Annapurna III expedition
Duration: 30 days
Accommodation: Camping/Hotel
Group size: Min. 2 pax
Annapurna III is a mountain in the Annapurna mountain range, it is 7,555 meters tall. Annapurna III is the 42nd highest mountain. On the top of Annapurna III, Magnificent views of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Himalchuli, Machhapuchhare (FishTail), Lamjung Himal, Hiunchuli and several peaks within the Annapurna Mountain Ranges.
It was first ascended on 6 May 1961 by an Indian expedition led by Capt. Mohan Singh Kohli via the Northeast Face. The summit party comprised Mohan Kohli, Sonam Gyatso, and Sonam Girmi. A Japanese Women's expedition succeeded in putting the first women on top on 19 May 197.
The Annapurna III Expedition route lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA). During your trekking you will have the opportunity to be in the rich Annapurna Himalayan ecology which starts from the 1980. The people's natural beauties are one of the main attractions of the Annapurna III Expedition. In other words, the route through typical cultural villages provides you with unique local cultural experiences and different floras and faunas.
Day 01: Kathmandu transfer to hotel, overnight at Hotel (B).
Day 02 to Day 03: Kathmandu, preparation for expedition and official briefing by Tourism Department, overnight at hotel (BB).
Day 04: Kathmandu to Besisahar to Chame (2713m), by Bus/Jeep 5-7 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D.
Day 05: Chame to Upper Pisang (3115m) 5 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 06: Upper Pisang to Manang (3450m) 6 hours, use upper part off-road, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 07: Rest day in Manang for Acclimatization (B/L/D).
Day 08: Manang to Hunde 3300m 3 hours, overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Day 09: Hunde to Sabji Khola 3850m, overnight at camp (B/L/D).
Day 10: Sabji Khola to Annapurna III base camp 4650m, overnight at camp (B/L/D).
Day 11 to Day 26: Climbing period of Mt. Annapurna III (8555m), overnight at tented camps (B/L/D).
Day 27: Move from base camp to Hunde, overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
Day 28: Hunde to Chame to Kathmandu drive by Jeep, 10–12 hours, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu (B/L).
Day 29: Free day in Kathmandu and welfare dinner, overnight in Kathmandu (BB).
Day 30: Departure from Kathmandu or next trip (B).
Cost Includes and Excludes
Service cost Includes:
- All arrival and departure airport transfers with Asian Hiking Team Assistance.
- Hotel in Kathmandu as itinerary, 3-star hotel with breakfast (4 or 5-star hotels on request).
- Land transport to/from trek start/end point for members/ cargo fees as itinerary.
- Land transport to/from trek start/end point for Liaison Officer and our staffs as itinerary.
- Expedition royalty and climbing permit fees.
- Annapurna Conservation fees or permits.
- Government appointed Liaison Officer.
- Expedition/Mountaineering insurance for Liaison officer, our guide and staffs.
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Guest house / Hotel as itinerary.
- Base Camp single tent with mattress and pillow for each member, climbing Sherpa, BC staff and Liaison Officer, High altitude tents for all members and climbing Sherpa’s, All camping equipment like camp furniture (table, chairs), kitchenware, kitchen, dining, guest, shower and toilet tents in Base camp.
- Major Meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) by Guest house /Hotel menus and cooked 3 meals with tea or coffee by professional cook in Base Camp.
- All high food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps during expedition.
- Baggage/ Equipment allowance for trekking up and down is maximum 30-40 kg per person.
- Base Camp Manager, Base Camp cook, necessary staffs.
- One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. They will also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
- Emergency Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator.
- Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws, etc.).
- Wages, meals, accommodation, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for Sherpa guide and other staffs.
- Solar panel/generator at Base Camp for light and charging small electronics (e.g. mobile phones, amateur digital cameras and handheld video cameras).
- Rope fixing fee.
- Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication and available for members with nominal cost.
- First Aid medical kits.
- Our service charge and Government Taxes.
- Fair well dinner.
Service Cost excludes:
- International airfare from / to your country.
- Nepal's entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu as itinerary.
- Hotel accommodation beyond itinerary (as per itinerary) stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal trekking and climbing gears.
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage.
- Expenses of a personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, email, internet etc.
- Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all personal expedition goods arriving in Nepal by air/road as cargo.
- Personal solar pack (if any) for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera, batteries, etc.).
- Summit bonus / staffs Tips/ Donation.
- Gifts, souvenirs.
- Any other item not mentioned in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.