Annapurna South Expedition takes you well off the beaten trail, on to long, remote mountain ridges, through exposit forest and to visit traditional villages. Views of the Annapurna and the gigantic mass of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre are utterly breathtaking and complement many of our phenomenal campsites during this classic 23 treks and expedition to Annapurna South.
One and half hour drive to Nayapul from Pokhara our walk begins in the lower, more temperate region of forested hillsides such as Magar and Gurung villages. As we move higher through the rhododendron woodlands the views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre are astounding. On reaching Kopra Ridge our campsite is right below Mt. Annapurna 1st. Trails goes up to the sacred lake above Kair, a marvelous alpine experience. We set up the Base Camp for climbing to Mt. Annapurna South. After finishing expedition trek back to Pokhara takes us via Ghorepani and Poon Hill for one of the most famous panoramas point in the Annapurna.
Beside this, there is another route for climb to Annapurna south from east to North West route that trail start from Phedi and Chhomrong Village to ABC
Suggested itinerary: 33 Days
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer hotel.
Day 02-03: Kathmandu official work & preparation for expedition
Day 04: Drive to Pokhara then transfer to the hotel. If you have time half day sightseeing with guide.
Day 05: Drive dhampus village & trek to Pothana.
Day 06: Trek from Pothana to Jhinu ( Hot spiring)
Day 07: Trek from Jhinu to Bomboo.
Day 08: Trek from Bomboo - Himalaya Hotel.
Day 09: Himalayan Hotel – Machapucherre Base camp
Day 10: Machapuchere Base – Annapurna South Base camp Day 11-23 Climbing Period Annapurna South.
Day 24: Annapurna South – Himalayan Hotel
Day 25: Himalayan Hotel - Sinuwa top
Day 26: Sinuwa top – Ghurjung / Chuli
Day 27: Trek from Chuli - Tadapani village
Day 28: Trek from Tadapani - Ghorepani Village
Day 29: Trek from Ghorepani village - Hile village
Day 30: Trek from hile village -Nayapool. Then drive back to Pokhara. Tansfer to hotel
Day 31: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu ( rest time explore the city by yourself)
Day 32: Explore the kathmandu valley by yourself.
Day 33: Departure to the Airport for your onward destination.
Includes in the Itinerary
Airport pick up and drop by private car/van/bus.
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley with private car/van/bus.
3 Nights hotel in Kathamndu in 3 star category / or / Planet Bhaktapur with in Bed & Breakfast plan.
Your standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the lodge trekking.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
Accommodation in Camping (Tented Camp) and meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) serve with hot drinks, seasonal fruits or Tin fruits. (Twin sharing tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent etc.).
Collective equipments such as a Climbing Rope, Ice screws, Snow bars, Tent, Snow Sawel.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison Officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
Annapurna South Peak Climbing Permit fee.
Insurance for all the Nepalese staff.
All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation entry permits.
1 high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food & gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb & summit attempt.
4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask & regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
