Mt Annapurna Expedition
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- Activities
- Mt Annapurna Expedition
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- Max Elevation
- 8,091 m at Mt. Annapurna I
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- Trip Duration
- 54 Days
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- Trip Grade
- Highly Challenging + Adventure
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- Lodging
- Tea House + Camping
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- Meals
- Full board or Base Camp Service
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- Transportation
- Private vehicle & flight
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- Communication
- Yes
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- Group Size
- Minimum 2
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- Best Season
- Autumn and Spring
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- Per Day Walk
- Approx. 4 - 6 Hours
Trip Highlights of Mt Annapurna Expedition:
- Summit Mt Annapurna I 8091m/27348ft located Annapurna Himalayan Range of Nepal
- First Ascend by French Climber – Maurice Herzog & Louise Lachenal in 3rd June 1950.
- Mt. Annapurna first – 10th highest peak of the world
- Mt. Annapurna, lowest 8000m peak on the earth – but highly challenging and requires security concerns
Trip Introduction:
Mount Annapurna first is the world’s 10th highest mountain in the world located in the Annapurna Himalayan Range of Nepal. The full extent of the Annapurna range covers 55 kilometers range whereas Annapurna I 8091m is the highest point. In the history of mountaineering, the Main summit of Annapurna stands west of the Annapurna sanctuary. Annapurna I was firstly summit by 2 brave French climbers Maurice Herzog & Louise Lachenal on 3rd June 1950 via its north face.
After that, Chris Bonington and his climbing team record their history in 1970 by summiting via its south face. Similarly, in 1978, two American adventure climber ladies (Irene Miller and Vira Komarkova) summit Annapurna I via its north face, making the first American ascent to Mt Annapurna. Then, many adventure climbers used to climb Annapurna I several times. As an expedition is not an easy activity, Mt Annapurna Expedition is one of the hardest climbing mountains in the world, with not having a high success rate of climbing – only 109 summits until now. As per the climbing ratio, Mt Annapurna is the most dangerous mountain to climb after Mt K2.
Adventure climbing journey to Mount Annapurna Expedition with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition Team starts from the same place – a gateway of Annapurna region – beautiful Pokhara city. We follow Nepal’s first and largest protected conservation area “Annapurna Conservation Area” and within the first few days, a walking journey reach to scenic viewpoint Poonhill – from there we can see a great view of the entire Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges are spread out with Kali Gandaki River by making the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki Valley.
The trail continues with gentle walking until we reach Annapurna I Base Camp by following the places like Tatopani, Ghasa, Lete, Thulo Bugin, Hum Khola, and Miristi Khola respectively. It takes around 30-35 days to summit Annapurna I and back to Base Camp. For the climbing of Annapurna, we provide a familiar, experienced, quickly adaptable, capable, strong, brave, and quick decision-maker climbing team to reduce all possible technical problems during climbing. After having Mt Annapurna mountaineering expedition, journey descends to base camp and gradually to Pokhara then drive back to Kathmandu.
Note: It is possible to return directly from Base Camp to Kathmandu by helicopter flight to make the short duration of the climb.
Please Visit: Peak Climbing Gears and Equipment and Essential Tools & Gear for Trekking
- Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] and transfer to Hotel.
Our representative from Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will be transferred to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Our staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at Hotel. You can either have a rest at the Hotel or visit NGT’s office for gathering additional information about the expedition. In the evening, join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner - Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu & Climbing Preparation Today we will spend most of our day sightseeing around some of the world heritage sites of UNESCO inside Kathmandu Valley. Most importantly we will complete all the paper works and make necessary preparations required for Annapurna Expedition.
Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan - Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara [820m/2689ft] [5 hrs Drive]
After having breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu, we will take a scenic drive over zigzag hilly roads towards Pokhara. Pokhara is a beautiful town set on the banks of the serene Fewa Lake. It is tourist’s paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with the fascinating high mountains. Pokhara is much smaller and less hectic than Kathmandu. After reaching Pokhara you will be transferred to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan - Day 04: Drive to Nayapul [1.5 hrs Drive] & Trek to Tikhedhunga [1577m/5172ft] [3-4 hrs Trek]
Today we take another short drive of little more than one hour to reach Nayapul – the starting point of the trek. From Nayapul we get our backpacks and start trekking on the trail that goes along the Modi Khola River Valley to reach Birethanti. At Birethanti we will make a stop for registration at Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)’s checkpoint. After registration and permit checks at Birethanti, our trek continues through beautifully terraced farmlands to reach Tikhedhunga.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 05: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani [2855m/9364ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
We start our trek by crossing a small stream before making a rather steep climb of about three hours over the stone-staircase to reach Ulleri at 2,070 meters. From there, our trek continues through dense rhododendron filled forest towards Nangethanti. Gradual uphill trekking from there will lead us to Ghorepani for our overnight stay. Once at Ghorepani we will be greeted by magnificent views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchre (Fish-Tail), Hiun Chuli and other surrounding high mountains.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 06: Morning hike to Poonhill [3210m/10528ft] & Trek to Tatopani [2520m/8265ft] [5-6 Hrs Trek]
The panorama of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges from Poon Hill at 3,210 meters is considered one of the best and classic Himalayan views. Today we start early for accomplishing an hours’ hike to reach over to the top of Poon Hill. With a cup of coffee or tea, we will wait for the sunrise and enjoy the mesmerizing sunrise view over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Machhapuchre (Fish Tail), Tukuche Peak, Hiun Chuli and other surrounding high peaks.
