Thursday, December 2, 2010

Annapurna

Annapurna, a collosal masiff is placed as the tenth tallest mountain in the world. Kali Gandaki river segregates Annarpurna mountain range from the great gorge that slices through the Himalayas. Range of Mount Annapurna holds huge glaciers on its slopes.
Fast Facts
Location Central Nepal Himalayas
Altitude 8,091m
Importance 10th Highest Mountain In The World
Best Time To Visit April To October

Major Peaks of The Annapurna Range
Annapurna I 26,545 ft. 8,091 m.
Annapurna II 26,040 ft. 7,937 m.
Annapurna III 24,786 ft. 7,555 m.
Annapurna IV 24,688 ft. 7,525 m.
Gangapurna 24,457 ft. 7,455 m.
Annapurna South 23,684 ft. 7,219 m.

Highlights The trek to Annapurna mountain takes the tourists very very close to nature. The trek is a marvellous combination of being spiritually soothing and highly adventurous. The following places are the trek's highlights.

  • Pewa Lake Pokhara
  • Gurung Villages, Langdrung and Gandrung
  • Hinko Cave
  • Bamboo Forests
  • Machapuchare Base Camp
  • Annapurna Base Camp

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