Annapurna Base Camp Trek; is one of the most famous trekking route in the world. This trekking route passes through a diverse range of climate, vegetation and cultural zones. From lush vegetation of rain and temperate forests to the alpine environment of the Sanctuary, each day on this trek offers something different. The land really does change daily, which provides a tantalizing introduction to Nepal’s cultural and natural beauty. Main peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna I, Ganagapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare, are arranged almost precisely in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the center. From this glacier basin, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, the Modi Khola (River) knifes its way south in a narrow gorge (12,000 ft. deep). Further south, the gorge opens up into a wide and fertile valley, the domain of the Gurung community. During trek you pass through the Gurung villages of Ghandruk, Chomrong and Landrung, offering rhododendron and bamboo forests to Hinko Cave. Beyond Hinko, see excellent views of Annapurna South and Machapuchare.
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