Mt.Annapurna I Expedition (8,091m)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Mt.Annapurna (8,091m) is the tenth highest mountain peak in the world which is located in Nepal. It is technically known as Annapurna I as it consists of five other major peaks, with Annapurna I being the highest point of all. It was also the first 8000m peak to be ascended to the summit. Looking from afar, you can't help but get mesmerized by the beauty of Annapurna as the sun shines its brightness to the skin of Mountain. Its radiant view never fails to attract by passers. But this extravagant mountain is regarded as one of the most dangerous 8000m peaks with high expedition fatality rate. Although the name translates “The Provider”, it is not very popular in providing an easy route to the climbers as heavy avalanches can fall in any given moment and to reach to the top, climbers must have strong mountaineering skills and the tenacity to hold up and be acclimatized to the high altitude of the mountain. With the Churen Himal team on your side, you can hope to get the best quality of service. Your safety and expedition success is always our top priority. Our expedition leaders are all highly experienced mountaineer who has engulfed their life taking these challenges. They have the skills and strategies required to overcome high altitude expedition and will offer you the best chance of success. Trip Fact: Country: -› NepalDuration: -› 41 DaysMin. Altitude: -› (0m./0ft.)Max. Altitude: -› (8091m./26545ft.)Walking Per Day: -› Approximately 5-6hrsBest Season: -› Mar-May-Jun.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfers to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening — Arrive in Kathmandu, transfers to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening Day 02: Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley. — Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley. Checking the equipment & packing, introduction between our staffs and members concerning how do communicate each other. Day 03: Briefing at Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. — Briefing at Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. Day 04: By Bus: Kathmandu to Beni. — By Bus: Kathmandu to Beni. Day 05: Beni to Tatopani — Beni to Tatopani Day 06: Tatopani to Ghasa — Tatopani to Ghasa Day 07: Ghasa to Lete — Ghasa to Lete Day 08: Lete to Thulo Bugin — Lete to Thulo Bugin Day 09: Thulo Bugin to Thulo Bugin Pass — Thulo Bugin to Thulo Bugin Pass Day 10: Thulo Bugin Pass to Mristi Khola — Thulo Bugin Pass to Mristi Khola Day 11: Mristi Khola to Base camp — Mristi Khola to Base camp Day 12-50: Climbing periods of Annapurna I (8,091m) — Climbing periods Day 51: Base Camp to Thulo Bugin — Base Camp to Thulo Bugin Day 52: Thulo Bugin to Lete — Thulo Bugin to Lete Day 53: Lete to Tatopani — Lete to Tatopani Day 54: Tatopani to Beni — Tatopani to Beni Day 55: By Bus: Beni to Kathmandu — By Bus: Beni to Kathmandu Day 56: Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division — Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division Day 57: Final Departure. — Final Departure.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Thulo Bugin Pass to Mristi Khola — Thulo Bugin Pass to Mristi Khola
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Day 11Mristi Khola to Base camp — Mristi Khola to Base camp
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Day 1250: Climbing periods of Annapurna I (8,091m) — Climbing periods
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Day 51Base Camp to Thulo Bugin — Base Camp to Thulo Bugin
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Day 52Thulo Bugin to Lete — Thulo Bugin to Lete
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Day 53Lete to Tatopani — Lete to Tatopani
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Day 54Tatopani to Beni — Tatopani to Beni
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Day 55By Bus: Beni to Kathmandu — By Bus: Beni to Kathmandu
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Day 56Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division — Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division
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Day 57Final Departure. — Final Departure.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Price Includes:
- 1. Arrival & Departure: Airport transfer-Airport/Hotel/Airport
- 2. Accommodation: 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis-Double Room
- 3. Member's transportation: Kathmandu-Pokhara (by air) Pokhara to Lete (by jeep) Lete to Pokhara (by jeep) Pokhara to-Kathmandu (by air )
- 4. Transportation: all required equipment Transportation for all Member and Staffs From Kathmandu-to Lete (by bus) –Basecamp(by Porters)- base camp to Lete (by porters)Lete to Kathmandu(by bus)
- 5. Permits: Mt. Annapurna expedition permit, National park & TIMS permit.
