Mount Annapurna I

Trip Duration

47 Days

Trip Grade

Extreme

Highest Altitude

4,130m

Accommodation

Lodge/Tea House

Transportation

Flight/Public Vehicle

Group Size

1-15

Best Season

Spring/Autumn

Mount Annapurna I Overview

Set off on a remarkable journey to ascend Mount Annapurna I, one of the world’s most famous summits, and conquer its spectacular heights. Mount Annapurna I soars to a height of 8,091 meters (26,545 feet). It beckons ardent climbers with its breathtaking beauty. The mountain poses an imposing difficulty. This journey gives you a once-in-a-lifetime chance. It allows you to test your limits and face them head-on.

Climbers seeking to summit all fourteen mountains in the world with an elevation above 8,000 meters actively seek the peak.
The fact that it is part of the list of fourteen 8,000-meter peaks heightens its attraction. The Mount Annapurna I Expedition is a difficult yet thrilling adventure. It requires stamina on the mountain. Technical proficiency and mental toughness are also essential.

You will gradually adjust to the rising altitude. The journey will take you through a variety of scenery. This includes dense rhododendron woods. Mount Annapurna I requires meticulous preparation. The ascent calls for the skills of knowledgeable mountaineering guides. As you advance towards the peak, you will have to cross perilous glaciers, climb difficult ice walls, and deal with severe weather.

The Annapurna South Face I is especially well-known for its technical difficulties. It is also known for the infamous “death zone” above 7,000 meters. In this zone, a shortage of oxygen poses serious concerns. The benefits of this voyage, nevertheless, are immeasurable. From the summit’s vantage point, you will experience unmatched panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, including Mount Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and the Annapurna massif itself.

The Mount Annapurna I Expedition is a demanding endeavor that necessitates prior climbing expertise, physical fitness, and technical ability in dealing with high-altitude conditions. Safety must always come first. All climbers must follow established methods and rules. Following these guidelines will guarantee a successful ascent.

Highlights of Mount Annapurna I

Mount Annapurna I is the highest peak in the Annapurna mountain range in Nepal and is one of the most challenging and technical peaks to climb in the world. Here are some highlights of a climb to the summit of Mount Annapurna I:

  • Stunning mountain scenery:
  • The climb offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range, including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
  • Physical challenge:
  • A climb to the summit of Mount Annapurna I is a physically challenging and demanding endeavor, requiring a high level of physical fitness, technical climbing skills, and mental toughness.
  • Scenic views:
  • The climb offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and terraced fields.
  • Sense of accomplishment:
  • Reaching the summit of Mount Annapurna I is a major accomplishment and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many climbers.
  • Unique experience:
  • A climb to the summit of Mount Annapurna I is a unique and unforgettable experience that offers the opportunity to push personal limits and achieve a major goal.

Note: It is important to note that climbing a mountain like Mount Annapurna I is a serious undertaking that requires extensive training, proper equipment, and experienced guides. It is not a trek for beginners or those who are unprepared. It is essential to be fully prepared and to follow all safety guidelines when attempting a climb of this magnitude

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.

On the very first day of your trip, you will experience something truly Nepalese – a traditional Nepalese dinner. But rest assured our representatives will be there to pick you up at the airport, help you check in to your hotel and then take you out for dinner.

Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu.

You will spend the second day sightseeing around Kathmandu – there’s the monkey temple, the Boudhanath Stupa and some ancient heritages of Nepal to be visited. In the latter half of the afternoon our guides will brief you and help you sort out all the equipment for the trip.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara.

The highway between Kathmandu and Pokhara follows deep river valleys, across bridges and modern townships with roadhouses for travelers to stop and eat. The journey is about 5 hours long and if we start early you’ll be in Pokhara by midday. You can spend the rest of the day strolling around Lakeside, a chilled out place to eat and hang out, go paddling in the Phewa Lake and sort out any last minute trekking gear.

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1525m).

Nayapul is an hour’s ride from Pokhara and is the starting point for our trek. Today’s destination is Tikhedhunga which is a 540 meter ascent from Nayapul. The trail starts with a steep set of stairs, leveling up to some flat fields and then ascends up a hill into the woods before ending in Tikhedhunga.

Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2834m).

The strenuous part of the trek begins today as you climb 3500 stone steps only to reach Ulleri which is only halfway to Ghorepani. The ascent never stops until you reach Ghorepani after climbing a tiring 1300 meters! The hike to Ghorepani is in fact one of the more difficult trekking days during the entire trek.

Day 6: Hike to Poon Hill (3210m) and Tadapani (2540m).

