Annapurna south is in the range of 55 km long massif in the Himalayas, seen from Ghorepani & Poon hill. Annapurna south expedition takes to the highest point seen in Annapurna range, the summit of Annapurna south stands at 7273m. Annapurna is located in the east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya Mountains by the Kali Gandaki River, which separates it from the Dhaulagiri range. This gorge is the deepest himalayan gorge on earth.
Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which literally means “full of food” (feminine form), but is normally translated as Goddess of the Harvests. In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
The entire Annapurna range and surrounding area are protected within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the first and largest conservation area in Nepal, established in 1986 by the Nepal Trust for Nature Conservation. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including the Annapurna Circuit, ABC, Tilicho lake trek, Mustang trek.
Annapurna south face base camp is situated at 4000 meter and the advance base camp is on the west bank of the glacier between Annapurna south and mount Hiunchuli. Climbing up to the glacier is a little bit difficult for gullies on all sides.
The camp 1 of Annapurna south expedition is fixed at the 5000 meter, Camp-2 at 5970meter; and camp 3 is at 6400 meter high. From Camp 3 the summit can be made. Climbing Annapurna south seems easy from North East route of side.
Annapurna South(7220m) lies in the heart of the Annapurna Himal and has very close view of numerous mountains, which includes Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Gangapurna (7,454m), Annapurna South (7,220m). However, climbers can see other peaks from Makalu, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and Everest range as well.
1st ascent on
15/10/1964 AD(30/06/2021 BS
1st ascent by
Shiochiro Yeo ( Japan ),
Mingma Tsering Sherpa ( Nepal )
Annapurna South (Annapurna Dakshin) was first ascended by a Japanese expedition, via the North face in 1964. It was also attempted by the Italian team in 1988.
Trek & climbing route for Annapurna south
Preparation for Annapurna south expedition begins from Kathmandu & Pokhara. We travel to Pokhara via private coach and then we stay overnight at Pokhara. The next day we drove to Dhampus, and then our trek started at Pothana, a temperate region of forested hillsides like Magar and Gurung villages, from where the trekking route of Annapurna South expedition continues.
After reaching Ghandruk, Tadapani & Kopra pasture, our campsite remains right below the South face of Mt. Annapurna. With the amazing high altitude trekking experience, we set up the Base Camp for climbing to Mt. Annapurna South there. After basecamp to all other higher camps the route we follow will be safe and as per the site condition.
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Looking forward
Annapurna south expedition is an adventure loved by mountaineers. Mixed up the experience of wild trekking and high altitude – ice climbing is not just fun but a life lesson. An easy life lesson with our guides who have been to the summit of Annapurna south time and again.
Nepalgram Adventure is very glad to design your Annapurna South Peak Climbing trip in Nepal as a complete Nepal travels with our experienced climbing/Trekking guides and expert staff for your satisfaction.
Trip Cost
Annapurna south expedition trip cost covers all your expenses for the guide, accommodation, food, permit cost, group climbing gears, necessary paperwork’s for climbing, insurance of guide and all the trekking staff.
Annapurna expedition climbing permit cost per person is as below:
| Mountains/ Peak | Spring | Autumn | Summer |
| Annapurna IV (7525M) | $600 | $300 | $150 |
Annapurna south – climbing cost details of Nepalgram Adventure
29 days trekking and climbing programs. Include Lodge, tent accommodations, Breakfasts, Lunch, Dinners, Porters’ High climbing guide & cook.
The price also includes fixed rope, main rope, ice crow, snow bar, ice hammer & all the group gears needed while climbing the peak.
Hotels in Kathmandu as per our itinerary are included. Transport, Climbing permit and insurance is included in the cost for Annapurna South climbing.
We assure kind hearted and experienced staff who knows how-to trace the route on glacier route, high pass route, and how to fix the rope for ice climbing, and how to climb the Annapurna peak with minimal risk and precisely successful pattern.
Day to day itinerary for Annapurna south expedition
- Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu International airport and meet with representative, then transfer to hotel.
- Day 2 – Kathmandu (1350m) sightseeing tour
- Day 3 – At Kathmandu; official/paper work & preparation for Annapurna south expedition
- Day 4 – After breakfast, Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus.
- Day 5 – After breakfast, pokhara by private vehicle drop to Phedi and trek to Deurali.
- Day 6 – Deurali trek to Jhinu danda( Natural hot spring)
- Day 7 – Jhinu danda trek to Sinuwa
- Day 8 – Sinuwa trek to Himalayan
- Day 9 – Himalayan to Machhapuchhare /Fish tail Base camp
- Day 10 – Machhapuchhare base camp trek to Annapurna South Base camp
- Day 11 – Annapurna South Climbing Period
- Day 12 – Annapurna South Climbing Period
- Day 13 – Annapurna South Climbing Period
- Day 14 – Annapurna South Climbing Period
- Day 15 – Annapurna South Climbing Period
- Day 16 – Annapurna South Climbing Period
- Day 17 – Annapurna South Climbing Period
- Day 18 – Himalayan to Chhomorung
- Day 19 – Chhhomorung to Ghandrung village
- Day 20 – Ghandrung village to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara
- Day 21 – Pokhara to Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu
- Day 22 – Fly out. Representative will drop you at airport before Three hours of your flight schedule.
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Annapurna south expedition cost details
Annapurna south expedition cost includes
- All land transportation & shuttle service.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary.
- Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
- Annapurna south expedition permit fee/Royalty
- Full board basis veg/ non veg meal during the trekking & expedition; prepared by expert trekking cook
- All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
- Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
- Basecamp tents for members and staff.
- Per Person 45 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
- Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
- Annapurna Conservation Area project Fee( ACAP Permit)
- Trekkers Information Management system card( TIMS card)
- Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu overland transportation by tourist bus.
- Insurance for Nepalese staff.
- Trekking/ climbing Guide, , porters salary, fares and taxes.
Annapurna south expedition cost excludes
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu & pokhara .
- Airfare from / to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Service above Base Camp.
- Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
- Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
- Climbing Guide (Sherpa)
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
- International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
- Tips and climbing bonus.
- Garbage deposit US $ 2000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.
- Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).