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NEPAL: Annapurna Sanctuary trek, Pokhara

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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek October 22-31, 2007: Our group of seven trekkers hiked 10 days from Phedi to the Annapurna Sanctuary returning via Naya Pul, walking up and down a total of 21,000 feet. Throughout the trek, we slept in comfortable teahouses with private double (or triple bed) rooms. We ate good quality hot meals usually prepared with good sanitation. Hire a guide and porters (like we did) to help carry your sleeping bag and extra clothing, and to run ahead and reserve rooms early in the day, because in high season (October-November), lodging on this trail can fill up in the evenings.

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  • A Nepal map indicates trekking to the Annapurna Sanctuary, in the Annapurna Conservation Area.
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  • A man pushes a fruit stand on wheels, serving a crowded bus filled on the roof, in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • A man rides a horse down the main street of Lakeside, in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Colorful blue boats on Phewa Lake (or Fewa Tal), in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • A boy rides a horse down the main street of Lakeside, in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Water buffalo at Phewa Lake (or Fewa Tal), in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Colorful blue boats on Phewa Lake (or Fewa Tal), in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • An old man with sunglasses and woman walk together down the street of Lakeside, in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Love Shack Bar 'n' Restaurant, shawls, and decorative lampshades, at Lakeside, in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Pineapples,oranges, and other fruit for sale, at Lakeside, in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Umbrellas, purses, shawls for sale, at Lakeside, in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • A fancily docorated house at Lakeside, in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • A pretty white and blue water hyacinth flower blooms on Phewa Lake (or Fewa Tal), in Pokhara, Nepal, Asia. Water hyacinths (seven species of the genus Eichhornia) are some of the fastest growing plants in the world. Native to South America, they can quickly become invasive species in many places where introduced.
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  • Colorful blue and green boats on Phewa Lake (or Fewa Tal), in Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Nepal map indicating trekking to the Annapurna Sanctuary, in the Annapurna Conservation Area
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  • We started our trek to Annapurna Sanctuary at Phedi, 3710 feet, along the Yangdi Khola river valley shown in this image, flanked by fertile rice terraces, near Pokhara, Nepal. For licensing options, please inquire.
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  • We started trekking at Phedi, 3710 feet, along the Yangdi Khola river valley shown in this image, flanked by fertile rice terraces, near Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Our leader (Sirdar) Chhatra, who works with Himalayan World Adventure, in Nepal.
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  • Assistant guide Neem (or Nim), who works with Himalayan World Adventure, in Nepal.
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  • Trekking on stone steps through rice terraces, above Phedi, near Pokhara, Nepal.
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  • Rice terraces ready to harvest, near Dhampus, Nepal.
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  • Water buffalo and calf near Dhampus  in Nepal.
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  • Trekkers walk along a misty cloud forest trail beneath lichen and moss covered trees near Dhampus in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. .Published in 2009 on Swedish trekking company site www.adventurelovers.se.
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  • Winding trail near Dhampus in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Teahouse at Tolka (5870 feet elevation), in the Annapurna Range of Nepal
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  • Teahouse at Tolka (5870 feet elevation), in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. The south face of Annapurna South (23,684 feet /  7219 meters), in Nepal.  Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • The south face of Annapurna South (23,684 feet /  7219 meters), seen at sunrise from Tolka, in the Himalaya mountains of Nepal.  Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • Rice, wheat, maize, millet, potatoes and other crops grow on these steep terraces near Tolka, Nepal.
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  • Rice, wheat, maize, millet, potatoes and other crops grow on these steep terraces near Tolka, Nepal.
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  • The south face of Annapurna South (23,684 feet /  7219 meters) rises high above rice terraces and buildings in Nepal.  Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • Large white trumpet shaped flower, near Tolka, Nepal.
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  • A water fall shoots out near Tolka, Nepal.
