Expedition Overview
Mount Annapurna I, standing at 8,091 meters, is the world’s 10th-highest mountain and one of the most formidable peaks in the Himalayas. Located in central Nepal, it is famous for its massive south face, steep ice walls, and severe avalanche risk, making it one of the most dangerous 8,000-meter mountains to climb. At the same time, Annapurna is revered for its breathtaking beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rich cultural surroundings, earning its place as a legendary and iconic giant of the Himalayas.
Detailed Itinerary
Click on each day to view details
| Day | Program | Meals | Accommodation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel | Breakfast | Hotel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
2
|
Expedition briefing & gear check |
B/D |
Hotel |
|
|
Expedition briefing & gear check
3
|
Final preparation in Kathmandu |
B/D |
Hotel |
|
|
Final preparation in Kathmandu
4
|
Flight to Pokhara |
B/L/D |
Hotel |
|
|
Flight to Pokhara
5
|
Drive toTatopani (hot spring) |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
|
|
Drive toTatopani (hot spring)
6
|
Drive to Hum Khola and trek to Busket Mela. |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Drive to Hum Khola and trek to Busket Mela.
7
|
Reach Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Reach Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
8-11
|
Base Camp preparation, puja, training & acclimatization |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Base Camp preparation, puja, training & acclimatization
12
|
Climb to Camp 1 (approx. 5,600 m) |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Climb to Camp 1 (approx. 5,600 m)
13
|
Descend to Base Camp |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Descend to Base Camp
14 -15
|
Rest day at Base Camp |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Rest day at Base Camp
16
|
Climb to Camp 1 |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Climb to Camp 1
17
|
Climb to Camp 2 (approx. 6,400 m) |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Climb to Camp 2 (approx. 6,400 m)
18
|
Touch camp 3 (approx. 7,200 m) and return to camp 2 |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Touch camp 3 (approx. 7,200 m) and return to camp 2
19
|
Descend to Base Camp |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Descend to Base Camp
20 -29
|
Rest, acclimatization & wait for summit window |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Rest, acclimatization & wait for summit window
30
|
Climb to Camp 1 |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Climb to Camp 1
31
|
Camp 1 to Camp 2 |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Camp 1 to Camp 2
32
|
Camp 2 to Camp 3 (overnight summit push) |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Camp 2 to Camp 3 (overnight summit push)
33
|
Summit day (8,091 m), descend to Camp 3 or Camp 2 |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Summit day (8,091 m), descend to Camp 3 or Camp 2
34
|
Descend to Base Camp |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Descend to Base Camp
35
|
Clean-up & pack Base Camp |
B/L/D |
Tent |
|
|
Clean-up & pack Base Camp
36
|
Trek to Tatopani |
B/L/D |
Lodge |
|
|
Trek to Tatopani
37
|
Drive to Pokhara |
B/L |
Hotel |
|
|
Drive to Pokhara
38
|
Flight to Kathmandu |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
|
|
Flight to Kathmandu
39
|
Rest in Kathmandu |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
|
|
Rest in Kathmandu
40
|
Final departure or buffer day |
Breakfast |
... |
|
|
Final departure or buffer day
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Services
Includes
Kathmandu Airport - Hotel transfers – Kathmandu Airport (Pick Up and Drop) by private vehicle.
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
2 nights Hotel in Pokhara City (3-star category) – Sharing room on Bed and breakfast plan.
Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Annapurna I, Conservation area entry permits, and fee.
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
Trekking and climbing map.
One AltiPro Adventures Duffle Bag.
(Domestic Flight): Fly from Kathmandu – Pokhara and drive from Pokhara to Dana (by jeep) While returning; Drive from Dana to Pokhara (by jeep) and fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, as per itinerary. (Helicopter Flight): Both-way Helicopter flights from Dana - Annapurna Basecamp – Dana (on a schedule and a group basis).
Transportation of all necessary equipment for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Dana (by Truck) and from Dana to Base camp (By Heli / mules/porters – depending upon condition) – While returning; Base camp to Dana (By Heli / mules/porters– depending upon condition) and Dana to Kathmandu (by Truck).
Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters or mules.
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
Porter per member up to and from Base camp (both ways).
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, for the battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices.
Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at basecamp by a professional guide.
1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
Summit Oxygen: 3 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks and regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition. **
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
The team of experienced Sherpas (including personal Sherpa) will fix the route in Annapurna I (no extra charge will be applied to members).
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
Satellite Phone/Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
Internet facility will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
Mt. Annapurna I climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Annapurna I successfully).
Excludes
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepalese Visa fee is $125 USD for 90 Days.
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
Not included during the trek.
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.
Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Gear Lists & Useful Information
No Gear Lists Available
Gear lists and additional information for this expedition will be available soon.
Expedition Details
Peak Name
Annapurna I Expedition
Duration
40-45 Days
Max Elevation
8,091m
Best Seasons
Spring
Region
Annapurna Himal
Other Expeditions in Annapurna Himal
Explore more amazing expedition experiences in this region
Explore More Expeditions
Discover other amazing expedition experiences in Annapurna Himal
View All Expeditions
Ready to Start Your Adventure?
Contact us to book your expedition or get more information