Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Rhododendron flowering in spring and Gurung settlements

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. It is alternatively known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Every year over 60,000 trekkers make this trip. With regard to the stunning view of the mountains, beautiful landscapes, rhododendron forests blooming in spring and Gurung villages, it is one of the nicest trek of Nepal. The highest peak of the Annapurna is 8091 m named Annapurna I is the tenth highest peak out of the fourteen highest peaks of the world. We can see the closest view of Annapurna I and its glacier including several other stunning peaks from the Annapurna Base Camp. Once we are in Annapurna Base Camp we are surrounded by mountains from every side and you have the feelings like you can touch them! Annapurna massive has thirteen peaks over 7000 meters and sixteen peaks over 6000 m . The Annapurna I is considered as of the most technical mountain to climb and the first ascent was made by the team led by Maurice Herzog in 1950. Annapurna Base Camp is also the ideal point for climbers who make their expedition to several snow capped peaks of Annapurna.