Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to a hotel in Kathmandu (1350m/4,430ft).
Gangapurna Expedition (7,455m/24,457ft)
Trip Facts
Gangapurna Expedition Overview
Mt. Gangapurna Expedition (7455m/24,457ft) is situated in the Annapurna Himalayan range at the Coordinates of 28°36'18''N Latitude and 83°57'00''E Longitude. The Gangapurna expedition became popular when Gunther Hauser (German expedition team) summitted the peak in 1965via the East Ridge. Gangapurna peak is located between Annapurna III and Tilocho Peak. It is Northeast of Mt. Annapurna at the opposite end of Grand Barrier to Tilicho Peak on the shoulder extending about 10-12km from Annapurna directly east of ROC Noir. Mt. Gangapurna is one of the best mountains to climb in Nepal and is excellent preparation for future 8000m expeditions.
Gangapurna rises high above the Manang Valley with breathtaking views across to AnnapurnaII, III and IV, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic trek around the Annapurna massif circuit trekking, ascending the Marsyangdi Valley. The climb is technically straightforward but climbers should be very fit and should be familiar using crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climbing ropes. Most of the climbing involved will be walking roped together this including the glacial crossings. The Gangapurna glacier is also by the Nepal Mountaineering Associationfor their Advanced and basic training courses. Satori Adventures always provide you with experienced and knowledgeable climbing Sherpa guides.
During the Gangapurna Expedition Satori Adventure will always focus on our clients success.We ensuring safety, comfort and an enjoyable experience. Our strategy has been designed by an exercise physiologist and experienced climbing Sherpa guides who have high altitude training. We try our best to be as efficient as possible with our itineraries, ensuring that there is not a lot of wasted time. We consider the fact that our clients might have only a short time off of work, rest assured that your time and money will be well spent with Satori Adventures. The Gangapurna is located in a remote area between the Tilicho and Annapurna ranges. This 7000m peak is technically moderate and a good preparation for upcoming expeditions of 8000m like Manaslu, Cho-Oyu or Shishapgnama. The walk-in begins along Beshishahar and the trek starts from Khudi Village, from there you will reach Bhulbhule in 30 minutes in the Valley of the Marsyangdi River. After Bhulbule we changed the jeep and drive to Koto from where our expedition guide arrange mules and trek up to Gangapurna base camp with food and equipment.
Altitude Profile
Gangapurna Expedition Detailed Itinerary
Preparation, briefings at Department of Tourism, last minute shopping and office formalities.
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m/27,000ft) 8hrs. Lodge accommodation.
Drive from Besisahar to Chame (2670m/9,055ft) 5-6hrs.Lodge accommodation.
Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m/10,170ft,) 5hrs Lodge accommodation.
Trek from Pisang to Manang (3440m/11,286ft) 5-6hrs.Lodge accommodation.
Acclimatization Day at Manang lodge accommodation.
Trek from Manang to Gangapurna Base Camp (4650m/15,256ft) 5hrs.
Climbing Period (Gangapurna Summit 7455m/24,459ft.) Camping accommodation
Preparation for return to Kathmandu. Clean Base Camp and trek to Khangsara(3734m/12,250ft) 5hrs trekking. Lodge accommodation.
Trek 6hrs from Khangsara to Thorong Phedi (4420m/14,501ft,) 4hrs.Lodge accommodation.
Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m/12,631ft) via Thorong La Pass (5416m/17,770ft) 9hrs.Lodge accommodation.
Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m/8,858ft) 4hrs. Lodge accommodation.
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (950m/3,116ft) Transfer to Hotel, .
Drive or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu.7 hrs by tourist bus, 25 mins by flight. Hotel accommodation, farewell dinner with culture program in the evening.
Drop to airport for final departure, alternatively join other activities.
Cost Details
Gangapurna Expedition Cost Includes
Arrival & departure services
- International and domestic airport pick-up and drop services on arrival and departure.
- Airport assistance by Satori Adventures representative with company placard and ID card.
Hotel & accommodation
- Four nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (tourist standard to five-star category).
- Tea house accommodation during trekking (excluding chain hotels).
- Camping accommodation at Advance Base Camp and Camp II during the Gangapurna expedition.
Transportation & domestic flights
- Surface transportation in major cities and during trekking as per itinerary.
