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Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Places in your Route and Trek Highlights

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Places in your Route and Trek Highlights

 

Filled with ample of en-route destination, Annapurna base camp trek or ABR trek is indeed a dream of every trekker.  Annapurna base camp holds the credit of being the very first commercial trek of Nepal and attracts the trekkers across the world with its pristine natural beauty and cultural diversity.

From high rising snow-covered peaks to the colorful monasteries, Annapurna base camp region offers various enchanting en-route takeaways that are hard to miss out.  Here is our rundown of the best en-route places and highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Trek that grabs it a place in everyone’s bucket list.

Annapurna Base Camp

 The very first highlight of this trek is the Annapurna base camp itself. Apart from being the starting point of this trek, Annapurna base camp is famed for its spectacular snow-covered peaks and lush green meadows.  From here, one can have a breathtaking view of various mountain ranges including Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Khangsar Kang, Tent Peak, and the iconic Machapuchare.  While you are here, you can’t afford to miss the sunrise right above the mountain. Trust us, the scene will leave you in awe.

Natural hot springs of Annapurna region

 As we have already mentioned that nature is highly bestowal on this part of the equator, one such natural wonder that is hard to miss out is the natural hot springs.   While you are trekking through the regions, you will get to see around 2-3 hot water springs here. It is just a perfect thing to shed off your tiredness and body pain that engulfs you during the trek.  Just soak yourself a little bit in this natural wonder and get relief from various skin and health disorders.

Out of all the natural hot springs that one can spot in Annapurna base camp region, Jhinu Danda. The exotic geographical location of this hot spring makes it a major highlight of ABC trek.

Apple pie

While you are traveling to a place, you can’t afford to taste the major delicacies.  Apart from the peaks, Annapurna base camp region is also a proud owner of teahouses that serves sumptuous and lip-smacking foods to the wanderers.  Handmade apple pie, being the most famed amongst the locals and tourists, will satisfy your tasting buds with its fresh and lip-smacking taste. Once you will have it then you will get to know why we call it as a major highlight of Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Poon Hill

En-route of Annapurna base camp trek lays a beautiful destination, Poon Hill that gives you a stunning sneak peek of Himalayas. The dawn and dusk at this place are the finest views in the whole world.  Apart from the Himalayas, Poon Hill also gives you a stunning view of Dhaulagiri (8167M,) Manaslu (8163m,) and Annapurna I (8091m) mountain ranges and makes the trek more bestowal.

Machhapuchhre Mountain

Known for its fishtail like shape, Machhapuchhre Mountain is another major highlight of this trek. The base camp of this mountain area boasts about a rich natural and cultural diversity and increases the adventure takeaway of this trek.

How to gear yourself for Annapurna base camp trek?

By now, you must know that ABC trek is not mere trekking. It is a lifetime experience that unveiled various hidden gems.  So, it’s time to gear up for this adventurous trek.  For this, the most ideal way is to contact the trusted trekking service provider and inquire about the Annapurna base camp trek cost.  There are two types of treks available for this region; short trek ( 8-9 days0 and long trek( 13-14 nights). Cost of ABS treks varies accordingly. 

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