Overview

Annapurna 1(8091m) is the 10th highest mountain in the world. The Annapurna lies in North-central Nepal stretching along with Lamjung Himal from the Kali Gandaki in the west to the Marshyangdi in the east. Annapurna which adjacent to the tourist capital of Nepal Pokhara was the first 8000er to be climbed. The four summits with the entire massif of Annapurna form the northern barrier of Pokhara Valley. The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The mountain has glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes that drain into a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kaligandaki River.

However, despite being the first 8000er to be climbed, Annapurna is still one of the least climbed 8,000er mountains. The reason is that all the routes on the mountain pose severe difficulties for climbing. The Annapurna is considered the world’s most dangerous mountains to climb due to the peaks prone to avalanches and the high rate of fatality. The difficulty of climbing Annapurna comes from the noted American climber, Ed Viesturs, who launched in 1994 a project aimed at climbing all fourteen 8000 meter peaks without oxygen, “Annapurna is all about objective danger, it’s all about the glacial architecture.

Itinerary

Includes / Excludes

Cost Includes

• • All arrival and departure service from both International and Domestic.
• • 4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu.
• • Kathmandu-Base camp-Kathmandu Helicopter Services.
• • Food 3 meals a day in Trekking & Base Camp for member & Staff.
• • Expedition Permit, Conservation Fee & TIMS Permit.
• • 1 Government Liaison Officer.
• • All the salary and charges of Liaison Officer.
• • 1:1 Climbing Guide per member.
• • Base Camp Cook, Kitchen Helper, and necessary porters
• • Above-mentioned porter to carry member’s bags, food & equipment.
• • All Nepali staffs Insurance/ wages and equipment allowance.
• • Foam Mattresses, Dinning/Kitchen//Toilet/Store, Hot Shower Tent.
• • Solar panel/Generator for light and battery charge at Base Camp.
• • Gas Heater for Dining Tent at Base Camp.
• • 1 tent per member.
• • High Altitude food for members & staff.
• • Epi gas, High Altitude Cooking Pot & Stove.
• • 4 bottles of oxygen with the latest mask & Regulator.
• • All necessary Climbing route equipment.
• • Satellite Phone (USD 4 per minute).
• • Radio set for communication.
• • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• • Company Duffle Bag.

Cost Excludes

• • Summit/Safety Bonus USD 1000.
• • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu Hotel stay
• • Extra nights at Kathmandu
• • Personal equipment
• • Insurance: Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation
• • Nepal Visa fee
• • Tips for Staffs
• • Emergency rescue evacuation cost if needed

Dates & Prices

Gear List

Clothing
☐ Down suit
☐ Down Jacket
☐ Primaloft or light down jacket
☐ Primaloft trousers
☐ Gortex set
☐ Trekking trousers (x3)
☐ Warm hat (x2)
☐ Buff (x2 including one with fleece)
☐ Liner gloves / Finger gloves
☐ Light gloves (x2)
☐ Expedition gloves
☐ Prim aloft mitts
☐ Down mitts
☐ Thermal balaclava
☐ Face mask
☐ Sun hat
☐ Sunglasses (x2)

Climbing gear
☐ Backpack 45-50Litre
☐ Harness
☐ Descender
☐ Ascender (Jumar)
☐ Climbing helmet
☐ Ice Axe
☐ Steel crampons
☐ Trekking poles (2)
☐ Head Lamp
☐ Lithium spare batteries (9)
☐ Karabiners (3 x HMS / pear shape)
☐ Karabiners (3 snap links)
☐ Slings 120 cm (2)
☐ 3 meters of 8 mm climbing cord
☐ Prussic loops (2)
☐ Duct tape
☐ Avalanche Trans receiver(If possible) Personal Equipment
☐ Sunscreen
☐ Lip block (4)
☐ Water bottles (2x 1L) with an insulated cover
☐ Vacuum Flask
☐ Water purification tablet
☐ Toilet roll (1 or 2)
☐ Toiletry bag with mirror
☐ Personal first aid kit
Footwear
☐ Socks (3 pairs of thin socks, 3 pairs of thick socks)
☐ Mountaineering boots
☐ Gaiters
☐ Trekking shoes
☐ Base Camp shoes
☐ Down shoes

Camping equipment
☐ Sleeping Bag (2)
☐ Sleeping bag liner (optional)
☐ Inflatable sleeping mattress
☐ Pee bottle
☐ Multi-tool knife