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  • A waterfall between Tolka and Chomrung, just downstream of New Bridge and Himalpani,  in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • A waterfall between Tolka and Chomrung, just downstream of New Bridge and Himalpani,  in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. .Published in 2009 on Swedish trekking company site www.adventurelovers.se.
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  • Rugged Yellow Balsam, or Scabby Balsam, (Impatiens scabrida, or Impatiens cristata; Family: Balsaminaceae, Balsam family) blooms near Chomrong, Nepal at 7000 feet in the Annapurna Himalaya in October. Published in "Light Travel: Photography on the Go" book by Tom Dempsey 2009, 2010.
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  • A primrose flower cluster growing in Nepal.
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  • Magenta and blue trumpet shaped flowers growing on a vine in Nepal
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  • Children encountered near Samrung & New Bridge, between Tolka and Chhomrung (or spelled Chomrong), a Gurung tribal area in the Annapurna Range of Nepal Himalaya mountains, on the trail to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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  • Children at Chomrong (or Chhomrong / Chhomrung, 7250 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Trekkers climb a steep stone stairway towards Chomrong (Chhomrong, Chhomrung, or Chhumro), in the Annapurna Range, in Nepal.
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  • Three porters carry loads up stone stairs by marigold flowers and a bright cyan blue painted brick building, at Taglung (7152 feet / 2180 meters elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse; 23,684 feet / 7219 meters), is seen here from Chomrong (or Chhomrung), part of the Himalaya mountain chain, in Nepal.
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation) a sacred peak, illegal to climb. This view is from the trail upstream from Bamboo, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation) a sacred peak, illegal to climb. This view is from the trail upstream from Bamboo, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Trekkers hike through a lush green forest between Bamboo and Deurali, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Water falls from a high cliff between Dovan (Dobhan) and Deurali  at about 10,000 feet elevation, in the deep valley of the Modi Khola river, in the Annapurna Mountain Range of Nepal, in the Himalaya chain.
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  • Our trekkers crossed a makeshift bridge over a stream near Deurali, Nepal. .Published in 2009 on Swedish trekking company site www.adventurelovers.se.
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  • Waterfall and fog, above Deurali village (10,600 feet / 3231 meters elevation), in the deep valley of the Modi Khola river, in the Annapurna Mountain Range of Nepal.
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  • Peaks rise through the fog, above Deurali village (10,600 feet / 3231 meters elevation), in the deep valley of the Modi Khola river, in the Annapurna Mountain Range of Nepal.
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  • Peaks rise through the fog, above Deurali village (10,600 feet / 3231 meters elevation), in the deep valley of the Modi Khola river, in the Annapurna Mountain Range of Nepal.
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  • Waterfall and fog, above Shangrila Guest-House, Deurali village, in the deep valley of Modi Khola river, in the Annapurna Mountain Range of Nepal.
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  • Nepal map indicating trekking to the Annapurna Sanctuary, in the Annapurna Conservation Area
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  • Trekkers explore the trail to Annapurna Sanctuary, along the Modi Khola river in the Annapurna Range, just upstream of Deurali, Nepal, at about 11,000 feet elevation. Straight ahead, the rocky Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli) rises to 18,684 feet / 5695 meters, and behind it on the left is the snowy Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak; 21,328 feet / 6501 meters), and just right of it is Glacier Dome (Tare Kang; 23,192 feet / 7069 meters).
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  • Steep glacier carved cliffs in the valley of the Modi Khola river, on the trail to the Annapurna Sanctuary, between Deurali and Machhapuchhare Base Camp (MBC), in Nepal. Published in 2009 on Swedish trekking company site www.adventurelovers.se.  The panorama was stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • Steep glacier carved cliffs in the valley of the Modi Khola river, on the trail to the Annapurna Sanctuary, between Deurali and Machhapuchhare Base Camp (MBC), in Nepal.
