Trip Overview
Explored in the 1950s, by a large French Expedition group who have dreamed of climbing via Annapurna North Base Camp this route was first completed by Reinhold Messner and Hans Kammerlander In 1985. Located in Annapurna Conservation Area geographically to the west of Tilicho Lake and North of Annapurna Base camp, both are blocked by large mountains. The route is used only by the Annapurna Expedition groups. Covered with brown covered gray sand and scattered strands of grass, Leaving behind Mi...
Explored in the 1950s, by a large French Expedition group who have dreamed of climbing via Annapurna North Base Camp this route was first completed by Reinhold Messner and Hans Kammerlander In 1985. Located in Annapurna Conservation Area geographically to the west of Tilicho Lake and North of Annapurna Base camp, both are blocked by large mountains. The route is used only by the Annapurna Expedition groups. Covered with brown covered gray sand and scattered strands of grass, Leaving behind Miristi Khola approximately about Two and Half Hours The first French Base Camp (4190m) is in a perfect beautiful location at the right foot of the North Annapurna Glacier next to a beautiful glacial lake with an spectacular large canvas of Nilgiri to Tilicho Peak. From the first French Base Camp there was a good view of the rocky north Annapurna glacier leading to the icefall that curves around leading to the north face of Annapurna. Due to the difficult technicality of the route very few trekkers have done this trail during previous years to the North Annapurna Base Camp.
Trip Facts
- Destination: Nepal
- Trip Grade / Duration: Moderate to Strenuous / 12 Days
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transportation:Private Vehicle-Flights as per program
- Accommodation: 3 star hotel, Tea house lodge and Tented Camping
- Activities / Max. Altitude: Trekking / 4260m Annapurna North B.C.
- Walking Hours: 5-6 hrs per day
- Best Season: Spring (Mar,Apr,May) Autumn (Oct,Nov,Dec,)
- Number of Pax: 2-17
Trip Highlights
- Annapurna North Base Camp Trek. (The newest destination in Nepal along new trails).
- Spectacular panoramic views of Nilgiri Himal (7061m), Tilicho Peak (7134m), Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna 1 (8091m).
- Rugged and exposed terrain.
- Pokhara with its majestic views of Machapuchare and Dhaulagiri.
- Tatopani (Natural Hot springs)
Itinerary
Route Map
Altitude Chart
Cost includes
- Airport-hotel-airport picks and drops by private Car, Jeep or Van as per group size.
- 3*** Twin sharing Standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara B.B plan.
- Required necessary Trekking permits (ACAP entrance fees and TIMS Card.
- Experienced, government registered, English speaking and friendly local guide.
- Porter to carry all personal and group equipment for camping (1 porter for 2per person 30.kg max) .
- Three meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, including Tea and Normal Coffee and seasonal fresh fruits during the Trekking and Camping period.
- Required necessary Tents (Dining, Kitchen, Toilet and Shower) and necessary kitchen equipment.
- High quality VE-25 North Face, Marmot, Black Diamond or similar to that Tents will be provided for the clients.
- Required necessary Tents (Dining, Kitchen, Toilet and Shower) and necessary kitchen equipment. (7 days)
- Required necessary ground and flight transportation as per Itinerary.
- Food, accommodation, Wages, and insurance of guides and porters.
- Government tax, vat and office service charge, etc.
Cost Excludes
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
- Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Airport-hotel-airport picks and drops by private Car, Jeep or Van as per group size.
- 3*** Twin sharing Standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara B.B plan.
- Required necessary Trekking permits (ACAP entrance fees and TIMS Card.
- Experienced, government registered, English speaking and friendly local guide.
- Porter to carry all personal and group equipment for camping (1 porter for 2per person 30.kg max) .
- Three meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, including Tea and Normal Coffee and seasonal fresh fruits during the Trekking and Camping period.
- Required necessary Tents (Dining, Kitchen, Toilet and Shower) and necessary kitchen equipment.
- High quality VE-25 North Face, Marmot, Black Diamond or similar to that Tents will be provided for the clients.
- Required necessary Tents (Dining, Kitchen, Toilet and Shower) and necessary kitchen equipment. (7 days)
- Required necessary ground and flight transportation as per Itinerary.
- Food, accommodation, Wages, and insurance of guides and porters.
- Government tax, vat and office service charge, etc.
- In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for Guide, staff and Porters .
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
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