OVERVIEW
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also called Annapurna Sanctuary Trek and is a medium level trek that starts from Luwang Ghalel village, north of Pokhara. We follow a rhododendron forest trail to Mardi Himal Forest Camp and rejoin the beautiful village of Landrung.
The Annapurna Sanctuary is a unique, gigantic site encircled by many high mountains above 8000 meter and Glaciers. Located at 4130 m altitude, you will have the opportunity to see the 360 ° panoramic view of the Annapurna massif.
The Annapurna I (8 091 m) was climbed first time by the team of French mountaineers Maurice Herzog, and Louis Lachenal in 1950.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Spend a night at the Annapurna Sanctury with 360 ° panoramic views
– Discovery of a rich ethnic culture Gurung, Magar and Chhetri
– An approach of the very high mountain going up 4700m of altitude to the South Annapurna Glacier.
– Overnight home stay in Luwang, authentic Gurung village.