Annapurna IV Expedition
- 29 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
29 Days
Group Size
1-10+
Annapurna IV Expedition Overview
Annapurna IV (7,525m /24,688 ft) is one of the peaks in Annapurna massif, located in the central-west Nepal, which holds significant importance in the history of Himalayan mountaineering. Annapurna I (8,091 m / 26,545 ft), the tenth-highest mountain in the world, was the first of all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks ever to be successfully climbed. This historic and groundbreaking ascent was achieved on 3rd June 1950 by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog, officially known as the “Expédition Française àl’Annapurna (1950)”, referred to as the ‘1950 French Annapurna Expedition.
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
On your arrival day, we'll greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and drop you off at the hotel. We advise resting and preparing for your journey for a half-day. We will meet at our office in Thamel and help you with the final preparations for the trek.
Day 2 - Preparation in Kathmandu with briefings, shopping, and formalities
Expedition preparation and official briefing at the Department of Tourism for the climbing group. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 3 - Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m/ 2700ft, 7hrs)
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m/ 2700ft), approximately 7 hours. Overnight at lodge.
Day 4 - Drive from Besisahar to Chame (2670m / 8760ft, 6hrs)
Drive from Besisahar to Chame (2670m/ 8760ft). Overnight at the lodge.
Day 5 - Trek from Chame to Humde (3353m/ 11000ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Chame to Humde (3353m / 11,000 ft). Lodge accommodation.
Day 6 - Acclimatization day with hike (3351m/ 10994ft, 5hrs)
Acclimatisation day. Today we take a day hike through the Manang Valley, passing the villages of Mungli and Braga, and reaching Manang (3351m) before returning to Humde for the night.
Day 7 - Trek from Humde to Sabej Kholagaon (3900m/ 12795ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Humde to Sabej Kholagaon (3900m). We begin along the classic Annapurna Trail, then turn south up the Sabej Kholagaon Valley. Camp is set on the moraine at 3900m.
Day 8 - Trek from Sabej Kholagaon to Annapurna IV Base Camp (4800m/ 15748ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Sabej Kholagaon to Annapurna IV Base Camp (4800m). We climb steadily over the moraine to reach base camp in a beautiful, secluded alpine setting.
Day 9-24 - Climbing Period – Ascent of Annapurna IV (7525m/ 24688ft)
During this period, higher camps will be established. The team will focus on acclimatisation, route preparation, and waiting for a suitable weather window for the summit attempt.
Day 25 - Trek from Base Camp to Sabej Kholagaon (3900m/ 12795ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Base Camp to Sabej Kholagaon (3900m). Camp accommodation.
Day 26 - Trek from Sabej Kholagaon to Humde, then drive to Beshisahar
Trek from Sabej Kholagaon to Humde (3540m). Then drive to Besisahar.(823 m/ 2700 ft) Lodge accommodation.
Day 27 - Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu.
Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (1350 m/4430 ft) by Jeep, hotel accommodation.
Day 28 - Free day at Kathmandu and farewell dinner in the evening
Free day at Kathmandu and farewell dinner in the evening
Day 29 - Final Departure
Drop at the airport for final departure. (service: Airport drop service )
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Annapurna IV expedition is an extreme, high-altitude adventure activity. If you have not climbed other 7,000-m or even 8,000-m easier peaks, it is better to wait until you have that experience and are fully prepared.
Before planning a climb of Mount Annapurna IV, ask yourself a few honest questions: Am I physically fit enough? Am I technically capable of handling the terrain and conditions I’ll encounter? Am I mentally and emotionally prepared for a prolonged high-altitude expedition?
Climbing Mt. Annapurna IV requires tremendously high endurance along with strong mental and physical strength as the peak carries significant objective danger.
In practical terms, Mt. Annapurna IV demands expert ice and rock climbing ability, experience climbing up to 65° slopes at high altitude in some short section, exposed ridges, and excellent decision-making in life-threatening situations, supported by strong emotional resilience. Therefore, extensive prior experience on technical peaks such as Ama Dablam or Baruntse, or Cho Oyu (higher altitude but less technical) is expected.
First and the foremost safety measure in the high-altitude expedition is highly experienced and well trained Sherpa guide we put for your expedition. They can monitor conditions properly and have an excellent decision-making capacity in extreme situations. Our expedition program includes proper acclimatization so the risk will be lesser naturally. We back up emergency equipment such as supplemental oxygen, first-aid kits, communication devices properly. Your health from Base camp to the higher camps will be monitored through pulse oximeters, and symptom tracking to detect altitude-related illnesses. And, we have proper rescue-evacuation plan.
Moreover, selection of camps on the mountain is a critical part of our safety precautions. We give utmost attention to every safety measure throughout your expedition supported by our experienced Sherpa guides and staff.
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