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 Annapurna IV is one of the peaks of the Annapurna massif lying South of Manang and west to Annapurna II, Annapurna IV is relatively much accessible to all of the Peaks of the Annapurna range. Annapurna massif isa series of peaks in the Himalayas, a 55 km long massif of which the highest point, Annapurna I standing at 8091m, making it the 10th-highest summit in the world and one of the 14 "eight-thousanders", and Annapurna IV is one of the peaks of the Annapurna massif. The massif is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalayas by the Kali Gandaki River, which separates it from the Dhaulagiri massif. In Nepali / Sanskrit Annapurna means "full of food" or as Goddess of the Harvests. In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility.The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629 sq. km Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the first and largest conservation area in Nepal, established in 1986 by the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including the Annapurna Circuit.

Lying south of Manang and west to Annapurna II, Annapurna IV is relatively easier to all other peaks of Annapurna massif.

The first ascent of Annapurna IV peak was made by a German led expedition in 1955. Heinz Steinmetz (expedition leader), West Germany along with two other members Juergan Wellenkamp and Harald Biller, West Germany, made the first ascent on 5th May 1955 via the North West Ridge.

Camps-Base Camp- 4800m, Camp I 5600m, Camp II 5800, Camp III-6450m

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Cost includes:
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on single bed & breakfast basis,
- Airport-hotel-airport transports,
- Annapurna IV climbing permit fee & all other applicable permits,
- Cargo clearance & duties fees,
- Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa depending on number of members in group, 1 Government liaison officer backed by full BC cook, kitchen helpers,
- Equipment allowance, daily wages, insurance, food and shelter for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer,
- All food, fuel and accommodation for member and Sherpa staffs throughout the expedition period at Base Camp & while approaching to/from Base Camp,
- Complete Base Camp camping equipments,
- Garbage shipped off charges from Base Camp,
- All  overland transfers,
- Agency service charge and related administrative fees,
- Complete camping & group equipments above Base camp: tents, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, shovel, ice-screws etc…
- Food & fuel above Base camp for member & climbing Sherpas,
- 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use,
- Solar panel for power supply,
- Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,

Cost excludes:
- Air travel to/from Nepal,
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
- Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, tips, all items of personal nature,
- Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed,
- Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
- Emergency rescue evacuations,
- Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
- Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion.

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