Mt Annapurna

Conquer the world's 10th highest mountain which is one of the most challenging and rarely attempted mountain.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Summit Mt. Annapurna 8091 m (World’s 10th highest mountain)
• Stunning views of the Himalayas from the top of the Annapurna
• Encounter the ethnic community culture
• Adventurous hikes towards Annapurna Base Camp

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara & transfer to the Hotel
4. Day 4Drive from Pokhara to Tatopani
5. Day 5Trek to Ghasa
6. Day 6Trek to Lete
7. Day 7Trek to Thulobugin
8. Day 8Trek to Hum Khola
9. Day 9Trek to Miristi Khola
10. Day 10-36Climbing Period [Basecamp - Annapurna I Summit (8,091 m) - Basecamp]
11. Day 37Helicopter flight from Annapurna I Basecamp to Kathmandu (1,190 m)
12. Day 38Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

13. Day 39Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Myagdi
District

Mustang
District

Annapurna Conservation Area

Tilicho Lake

Kali Gandaki

Pancha Kunda Lake

Annapurna South7,219 m

Trail map

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1 · 2KathmanduDays 1–2, 37–39 · 1,400 mPokharaDay 3 · 827 m

3TatopaniDay 4 · 1,190 m

4GhasaDay 5 · 2,010 m

5LeteDay 6 · 2,480 m

6Thulo BuginDay 7

7Hum KholaDay 8

8Miristi KholaDay 9

9Annapurna Base Camp (north)Days 10–36 · 4,190 m

10Annapurna IClimbing period · 8,091 m

5 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 37–39 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2PokharaDay 3 · Lakeside · 827 m
3. 3TatopaniDay 4 · 1,190 m
4. 4GhasaDay 5 · 2,010 m
5. 5LeteDay 6 · 2,480 m
6. 6Thulo BuginDay 7
7. 7Hum KholaDay 8
8. 8Miristi KholaDay 9
9. 9Annapurna Base Camp (north)Days 10–36 · 4,190 m
10. 10Annapurna IClimbing period · 8,091 m

The approach follows the Kali Gandaki, then the Miristi Khola to the north base camp. The way out is by helicopter. Flights are dotted lines. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.