Annapurna Expedition
In fact, Annapurna Expedition (8,091) is an enormous Himalayan massif. Similarly, it is the tenth highest mountain in the world. In 1950, it became the first 8,000-meter mountain to be successfully climbed. It is located east of great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki River. The mountain has the glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes, which drain into this gorge.
Sanskrit Name
In particular, Annapurna is a Sanskrit name that can be translated as the goddess of harvests or more simply the provider. Five peaks among the many high peaks of Annapurna comes from a variation of Annapurna. Of these, the two highest (Annapurna I and II), stand like bookends at the western and eastern ends of the massif.
Overview
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 02-03: Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation for the expedition.
Day 04: Drive to Beni (823m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 05: Tatopani (1189m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 06: Ghasa (2012m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 07: Lete (2438m). Rest and change porters. Overnight in lodge.
Day 08: Thulo Bugin. Overnight in jungle camp.
Day 09: Thulo Bugin pass. Overnight in river camp.
Day 10: Mristi Khola. Overnight in river camp.
Day 11: Base Camp.
Day 12-47: Climbing period.
Day 48: Cleaning up base camp.
Day 49: Thulo Bugin. Overnight in lodge.
Day 50: Lete. Overnight in lodge.
Day 51: Tukuche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 52: Marpha / Jomsom. Overnight in lodge.
Day 53: Fly Jomsom / Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 54-55: Kathmandu. Free day.
Day 56: Transfer to the airport and departure from Kathmandu.
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