Annapurna south is in the range of  55 km long massif in the Himalayas, seen from Ghorepani & poonhill. Annapurna south expedition takes to the highest point seen in Annapurna range, the summit of Annapurna south stands at 7273m. Annapurna is located 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 of 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 west bank of the glacier between Annapurna south and mount Hiunchuli. Climb up to the glacier is a little bit difficult 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 Uyeo ( 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 Italian team in 1988.

Tek & climbing route of 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 drive to Dhampus, and then our trek starts at P0thana, a little 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.

Looking forward

Annapurna south expedition is an adventure loved by mountaineers. Mixed up 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 glad to design your Annapuran 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 guide, accomodation, food, permit cost, group climbing gears, necessary paperworks for climbing, insurance of guide and all trekking staff.

Annapurna expedition climbing permit cost per person is as below:

Annapurna Peak 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, ices crow, snow bar, ice hammer & all the group gears need while climbing the peak.

Hotel in Kathmandu as per our itinerary is 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.