The Best Places You'll See During Annapurna Base Camp Trek

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Himalayan Mountain is perhaps the most spectacular mountain ranges in the world besides being very daunting and magnanimous. Home to numerous cultures, flora and fauna, this mountain range that extends through over 7 countries is also home to 7 of the 14 highest peaks of the world that are over 8000 meters tall.
Annapurna Mountain range is perhaps one of the most beautiful portions of the Himalayan Ecosystem that can account for some of the most spectacular sights of the world. If you are planning to explore the
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, then you need to know about some of the best places that you will see on route the base camp.
• Mount Annapurna - At a massive height of 8091 meters, it is a definite sight to behold. Annapurna is lined all around by some of the other spectacular peaks like Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli which only increases the beauty of Annapurna.
• Natural hot springs are a common sight in the Himalayan region. Annapurna Base camp trek trail is also the home to some of the best known hot springs of ...
... Nepal. Often called at Totepani, these hots springs are strewn on route near various villages like Gorepani, Totepani etc. Taking a bath in this mineral-rich hot spring amidst the greenery of Annapurna Conservation is an out of this world experience.
• The Gurung and Magar Communities of villages like Gandruk, Chomrong, Landruk are some of the oldest mountain settlements of the world. Their unique history and ancient cultural aspects are a sight to behold. Learning about life in the harsh himalayan climate is something one should not miss. Called as the SHerpas, this clan are often called as the KIng of Himalayas because of their intricate knowledge about this massive range system.
• Poon Hills is often believed to be one special spot from where the beauty of the Himalayas is best experienced. At an elevation of 3200 meters above sea level, the Poon Hills view point is the perfect spot to see the uninterrupted beauty of Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I.
• The rare vegetations of Annapurna is not found elsewhere on the planet. Growing within the boundary of Annapurna Ecosystem Conservation area, the trek route to the Annapurna Base Camp is filled with various endangered species of Ferns, Wild Orchids, Rhododendrons, Alpines and much more. The thick bamboo bushes lining the entire trail makes it difficult for the harshest of Sun Rays to penetrate. It is often believed that some of these rare plants and herbs found in this region have unique medicinal and healing properties.
• Machchapuchre base Camp falls on route the Annapurna Base camp trek. Often referred to as the Fish Tail peak of the Himalayas, Machhapuchhre is a unique sight. To retain the beautiful shape of the peak, trekking to the top is banned. However, the nearest possible point being Machhapuchhre Base camp, people can easily see the peak up close and personal.
• The wildlife of Annapurna Conservation Area includes Himalayan Monal, Red-Billed Chough, Blood pheasant and yellow-billed Chough. Therare mammalian species found in this National Park includes Black deers of Himalayas, Martens, Lagur Monkeys, Red Panda, Musk Deer, Snow Leopards, Himalayan Tahr, and Himalaya wolves among many other yet to be discovered species. Besides the massive yaks that roam all over the Himalayan region, the protected wildlife is something worth being captured into celluloid.
Annapurna base camp short trek
is not just about reaching the final summit point but rather also a learning experience about the people and culture of the area, the wildlife that is unique to this part of the Himalayan ranges and also the beautiful vegetation that is free from all the dirt and pollution of the city life.

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