Annapurna Base Camp Trek Facts
Quick Facts About Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna base camp trekking is the most nearest base camp trekking in Nepal. This trek can be done in just 10 days Kathmandu to Kathmandu. Annapurna base camp trekking is suitable for those who have short holiday but want to feel the adventure of the base camp. Before joining the Annapurna base camp it’s better to know the facts about the Annapurna base camp. Here are the 15 quick facts about the Annapurna base camp trek.
1. Annapurna base camp is in the lap of the 10th highest mountain Mount Annapurna (8,091 m above the sea level).
2. Annapurna Base Camp is inside the Annapurna conservation area (7,629 sq. km).
3. Annapurna base camp is situated at the altitude of the 4,130 m from the sea level.
4. There are tea houses at Annapurna base camp surrounded by snow caped mountains.
5. More than 20 thousand trekker trek to the Annapurna base camp.
6. Every year more than 50 thousand trekker trek to the Annapurna base camp
7. In Annapurna region there is majority of Magar and Gurung culture.
8. You can view the Mt. Annapurna From its very closer point.
9. You can see the Himalayan giant honeybee, honey hunters and world largest rhododendrons forests.
10. Annapurna base camp trekking is the easiest trek and the fastest trek to the base camp.
11. You can view the best scene of sunrise over the Annapurna range including Dhaulagiri from Poonhill (3,210 m).
12. Ghandruk village (located on the way to the base camp) is model village of Nepal.
13. During the trek trekker can bath at natural hot spring at Jhunu Danda.
14. Best season for trekking October to December and March to May.
15. Annapurna conservation area contains 474 birds, 39 reptiles, 22 amphibian, 102 mammals, world deepest George and the rarest animal like Blue sheep, Himalayan Thar, red panda, snow leopard etc.
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