Annapurna is a sanskrit word which when broken down, would mean, "Sustenance" and "filled with". So the name would translate into "The Goddess rich in Sustenance" or simply "The Provider". It was first climbed by M. Herzog & L. Lachenal in 1950. The Annapurna Himal and the Lamjung Himal stretch from the Kali Gandaki in the west to the Marshyangdi in the east. Four summits make up Annapurna with the entire massif forming a barrier on the northern side of the Pokhara Valley in Nepal.
The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary. Little was known about the mountain until 1949when Dr. A. Heim from the windows of a Dakora aircraft viewed Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The aircraft could not fly high enough for proper observation or for photographs, still the next year, June 3rd 1950, Annapurna was conquered. It was the first eight thousanders to be climbed, this feat was accomplished by the French. However, all the routes on the mountain pose severe difficulties and hence it is probably why fewer climbers have reached the summit in comparison to other 80000m peaks.
Day 01: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel in the afternoon sightseeing around Thamel(Tourist Area) & Walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar Squire.
Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing by private coach around Kathmandu & Patan Durbar
Day 03: Drive Ktm - Baglung, camp
Day 04: Trek to Beni, camp
Day 05: Trek to Tatopani, camp
Day 06: Trek to Ghasa, camp
Day 07: Trek to Lete, camp
Day 08: Trek to Dhulo Bukhing, camp
Day 09: Trek to Phang Base Camp
Day 10: Trek to Base Camp
Day 11-30: Climbing period of Annapurna I
Day 31: BC to Dhulo Bukhing, camp
Day 32: Trek to Lete, camp
Day 33: Trek to Ghasa, camp
Day 34: Trek to Tatopani, camp
Day 35: Trek to Ghorepani, camp
Day 36: Trek to Birethanti, camp
Day 37: Return back to Kathmandu.
Day 38: Tour ends
Day 01: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel in the afternoon sightseeing around Thamel(Tourist Area) & Walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar Squire.
Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing by private coach around Kathmandu & Patan Durbar
Day 03: Drive Ktm - Baglung, camp
Day 04: Trek to Beni, camp
Day 05: Trek to Tatopani, camp
Day 06: Trek to Ghasa, camp
Day 07: Trek to Lete, camp
Day 08: Trek to Dhulo Bukhing, camp
Day 09: Trek to Phang Base Camp
Day 10: Trek to Base Camp
Day 11-30: Climbing period of Annapurna I
Day 31: BC to Dhulo Bukhing, camp
Day 32: Trek to Lete, camp
Day 33: Trek to Ghasa, camp
Day 34: Trek to Tatopani, camp
Day 35: Trek to Ghorepani, camp
Day 36: Trek to Birethanti, camp
Day 37: Return back to Kathmandu.
Day 38: Tour ends
What’s Included
- Airport Pickup and Drop
- All the ground Transportation by bus
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu.
- Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
- All the meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Expedition Permit, Trek Permit & National Park fee
- Complete camping equipment for trekking & base camp,
- 1 High Altitude Sherpa every 4 members 1 North Face Tent per member for Base
- Camp 2 base camp staff (1 Kitchen Boy & 1 cook), ]1 Government Liaison Officer
- Above mention staffs daily wages, equipment allowance & Insurance,
- 15 porters (30Kg) upto Base Camp per member including food & equipment
- 10 porters (30Kg) return from Base Camp per member including food & equipment
- Demostic Airfare ( Jomsom Pokhara, US$ 65 per person and domestic airport tax)
What’s not Included
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare.
- Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
- All the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu.