Mt.Annapurna

Annapurna I (8091m)- 33 days

Annapurna I (8091m) is located on the Annapurna massif of the Himalayas, in North-central Nepal. It is the 10th highest mountain peak in the world. Annapurna is a Sanskrit name that can be translated as Goddess of the Harvests or more simply the ''Provider''. The mountain has glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes, which drain into this gorge. Four summits make up Annapurna with the entire massif forming a barrier on the northern side of the Pokhara Valley in Nepal. The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The major peaks on the Annapurna range is Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Gangapurna (7455m) and Annapurna South (7219m).The mountain was climbed by Maurice Herzog and L.Lachenal on June 3, 1550 for the first time. It takes a more 20 years to attempt this mountain again. Chris Bonington's team 1970 ascent of the South Face of Annapurna was a landmark in the history of mountaineering. Two American women, Irene Miller and Vira Komarkova, have reached the summit via the North Face in October of 1978, making the first ascent by Americans! However, all the routes on the mountain pose severe difficulties and hence it is probably why fewer climbers have reached the summit in comparison to other 8000m peaks.

Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu, Nepal and transfer to hotel                                                                                                                                                                                Day 02: Prepared Expedition & Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Beni (830m)
Day 04: Trek from Beni to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 05: Trek from Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m)                                                                                                                                                                                           Day 06: Trek from Ghasa to Lete (2480m)
Day 07: Trek from Lete to Dhulo Bukhing
Day 08: Trek from Dhulo Bukhing to Phang Base Camp
Day 09: Trek from Phang Base Camp to Annapurna I Base Camp
Day 10-26: Climbing period of Annapurna I
Day 27: Trek from Base Camp to Dhulo Bukhing
Day 28: Trek from Dhulo Bukhing to Lete (2480m)
Day 29: Trek from Lete to Ghasa (2010m)
Day 30: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 31: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2750m)
Day 32: Trek from Ghorepani to Birethanti (1025m)
Day 33: Drive back from Birethanti to Pokhara to Kathmandu, end of the climbing.

1. Annapurna I Expedition (33)
Starts from: Beni (830m) End at: Birethanti (1025m) Maximum Height: 8091m at summit of Mt. Annapurna I Type: Camping Grade: Strenous - Difficult
Best season: October - December and Feb-May Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Himalayan sights: Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m), Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli etc Attraction : Close Mountain View, Thakali culture and villages.

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I had the pleasure last January of having the most wonderful trekking guide around Kathmandu and then the Annapurna circuit. Rajandra Khandal was not only knowledgeable about Nepalese history and trails, he was also patient, efficient, very smart and witty, spoke excellent English and always seemed to have a good rapport with whoever we encountered, both local Nepalese and tourists. He was an extremely strong guide who carried some of my belongings along with his own, and never appeared tired, always as energetic and agile as a mountain goat. I remember one instance where we did a steep climb, and I as usual was moving very slowly. When we reacched the top of the mountain I realized I did not have my money pouch, and had probably dropped it way back on the trail where we had stopped. As soon as I told him he was off, running down the mountain at top speed. I watched him reach the bottom and take off like lightning down the trail. We had passed a group of boys walking in the direction of where I had dropped my pouch, and of course, if they found it that would be the end of that. But he reached the pouch before the boys, and came running back down the trail and up the mountain in 15 minutes, the same steep climb that had taken me much longer!! He arrived smiling and happy that he had suceeded. I was very, very grateful, and impressed!!! He was always good natured and hapy!! After that I let him carry my money. At the end of the trek I found out how frugal he had been, and that he had negotiated lodgings so skillfully that he had save me quite a lot of money. We remain good friends and I look forward to the time when I can return to Nepal and trek again with this wonderful young man. If you are planning to visit Nepal, don't miss the chance to trek with Raj, it will be nothing short of a great experience!!Peggy Cabbab.
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I would highly recommend Raj as a guide of Nepal. He is truly an amazing young man, with exceptional customer service skills. I met Raj on my very first day in Nepal, and he took such good care of me. He guided me around the most common sites of Kathmandu. He not only physically showed me these places, he had so much knowledge about each and every place we visited, which was really informative. Raj and I had a lot of great conversations during the few days he was guiding me, and introduced me to the beautiful Nepal. Nepal is a place I will forever hold in my heart, and Raj has become a dear friend, whose kindness and friendship will remain with me always. Raj will show you beautiful sights of his home country, and will do so with such a passion for life! He is an amazing person, and does a fantastic job with guiding people. Rebecca NZ.
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