Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal, of a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog (including Lionel Terray, Gaston Rébuffat, Marcel Ichac, Jean Couzy, Marcel Schatz, Jacques Oudot, Francis de Noyelle), reached to top of Annapurna (8,091 m (26,545 ft) on 3 June 1950.The south face of Annapurna was first climbed in 1970 by Don Whillans and Dougal Haston, members of a British expedition led by Chris Bonington which included the alpinist Ian Clough, who was killed by a falling serac during the descent. They were, however, beaten to the second ascent of Annapurna by a matter of days by a British Army expedition led by Henry Day. In 1978, The American Women’s Himalayan Expedition, a team led by Arlene Blum, became the first American team to climb Annapurna I. The first summit team, comprising Vera Komarkova and Irene Miller and Sherpas Mingma Tsering and Chewang Ringjing, reached the top at 3:30 p.m. on October 15, 1978.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m) |
Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing & getting prepared |
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Birethanti |
Day 04: Birethanti - Ghorepani |
Day 06: Ghorepani-Poonhill-Tatopani |
Day 07 : Tatopani to Ghasa Trek |
Day 08- 12: Getting to Annapurna Base Camp Trek |
Day 13-45: Annapurna Summit Climbing Period |
Day 46-51 : Coming back to Kathmandu |
Day 52: Final departures to sweet home! |
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m)
We will be waiting you at Kathmandu international airport holding a signboard with your full name so that you could recognize us so easily. When you come out, we will take private car to get 5* hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Shortly you will do check in and get refreshed. In the evening we will have a fantastic welcome dinner together at one of the Nepalese famous kitchen which introduces you a very unique Nepalese cuisine.
Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing & getting prepared
This is the valley where flourished Buddhism and Hinduism together over the centuries. The ancient architectures of Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples are just spectacular. As this is the capital city of Nepal, people live together from different walk of life and ethnic communities. After a breakfast, we start our guiding tour to UNESCO heritage sites; Kathmandu Durbar square, Monkey temple and Bouddhanath stupa; the major Buddhist sites. At the same day , you will be briefed in short by your expedition leader.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Birethanti
Early in the morning we take tourist bus and we leave Kathmandu valley crossing the Thankot boarder and we climb down to Trishuli river. We fallow Trishuli river up to Muglin bazaar then we cross it. We pass through different green hill tops, paddy fields, local markets, rivers and traditional villages on the way to Birethanthi.
Day 04: Birethanti - Ghorepani
We have a steep ascent to get us going and then a more gradual uphill walk takes us to our camp at Ghorepani. We will pass through some delightful villages and the beautiful, dense rhododendron forest so characteristic of Nepal at these altitudes! If the weather is clear we will see stunning mountain views from Ghorepani, making the climb well worth it! At Gorepani, we are on the main Annapurna Circuit route and there are likely to be lots of travelers passing through this ridge-top settlement in both directions. Ghorepani literally means “horse water” and is a popular stopping place for the mule trains which ply the route from Pokhara to Jomsom and beyond.
Day 06: Ghorepani-Poonhill-Tatopani
We will have to wake up early in the morning before sunrise to hike up to one of the most beautiful place in the Annapurna region called Poon Hill (3,210m). It will take around 45 to 60 minutes to hike up the hill from Ghorepani. Poon Hill is famous for the best near 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Annapurna region. The sun rays on the horizon, rising up to light up the mountains is a remarkable lifetime event. We will be able to get the spectacular view of the Annapurna South to Bahari Shikhar, Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri ranges, Tukuche peak, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt.Manaslu ranges, Fishtail and others mountain range from Poon Hill. After spending some time in Poon Hill, we will return back to Ghorepani for our breakfast and then trek to Tatopani.
Day 07 : Tatopani to Ghasa Trek
Trek 6hrs form Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m). The trek follows the Kali Gandaki valley; you will enjoy a beautiful day’s walking along the Kali Gandaki riverside, slowly climbing into sub-tropical flora zone; tea house, lodge accommodation full board.
Day 08- 12: Getting to Annapurna Base Camp Trek
We cross several local Magar ethnic villages, alpine forest, rolling green hills, farming areas, rivers coming down from Himalayas. We also have a chance to see local cultural performances.
Day 13-45: Annapurna Summit Climbing Period
These days are the major climbing days for you to ascend the summit of most awaited Mt. Annapurna. After some day’s acclimatization and exercise you will be taken to the higher camp to be closer to the summit of (8091m) where you will be provided food for high altitude. We are allowed to trek from lower to upper camp or vice versa for more practice and acclimatization. Finally we wish for your success to reach in the summit. Here you get full board service with tented camp accommodation.
Day 46-51 : Coming back to Kathmandu
After a successful summit of Mt. Annapurna, we will head back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we celebrate our last day of this our adventurous journey.
Day 52: Final departures to sweet home!
Today your Nepal stay is going to end ! Majestic Himalaya representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 1 hour before your scheduled flight. We wish sweet journey for your way back to home.
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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
- 5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (3 star Hotel)
- Permit fee of Annapurna 1 (8091m) Expedition
- Food for Trekking and Expedition period
- Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
- Drive Kathmandu - Pokhara & Beni
- Porters from Galeshor to Annapurna North Base camp
- Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
- Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
- 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition
- Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
- Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
- Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
- Satellite phone (Pay calls)
- Well dinner
OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
- PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking
- Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
- Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
- Walkie Talkie permit & Satellite phone permit
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing
- Personal expenses
- Bar Bills & beverage