Annapurna 4^th Expedition
 

Mt. Annapurna IV lies in the heart of the Annapurna mountain range and is situated between the summits of Annapurna II and Annapurna III by a spectacular ridge that connects all three mountains. This ridge is an amazing wall, which includes Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Gangapurna (7,454m) and Annapurna South (7,220m). The famous Machhapuchhre (fishtail 6,993m.) is also located in the Annapurna range.

Above Camp I the route from Camp 2 to Camp 3 becomes steeper requiring fixed rope on some of the more difficult sections including a bergschrund that has to be crossed. Camp 3 is at an elevation of 20,500 ft and sits at the junction of the North Ridge and Summit Ridge. It sits on the "Dome" of Annapurna IV and affords us an incredible view of the Summit Ridge. At the crest 6,483m we will place our Camp III. Here the route turns sharp east and follows the Annapurna crest to the summit of Annapurna IV. The summit day above Camp III is long but not too technically difficult. However, there are some steep knife-edged ridges and cornices to negotiate so don’t think this will be easy. Above Camp I the slopes lay back. Glacier travel skills will come into play as we wind our way to the top of the buttress, establishing around 6,000m (19, 800').  Camp II we will have spectacular views of the North Face of Annapurna II. From Camp II we continue upward till we reach the east-west crest of the Annapurna Himal. At this point the team will decide whether to place one more camp along the summit ridge or make summit attempts from Camp 3. The climb along the Summit Ridge affords us beautiful views of the Annapurna Sanctuary. It is a spectacular place to be. The climbing on this section will be very demanding as we will be climbing some steep sections on the Summit Ridge proper as well as traversing some steep slopes below the summit. We may also encounter some rock on the summit pyramid.

Expedition Itinerary:
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
34 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 1 night Pokhara, 32 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel Manang.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu to Besi Sahar and transfers to Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 05: Besisahar – Nagdi. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 06: Nagdi – Jagat. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 07: Jagat – Tal. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 08: Tal – Chame. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 09: Chame – Pisang Village. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 10: Pisang – Sabji Khola. Tented Camp
Day 11: Sabji Khola – Annapurna 4th Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 12- 28: Climbing Period for Annapurna 4th 7525m. Expedition. Tented Camp
Day 29: Base Camp – Manang Village. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 30: Manang – Thorong Phedi. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 31: Phedi – Thorong La pass – Muktinath . Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 32: Muktinath – Jomsom. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 33: Jomsom – Kalopani. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 34: Kalopani – Tatopani. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 35: Tatopani – Beni. Teahouse Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 36: Beni – Drive to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel.
Day 37: Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist Bus and transfer to Hotel.
Day 38: Kathmandu free.
Day 39: Kathmandu free.
Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1500 (if required by climber)

Tea-house Lodge & Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, 1 night in Pokhara with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• 3 Meals; B/L/D and accommodation during the treks at best available Teahouses Lodge till Base Camp and back.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil while in Base Camp as well as provide hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Annapurna 4th Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Beni Bazaar from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Fully Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, 1 night in Pokhara with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil as well as provide hot hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D during the trip till Base Camp.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Annapurna 4th Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Beni Bazaar from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Cover:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees (Can be obtained at the airport on upon arrival).
• International airport departure tax.
• Personal local transportation in Kathmandu except above mentioned programs.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• High altitude food, fuel Gas & stove above base camp.
• Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• All Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Air Ticket: Jomsom/Pokhara with domestic airport tax and cargo fees.
• Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu with domestic airport tax and cargo fees.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
• Personal nature expenses.
• Oxygen & regulator.
• Climbing Sherpa.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road. Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
• Walkie-Talkie. permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit,
• Extra Porter or Yak: Per Porter US $ 10 and US $ 14 per Yak's will be charged if luggage is over 40 KG.
• Summit bonus US $ 500 for climbing guide (Sherpa). (if required by climbers)
• Tips for Nepalese crews, etc.

Note: Garbage Deposit: US $ 2000 (sharing with all total of the expedition climbers) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the climbers don’t take back their garbage to BC.

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