Annapurna Expedition
Trip Brief
- Duration 48 Days
- Difficulty Level Very Technical
- Max- Altitude 8091 Meters
- Starting Point - Ending Point Naya Pool - Tatopani
- Guide Language English
Itinerary
Day 01: Drive (7 to 8 hrs) or Fly (25 minutes) from Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft) to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft), (Hotel + B),
Day 02: Trek from Pokhara to Naya Pool (1070 m / 3510 ft), 1.5-2 hrs and trek to Tikhedhunga (1480 m / 4855 ft), 4-5 hrs, (Teahouse on FB),
Day 03: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2860 m / 9381 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Teahouse on FB),
Day 04: Trek from Ghorepani to Tatopani (1190 m / 3903 ft), (Teahouse on FB),
Day 05: Trek from Tatopani to Ghasa (2010 m / 6593 ft), (Teahouse on FB),
Day 06: Trek from Ghasa to Lete (2480 m / 8135 ft), (Teahouse on FB),
Day 07: Trek from Lete to Thulobugin (3260 m / 10693 ft), (Camp on FB),
Day 08: Trek from Thulobugin to Hum Khola (4286 m / 14058 ft) via Topridge (4570 m / 14990 ft), 6-7 hrs, (Camp on FB),
Day 09: Trek from Hum Khola to Miristi Khola (4130 m / 13547 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Camp on FB),
Day 10: Trek from Miristi Khola to Annapurna Base Camp (4190 m / 13743 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Camp on FB),
Day 11 to 42: Annapurna (8091 m / 26539 ft) Summit Period, (Camp on FB),
Day 43: Trek down from Base Camp to Miristi Khola (4190 m / 13743 ft), 4-5 hrs, (Camp on FB),
Day 44: Miristi Khola to Thulobugin (3260 m / 10693 ft), 6-7 hrs, (Camp on FB),
Day 45: Thulobugin to Lete (2480 m / 8135 ft), 4-5 hrs, (Teahouse on FB),
Day 46: Trek from Lete to Ghasa (2010 m / 6593 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Teahouse on FB),
Day 47: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1190 m / 3903 ft) and drive to Pokhara (850 m / 2788 ft), 8-9 hrs, (Hotel + B & L),
Day 48: Drive (7 to 8 hrs) or Fly (25 minutes) from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft).
Cost Includes
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer via private vehicle,
- Kathmandu & Pokhara hotels accommodation,
- Drive or Flight from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu,
- Transportation from Pokhara-Naya Pool, Tatopani-Pokhara,
- Teahouse (lodge) & camping (tent) accommodation during the trek and climbing,
- Three meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner including tea, coffee, soup etc. everyday while on the trek & climbing,
- Experienced bilingual government license holder trekking & expedition staffs (guides & porters),
- Trekking & expedition equipments: camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, etc.
- Expedition royalty & permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Annapurna,
- Nepalese govt. royalty,
- Experienced & trained govt. licensed and three times Everest summiteers climbing/expedition
- Sherpa guide (One Sherpa guide per client),
- All kinds of services for the trekking & expedition staffs: Accommodation, Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Salary, Insurance, Transportations, Equipments etc.
- First Aid medical kits for the group and the staffs,
- Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication and available for members,
- Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at Base Camp and above as required,
- Necessary fixed and dynamic rope during climbing period,
- Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided on requirement of guest with appropriate charge,
- Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the ABC,
- Solar panel (for light & battery charge),
- All tents for camp 1, 2 & 3,
- Ice fall charges,
- Gamow Bags,
- Oxygen Bottles (24 L) with mask and regulators (if requested by client),
- Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties,
- Welcome & Farewell at Nepali cultural restaurant,
- Govt. & local TAX.
- Pre-departure information e.g. visa extension, flight ticket conformation etc.
Cost Excludes
- Meals (Lunch & Dinner) whilst in Kathmandu & Pokhara,
- Insurance for Trekking/Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuation,
- Helicopter rescue,
- Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests & Hospitalization expenses,
- Additional staff more than specified,
- International airfare,
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is anticipated),
- Alcoholic & soft drinks,
- Personal expenditure e.g. shopping, laundry, trekking & expedition equipments, SIM Card, walkie-talkies, satellite phone, internet etc.
- Camera/Video Fees,
- Nepal Visa fee,
- Cost raised by cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
- Others expanses which are not mentioned above.
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