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Annapurna Himal Travel Guide: 197 reviews and 457 photos

Snow-capped Annapurna South, Nepal - Annapurna Himal

I went for the Annapurna Base Camp (Annapurna Sanctuary Trek in Nepal during April 2001 and it was an amazing trip indeed.

I would like to share with you my experiences from this wonderful trip.

Hope you would find the information useful, and perhaps you can rate them or give your comments. Thanks.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek - A superb trip - Annapurna Himal

Photo taken at the village of Chomrong as we enter the last valley into the Annapurna Base Camp.

From left: Eng Huat (my trekking partner), a Korean guy we met along the way, and me taken at the Annapurna Base Camp

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful mountains, scenery and people
Cons:Please leave your luxury behind as things are basic here
In a nutshell:An incredible journey !

Last visit to Annapurna Himal: Apr 2001
Intro Updated Dec 20, 2003
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Food from the tea-house kitchen: Meals... Restaurants (1)

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View from Poon Hill Things to Do (7)

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hunterV Nov 17, 2008 at 2:14 AM

Wow, what a great and famous destination! Thanks, Victor! You are a lucky traveler indeed!
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SLLiew Dec 18, 2007 at 12:46 AM

Wow...what an incredible trekking trip. Enjoyed reading about your experience at this high altitude journey. Excellent. Cheers, SL :)
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gilabrand Apr 15, 2007 at 10:24 PM

My son is leaving for the Annapurna Circuit trek on Wednesday. I will tell him about the avalanches...
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diamonddog Feb 3, 2005 at 3:40 AM

Great pictures and fantastic pictures Victor!! Must be great to participate on a trekking !! TOP!!
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herzog63 Dec 22, 2002 at 10:20 AM

Super! Fantastic Page! Your page is right on the mark!! Your right about the weather! Beautiful Photos!!!!!
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seratonin Nov 19, 2002 at 12:18 AM

Beautiful pictures of this fascinating country! Great :-) :-)
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nepalgoods Oct 26, 2002 at 1:46 AM

Very good tips and beautiful photos!