Annapurna Expedition

Annapurna Expedition

Trip Highlights

  • Natural Beauty of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal
  • Natural Hot Spring and traditional culture of ethnic cast 
  • Annapurna I is 10th highest peak in the world

Annapurna Expedition

Day to Day Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1350m).Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation, briefings at Tourism Department and Make Climbing permit.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Prepartion Day in Kathmandu for Climbing Equipments.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Beni (1050m) 8 hours.Overnight at Guest House.
Day 05: Drive to Kalapani(2350m),4 hours.overnight at Guest House.
Day 06: Trek to Jungle camp (2900m),5 hours. Camping.
Day 07: Trek to Miristi Khola(4260m),6 hours. Camping
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna North Base camp(4200m),6 hours. Camping.
Day 9-38: Climb Annapurna I (8091m).Alpine Camp.
Day 39: Trek Back to Miristi Khola(4260m), 4 hours.Camping.
Day 40: Trek to Jungle camp (2900m), 4 hours. Camping.
Day 41: Trek to kalapani(2350m).Overnight at Guest House.
Day 42: Drive from kalapani to Pokhara,6 hours.Overnight at Hotel.
Day 43: Morning Visit pokhara valley and afternoon flight back to kathmandu .Overnight at Hotel.
Day 44: Free day at Kathmandu.Evening farewell dinner provided by Gorkha Adventure.
Day 45: Final departure to your Homeland.


Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with our agency. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

Following are included on the above package cost.

  • Arrival and departure transport service provided by Gorkha Adventure. 
  • Hotel Accomodation in kathmandu and pokhara with Twin sharing base on bed and Breakfast as per above itinerary.
  • Experienced and government licensed high altitude trekking guide during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Private Bus or Jeep Transportation from Kathmandu-Kalopani with all climbing member, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff.
  • Flight Ticket : Pokhara to kathmandu all guest and Nepali Guide.
  • All trekking and mountaineering equipment:Kitchen tent, stores tent, dining tent, 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 chef and kitchen assistant at base camp.
  • meals a day: Breakfasts, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee)available at the tea house/hotel/lodge during the trekking period.
  • fresh meals a day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at advanced base camp.
  • All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the expedition for both clients and staff.
  • 30kg baggage allowance per person during trekking period. This will be carried by porters.
  • Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington based company.
  • Trekking Permit Annapurna Conservation area Project,TIMS and special climbing Permit and Fees.
  • One experienced, trained, government licensed and 3xAnnapurna I  Submitter climbing/expedition Guide (Sherpa) per client.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staff during the trekking and expedition period.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpa's, chefs, kitchen assistants and liaison officer.
  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
  • Satellite phone carrying by guide for communication and available for members with the cost of $3USD per minute.
  • 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.
  • Heater will be provided at base camp for heating the dining room.
  • Emergency oxygen, mask and regulator provided on requirement of guest with appropriate charge.
  • Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the Annapurna I Base Camp.
  • Solar panel for light and battery charging.
  • All tents for camp 1, 2, 3 and 4 for members and staff.
  • Ice fall charges by SPCC.
  • Portable Altitude Chamber
  • 5 Bottles (28L) of Poisk Oxygen will be provided each members (we use Poisk brands of the Oxygen).
  • Latest model of Summit or Top out system mask and regulators. 
  • Sherpas tents, food for climbing, and insurance for staff.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for high altitude climbing Sherpa guide, cook and staff.
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
  • Fresh cooked food and kitchen will be provided at camp II.
  • Trekking and climbing map of the Mount Kanchenjunga region. 
  • EPI Cooking gas, stove will be provided in camp one, three and south col for cooking food, boiling water.
  • Generator will be providing for back-up lighting power and charging electronic equipment.
  • Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
  • Farewell dinner in kathmandu. Provided by Gorkha Adventure.

Following are excluded on the above package cost.

  • Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days) and US$ 40 (duration 30 days)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking.
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses.
  • extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
  • 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.
  • Walkie-talkies
  • Filming permit.
  • Personal climbing gears.
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phone and internet expenses
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, camera/video fees or trekking gear.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides as per Mountaineering Association rules. Minimum $100.00USD per climbing Sherpa guide.
  • Tips and gifts for base camp and high altitude trekking and climbing staff.
  • An international airfare and tax
  • Any other item not included in “COST INCLUDES” section.

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