- Surface transportation from Kathmandu to Besisahar for members and expedition staff.
- Domestic flights Jomsom–Pokhara and Pokhara–Kathmandu for members and climbing Sherpa guides.
Expedition leadership & staff
- Experienced, government-licensed high-altitude climbing Sherpa (Expedition Leader).
- One highly experienced climbing Sherpa (minimum three-time Everest summiteer) per client.
- Professional expedition leader Sherpa for the group.
- Chef cook, cook assistant, helper, and base camp manager at Advance Base Camp.
Meals & kitchen services
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner during trekking and expedition period.
- Tea/coffee with meals as per tea house menu.
- Freshly cooked meals at Advance Base Camp and Camp II.
- All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps for members and crews.
- Kitchen and dining arrangements at Camp II during extended acclimatization.
- Nutrition high-altitude food, EPI gas, and stoves above Advance Base Camp.
Base camp & camping facilities
- High-quality kitchen tents, dining tents, store tents, toilet tents, tables, and chairs.
- Heater at Base Camp dining area during cold temperatures.
- Generator and solar panels for lighting and battery charging.
Climbing & camping equipment
- All essential trekking, expedition climbing, and camping equipment.
- V25 North Face tents with mattresses (1:1 tent at ABC, 2:1 tent above ABC).
- Dynamic/static ropes, ice screws, snow bars, rock pitons, and carabiners.
- All tents for Camps I, II, III, and IV for members and staff.
- Up to 60 kg personal climbing equipment allowance per member carried by porter/yak/mule.
Permits & official charges
- Gangapurna regular route climbing permit and royalty issued by Department of Tourism.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) permit.
- Icefall charges (SPCC), summit rope charges, and Himalayan Rescue Association insurance fees.
Safety, medical & communication
- First aid medical kits for members and staff.
- Emergency oxygen, mask, and regulator for members and expedition staff.
- Satellite phones and walkie-talkies with expedition leader and climbing guides.
- Satellite phone usage available to members at USD 3 per minute.
- Regular weather forecast updates from Kathmandu office.
Insurance & staff welfare
- Medical, accidental, and rescue insurance for all expedition staff.
- Insurance, wages, equipment allowance, and bonuses for liaison officer.
Logistics & additional services
- Transportation of food and expedition supplies from Kathmandu to Base Camp and return.
- Trekking and expedition route maps.
- Assistance with flight reconfirmation, visa extension, and departure procedures.
- Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural show in Kathmandu.
- Satori Adventure souvenir gift (T-shirt / Pashmina / Brochure).
- All official service charges, government taxes, VAT, and fees.
Gangapurna Expedition Cost Excludes
Meals in Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
Personal food & beverages
- Personal snacks, bottled water, energy drinks, soft drinks, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutrition bars.
Personal expenses & equipment
- Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
- Laundry expenses, tips, gifts, and gratuities.
- Personal communication costs (mobile, internet, walkie-talkie, satellite phone usage).
Insurance & travel
- Personal travel insurance covering emergency rescue, medical treatment, tests, and hospitalization.
- International airfare.
- Nepal tourist visa fee.
Unforeseen & additional costs
- Expenses due to natural disasters, landslides, strikes, political issues, or regulation changes.
- Additional staff beyond package inclusion.
- Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (minimum USD 700 per Sherpa, payable before departure).
- Tips for base camp staff (normally USD 150 per member, collected by team leader).
- Any services not mentioned under “Full Board Service Cost Includes”.
Package Options
Service Details
Gangapurna Expedition Full Board Service Includes
Arrival & departure services
- International and domestic airport pick-up and drop services on arrival and departure.
- Airport assistance by Satori Adventures representative with company placard and ID card.
Hotel & accommodation
- Four nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (tourist standard to five-star category).
- Tea house accommodation during trekking (excluding chain hotels).
- Camping accommodation at Advance Base Camp and Camp II during the Gangapurna expedition.
Transportation & domestic flights
- Surface transportation in major cities and during trekking as per itinerary.
- Surface transportation from Kathmandu to Besisahar for members and expedition staff.
- Domestic flights Jomsom–Pokhara and Pokhara–Kathmandu for members and climbing Sherpa guides.
