
The expedition starts from Kathmandu to Pokhara by private bus and stay over night is Pokhara, then the next day drive goes to Dhampus, then the trek stars to Pathana, a little temperate region of forested hillsides such as: Magar and Gurung villages through where the trekking route of Annapurna South face of Expedition goes. As the team move higher altitude through the rhododendron woodlands, the views of Annapurna and mount Machhapuchhre are amazing sceneries. And towards the Modi River, the greenery valley’s nice views are there on the way. On reaching Ghandruk, Tadapani & Kopra pasture, our campsite remains right below the Mt. Annapurna south face. Trails go tranquilly, with a spectacular highland experiences. We set up the Base Camp there for climbing to Mt. Annapurna South. After concluding the expedition the trek backs to Pokhara leads us via Ghorepani and Poon hill where you can envisage one of the most famous panoramic views of mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri rage.
Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North face. Also, Annapurna Dakshin was attempted by Italian team in 1988. The south face base camp is situated at 4000 meter & the advance base camp is on west bank of the glacier between Annapurna south & mount Himchuli. Climb up to the glacier is a little bit difficult gullies on all sides. The camp 1 is fixed at the 5000 meter. Camp-2 is fixed at 5970meter; and camp 3 is at 6400meter high. From Camp 3 the summit can be made.
For climbing Annapurna south seems easy from North East route of side and the base camp will be at Annapurna Sanctuary at 4300 meters.
Itinerary A
17 April 2013 Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer hotel
18 April 2013 Day 02: Preparation for expedition
19 April 2013 Day 03: Expedition briefing in Ministry of Tourism
20 April 2013 Day 04: Drive to Pokhara 900 m. & transfer to hotel
21 April 2013 Day 05: Drive to Dhampus & trek to Pathana – Lodge
22 April 2013 Day 06: Pathana – Ghandruk - Lodge
23 April 2013 Day 07: Ghandruk – Tadapani - Lodge
24 April 2013 Day 08: Tadapani – Dobato –camping
25 April 2013 Day 09: Dobatto – Chistibung – camping
26 April 2013 Day 10: Chistibung – Khubra – Camping
27 April 2013 Day 11: Khurba - Base camp of Annapurna South –Camping
28 April – 14 May 2013 Day 12-28 Climbing Period Annapurna South.
15 May 2013 Day 29: Base Camp – Shownta –Camping
16 May 2013 Day 30: Shownta – Ghorepani – Lodge
17 May 2013 Day 31: Ghorepani – Birethati – Lodge
18 May 2013 Day 32: Trek to Nayapul & to drive Pokhra - hotel
19 May 2013 Day 33: Drive to Kathmandu
20 May 2013 Day 34: Kathmandu
21 May 2013 Day 35: Final Departure
Itinerary B
17 April 2013 Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer hotel
18 April 2013 Day 02: Preparation for expedition
19 April 2013 Day 03: Expedition briefing in Ministry of Tourism
20 April 2013 Day 04: Drive to Pokhara 900 m. & transfer to hotel
21 April 2013 Day 05: Drive Dhampus & trek to Pathana 1950m.
22 April 2013 Day 06: Pathana – New Bridge
23 April 2013 Day 07: New bridge – Sinuwa Danda
24 April 2013 Day 08: Sinuwa Danda –Himalayan Hotel
25 April 2013 Day 09: Himalayan Hotel - Machapucherre Base camp
26 April 2013 Day 10: Machapuchere B.C. - Annapurna South Base camp
27 April -14 May 2013 Day 11 - 28 Climbing Period Annapurna South.
15 May 2013 Day 29: Annapurna South - Himalayan Hotel
16 may 2013 Day 30: Himalayan Hotel – Chomorong village
17 May 2013 Day 31: Chomorong – Pathana
18 May 2013 Day 32: Pathana – Dhampus & drive to Pokhara
19 May 2013 Day 33: Drive to Kathmandu
20 May 2013 Day 34: Kathmandu.
21 June 2013 Day 35: Final Departure
Cost2 Persons, Per Person USD 8000
3 Persons, Per Person USD 7000
4 Persons, Per Person USD 6500
5-8 Persons, Per Person USD 6000
9-12 Persons, Per Person USD 5500
13-15 Persons, Per Person USD 5000
Sherpa Climbing Guide cost USD 2500
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast tourist standard Hotel
Personal equipments of trekking and climbing 


