Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Introduction

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular and famous destination for travellers around the world who come to visit Nepal for trekking. It is situated along the foothills of the great himalayan range in the northern part of Nepal.Mt. Annapurna (8091m) of Nepal is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the journey to its base camp is at an altitude of 4130m.Well,it is hike into the dazzling natural amphitheatre formed by the staggeringly beautiful peaks of the Annapurna Massif. Although there is only one entrance to this Base Camp itself, we follow locally known but lesser used approaches and exit routes on our premier trek. And this vast Annapurna Sanctuary is encircled by the famous mountain peaks Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, Gangapurna, the unclimbed Fang and Annapurna South.

Importance

Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers prospective tourists and visitors with majestic views of the snow-clad mountains . Similarly the other good thing about the trek is that there are no worries of high-altitude sickness unlike in some other Himalayan trekking routes. Within a relatively short span of time, trek to the route to approach the Annapurna Base Camp is specially designed for those trekkers who love to enjoy the flora and fauna along the close rendevevous with the Himalayas range.

Well,the trail of Annapurna Base Camp encompasses several traditional villages inhabited by many ethnic Nepal tribe including Gurung, Magar, and Thakali. Their hospitality is another thing that warms your heart in that chilly ambience. The walk becomes even more fascinating once you arrive at Ghorepani, the place more known for its breathtaking vista of the early morning sunrise. The scenery which you are bound to see during the part of this trek will long embed in your memories, making this trip to Annapurna almost unforgettable throughout your life.

Many endangered flora and fauna such as snow leopards, Himalayan thar and tigers also inhabit this region. The best possible time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek is during September and November and during March and May.Likewise,trekking during the monsoon season i.e. between the period of June to August is not advisable as it is quite risky as the snow is slippery due to rain.