Annapurna Expedition (8091m)

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Annapurna Massif, stretching approximately 55 kilometers, comprises a collection of over 30 mountain peaks, including notable summits like Annapurna I, II, III, IV, and Gangapurna. Standing tall as the highest peak in the massif, Annapurna I reaches an elevation of 8091 meters, securing its position as the tenth highest mountain globally. The region boasts over 16 peaks surpassing 7000 meters and approximately 13 peaks exceeding 6000 meters in height. Annapurna I is renowned for its treacherous nature, earning a reputation as one of the most perilous mountains to climb, following in the footsteps of Kanchenjunga and K2. The ascent of Annapurna presents formidable challenges, including steep climbs, traversing glaciers, and navigating the constant risk of avalanches, often necessitating the use of fixed ropes for safety. The hostile conditions expose climbers to severe frostbite and gangrene, amplifying the inherent dangers of the climb. In 1950, Annapurna I witnessed its first successful ascent via the Southeast ridge by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal, among others, marking a historic milestone in mountaineering. Subsequently, in 1970, a British expedition led by Chris Bonington achieved the remarkable feat of scaling the daunting south face of Annapurna, further cementing its reputation as a formidable yet alluring challenge for mountaineers.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. — FoodDinnerAccomodationHotelElevation1350On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars.Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 2: Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur. Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur. — FoodBreakfastAccomodationHotelElevation1350Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 3: Final preparation day in Kathmandu for expedition. Final preparation day in Kathmandu for expedition. — Food Breakfast Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 4: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. — FoodBLDAccomodationHotelElevation914After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks.Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara. Day Day 5: Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Tatopani Drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Tatopani — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 1050 After breakfast, you will drive from Pokhara (915 m.) to Tatopani (1050m) takes about 4 hours.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 6: Trek from Tatopani to Lete Trek from Tatopani to Lete — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 2480 Trek from Tatopani to Lete (2480m) takes about 5 hours. You will begin your trekking from today following the Kaligandaki River.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 7: Trek from Lete to Thulobugin Trek from Lete to Thulobugin — Food BLD Accomodation camp Elevation 3260 Trek from Lete to Thulobugin (3260). It is a scenic camping site after 4-5 hours of walking from Lete.Stay overnight at camp. Day Day 8: Trek from Thulobugin to Hum Khola Trek from Thulobugin to Hum Khola — Food BLD Accomodation camp Elevation 4286 Trek from Thulobugin to Hum Khola (4286m) takes about 5 hours.Stay overnight at camp. Day Day 9: Trek from Hum Khola to Miristi Khola Trek from Hum Khola to Miristi Khola — Food BLD Accomodation camp Elevation 4130 Trek from Hum Khola to Miristi Khola (4130m) takes about 5 hours.Stay overnight at camp Day Day 10: Trek from Miristi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Miristi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp — Food BLD Accomodation camp Elevation 4190 Trek from Miristi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp (4190m) takes about 6 hours.Stay overnight at camp. Day Day 11-40: Climbing Period of Annapurna I Climbing Period of Annapurna I — FoodBLDAccomodationcampElevation8091Climbing Period of Annapurna I (8091m). Annapurna Base Camp – Summit (8091 m)-Base Camp requires more than a month but rewards you breathtaking views of astonishing mountains.Stay all nights at camp Day Day 41: Garbage collection and Base Camp clean up day. Garbage collection and Base Camp clean up day. — Food BLD Accomodation camp Elevation 4190 Garbage collection and Base Camp clean up day.Stay overnight at camp. Day Day 42: Trek down to Thulo Bugin from Base Camp. Trek down to Thulo Bugin from Base Camp. — Food BLD Accomodation camp Stay overnight in camp. Day Day 43: Trek from Thulobugin to Lete. Trek from Thulobugin to Lete. — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek from Thulobugin to Lete.Stay overnight in camp. Day Day 44: Trek from Lete to Ghasa. Trek from Lete to Ghasa. — Food BLD Accomodation camp Trek from Lete to Ghasa.Stay overnight in camp. Day Day 45: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani. Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 46: Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara. Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 914 Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 47: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. En route, you will enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. If you choose to fly back to Kathmandu, it takes about 25 minutes. There are several flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara from morning to afternoon.Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 48: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. — Food Breakfast Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 49: Departure — Food Breakfast As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. — Food+