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Annapurna 1st Expedtion
Annapurna I is the highest peak with an elevation of 8091 m in the 55 kilometers long Annapurna Massif in the Himalayas located in North-Central Nepal. The name “Annapurna” is derived from the Sanskrit words “Anna” meaning “Food/grains” and “Purna” meaning “full”. Annapurna is also referred to as a goddess in Nepal and is highly revered and worshiped by Newar communities.
The first ascent to Annapurna I, also the very first ascent to any 8000 m was made by french duo alpinist Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachhanel from the French Expedition team on 3 June 1950, at approx. 2:00 pm via the North face. The grand Annapurna Massif comprises 1 peak over 8000 m, 13 peaks over 7000m, and 16 peaks over 6000m making it a wonderful stretch of giant snowy line which is equally eye-pleasing. Limited towards the west by Dhaulagiri, separated by Kali Gandaki Gorge towards the north and east by Marshyangdi river, and towards the south by beautiful Pokhara Valley, Annapurna I covers a total area of 7629 sq. kilometers including the mesmerizing Annapurna Sanctuary, adventurous Annapurna Circuit, and numerous world-class trekking destinations. The first and largest conservation area of Nepal i.e. Annapurna Conservation Area also lies within this area.
As majestic as it looks, Annapurna I is notorious for its difficult climbs with a huge fatality rate. Despite being the 10th highest mountain in the world, it is still the least climbed peak among other 8000ers. The extremely sloppy south face, the wall of rock rising above 3000 m and the risks of avalanches due to unpredictable snowfall during any season makes it one of the most treacherous peaks that even the veterans follow strict precaution while climbing.
Annapurna I Expedition demands an extremely fit body, mental strength and laborious effort. One must have high experience of high altitude mountaineering and adequate knowledge of all technicalities of climbing. As we will be spending a number of days in the isolated regions, we advise aspiring climbers to prepare themselves well.
Best season for Annapurna Expedition
The best season for any trip to the Himalayas is in spring, Summer, and Pre Autumn when the weather is at its best with clear blue skies, less extreme temperatures, green lush forests, and the beauty of floras, and faunas. It is quite difficult to climb Mt. Annapurna in the winter season because of its technicality and extremely unpredictable weather. So, if you want to get the best out of your travel package, make sure you book your holiday in the best seasons.
Itinerary
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Inclusions
Includes
- Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep.
- Tourist standard category hotel accommodation as per itinerary in Kathmandu on BB plan ,twin sharing basis .(Private accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
- Experienced and government licensed high altitude trekking and climbing guide during the trekking and climbing period.
- All trekking and mountaineering equipment like; kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils for advance Base Camp and camp two.
- Common climbing equipment (necessary fixed and main rope, ice bars, ice screws, snow bar etc)
- Services of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp and cook at Camp 2
- Three Meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinners with tea/ coffee) in available tea house/hotel/lodge during the trekking
- Three meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinners) will be served at base camp, and camp two.
- All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps during the expedition for both members and crews.
- Per person 60kg baggage allowance during trekking-up carrying by porter or Yak to climbing the Base Camp
- Trekking Permit (Annapurna conservation area)
- TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
- Expedition Royalty and climbing permit of Nepal Government to climb Annapurna 1st
- One Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed, Climbing/expedition Guide Per client One sherpa
- All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staffs in trekking and expedition.
- Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at the base camp.
- Equipment allowances and wages for Climbing Sherpa’s, cooks, kitchen boys.
- Equipment allowances and wages for Government Liaison Officer.
- First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
- Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required.
- Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period.
- Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the ABC.
- All tents for camp 1, 2, 3, and 4 for members and staff.
- Icefall charges by Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.
Excludes
- Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking.
- Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips.
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc.
- Extra transportation then displays in the itinerary program.
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization expenses.
- Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Wallie-talkies & Filming permit (if the special camera or walkies-talkies).
- Personal climbing gears;
- Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phone And Internet expenses
- Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Camera/Video Fees or Trekking Gears
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
- Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides as per Mountaineering Association rules. Minimum US$ 1500.00 per climbing Sherpa guide.
- Tips and gifts for base camp and high altitude trekking and climbing staff are mandatory.
- Airfare of international flights.
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance on arrival in Kathmandu)
- Any extra services or products or offers or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not included in the cost includes the section
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