An early morning ascent of Poon Hill Hill (3210m) makes sure you see an extraordinary sunrise view, where the sun seems to rise from behind the mountains. You’ll then head back to your tea house for an early lunch before you start walking to Tadapani. After an initial steep incline the trail becomes flat as you enter a heavily forested surrounding. Look out for monkeys, mountain goats and snakes!

Day 7: Trek to Chhomrong (2040m).

A day of ups and downs as you walk past small settlements of different ethnic groups, several waterfalls and suspension bridges before you reach your tea house in Chhomrong. Chhomrong is the last prosperous village on your way to the Sanctuary.

Day 8: Trek to Dobang (2630m).

More ups and downs as the trail first dives downhill to a stream and just when you adjust to the dive it climbs steeply to Sinuwa. You’ll have lunch in Sinuwa and after walking and scrambling across some cliff section you reach Dobang.

Day 9: Trek to Deurali (3230m).

The landscape starts changing and big trees are replaced by shrubs as you hike to Deurali. On the way you’ll come across the magical ‘Hinku Cave’ and several waterfalls, some of which remain frozen during winter.

Day 10: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3720m).

The hike from Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is only two hours. We do not move on to Annapurna Base Camp because it is another 300 meters. A day in Machhapuchhre Base Camp gives you enough time for acclimatization and you can explore the surrounding areas in your leisure time.

Day 11: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4095m).

Today you’ll walk into the ‘Sanctuary of the Gods’ to Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 12-41: Climbing Period.

During this period you’ll stay for a few weeks in the Base Camp where your guides will help you prepare for the climb. You’ll be taught how to use your equipment and get familiar with technical climbing techniques. By Day 41 you’ll have made it to the summit and returned to Base Camp.

Day 42: Trek to Dobang (2630m).

From Annapurna Base Camp you’ll retrace your steps to Dobang via Deorali.

Day 43: Trek to Chhomrong (2040m).

Another day of ups and downs as you walk past small settlements of different ethnic groups, several waterfalls and suspension bridges before you reach your tea house in Chhomrong.

Day 44: Trek to Ghandrung (1951m).

After a hearty breakfast against the backdrop of picturesque scenery you start walking to Ghandrung. Once you arrive in Ghandrung you can take a leisurely walk around the little stone village and observe the local lifestyle and culture.

Day 45: Trek to Pothana (1990m).

From Ghandrung the trail first climbs quite steeply until Deurali and then descends gently to Pothana. Pothana offers a really magnificent view of the Machhapuchhre peak.

Day 46: Trek to Phedi and drive to Pokhara.

The last hiking day is quite pleasant because the trail between Pothana and Phedi descends only gently and the scenery is very beautiful. A 4X4 will be waiting for you in Phedi to take you back to Pokhara.

Day 47: Pokhara to Kathmandu.

The journey between Pokhara and Kathmandu is about 5 hours long and if we start early you’ll be in Kathmandu by midday. You can spend the rest of the day strolling around the eateries and souvenir shops of Thamel.

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Booking Details


Price: US$11000 per person

Base Camp Service – $4400

  • Arrival and Departure: Marvel Treks and Expedition will assist you with Airport (pick up and drop), hotel transfer, and sightseeing in and around Kathmandu.
  • Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: Marvel Treks and Expedition will provide you with a standard hotel (3-star or five-star) in Kathmandu Valley for your stay here.
  • Welcome Dinner:  We will provide you with a welcome dinner consisting of Authentic Nepali foodsthath will melt your soul.
  • Cargo Clearance: Marvel Treks and Expedition will do International Cargo clearance and deliver the government taxes before the commencement of the expedition.
  • Permit: Marvel Treks and Expedition will provide Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Annapurna, National Park entry fee, TIMS CARD & other essential local taxes.
  • Khumbu Pollution and Garbage Management System: Our company will provide your permit from Athe nnapurna Pollution Control Committee (APCC) and empty all the charges and clear the garbage on the last day of the expedition. We will also be providing you with the Stool (feces) management system, shipment system, and garbage disposal system.
  • Liaison Officer: Marvel Treks and Expedition will deliver you a Government Liaison officer with full equipment ($2,500), compensation, and accommodation.
  • Insurance: All the essential Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all engaged Nepalese staff throughout the trekking and expedition.
  • Map: Marvel Treks and Expedition will offer you all the vital trekking maps and climbing route tracks.
  • Member transportation: Marvel Treks and Expedition will provide you with an early flight from Kathmandu – Pokhara or while going back to Pokhara – Kathmandu, as instructed by the itinerary. Then, trek from Pokhara to Base Camp and then climb Everest. But if you are a regular trekker who wishes to climb Mt. Everest from Base Camp, we will provide you with a Helicopter ride. You will have a heli tour from Kathmandu to Base Camp directly.
  • Expedition Items Transportation: Marvel Treks and Expedition will take you along with all your essential gears in the vehicle with all staff from Kathmandu to Pokhara or Pokhara to Kathmandu (by air cargo) and Base camp (via Porters/ Pony/ Yak). According to your preference for the itinerary expedition, our staff will take you on a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara or vice versa.
  • Member Luggage: The maximum load of 35 kg is the limit for all the personal items of baggage you will carry. More load than that couldn’t be handled by porters or Yak.
  • Food and Lodging: Our Company will provide you with three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; including tea and coffee) along with available accommodation at Hotel/Guest House/Tea house throughout the trek and at the Basecamp. Along with a well-managed system of tents or outdoor living with the help of our staff.
  • Porter: Marvel Treks and Expedition will provide you with Porters per individual up to Base camp from Pokhara and also vice versa.
  • Base Camp Staff:  Marvel Treks and Expedition will provide you with professional and expert Base Camp Cooks & kitchen Helpers as per your necessity.
  • Staff Salary and allowance: Marvel Treks and Expedition will deliver all the daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing for our Nepalese staff and porters.
  • Base Camp Tent: Our agency will provide the individual member with a personal North Face tent in Base Camp.
  • Base Camp equipment: Marvel Treks and Expedition will provide you with foam mattresses and pillows per member, one dining Tent, one Kitchen Tent, one Communication tent, one Toilet and one Shower Tent, one Staffs Tent, one Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables, chairs and all the essential cooking gears.
  • Solar/Generator/Inverter: Marvel Treks and Expedition will offer you one Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, and a battery charger for your electronic devices.
  • Marvel Treks and Expedition will provide an Extensive Medical kit for members, Sherpas, and staff.
  • Certificate:  Marvel Travels and Treks will provide you with an accomplishment certificate issued by MoCTCA and Marvel Treks and Expedition itself (after climbing Mt. Annapurna successfully).

Note: All expedition trekking gears and equipment borrowed from Marvel Treks and Expedition should be returned after the expedition.


  • Air Fare: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be providing International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • Nepal entry Visa fee: Marvel Treks won’t be providing Nepali Visa fees.
  • Lunch & Dinner: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be providing Lunch & dinner throughout your stay in Kathmandu (also in the issue of early return from Trekking /Expedition that is not scheduled in the itinerary)
  • Extra night in Kathmandu: Our company won’t provide all the extra night accommodation in Kathmandu. 
  • Travel insurance: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be responsible for Expedition and high-altitude insurance, calamity, medical & emergency evacuation.
  • Rescue Evacuation: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be responsible for Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost (if required). (Rescue, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenditures.)
  • Personal Expenses:  All Personal Expenses like Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft beverages, beers and any Alcoholic drinks etc won’t be under Marvel Treks and Expedition.
  • Toiletries: All Personal hygiene products like Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, etc won’t be provided by Marvel Treks and Expedition
  • Filming: Marvel Treks and Expedition doesn’t include all the Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit/entry fees.
  • Internet Service: Marvel Treks and Travels won’t be including any Internet Facilities during the trek.
  • High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: We won’t provide you the Government licensed trekking expert, experienced and once-climbed Sherpas to assist you while climbing. 
  • Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance: Marvel Treks and Travels will not be responsible for the trekking Sherpa Salary, trekking gear, Food and Clothing.
  • Oxygen Bottle (O2): Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be supplying an Oxygen cylinder: 3 oxygen bottles (2.5 litres.) per trekker and 2 oxygen bottles for individual high-summit Sherpa. 
  • Oxygen Mask & Regulator:  Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t provide you with a set of High Altitude Oxygen masks for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. 
  • High camp service: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be providing you with a high altitude tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, a cooking pot for a member.
  • A Satellite Phone: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t provide you with a Satellite Phone for emergency contact held by Sherpa. 
  • Walkie-Talkie: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t provide you with a Walkie–Talkie for intercommunicating from Base Camp to Mountain and vice versa.
  • Permit:  Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t provide you with a satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all associates and staff.
  • Rope Fixing: Marvel Treks and Travels won’t be including all the essential costs of using fixed rope during the expedition
  • Summit Bonus: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be responsible for bonus for climbing experienced Sherpa- Minimum 2500 USD.
  • Tips: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be conversing with any tips for Basecamp staff. Please be generous to our staff who helped you.
  • Extra: Marvel Treks and Expedition won’t be responsible for any other services or actions, which are not noted in the itinerary.
  • We won’t be taking responsibility for any other activities or items that are not listed in the “Cost Includes”  Section.

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