Annapurna-I 8,091m. Expedition Spring 2008 (Autum 2008)
Fixed Departure in August/September 2008
Annapurna-I Mountain is lowest 8000m peak in World and which is located in central Nepal . It has six peaks. among them the highest is Annapurna-I. In Annapurna massif is 55km long of Himalayan range and cut by Kali Gandaki river, separate in Dhaulagiri. In Sanskrit it means the goddess of harvest. It is the north side of Pokhara valley. The main summit is to the west of Annapurna sanctuary.
Annapurna 8091m was first climbed by a French expedition 1950..
A French Expedition led by Maurice Her zong explored the Kali Gandaki valley in 1950. After descending Dhaulagiri was too difficult, the turned their attention to combing Annapurna. Hampered by inaccurate maps, they spend considerable time and effort finding a way to the food of the mountain. They eventually ascended via Miristi Khola to the north face of mount Annapurna first and made what was the first ascent of any 8000m. Peak on June 1950, just before the start of the Monsoon. The Summiteers suffered frostbite on descends wand were finally evacuated back to the road head in India.
Annapurna was not climbed again until 1970, when British army expedition followed essentially the same route as Herzog. At same time Cris Boning led successful British expedition to the very steep and difficult south face. With only 109 ascents, Annapurna has had fewer successful climbs than any other 8000m peak.
1 Person, USD 25000.00
2 Persons, Per Person USD 14000 .00
3 Persons, Per Person USD 12000.00
4 Persons, Per Person USD 10000.00
5 Persons, Per Person USD 000.00
6-7 Persons, Per Person USD 6000.00
8-12 Persons, Per Person USD 5500.00
Climbing Sherpa guide, Per guide USD 2,400.00
Cost Includes
5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (3 star Hotel)
Permit fee of Annapurna 1 (8091m) Expedition
Food for Trekking and Expedition period
Staff: Base camp Guide , Cook, Cook helper
Drive Kathmandu - Pokhara & Beni
Porters from Galeshor to Annapurna North Base camp
Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
1 tent for 1 person for Expedition
Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
Satellite phone (Pay calls)
Well dinner
Cost Excludes
PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking
Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit
Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing
Personal expenses
Bar Bills & beverage
Recommendation : After the Expedition, Tipping system is well come for expedition crews from your generosity if you are happy with the staffs of the company. We wish you a happy and successful climbing.