Annapurna

Base Camp (4,190 m/13,747 ft)

Fly to Pokhara and drive to Dana. On a charter helicopter flight, you will arrive at Annapurna Base Camp (4,190 m). Seven Summit boasts the best base camp. You will spend approximately one month there. Each member will have an individual tent, and there are also tents with a dining area, kitchen, showers, communication facilities, and toilets. Before ascending, we hold a large ceromantic puja at base camp to wish for good luck and a safe climb. It serves as a base for the rest of the climb and is where climbers can rest, acclimatize, and prepare for the next phase. Seven Summits offers frequent helicopter charter flights to base camp, and each flight includes plenty of fresh vegetables and meat, drinks, and sometimes bread.

Camp I (5,150 m/16,896 ft)

Once you arrive at ABC, your personal climbing sherpa or team leader will review basic and advanced training at base camp. You will then ascend to Camp I. For better acclimatization, once the sherpa team has fixed the rope, you will ascend to Camp I, which is at an altitude of 5,150 m. On this climbing section, you will encounter mixed terrain with a few crevasses and ice on the glacier section. This will take you 4 to 5 hours of climbing. We will rotate frequently at Camp I and back to base camp.

Camp II (5,700 m/18,700 ft)

The climb from Camp I to Camp II is an intermediate ice section with some mixed climbing sections. In this section, some rock and glacier areas, as well as the central part of the glacier, are somewhat technical, but there will be fixed ropes throughout. The hike will take 4 to 5 hours.

Camp III (6,500 m/21,325 ft)

The climb from Camp II to Camp III is a fairly long distance. It will only take 5 to 6 hours. It’s a long stretch, but easier. The fixed-rope climbing sherpa will be present for a safe climb.

Camp IV (7,400 m/24,278 ft)

This is the last camp before the summit and is usually located at around 7,400 meters altitude. The ascent to Camp IV is short, but there are crevasses, so caution is advised when ascending to Camp IV due to the altitude and low oxygen levels. From here, climbers take the final step towards the summit.

Summit (8,091 m/24,278 ft)

The most important day is summit day. It is the main goal of every climber. It is a day they dream of. That is why most climbers begin their ascent to the summit at dusk and hike for about 7 or 8 hours, reaching the top between 8 and 10 a.m. The summit of Annapurna is breathtaking. You will be captivated by the beautiful view of different 8,000-meter peaks. That same day, after taking some photos, you will descend to Camp III or Camp II, which will take about 5 or 6 hours. Descending from the summit is also a challenging part of this expedition, so safety on the descent is also a key aspect of summit day. Seven Summit Treks will have a Sherpa climber and a team member accompanying them from Camp IV to summit day and back to Base Camp. The SST guide will carry an oxygen bottle for the team members and themselves. For a safe summit of Annapurna, SST will always have guidelines for the best weather forecast, communication, and support from the Base Camp leader. Fixing ropes to the summit is the primary task of our Sherpa climber, so we greatly admire our Sherpa for fixing ropes, opening trails, and making every effort to ensure the group reaches the summit of Mount Annapurna.