Annapurna I Expedition

Annapurna is a sanskrit word which when broken down, would mean, "Sustenance" and "filled with". So the name would translate into "The Goddess rich in Sustenance" or simply "The Provider". It was first climbed by M. Herzog & L. Lachenal in 1950. The Annapurna Himal and the Lamjung Himal stretch from the Kali Gandaki in the west to the Marshyangdi in the east.

Annapurna is the 10th highest mountain in the world and was the first 8000m peak to be climbed. In the autumn of 1999 there were 120 expedition to Annapurna. 106 climbers reached the summit. 54 climbers never came back.


Trip Facts

Trek Start : Beni
Trek /End : Birethanti
Trip Duration : 40 days.
Max. Altitude : 8091 meters
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing, hotel

Day 03: Last preparation in Kathmandu

Day 04: Drive KTM - Baglung

Day 05: Trek to Beni

Day 06: Trek to Tatopani

Day 07: Trek to Ghasa

Day 08: Trek to Lete

Day 09: Trek to Dhulo Bukhing

Day 10: Trek to Phang Base Camp

Day 11: Trek to Base Camp

Days 12-31: Climbing period of Annapurna

Day 32: BC to Dhulo Bukhing

Day 33: Trek to Lete

Day 34: Trek to Ghasa

Day 35: Trek to Tatopani

Day 36: Trek to Ghorepani

Day 37: Trek to Birethanti

Day 38: Drive to Pokhara, transfer to Kathmandu

Day 39: Leisure in Kathmandu

Day 40: Final Departure

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