After spending a beautiful morning at Poon Hill, we will descend back to Ghorepani. Our trail from there descends steeply for crossing a suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki River. After crossing the river our trek goes along the levelled path until we arrive at Tatopani. Tatopani means ‘Hot Spring’ in the Nepali language. It is believed that the water heals body aches and pains naturally. Here we can relax at the Natural Hot Spring which is obviously a great feeling.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 07: Trek from m Tatopani to Ghasa [2010m/6593ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
From Tatopani, we will trek on a broad motor road trail that can be rather dusty. Our trek goes along the Kali Gandaki river as we ascend gradually and pass through the magnificent waterfall of ‘Rupche Chahara’. From there, our trek continues along the dusty trail that leads through deep gorges. We can hear the huge flows of the river stream while trekking through the area. We will trek until we arrive at the village of Ghasa.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 08: Trek from Ghasa to Lete [2480m/8134ft] [4-5 hrs Trek]
Today we have our breakfast and leave Ghasa. We will follow a rising trail that climbs for some hours to reach Lete. Our trek climbs through subtropical vegetation with incredible views of surrounding mountains and beautiful valleys. Our trek continues until we arrive at Lete for the overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 09: Trek from Lete to Thulo Bugin Campsite [3260m/10692ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Today we leave Lete and trek over the trail that climbs further to harsh alpine vegetation. Our Sherpa crew will do all the hard works of carrying the tents, climbing gears and other necessary things needed for the further trekking and climbing. After a few hours of trekking, we will arrive at Thulo Bugin where there is a good campsite. We camp here before heading further up to higher altitudes.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 10: Trek from Thulo Bugin to Hum Khola [4286m/14058ft] [6 hrs Trek]
After breakfast, we leave our campsite at Thulo Bugin and follow the trail that climbs gradually over the loose and rocky route for a few hours. Trekking in higher altitudes can be very tiring, so resting every now and then helps in restoring energy much needed for further trekking. We trek until we arrive at a good campsite near Hum Khola at 4,286 meters.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 11: Trek from Hum Khola to Miristi Khola [4130m/13546ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
Today we leave our campsite at Hum Khola and follow the trail that comprises of several ups and downs and then levels out for some time. After a few hours trekking, we approach Miristi Khola where there are good camping grounds. Once we arrive at Miristi Khola, our crew will set up the camps for our overnight camping.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 12: Trek from Miristi Khola to North Base Camp [4190m/13743ft] [4-5 hrs Trek]
After breakfast, we leave our campsite at Miristi Khola and continue our trek over the rather levelled path for some hours to reach Annapurna North Base Camp. After arriving at the campsite our Sherpa crew will set up the base camp and make necessary preparations for setting up additional camps at higher altitudes above the base camp. From now onwards we will take extra precautions with physical fitness and mental fitness in order to conquer one of the toughest 8000 meters – Mt Annapurna I.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 13-45: Climbing Period Mount Annapurna I [8091m/26538ft] and descend back to base camp.
We will spend several days doing climbing training practices. Our Sherpa crew will do all the hard works from carrying and setting up additional camps at higher altitudes, prepare and provide healthy and hygienic meals for staying mentally and physically fit, and most importantly finding appropriate routes and fixing ladders, ropes etc .. to reach the summit of one of the deadliest mountains in the world – Mt Annapurna I.
Fully acclimatized and properly equipped with all the climbing gears we will follow the footsteps of our experienced climbing Sherpa guides and overcome several technical climbing sections. Taking weather conditions into consideration we head towards the summit. Our much-waited climb to the summit is rewarded with breathtaking views of high mountains within Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan Ranges. We will spend a short but quality moment at the summit and start to descend following the same route back to base camp.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 46: Trek from Base Camp to Miristi Khola [4130m/13546ft] [4-5 hrs Trek]
Having reached the summit of Mt Annapurna as for the lifetime achievement experience, we will make a relaxed start. After breakfast we engage ourselves in cleaning the base camp, then we prepare ourselves for the return journey. We start to retrace our steps on the same trail that heads back towards Miristi Khola for the overnight camping.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 47: Trek from Miristi Khola to Thulo Bugin campsite [3260m/10692ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
After breakfast, we leave our campsite at Miristi Khola and continue to retrace our steps on the same trail that passes through Hum Khola. From there we descend steeply for a couple of hours and trek to reach Thulo Bugin Campsite for our overnight camping.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 48: Trek from Thulo Bugin to Lete [2480m/8134ft] [3-4 hrs Trek]
From Thulo Bugin we will follow the same trail that descends down to subtropical vegetation. We trek until we arrive back to Lete where we will spend our overnight in a comfy tea house at Lete. In the evening we will celebrate our achievement together with our climbing crew members.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 49: Trek from Lete to Ghasa [2010m/6593ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]
From Lete, our trail descends following the same trail until we arrive back to Ghasa. Our trek offers mountain vista of Annapurna regions with beautiful valleys. We will spend our overnight at Ghasa. Celebrate our evening with our climbing crew.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 50: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani [2520m/8265ft] [5-6 Hrs Trek]
From Ghasa our trail descends steeply until we reach Rukse Chahara, Rukse Waterfall in the Nepali language. We will take a short rest enjoying the view of the waterfall. Soon, our trail enters back to Kali Gandaki Valley – the deepest gorge in the world as we head towards Tatopani for our overnight stay. Here we can relax at Natural Hot Water Spring as we wash away our sweat and tiredness.
Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 51: Trek to Beni [875m/2870ft] [4-5 hrs Trek] & Drive to Pokhara [2 hrs Drive]
From Tatopani, our trek continues on the trail that descends gradually down to Beni – where our trek ends technically. From Beni, we will take a two hours drive to reach back to Pokhara. You will be transferred to the hotel once we arrive at Pokhara. You can either have rest at the hotel or take an evening’s walk in the beautiful city of Pokhara.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - Day 52: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we leave Pokhara and take a drive back to Kathmandu. It takes approximately four to five hours drive to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara. We will drive along Prithvi Highway which offers scenic hilly zigzag roads through the banks of Trishuli River. During our drive journey, we will have the opportunity to observe the daily survival activities of local people while we drive passing through roadside market towns and picturesque villages.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan - Day 53: Leisure day
You would surely like to see as much of Kathmandu as possible. An early start is practical to visit the temples of Kathmandu. You can pay a visit to attraction destination (world heritage sites of UNESCO) sites that weren’t possible on the second day of the trip. Also, walking around the shopping streets of Thamel is worth spending quality time at Kathmandu. We will celebrate the successful completion of Annapurna Expedition and have a final meal together in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner - Day 54: International Departure as per flight schedule
Our representative will drop you at the International Airport as per your flight schedule.
- Airport Arrival Departure transfer as per mentioned in Itinerary
- 3 nights stay in Kathmandu and 2 nights stay in Pokhara with BB Plan
- All essential ground transportation by Private Vehicle – as mentioned in Itinerary
- Climbing permit for mount Annapurna expedition
- Tea House accommodation during pre-climbing & Post- Climbing journey [Day 5-8 & Day 48-50]
- Camping accommodation during climbing from Day 9 to Day 47.
- All meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking and climbing period
- Trekking Guide and well-experienced climbing guide
- Required number of porters, and kitchen staff for camping
- All essential camping equipment – Dining tent, toilet tent, store tent, table – chair for an expedition
- Liaison officer
- All staffs salary, foods, clothing and insurance
- All essential climbing gears
- Emergency oxygen-mask & regulator (need to pay as per usages)
- Solar panel for batteries charging & lighting in base camp
- Satellite Phone (Need to pay as per usages per minute)
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- All applicable TAX, VAT and necessary paperwork
- Personal Climbing gear
- Your climbing insurance
- Bar and Beverage bills
- All personal nature expenses
- TIPS for staffs
- Refundable garbage deposit
The given rates are per person with guaranteed departure schedules. If the given dates are not appropriate for you, please feel free to contact us for requesting a new dates, we will gladly personalize the itinerary and schedule of the trip that fits for you.
Check our assured departure schedules given below:
Immigration Office at Kathmandu Airport Facilitating Tourist Visa on arrival.
Visa Fees:
Two Weeks – 30 USD
One Month (Four Weeks) – 50 USD
Three Month (90 Days) – 125 USD
For more info, please email at info@nepalguidetreks.com
Visa Extension Fees:
Tourist Visa Extension required a minimum of 15 days (USD 45)and USD 3 for each extra days.
Prakash Devkota
Meet with Prakash Chandra Devkota, Managing Director and Team Leader
Mr. Devkota hails from the beautiful hilly region of Gorkha District. He started his career as a guide in 1997 and quickly became a reputed figure in the Tourism Industry because of his extensive experience. He has gathered impressive experience in all Trekking and Climbing Routes, such as Mera, Island, Lobuche, Ama Dablam etc.
His success also lies in his brilliant mind and hospitable nature. He is fully dedicated to providing excellent services and introducing innovative concepts. With more than 15 years of experience in trekking and expedition operations in Nepal, Tibet, India, and Bhutan, he has earned a reputation as a renowned leader in the field. He understands the importance of personalized service for creating memorable experiences for his clients and constantly seeks innovative company operation methods.
Mr. Devkota has always been an avid practitioner of eco-friendly tourism and has always promoted environmental conservation throughout his career. He motivates his staff to embrace eco-friendly tourism through responsible tourism practices.
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