Annapurna

Annapurna Peaks and Lakes

The Annapurna massif in north-central Nepal contains some of the world's highest summits and most remote glacial lakes. This selection features Annapurna I, the first 8,000-meter peak ever summited, alongside the iconic fishtail spire of Machapuchare. It includes Tilicho Lake, situated at 4,919 meters, and Gangapurna Lake, formed by receding glaciers near Manang. These locations define the Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary treks, showcasing geological formations ranging from 7,000-meter granite walls to high-altitude turquoise waters.

Machapuchare

Machapuchare, Machhapuchchhre or Machhapuchhre, is a mountain situated in the Annapurna massif of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal.

Tilicho Lake

Tilicho Lake is a lake located in the Manang district of Nepal, 55 kilometres as the crow flies from the city of Pokhara.

Annapurna I

Annapurna is a mountain situated in the Annapurna mountain range of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal.

Mardi Base Camp

High-altitude viewpoint at 4,500 meters offering close-range perspectives of Machapuchare and Annapurna South. It serves as the final destination of the Mardi Himal trek.

Gangapurna Lake

Proglacial lake at 3,540 meters near Manang, formed by the melting ice of the Gangapurna Glacier.

Gangapurna

A 7,455-meter peak in the Annapurna massif. First climbed in 1965 by a German expedition via the East Ridge.

Annapurna South

Also known as Annapurna Dakshin, this 7,219-meter peak forms the western wall of the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Annapurna II

The eastern anchor of the Annapurna range, standing at 7,937 meters. It is the 16th highest mountain in the world.

Annapurna III

A 7,555-meter peak first summited in 1961. It is known for its challenging Southeast Ridge.

Khayer

Sacred high-altitude lake at 4,660 meters, situated between Annapurna South and the Kali Gandaki valley.