Annapurna First Mountain is lowest 8000m peak in World and which is situated in Nepal . Annapurna 8091m was first climbed by a French expedition 1950. There are four summits called Annapurna ; the entire massif forms a barrier on the northern side of the Pokhara valley. The main summit is to the west of Annapurna sanctuary.

A French Expedition led by Maurice Her zong explored the Kali Gandaki valley in 1950. After descending Dhaulagiri was too difficult, the turned their attention to combing Annapurna. Hampered by inaccurate maps, they spend considerable time and effort finding a way to the food of the mountain. They eventually ascended via Miristi Khola to the north face of mount Annapurna first and made what was the first ascent of any 8000m. Peak on June 1950, just before the start of the Monsoon. The Summiteers suffered frostbite on descends wand were finally evacuated back to the road head in India.

Annapurna was not climbed again until 1970, when British army expedition followed essentially the same route as Herzog. At same time Cris Boning led successful British expedition to the very steep and difficult south face. With only 109 ascents, Annapurna has had fewer successful climbs than any other 8000m peak.

Autumn 2008, Himalayan Guides Nepal Treks & Expedition operated Annapurna Expedition 2008 and led by Mr. Marco Camondona and all group from Italy . Total member was 5 persons and 3 persons + 1 Sherpa made TOP.

Itinerary: A

06 September 2008 Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
07 September 2008 Day 02: Kathmandu , Prepare expedition
08 September 2008 Day 03: Kathmandu - Briefing in Ministry
09 September 2008 Day 04: Drive to Pokhara - Beni & Galeshowe
10 September 2008 Day 05: Galeshor - Tatopani
11 September 2008 Day 06: Tatopani - Ghasa
12 September 2008 Day 07: Ghasa to Lete and River side
13 September 2008 Day 08: River side to Jungle camp
14 September 2008 Day 09: Jungle camp to Miristi Khola
15 September 2008 Day 10: Miristi Khala - Annapurna North Base camp
16 September - 15 Oct. 2008 Day 11-40: Climbing Peried of Annapurna 1 (8091m)
16 October 2008 Day 41: Annapurna Base camp to Miristi Khola
17 October 2008 Day 42: Miristi Khola - Jungle Camp
18 October 2008 Day 43: Jungle Camp to Lete
19 October 2008 Day 44: Late to Tatopani
20 October 2008 Day 45: Tatopani - Beni
21 October 2008 Day 46: Beni to Pokhara by drive
22 October 2008 Day 47: Pokhara
24 October 2008 Day 48: Drive to fly to Kathmandu
25 October 2008 Day 49: Kathmandu
30 October 2008 Day 50: Final Departure

Itinerary: B

15 September 2008 Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
16 September 2008 Day 02: Kathmandu , Prepare expedition
17 September 2008 Day 03: Kathmandu - Briefing in Ministry
18 September 2008 Day 04: Drive to Pokhara
19 September 2008 Day 05: Pokhara to fly with MI 17 Helicopter to Annapurna 1 North side base camp
20 Sep.- 24 October 2008 Day 06-40: Climbing Peried of Annapurna 1 (8091m)
25 September 2008 Day 41: Fly from Annapurna B.C to Pkhara by MI 17 Helicopter
26 September 2008 Day 42: Pokhara
27 September 2008 Day 43: Drive to fly to Kathmandu
28 September 2008 Day 44: Kathmandu
29 September 2008 Day 45: Final Departure

Cost includes:

1. 5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (3 star Hotel)
2. Permit fee of Annapurna 1 (8091mm) Expedition
3. Food for Trekking and Expedition period
4. Staff: Base camp Guide , Cook, Cook helper
5. Drive Kathmandu - Pokhara & Beni
6. Porters from Galeshor to Annapurna North Base camp
7. Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
8. Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
9. 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition
10. Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
11. Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
12. Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
13. Satellite phone (Pay calls)
14. Well dinner

1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking
2. Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
3. Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
4. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
5. Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
6. Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit
7. Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing
8. Personal expenses
9. Bar Bills & beverage