- 6. Waste Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit Fees
- 7. Fooding & Lodging : 3 meals a day while Trekking & at Basecamp for members & Staffs
- 8. Cargo Clearance: International Air cargo clearance of Member's Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes
- 9. liaison officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
- 10. Base Camp Staffs: Base camp Cook & Kitchen Assistant
- 11. Porters: Porters per member up to Base camp & from Basecamp
- 12. Staff's Remuneration and allowances: All Nepali staffs' & porters' daily wages, equipment, food & clothing
- 13. Insurance :All Staff's Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance
- 14. Member Luggage :60 Kg per member for personal baggage
- 15. Base Tent: VE25 North face or Kaila's tents for base camp per member
- 16. Base equipment: Base camp foam mattresses, dining, Kitchen, Toilet & Store tents, hot shower, Tables & chairs & Cooking gears
- 17. Heater: Heater for base camp at each Dining and other necessary camps
- 18. Light: 1 Solar panel for charging battery and lighting at base camp
- 19. Dinner: 1 Farewell Dinner at tourist-standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Nepalese Staff
- 20. Oxygen: (O2)-Poisk cylinder: 2 oxygen bottle for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high altitude Sherpa
- 21. Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of top Out mask for each member and high altitude Sherpa
- 22. Permit: Satellite Phone /walkie-talkie Phone if necessary on the basis of Member
- 23. High Altitude Climbing Sherpa:1 Climbing Sherpa per member and Climbing Bonus
- 24. High camp service: Essential cooking gas, cooking utensils, high altitude Sherpa, high altitude tent, high food and fixing gear (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4)
Not included
- Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare
- 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
- 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
- 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water and hot shower
- 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal equipment for climbing & trekking( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11:Tips and Gratitude.
- 12:In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
- 13:Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa and staffs’ tip (US$500 to US$1,000)
- 14:Personal expenses
Essential trip information
Before you go
Equipment List: Climbing Gear Helmet: Must be able to fit over your ski hat Alpine Ice Axe: General mountaineering tool (65-70cm) Crampons: 12 points Ascender: 1 right or left-hand ascender A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops Carabiners: 3 lockings and 6 regular* Rappel device: ATC or figure 8* Clothing Footwear: Mountaineering boots: suitable for above 8000m; Scarpa phantom 8000 or equivalent (This is because we can work under extreme weather conditions and also preparing you for your ultimate goal to climb Everest) Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp. Booties: Optional, down is best. Bridgedale Summit socks or equivalent: 6 pairs Bridgedale Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs Body Layers: 2 merino base layers: top and bottom 1 mid-layer top: breathable Underwear Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair Soft Shell jacket with hoody: To be worn over other layers Soft Shell Pants: Very breathable and water repellent Hard Shell Jacket with hood: A waterproof and breathable shell jacket Hard Shell Pants: Waterproof and breathable shell pants Insulated Down Jacket with hood: (fill power 800) or equivalent to Rab’s Electron Jacket. We primarily wear this when climbing below Camp 3 Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2 Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs Summit Down Suit Headgear and Handwear: Warm Hat: Synthetic or wool hat (ski hat) Sunhat: To shade your face/neck from the sun on a hot day Buff: To protect your neck/face from the sun Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs Softshell gloves: To wear for moderate cold/wind Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind Expedition Mitts Personal Gear: Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough. Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light. Sleeping Bag (for high camps): Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic. Sleeping Bag (for base camp): rated to at least -20°F Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing the volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack High-Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred Closed-cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast Spoon: Plastic spoon Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above Lip balm with sunblock Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with a 1-litre capacity Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good one to keep your water warm for longer hours) Pee bottle: 1-litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and a small towel Hand warmers & toe warmers Penknife or multi-tool (optional) Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards. Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended) Travel Clothes: For days in-country Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment Base Camp Items: Kindle, I pad, smartphone, etc Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is good Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care***, personal medications, etc Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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