The Annapurna Sanctuary in the heart of the Annapurnas is a hidden alpine amphitheatre, overshadowed by surroundings ice-bound giants of 20,000ft and more. The trek with few altitude problems provides you with unparalleled access to spectacular horizons of snowy peaks, so high that you'll find yourself looking twice before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the views for which the trek is famous, the trail takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny local villages. You will climb gradually along the ridges that are the foothills of the Annapurnas. You will pass through many villages where you will have ample time to take photographs and chat with the local people. There are many different ethnic groups along the trail, but the predominant people in this area are the Gurungs. Together with the Magar and Chetrie people, the Gurungs are famous as soldiers in the British Army, better known as Gurkhas. |
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You will visit the famous Poon Hill where you will hopefully be blessed with a fantastic sunrise view of all the Annapurna Range including Annapurna South (7272m) Annapurna I (8091m) with imposing views of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8157m) and the Dhaulagiri Range to the West. After Dovang, you will be walking through alpine meadow and breath taking views of mountains. Once you arrived at Annapurna Base Camp, you will be surrounded by snow-capped mountain sanctuary.
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