Nepal Expedition

Tibet Expedition

Pakistan Expedition

Nepal Trekking

Tour Package

Peak Climbing in Nepal

Festivals

Full Board

International Annapurna South 7,219m. Expedition spring 2013

Annapurna South Expedition


Fixed Departure
20 April 2013

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.

Mount Annapurna South Expedition Entry/Exit Pokhara
20 April 2013

Annapurna South ExpeditionItinerary 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

Mount Annapurna South Expedition Entry/Exit Pokhara
20 April 2013

Annapurna South ExpeditionItinerary 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

Annapurna South ExpeditionCost

2 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

Online Booking Personal Bio Data

Cost Includes

  • Annapurna South Expedition4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast tourist standard Hotel
  • 2 Nights hotel in Pokhara with bed & breakfast tourist standard hotel
  • Climbing permit fee (Royalty) of Annapurna South
  • Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu transfer by privet bus
  • Full board trekking with lodge & Food for BC Expedition
  • Porter from Dhampus to Base Camp & base camp – Pokhara
  • Equipment: 1 tent for 2 persons for trekking, 1 tent for 1 person base camp, dining tent, toilet tent, table and chares, Mattresses
  • Liaison officer allowances ,staff's equipment allowances,
  • Life, Medical & rescue insurance for staffs & Liaison officer
  • Annapurna Conservation Fee.
  • Pick up & drop from  airport-hotel-airport
  • Staff: 1 trekking & B.C. Guide, Cook, Kitchen helper
  • For expedition, necessary porter
  • 1 member 30 KG allowed (1 porter) carrying climbing equipments
  • Welcome dinner with typical Nepali restuarent with songs & dance
  • Agency service charge

Cost Excludes

  • Annapurna Sout ExpeditionPersonal equipments of trekking and climbing
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch & dinner Kathmandu-Pokhara
  • climbing food, gas above BC &
  • Life, Medical insurance
  • Emergency evacuation helicopter rescue incase needed
  • International Airport Departure Tax
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
  • Bar bills & beverage.
  • foxed and mail rope
  • Climbing Sherpa for climbing food, tents above B.C.
  • Any extra services
  • Annapurna South Expedition
  • Annapurna South Expedition
  • Annapurna SouthExpedition
  • Annapurna South Expedition
Register

Skype My status

Yahoo Messenger: ganesh_neupane2005@yahoo.com

Search Program:
Translate Languages
Free Counter
Free counter and web stats