Expedition leadership & staff
- Experienced, government-licensed high-altitude climbing Sherpa (Expedition Leader).
- One highly experienced climbing Sherpa (minimum three-time Everest summiteer) per client.
- Professional expedition leader Sherpa for the group.
- Chef cook, cook assistant, helper, and base camp manager at Advance Base Camp.
Meals & kitchen services
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner during trekking and expedition period.
- Tea/coffee with meals as per tea house menu.
- Freshly cooked meals at Advance Base Camp and Camp II.
- All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps for members and crews.
- Kitchen and dining arrangements at Camp II during extended acclimatization.
- Nutrition high-altitude food, EPI gas, and stoves above Advance Base Camp.
Base camp & camping facilities
- High-quality kitchen tents, dining tents, store tents, toilet tents, tables, and chairs.
- Heater at Base Camp dining area during cold temperatures.
- Generator and solar panels for lighting and battery charging.
Climbing & camping equipment
- All essential trekking, expedition climbing, and camping equipment.
- V25 North Face tents with mattresses (1:1 tent at ABC, 2:1 tent above ABC).
- Dynamic/static ropes, ice screws, snow bars, rock pitons, and carabiners.
- All tents for Camps I, II, III, and IV for members and staff.
- Up to 60 kg personal climbing equipment allowance per member carried by porter/yak/mule.
Permits & official charges
- Gangapurna regular route climbing permit and royalty issued by Department of Tourism.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) permit.
- Icefall charges (SPCC), summit rope charges, and Himalayan Rescue Association insurance fees.
Safety, medical & communication
- First aid medical kits for members and staff.
- Emergency oxygen, mask, and regulator for members and expedition staff.
- Satellite phones and walkie-talkies with expedition leader and climbing guides.
- Satellite phone usage available to members at USD 3 per minute.
- Regular weather forecast updates from Kathmandu office.
Insurance & staff welfare
- Medical, accidental, and rescue insurance for all expedition staff.
- Insurance, wages, equipment allowance, and bonuses for liaison officer.
Logistics & additional services
- Transportation of food and expedition supplies from Kathmandu to Base Camp and return.
- Trekking and expedition route maps.
- Assistance with flight reconfirmation, visa extension, and departure procedures.
- Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural show in Kathmandu.
- Satori Adventure souvenir gift (T-shirt / Pashmina / Brochure).
- All official service charges, government taxes, VAT, and fees.
Gangapurna Expedition Full Board Service Cost Excludes
Meals in Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
Personal food & beverages
- Personal snacks, bottled water, energy drinks, soft drinks, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutrition bars.
Personal expenses & equipment
- Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
- Laundry expenses, tips, gifts, and gratuities.
- Personal communication costs (mobile, internet, walkie-talkie, satellite phone usage).
Insurance & travel
- Personal travel insurance covering emergency rescue, medical treatment, tests, and hospitalization.
- International airfare.
- Nepal tourist visa fee.
Unforeseen & additional costs
- Expenses due to natural disasters, landslides, strikes, political issues, or regulation changes.
- Additional staff beyond package inclusion.
- Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (minimum USD 700 per Sherpa, payable before departure).
- Tips for base camp staff (normally USD 150 per member, collected by team leader).
- Any services not mentioned under “Full Board Service Cost Includes”.
Good to Know
Satori Adventures has not able to include the cost of each package in the company website. Many of our clients have the same query: why Satori Adventures has not included the price in the package. To provide you service in reasonable cost and attempt to address your each requirement we desired to provide you with some information which directly affects the cost and also helps us breakdown the cost. That’s why, we have decided to clarify our customers that due to following reasons we have not included the cost in our website and package:
- The cost of the trip always depends on the size of the group, category of the hotel accommodation and the facilities that you aspire in the mountain.
- We operate the peak climbing in full arrangement package and basic arrangement service (full board or base camp service) which directly affects the expedition cost.
- The itinerary may be changed after reaching an understanding between the agency and the client. Other activities could be added or reduced as per the client's request before processing the trip. Price for reduced activities could be deducted and additional activities could be added in mutual understanding.
- The number of climbing Sherpa guides, high altitude porters, kitchen crew, mode of transport you prefer and many other factors can affect the cost of the trip.
- Number of persons in group including; number of climbers, non-climber, base camp supporters, medical doctors, Alpine climbing guide also affect the cost.
