Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a legendary and classic trek with a perfect blend of nature and cultural exploration. The route to Annapurna Base Camp passes through tranquil landscapes, warm and welcoming Gurung and Magar villages, blossoming Rhododendrons, bamboo and alpine forests.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking includes high mountains such as Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Mt. Annapurna 1st (8091 m), Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7041m), Mt. Fishtail or Mt. Machhapuchhre (6998 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6441 m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6986 m) etc.
The Annapurna Base Camp trek also passes through Ghorepani Poon Hill, known for its sunrise and mountain vistas. Mount Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna Range, and Mount Machhapuchhre also come into sight from this particular point.
You will also encounter a natural hot spring near Jhinu Danda. Locals believe that the water has a healing quality. It is said to ease away your aches and pains.
The locals you will encounter in Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route are of mixed ethnic groups; there are Brahmins, Chhetris, Mongoloid, Gurung, and Magar people fairly distributed among the entire region. However, Gurungs and Magars make up the larger portion of the residents. You must seize this opportunity to explore and learn the culture, traditions, and lifestyles of these locals.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek starts and ends in Pokhara. Pokhara is the second biggest city and a naturally blessed place to relax after a big hike in Annapurna. This trek is a must experience for all trekkers.
You can see the video on this link which made by our happy trekking ,they have done this trek with our guide Mr Ram in 2016 September
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Highlights
- Walk around Phewa Lake
- Sunrise view from Poon hill (3210m)
- View of Mt Machhapuchhre and Annapurna I
- Eye-catching waterfalls and Modi Khola river
- Beautiful terraces with rice fields and farm houses.
- Friendly Gurung people and their hospitality
You might want to consider Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Sanctuary Trek which are very similar trek in Annapurna region.