Mt. Annapurna I lies in the western part of Nepal and it is a Sanskrit word which when broken down, would mean, "Sustenance" and "filled with". So the name would translate into "The Goddess rich in Sustenance" or simply "The Provider". Mr. Maurice Herzog’s book & Louis Lachenal of France first climbed it in June 03, 1950. After June 03, 1950 there is many people scaled the mountain. 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! In May of 1988, American Steve Boyer, working with a large French expedition, reached the summit, repeating the Bonington route on the South Face with a large French expedition.

Annapurna 1st little was known about the mountain until 1949 when Dr. A. Heim from the windows of a Dakora aircraft viewed Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The aircraft could not fly high enough for proper observation or for photographs. 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. The Annapurna Himal and the Lamjung Himal stretch from the Kali Gandaki in the west to the Marshyangdi in the east. Four summits make up Annapurna with the entire massif forming a barrier on the northern side of the Pokhara. The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Fact of Mt. Annapurna Expedition

	Title:	Mt. Annapurna Expedition
	Category:	Highly Adventurous
	Grade:	Strenuous & Difficult
	Total Days:	40 Days
	Group Size:	4 to 10 Pax
	Departure Date:	Twice During the Year
	Maximum Elevation:	8091m. (25,891ft.)
	Transportation:	Drive Only
	Accommodation:	Lodge /Tent (Camping) Trekking
	Trekking Hours:	Approximately 5 to 7 hrs. Each Day.
	Best Season:	Sep. to Oct. / April to May
	Trip cost:	USD 000 (Group Joining Basic)

Day to Day Outline Itinerary

Day 01.	Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel
Day 02.	City tour in Kathmandu, Hotel
Day 03.	Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism
Day 04.	Kathmandu – Beni Bazaar 830m by Drive, then transfer to Lodge
Day 05.	Beni – Tatopani 1180m
Day 06.	Tatopani – Ghasa Village 2084m
Day 07.	Ghasa – Lete 2480m
Day 08.	Lete rest and preparation for walk up to B. C.
Day 09.	Lete – Dhulo Bukhing
Day 10.	Dhulo Bukhing Pass 4281m. – Phang Base Camp
Day 11.	Phang Base Camp – Annapurna I Base Camp
Day 12-31.	Climbing period of Annapurna 1st 8,091m
Day 32.	Cleaning Base Camp and trek back to Phang B. C.
Day 33.	Phang Base Camp – Dhulo Bukhing
Day 34.	Lete – Ghasa
Day 35.	Ghasa – Tatopani
Day 36.	Tatopani – Beni Bazaar
Day 37.	Beni – Kathmandu by Bus then transfer to Hotel
Day 38.	Free Day in Kathmandu, Hotel
Day 39.	Free Day in Kathmandu, Hotel
Day 40.	Transfer to airport for onward journey

Equipments Check List for Mt. Annapurna Expedition

The following basic equipments checklist should help you with your packing before you traveling. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipments to a minimum while you are in the climbing.

Climbing Equipments are require to follows:

Trip Cost Includes

Trip Cost Excludes

PLEASE NOTE:
We strongly recommend that all expedition climbers have their medical and evacuation coverage arranged in their home country before joining the expedition.

TREKKING / CLIMBING STAFF:

The Guide is in overall charge of your trip and of looking after you. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. All our guides are highly trained in all aspects of trekking, conservation, and high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedures. They are professionals selected for their knowledge and passion for Nepal and its peoples. Remember the trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics while the city guide have the excellent English with the broad knowledge of the destination involved. Porters transport your luggage – one porter between every two trekkers.

Clan Treks currently train all their Guides in the following courses and your trek leader will be one of the fully train Trek Leader.

• Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
• Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre of Nepal.
• Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association Of Nepal)
• English Language
• Conservation & Biodiversity
• Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) Nepal Mountaineering Association

Acceptance of risk:

The Client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and may involve a significant amount of personal risk. The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release the Company from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages of injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks.

INSURANCE:

It is mandatory that all Clients obtain travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$ 50,000 while travelling with the Company and this insurance must cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and emergency evacuation expenses. It is strongly recommended the coverage be extended to include cancellation, curtailment, loss of belongings and all other expenses, which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client. The Company shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects

Climate:

Nepal has a generally temperate climate, however altitude makes distinct variations.

The monsoon sweeps up from India each summer, making mid June to mid September humid and wet. The three other distinct seasons are all suitable for trekking and each has its own advantages. Changing global weather patterns have had their effect on the Himalayan climate making mountain weather notoriously changeable. Always be prepared for a change in conditions and note that if severe or dangerous weather conditions occur your guide’s decision on any course of action is final.

Autumn (September – November): This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

Winter (December – February): This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevation. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring (March – May): Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer (June – August): Summer months, continues up to mid September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months.

Health:

There are no specific health requirements for entry into Nepal. Nevertheless, preventive measures such as a thorough medical check up can save you from unexpected hazards. Nepal does not require any particular inoculation but Cholera, Meningitis, Tetanus and Diphtheria, Typhoid and Gamma Globulin are some of the vaccinations that should be considered for your trip. Since the remote places of Nepal are not supplied with necessities that are essential for modern medical facilities, it is imperative to make a comprehensive First Aid Box consisting of basic drugs and accessories as part of the paraphernalia for your trip. Modern dentistry is unknown in the hills of Nepal, so it is advised to have a checkup before departure from home. Tooth fillings sometimes loosen in cold temperature and at high altitudes, so it is recommended having them checked

Altitude Sickness:

Altitude sickness often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is particularly an important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevation above 3000 meters. The initial symptoms of AMS are as follows:

• Nausea, Vomiting
• Lose of appetite
• Insomnia/Sleeplessness
• Persistent Headache
• Dizziness, Light headiness, Confusion
• isorientation
• Weakness, Fatigue, Lassitude, Heavy legs
• Slight swelling of hand and face
• Breathlessness and breathing irregularity
• Reduced urine output

These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of appearance of any of the above symptoms, immediately contact your travel guide.

Client Details:

In order for the Company to confirm and guarantee the Client’s travel arrangements the Client must provide all Client details with their final payment as per the dates specified. Client details include passport number; passport expiry date and medical form (where applicable), full name as it appears in the passport you are travelling with, date of birth and nationality.