Mount Annapurna expedition is one of the most popular expeditions in Nepal. It is located east of Kali Gandaki gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki River which separates from the Dhaulagiri Massif. It is glaciers on western and northwestern slopes drain into this gorge. Annapurna expedition is seventh highest mountain in the world. Mt. Annapurna expedition (8091m) was first ...See more
Mount Annapurna expedition is one of the most popular expeditions in Nepal. It is located east of Kali Gandaki gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki River which separates from the Dhaulagiri Massif. It is glaciers on western and northwestern slopes drain into this gorge. Annapurna expedition is seventh highest mountain in the world. Mt. Annapurna expedition (8091m) was first climbed by a French expedition Maurice Herzog and Luis Lachenal in 1950. There are four summits which is called Annapurna. The main summits Annapurna base camp/Annapurna sanctuary, Annapurna II is above Chame, about 24 km to the east.
Trip Highlights
- Opportunity to expedition at Mount Annapurna
- Incredible mountain flight over the Himalayas
- Insightful Buddhism Sherpa Monasteries and their cultures/traditions
- Visit the world heritage site
- Get Buddhism and Hindu religious insights in Nepal
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1334 meters, Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu for officially procedure and necessary arrangements.
Day 03: Kathmandu for officially procedure and necessary arrangements.
Day 04: Drive to Beni (823m). Overnight at Beni.
Day 05: Trek to Tatopani (1189m). Overnight at Tatopani.
Day 06: Trek to Ghasa (2012m). Overnight at Ghasa.
Day 07: Trek to Lete (2438m). Rest and change porters. Overnight in lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Thulo Bugin. Overnight at jungle camp.
Day 09: Trek to Thulo Bugin pass. Overnight at river camp.
Day 10: Trek to Mristi Khola. Overnight at river camp.
Day 11: Base Camp.
Day 12-47: Climbing period.
Day 48: Cleaning up base camp.
Day 49: Trek to Thulo Bugin. Overnight at Thulo Bugin.
Day 50: Trek to Lete. Overnight at Late.
Day 51: Trek to Tukuche. Overnight at Tukuche.
Day 52: Trek to Marpha / Jomsom. Overnight at Marpha/Jomsom.
Day 53: Fly Jomsom / Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 54: After breakfast, relaxing/shopping with own activities, evening farewell Dinner.
Day 55: Eco Trip Nepal representative will transfer to airport for onward destination.
NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Services
Included
- Airport transfers
- 5 night’s comfort hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 49 night’s 50 days expedition in Mount Annapurna with full board basis
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- Teahouse and tented accommodation during trekking and expedition
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals and boiled water in mountain
- All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles
- All necessary staffs with experienced English speaking expedition leader (guide), cook, assistant expedition leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter), other helpers (1 trekker: 2 helpers) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- All necessary paper works; trekking permits and Mera Peak climbing permit
- Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Eco Trip Nepal Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- Group mountaineering camping and expedition equipments-very high quality North Face or Mountain Hardware or similar kitchen, dining, toilet tents, mattresses, and kitchen equipments
- Travel and rescue arrangements
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
- All government and local taxes
Excluded
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason)
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expedition equipments
- Personal expedition guide if requested
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled water, shower, heater, etc.)
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Tips for guides and porters
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