna Expedition

Expedition Starts in: Beni

Expedition Ends in: Beni

Total Duration: 50 Days

Activities: Tours & Sightseeing, Trekking & Rock Climbing, Expedition

Culture: Different Community with majority of Thakali, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn & Tibeten.

Transportation: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Beni - Pokhara - Kathmandu by bus

Accommodation: 5 Nights in Kathmandu, 29 Nights Expedition tent, 15 Nights Camping

Max. Altitude: 8091m (Annapurna I)

Best season: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov

Mode of Trekking: Camping

Group Size: Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX

Trip day to day itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu, Prepare expedition

Day 03: Kathmandu - Briefing in Ministry

Day 04: Drive to Pokhara - Beni & Galeshowe

Day 05: Galeshor - Tatopani

Day 06: Tatopani - Ghasa

Day 07: Ghasa to Lete and River side

Day 08: River side to Jungle camp

Day 09: Jungle camp to Miristi Khola

Day 10: Miristi Khala - Annapurna North Base camp

Day 11 -40: Climbing Peried of Annapurna 1 (8091m)

Day 41: Annapurna Base camp to Miristi Khola

Day 42: Miristi Khola - Jungle Camp

Day 43: Jungle Camp to Lete

Day 44: Late to Tatopani

Day 45: Tatopani - Beni

Day 46: Beni to Pokhara by drive

Day 47: Pokhara

Day 48: Drive to fly to Kathmandu

Day 49: Kathmandu

Day 50: Final Departure

Annapurna Expedition Service Includes

5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with bed & Breakfast (4 star)
Permit fee of Annapurna Expedition and Annapurna conservation fee
Food for Trekking and Expedition period for Mt Annapurna
Staff: Base camp Guide , Cook, Cook helper
Porters or Beni to Base camp & Base camp to Beni
Kathmandu –Pokhara – Beni – Pokhara – Kathamndu
Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
1 tent for 1 person for Expedition north face brand
Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
Satellite phone (Pay calls)
are Well dinner

Annapurna Expedition Service Excludes

PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking.
Personal & medical Insurance of expedition.
Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed.
Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
Oxygen & Mask -regulator.
Personal expenses.
Bar Bills & beverage.
Garbage Deposit USD 4000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don't take back their garbage in Kathmandu.
Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley with all applicable entrance fees as per our itinerary.

Advice for tipping and bonus for Sherpa

USD 80 -140 for general non-Sherpa crew and he/she must stay at base camp
USD 110 -220for Sherpa who accompany you up to the base camp
USD 400 -700 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the top of the summit

Single Supplementary US$ 400 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu , single room/tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp)

Annapurna Expedition Royalty Classification of Himalaya : Other peaks above 8000m (Except Everest)
Expedition Permit Fee	Spring Season	Autumn season
One climber	5,000	2,500
Two climbers	6,000	3,000
Three climbers	7,000	3,500
Four climbers	8,000	4,000
Five climbers	8,500	4,250
Six climbers	9,000	4,500
Seven climbers	10,000	5,000
Each additional up to 15	1,500	1,000

Client Reviews

I was trekking on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November 2007 together with two friends. It was wonderful getting to know rural Nepal and experiencing the enchanting scenery of the mountains. Ngima Sherpa was our trekking guide. It was his great enthusiasm that made our trip an unforgettable experience! He was reliable, perfectly organised and did far more than the necessary "guiding job": for example getting up in the early hours to run before us to secure accomodation, providing a girl we met on the trek with equipment when her shoes became broken or recommending accomodation in Karthmandu. The daily parts of the trek were well organized with enough time for breaks and to accomodate to the altitude.

Anne Katrin Baumgaertner
Muenchen, Germany.

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IMPORTANT NOTE::

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Note: Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trekking, and Helicopter rescue in Trekking, Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control.