- Either you want to operate this expedition as international group joining basics of Satori Adventures or individual (private arrangement) expedition.
- Request numbers of oxygen, mask regulators and the brands the clients require
- Climbing season: normally most of the climbers climb Himalayas in the spring and the autumn season. The climbing permit royalty cost for mountain will be 50% less in the autumn than spring season.
- Type of high camp food that clients require. Any specialized food that has to be ordered from foreign country will be costlier compared to the one available here.
- Either any of the climbers intend to attempt any world records? If so, do they require special services or equipment?
Due to the above position the price range for the same trip can vary widely. So, we would like to discuss with our client before offering the cost. Please feel free to contact Satori Adventures for any information about in your selected package.
Gangapurna Expedition FAQs
How to Choosing a experience Provider
It is important for each climber to choose the right expedition guide service that not only suites their needs, but provides the best safely and secure mountaineering experience possible. There are more than 1,700 trekking companies in Nepal who offer 8,000 meter expeditions including Everest, but only about 30 companies who operate 8,000 meter peaks on a regular basis. We are proud to be one of these 30 companies and consistently offer, run and succeed at these types of expeditions year after year.
It is very important that the climbers who choose Satori Adventures for this trip of a lifetime experience have expectations that are compatible with the program we offer and the style of expedition Satori Adventures runs. We do not want to simply “fill our expedition”, but instead we want to comprise a team of companionable people who are focused on reaching the summit with the highest level of support and safety standards that can be provided by a guiding service on Mt Everest. We team this with the best standards of food and quality equipment to further assist each client reach their full potential. We feel that we offer the best environment and opportunity for you to be successful on the world’s highest mountain.
Diminutive climbing Team members
We are always developing and growing our operational systems to ensure you participate will provide as much as facilities provided. We figure our expedition members do not deserve anything less during the trekking and climbing! In the interests of giving you the most optimal chance to summit, we limit our team size to ensure the group summits on the best weather day; sometimes there are less window days for summit in Everest. In big size of group offering cheap climbs often miss out as they split their groups over several potential summit days. We feel like our climbing members are feeling that they are climbing as a family and friends team even on international people. We accept maximum 08 people in a group and if we have more than that we always split in two groups. So that our base camp staff cooks, climbing Sherpa guide will fully taking care about you and provide service as per your desire.
Maximum summit Success
The Satori Adventures methodology and tactical approach to climbing Mt Everest has seen us achieve the highest success rates and our extensive experience gives us the edge when it comes to making the right decisions. We provide a consistently higher Sherpa and Guide ratio than any other operator, resulting in more support and backup for your summit attempt and therefore a greater safety margin and chance of success. There is always a 1:1 ratio of the climbing Sherpa/guide and client. We always use professional and experienced climbing Sherpa or guides who have all reached the summit of Everest.
Highly Qualified Sirdar/Team leader
Our guides are professionals who are trained and assessed either via the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) resulting in a greater repertoire of skills that enables them to provide a dedicated level of security to you during the expedition, or many years of mountaineering experience on the world’s biggest peaks. Our guides are experience in both advanced and basic rescue courses and all have a minimum of 3 years guiding on Everest.
Advanced Communication method
Satori Adventures Everest expeditions have been at the forefront of providing top communications for our Everest expeditions. This allows us to obtain and deliver comprehensive weather forecasts via U.S., European and Kathmandu weather forecasting. Our lead guide is always equipped with a satellite phone during the climbing and at base camp. Two way radio communications between climbing members, guides, Sherpa and base camp staff is also provided. There is also local mobile network available at base camp that provides easy connection with your family during your stay at base camp.
Facilities camp setup at Base Camp
Satori Adventure focuses on comfortable conditions at base camp, including good quality food and other services.We find this helps clients with their overall success rate on the mountain. Our cooks are regarded as the best in the business, providing wholesome and appetizing meals with an agreeable array of menus to suit all your food requirements. The meals you are served on the mountain are also of the highest standard and designed to sustain you for the rigorous ascent. We offer various choices that will suit any diet plan, including vegetarian, Vegan, continental, Indian and others. If you have special food consideration, please provide this to us 60 days prior to the expedition so we can plan the best meals for your trip.

