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Annapurna Expedition (8091m)
offered by supplier M16793 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 54
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Nepal
Specialty Categories:
Mountain/Rock Climbing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 15000 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 30000 US Dollar (USD)
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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. The normal route is approached from Manang side. It requires two hours walking from the base camp to reach the bottom of the mountain. It requires approx. 65 - 70 degrees of steep climbing with fix ropes of approx. 500 to reach camp I To reach camp II, approx. 1000m. fixed ropes will be required along the ridge and some stretches of steep climbing. From camp II to camp III is relatively easy with zigzag crossing and gradually climbing up. However, it will require approx. 1300 - 1500m. fixed rope will be required. From camp III to the summit, generally fixed rope is not required and the main rope is used. There are possibilities of avalanches between camp I and camp II.
Little was known about the mountain until 1949 when 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 thousand to be climbed; the French accomplished this feat. 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 8091m peaks.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner (D)
Days 2 - 4: Official preparation day in Kathmandu (B, L, D)
Day 5: Trek to Tatopani. Overnight camp (B, L, D)
Day 6: Trek to Ghasa. Overnight camp (B, L, D)
Day 7: Trek to Lete. Overnight camp (B, L, D)
Day 8: Trek to Thulo Bugin. Overnight in jungle camp (B, L, D)
Day 9: Trek to Thulo Bugin Pass. Overnight in river camp (B, L, D)
Day 10: Trek to Mristi Khola. Overnight in Overnight in river camp (B, L, D)
Day 11: Trek to Advance BC. Overnight in camp (B, L, D)
Days 12 - 46: Climbing period (B, L, D)
Day 47: Trek to Thulo Bugin. Overnight camp (B, L, D)
Day 48: Trek to Lete. Overnight camp (B, L, D)
Day 49: Trek to Tukuche. Overnight camp (B, L, D)
Day 50: Trek to Marpha / Jomsom. Overnight camp (B, L, D)
Day 51: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (B, L, D)
Day 52: Pokhara to Kathmandu 7 hrs drive or 30 minutes by flight (B, D)
Day 53: Free day in Kathmandu and rest of the time for shopping (B, D)
Day 54: Departure to your next destination (B)
Included:
- All meals and accommodation in tent or lodge according to programme
- Camping equipment, cooking and eating utensils at base camp
- Service of staffs and government officer at the base camp
- High altitude porters, his wage, high altitude and equipment allowance
- Equipment and facilities for the staffs and government officer according to government rules
- Porterage charge to and from base camp
- Accident insurance for staffs and porters
- Domestic Airfare according to programme
- Arrival and departure transfers
- All ground transport
Not Included:
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Climbing Permit Fees
- Personal clothing, climbing gear, climbing equipment and gear and sleeping bag
- High camp equipments and oxygen
- Airfare and transportation that are not specifically mentioned in the programme
- Personal accident and health insurance
- Emergency evacuation and medical equipment
- Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips
- Hotel accommodation, sightseeing and meals in Katmandu
- Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned
- Expenses due to flight delay, sickness and other contingencies
- International Airport Departure tax per person US$ 24 only
Expedition Equipments List
Personal:
- Down Sleeping Bag 1pc.
- Down Jacket 1 pc.
- Climbing boot 1 pair
- Shocks for climbing - 6 pairs
- Trekking Boot 1 pair
- Rucksack 2 pcs.
- Crampon 1 set
- Stick 2 set
- Harness – 1pc.
- Get up (Boot clover) 1 set
- Snow Glass - 2 pcs.
- Main rope 15 meters.
- ICE Crew – 1pc.
- Sable small -1pc.
- Mattress 1 pc.
- Carbine 2 single + 2 lock
- ICE-axe with Ice hamber 1 pc.
- Head Light – 2pcs.
- Wind Proof Jacket & trouser
- Woolen Globe 4 set.
- Bag Cover
- Water Bottle
- Wind mask for climbing
- Climbing clove 3 best qualities
- Personal Medicine
- Eight finger
- Knife
Group:
- Fixed rope
- Main rope
- Medicine
- Oxygen, Mask and regulator
- Climbing tents
- Food, fuel, light
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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