Annapurna was first climbed by M. Herzog & L. Lachenal in 1950.The name "Annapurna" 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".The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary.It was the first eight thousanders to be climbed, this feat was accomplished by the French.
However, all the routes on the Annapurna I is more techincal,hence it is probably why fewer climbers have reached the summit in comparison to other 8000m peaks in Nepal.
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free and preparation.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Beni Bazaar 820m. by reserve Bus and transfers to Hotel.
Day 05: Beni – Tatopani 1189m.
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 reserve Bus then transfer to Hotel.
Day 38: Kathmandu Free.
Day 39: Kathmandu Free.
Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
