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Annapurna South::

Height: 26,545 feet (8,091 meters)
Location: Nepal, Asia
Lat/Lon: 28.5667°N, 83.8333°E
Trek starting from : Pokhara drive/fly from Kathmandu
Trek ending at : Pokhara after bus ride back from Birethanti/Dhampus Phedi

Overview

Annapurna is the 10th highest mountain in the world and was the first 8000m peak to be climbed. It was first summited in 1950 by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal. It was not until 1970 that Annapurna was summited again. In the autumn of 1999 there were 120 expedition to Annapurna. 106 climbers reached the summit. 54 climbers never came back.
However, I am assuming you are more interested in trekking the Annapurna region , so most of this information will pertain to trekkers considering this trip.

When To Climb

The usual trekking season in Nepal is from October to May. The rest of the year is the monson season and is not desirable for either trekking or expeditions. Besides the cold and rain, leeches are a problem during the monsoons. If you are going to be trekking to Annapurna, October and November are the best months.

Mountain Conditions

Trekking possibilities are quite varied, but most will start at Pokhara. The circuit trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary will take at least 10 days, but allow 14 to have time to enjoy it and to allow for unforseen events. The route up the narrow Modi Khola river valley is quite wet and slippery and quite steep in a few places. It can be a bit dangerous. The trail up to the Annapurna basecamp is a more serious undertaking.

Itinerary A:

Days 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel, rest of time free leisure, overnight at Hotel.

Days 02 : Kathmandu valley Sightseeing, overnight Hotel.

Days 03 : Kathmandu free day for necessary preparation for expedition and briefing.

Days 04 : Kathmandu drive/fly to Pokhara.

Days 05 : Pokhara drive Dhampus phedi and trek to Pothana.

Days 06 : Trek to Ghandrung.

Days 07 : Trek to Tadapani.

Days 08 : Trek to Dobatto.

Days 09 : Trek to Chistibung.

Days 10 : Trek to Khubra.

Days 11 : Trek to Base camp of Annapurna South.

Days 12-28 : Necessary preparation for the expedition and climbing period of Annapurna South.

Days 29 : Base camp back to Shownta.

Days 30 : Trek to Ghorepani.

Days 31 : Trek back to Pokhara via Poon hill.

Days 32 : Pokhara valley excursion.

Days 33 : Pokhara drive/fly to Kathmandu.

Days 34 : Kathmandu valley excursion

Days 34 : Kathmandu free day and process for refund of garbage deposit and Evening farewell dinner, overnight at Hotel.

Days 35 : Departure, transfer to airport for flight onward.

Itinerary B:

Days 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel, rest of time free leisure, overnight at Hotel.

Days 02 : Kathmandu valley excursion

Days 03 : Kathmandu free dat for necessary preparation for expedition and briefing

Days 04 : Kathmandu drive to Pokhara.

Days 05 : Pokhara drive Dhampus Phedi and trek to Pothana.

Days 06 : Trek to Jinuwadanda.

Days 07 : Trek to Dovan.

Days 08 : Trek to Deaurali.

Days 09 : Trek to Machapucherre base camp

Days 10 : Trek to Annapurna south base camp.

Days 11-28 : Necessary preparation for the expedition and climbing period of Annapurna south.

Days 29 : Trek back to Himalayan hotel.

Days 30 : Trek to Chhomorong.

Days 31 : Trek to Ghandrung village.

Days 32 : Trek back to Pokhara via Birethanti.

Days 33 : Pokhara drive/fly to Kathmandu.

Days 34 : Kathmandu valley excursion

Days 35 : Kathmandu free day and process for refund of garbage deposit and Evening farewell dinner, overnight at Hotel.

Days 36 : Departure, transfer to airport for flight onward.