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ANNAPURNA IV 7525M: Everest qualification 7000m peak

Highlights

  • 2023, 2025 Expedition - 100% Summit & Safety

  • Application Deadline for 2026 (5th August 2026)

  • NAMAS Adventure was the first team to SUMMIT (2023) and conduct a successful expedition at Annapurna IV after 2010.

  • Rarely climbed 7500M Peak with few objective dangers. Just Namas team during autumn departures.

  • Alpine and Fitness Grading: TD+ /4

  • Sherpa guide in Ratio of 1:1 with climbers in a small team strategy. Only 3-12 climbers max in the team.

  • Training Peaks assisted 16 weeks training programs for 7000m peak climbing.

  • Personal supplemental oxygen (1 cylinder and regulator)

  • Skip entry level 8000M and get ready for Everest or another 8,000m peaks

  • Heated Dining tent strategy for Camp 1, 2 & 3 with a solo tent at base camp

Overview

Annapurna IV 7525M is the perfect mountaineering objective for climbers who wants the thrill of climbing at extreme altitude with fewer crowds and relatively less technical difficulty compared to other peaks in the Annapurna massif.  Annapurna IV is part of the great Annapurna massif range, standing tall between Annapurna II 7937M/26040FT on the western side and Annapurna III 7555M/24787FT to the eastern face. The climbing route has fewer objective dangers and is relatively a semi-technical climb. To clear out the confusion amongst the Annapurna massif range (Annapurna I, II, III, IV, and Gangapurna) IV is the least dangerous and least technical. This mountain is not climbed as often as other peaks in the region.

 Pre-requisite requirements for joining expedition (minimum of 2 peaks over 6000 m): Lobuche East & Island Peak, Khumbu 3 Peak expeditions, Aconcagua, Denali, Himlung Himal 7126M, Chulu West or higher.

 There is no question about the beauty and challenges of climbing this 7525M+ giant but this expedition is by no means a walk in the park. Graded at TD+/4 the climbing route consists of some technical climbs as well as glacier routes, rocky vertical climbs, and steep exposed ridges. This mountain will shape you with the right experience to climb 8000M peaks or even Mt. Everest

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ANNAPURNA IV 7525M
$1,575.00

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Itinerary - Classic climb

Day 1-2 Arrive in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel for expedition briefing.

Day 3 Drive Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (8 hours)

Day 4 Drive to Manang 3500M (7 hours)

Day 5 Manang acclimatisation and evening hike to Humde

Day 6 Humde to Base camp 4850M

Day 7 - 25 Climbing Period for Annapurna IV Summit (7,525M) (19 Days of climbing, Base Camp. Puja ritual ceremony, contingency day, Training, and preparation for a summit bid. We will aim 1 rotations between Camp 1 & 4)

Day 26 Base Camp to Humde

Day 27 Humde to Pokhara

Day 28 Pokhara rest day

Day 29 Sunrise in Pokhara and flight to Kathmandu

Day 30 Departure

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day 1 - 2 and 31 - 32 (Hotel)

Day 8 - 28 (Alpine Camping)

Annapurna IV vs. Manaslu: Which is Better for Everest Preparation?

The Strategic Comparison: Manaslu (8,163m) is the 8th highest mountain in the world. It looks like the “bigger” step on paper. But if your goal is to perform on Everest—not just qualify—Annapurna IV (7,525m) is often the smarter training ground. Here’s why:

Technical Challenge: Annapurna IV is raw, exposed, and skill-demanding. Manaslu’s standard route has become heavily commercialized and, in many seasons, feels like an altitude conveyor belt. Annapurna IV forces sustained steep climbing, clean movement on fixed lines, and disciplined rope systems—exactly the kind of competence that transfers to the Lhotse Face.

Remote Environment: Manaslu has become crowded and noisy—base camp can feel like a small city. Annapurna IV gives you the “true expedition” environment: fewer teams, fewer shortcuts, and more responsibility. You learn to manage logistics, pace, and decision-making in a smaller unit—building the mental resilience and self-reliance required for a long Everest campaign.

Altitude Efficiency: Yes, Annapurna IV is ~600m lower. That’s the point. You spend less time buying altitude and more time earning it through technical output. It still satisfies the 2026 Nepal Everest qualification requirement, but it also protects you from the biggest trap in modern climbing: “checking the box” and arriving on Everest under-skilled for the Death Zone.

How does Booking work

1. Initial enquiry & plan

Your journey with NAMAS Adventure begins the moment you share your ambitions with us. From your very first conversation, our expert team takes the time to understand what you are looking for and offers individually tailored recommendations built around your specific goals and experience. Once the right expedition has been identified, a deposit secures your place on the team, and from that point forward we work closely alongside you. Our team takes care of every detail, including gear selection, training guidance, insurance arrangements, permit applications and full logistical planning.

2. The Journey Preparation.

As your departure date draws closer, our team walks with you through every remaining preparation to make sure you arrive confident and completely ready. The final balance payment is typically collected between 60 and 90 days before your trip, giving you ample time to settle arrangements without any last-minute pressure. We also verify that all your documents are in order and remain available by email or phone to address any outstanding questions you may have along the way.

3. About Expedition Support

From the moment you arrive at your destination, you are fully supported by a team that is experienced, attentive and entirely focused on your success. Pre-expedition briefings and thorough gear checks set the tone before the climb begins, and our guides and ground team remain by your side throughout the entire expedition. Whatever adjustments or unexpected changes the mountain may bring, we are prepared to adapt quickly, keeping your experience smooth, rewarding and truly unforgettable.

  • Another great expedition! This was my third time with Namas and it exceeded expectations...

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  • Couldn't recommend a better company to climb with.

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  • Best expedition company in the Himalayas , Nepal India, and Pakistan.Great communication and hard-working intelligent staff.

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  • Highly recommended! I’ve been on a handful of climbs with other companies and Namas is as good as it gets. Exceptional staff. Can’t say enough

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Annapurna IV Expedition Frequently Answered Questions

About the Mountain

Experiences - preprations - team

Annapurna IV Expedition

Planning Annapurna IV expedition? Namas Adventure is here at your service. We are now offering a climb to this remote and rarely climbed amazing peak in the Annapurna massif. The climbing experience will help you upskill and take on Mt. Everest without the need to climb other entry-level 8000M mountain peaks. This expedition will run for 32 days.

Inquire, learn and book your Annapurna IV expedition online with us. We also offer you the opportunity to shorten your trip and return directly from Humde to Kathmandu by helicopter charter for an additional price. You don’t need to worry about hidden expenses with us and any additional cost will be explained by our team.

Your safety is a prime concern for us. We give the utmost importance to this aspect more than anything else. You can find a well-thought-out expedition strategy with Namas Adventure. There is no guesswork and our experience as an adventure tour service provider goes beyond 30 years. We have the expertise and experience to plan and design outstanding expedition packages to make your expedition safe and successful.

Our Annapurna IV expedition tour itinerary follows a clear and transparent method of approach. We provide the necessary gear and equipment to make climbing safe and exciting.