Nepal is one of the most famous tourists destinations in the world and no Nepal tour can be complete without the trekking in Nepal. Nepal offers some of the best trekking facilities and opportunities in the world and the most famous spot is the Annapurna.
Both the Annapurna base camp trek as well as the Annapurna Circuit trek offer incomparable adventure opportunities for trekkers.
Wildly recognized as naturalist's paradise, Annapurna is a series of peaks in Nepal Himalayas. This mountain is situated in the east of great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the river Kali Gandaki. The beautiful mountain has vast snow capped glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes which drain into this gorge.
Annapurna base camp is an ideal trail in Nepal and preferred by most of the adventure enthusiasts. Trekkers love to trek in the interesting Jomsom trail, Muktinath trail and Annapurna Sanctuary trail. These are the three major trekking trails in the Annapurna base camp.
Annapurna base camp trek is a moderate type of trekking. It is a combination of easy walking and majestic scenery which includes a 4200m route to the Annapurna sanctuary. It is one of the most scenic treks in Nepal. The Annapurna base camp is a highly glacial basin located to the north of the Pokhara. It gets its name from the local Hindu goddess which is worshipped by the local population of the region. The isolated peaks are accessible only through one route which goes through the deep gorges among the Machchapucchre and Hiunchuli. The peaks in the region are at least 7000m high. The Gangapurna and glacier dome is visible on route. The Annapurna trek in Nepal is 16 days from the capital Kathmandu and can be combined with other adventure activities like paragliding and white water rafting in Pokhara.
The trekking routes of Annapurna region have an extra edge over other treks in Nepal as they provide plentiful of diverse scenery including high mountains and lowland villages. Also trekking in this region is an experience of lifetime as trekkers get the opportunity to peep into the world of colorful Nepalese culture. Even to make trekking a memorable experience for the trekkers, government of Nepal has constructed some good roads and guest houses amidst the hills.
Makalu base camp trek is also another activity that is getting huge admiration from the trekkers. Mt. Makalu, the 5th highest mountain in the world is located in eastern Nepal offering great trekking opportunity for the tourists. It takes trekkers at the foot of this mountain and passes through one of the most magnificent landscapes on earth.
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