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Annapurna I Expedition

Annapurna I Summit

Annapurna I Summit

Trip Facts

Destination
Nepal
Accommodation
Tea House / Lodge
Best Season
Spring, Autumn
Group Size
Min 2 - 12 pax
Duration
45 Days
Maximum Atitude
8,091m / 26,545ft
Trip Grade
Moderate - Extreme
Trekking Hours/Day
5-7 hours

Trip Introduction:

Annapurna I Expedition (8091m) is the tenth highest mountain in the world. It is located east of a Kali Gandaki Gorge where Kali Gandaki river flows through. The mountain has glaciers on its western and northwest slopes which subsequently drain into this river. The name Annapurna supposedly means “Goddess of the Harvests.”

Annapurna I  is known as the world's most dangerous mountains to climb because it is prone to avalanches. It has a high fatality rate. Maurice Herzong and Louis Lachenal, of a French expedition, first climbed this 8,091m peak on June 3, 1950. Similarly, Chris Bonington along with alpinist Ian Clough led the British expedition in 1970. They were the first to climb the south face of Annapurna. Ian Clough, sadly perished on the descent when a falling ice-pillar hit him. In 1978 Arlene Blum led the first all American all-women team expedition to climb Annapurna I. On February 3, 1987, Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer, both Polish climbers, made the first ascent of Annapurna I in winter.

Annapurna I Expedition: with Himalayan Global Expedition

Every year in spring and autumn we at Himalayan Global Expedition organize Annapurna I Expedition. In spring, during the first week of April, it is the best time to start the expedition. While the expedition should end near the beginning of June. As the temperature in the Annapurnas warm, it gets easy to summit. Sufficient acclimatization and practice at various camps do help a lot. For this reason, we strongly recommend our climbers to opt spring season for their expeditions. We, however, do organize the expedition during autumn as well.

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy the spectacular  views of Annapurna II  (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Gangapurna (7455m), Machhapuchre (Fish-Tail) 6997m, Hiunchuli (6336m), and other surrounding high peaks
  • The Expedition trip is a good opportunity to explore the Annapurna Region and its rich flora and fauna
  • Get to know and experience its welcoming and friendly people, their culture and tradition
  • Climbers require peak climbing experience
  • A thrill-filled adventure with climbing at over 7000m, a lifetime achievement.

Day 01 Arrive at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel
Day 02 Pre-trip Meeting and Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 03 Drive From Pokhara to Beni
Day 04 Drive from Beni to Lete
Day 05 Trek from Lete to Thulo Bugin
Day 06 Trek from Thulo Bugin to Thulo Bugin Pass
Day 07 Trek from Thulo Bugin Pass to Mristi Khola
Day 08 Trek from Mristi Khola to Annapurna Basecamp
Day 09-38 Climbing Period To Annapurna summit (8091m) & Back to Base Camp
Day 39 Rest Day & Base camp Cleaning
Day 40 Trek Down from Base Camp to Thulo Bugin
Day 41 Trek from Thulo Buginn to Lete
Day 42 Drive from Lete to Pokhara
Day 43 Fly From Pokhara to Kathmandu &Transfer to Hotel
Day 44 Free day in Kathmandu, farewell dinner
Day 45 Transfer to Airport for Final Departure

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