Annapurna III Overview

Peak ID

ANN3

Status

Opened

Elevation

7555 M / 24786 FT

Latitude

28º 35' 04'

Longitude

83º 59' 30

History

1st ascent on

May 6,1961

1st ascent by

Mohan S. Kohli ( India ),
Sonam Gyatso ( India ),
Sonam Girmi ( India ),

Location

  • Province:

    Gandaki Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Annapurna

  • District:

    Kaski/Manang

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Nesyang/Machhapuchhre

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Ghandruk 23.7KM Chame 25.9KM

  • Army post:

    Chame 25.9KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Bhraka, Ghandruk 23.7KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Chame 25.9KM Ghandruk 23.7KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Bhraka, Himalaya 4.6KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 8000, Autumn 4000, Winter/Summer 2000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 600, Autumn 300, Winter/Summer 150

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Drive to Besisahar

  • Caravan route:

    Besisahar-Dharapani- Chame-Braga-BC, Pokhara-Chemrong-Manchhapuchhere-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    32.4KM through Birethanti, 81.4KM through Beshi Shahar

  • Climbing route
    length:

    11KM through Birethanti, 12.4KM through Besi Shahar

  • Duration:

    50 Days

Maps

Four Faces

Annapurna III (South Face from Mardi BC)

Annapurna III (East Face from Manag)

Annapurna III (North Face from Trhong la)