Annapurna I (8091m) is the highest peak of the Annapurna massif in north-central Nepal. It is the tenth highest mountain in the world and was first climbed in 1950 by a French expedition, the summit being reached by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal on June 3rd. It was the first 8000m peak climbed. The ascent, via the north face, was immortalized in the Herzog's book Annapurna. It was another 20 years before it was climbed again. In 1970 the original route was repeated and Chris Bonington’s team climbed the south face, a landmark in the history of mountaineering.
Today it is arguably the most feared of the 8000m peaks as its easier north face is prone to avalanches. The name Annapurna translates as ‘Goddess of the Harvests’ or ‘the Provider’.
Other major peaks on the Annapurna range are Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Gangapurna (7455m) and Annapurna South (7219m).
Day 01 : pick up from the International Airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02-03 : Kathmandu, sightseeing we will spend a couple of days organizing permits and sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley. The valley is the site of four ancient capitals with their attendant palaces, temples and squares, and the modern city's chaotic and fascinating streets, markets, shops and restaurants with intermingled Buddhist and Hindu temples can keep you occupied for days. One night there will be a welcome dinner.
Day 04 : Drive/Flight to Pokhara (915m) over night in Hotel.
Day 05 : Drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana (1900m) 5 hrs O/N in Lodge.
Day 06 : Pothana to Landruk (1565m) 6 hrs over night in Lodge.
Day 07 : Landruk to Chumrrong (2170m) 6 to 7 hrs over night in Lodge.
Day 08 : Chumrrong to Dovan (2505m) 6 to 7 hrs over night in Lodge.
Day 09 : Dovan to Deurali (3100m) 4 to 5 hors over night in Lodge.
Day 10 : Deurali to Machapuchre Base Camp (3700m) 4 hrs O/N in Lodge.
Day 11 : AnnapurnaGlecire Base Camp (4300m) 4 to 5 hrs O/N Tent Camp.
Day 12 : Settle Advance Base Camp.
Day 13-43 : Climbing period Annapurna one.
Day 44 : Cleaning up base camp.
Day 45 : Base Camp to Himalaya Hotel (2920m) 6 hrs over night in Lodge.
Day 46 : Himalaya Hotel to Sinuwa/Chumrong.5 to 7 hrs overnight in lodge.
Day 47 : Trek to Ghandruk (1940m), overnight in lodge.
Day 48 : Ghandruk to Nay pull and Drive to Pokhara over night in Hotel.
Day 49 : Drive/Flight to Kathmandu.
Day 50 : Rest day in Kathmandu & farewell Diner.
Day 51 : Transfer to International Airport and fly home.