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  • Steep glacier carved cliffs in the valley of the Modi Khola river, on the trail to the Annapurna Sanctuary, at Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare) Base Camp at 3700 meters or 12,140 feet elevation, ..in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, in the Himalaya mountain chain.
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  • Machhapuchhre Base Camp is at 3700 meters or 12,140 feet elevation, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation) a sacred peak, illegal to climb, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. This view is from Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC; or spelled Machhapuchhare) at 3700 meters or 12,140 feet elevation in the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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  • The peak of Hiunchuli  (21,132 feet / 6441 meters), seen from MBC (Machhapuchhre ..Base Camp at 12,140 feet elevation), in the Annapurna Range, Nepal, in the Himalaya mountain chain.
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  • Fang (or Baraha Shikhar 25,088 feet / 7647 meters), in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Sunrise on the east face of Annapurna South (23,684 feet /  7219 meters), in Nepal.  Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga. On the far right, further away, is Fang (or Baraha Shikhar 25,088 feet / 7647 meters).
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  • Trekkers explore Annapurna Sanctuary. The sun rises over Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (on the right; 22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation) a sacred peak, illegal to climb, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, Asia. Center left is the sharp peak of Gandharba Chuli (20,500 feet / 6248 meters). Panorama stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • Porters carry loads past a seasonal herders' shelter towards Annapurna South (23,684 feet / 7219 meters; also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse), in the Annapurna Sanctuary, Nepal.  Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests."
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  • Alpine plant at 11,000 feet elevation in the Annapurna Range of Nepal
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  • Porters carry large red packs in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, on the Annapurna Sanctuary trail, beneath the sharp peak of Gandharba Chuli (20,500 feet / 6248 meters), which is fluted with ice ridges.
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  • Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. Above us is the east face of Annapurna South (23,684 feet /  7219 meters). Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • The east face of Annapurna South (23,684 feet /  7219 meters), in Nepal.  Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • Our porters and guides stand beneath the sharp peak of Gandharba Chuli (20,500 feet / 6248 meters), with fluted ice ridges, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, seen from the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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  • Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Annapurna I (26,545 feet / 8091 meters elevation) is the world’s 10th highest peak. This view is from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC; at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (on the right; 22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation), is a sacred peak, illegal to climb, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. This view is from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Sanctuary.  The left peak is Annapurna III (24,786 feet / 7555 meters). The sharp center peak is Gandharba Chuli (20,500 feet / 6248 meters). (Panorama stitched from 2 images.)
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (on the right; 22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation), is a sacred peak, illegal to climb, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. This view is from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Sanctuary.  The left peak is Annapurna III (24,786 feet / 7555 meters). The sharp center peak is Gandharba Chuli (20,500 feet / 6248 meters). (Panorama stitched from 2 images.)
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), Fish Tail Mountain (on right; 22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation), is a sacred peak, illegal to climb, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) is in the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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  • Annapurna I (26,545 feet / 8091 meters elevation) is the world’s 10th highest peak. Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) is in the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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  • Sharp peaks (part of the ridge between Annapurna III and Gandharba Chuli), with fluted ice ridges, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, seen from the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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  • The sharp peak of Gandharba Chuli (20,500 feet / 6248 meters), with fluted ice ridges, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, seen from the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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  • Annapurna I (26,545 feet / 8091 meters elevation) is the world’s 10th highest peak. This view is from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC; at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. (Panorama stitched from 2 images)
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  • Annapurna I (26,545 feet / 8091 meters elevation) is the world’s 10th highest peak. This view is from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC; at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. (Panorama stitched from 2 images)
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation) is a sacred peak, illegal to climb, in the Annapurna mountains (part of the Himalaya range), in Nepal. Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags fly from a monument at Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Sanctuary. Published in Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures in 2023, in 2016, and as double page spread inside the cover of  2009, and in 2009 on the Swedish travel outfitter web site www.adventurelovers.se. Published in "Light Travel: Photography on the Go" book by Tom Dempsey 2009, 2010.
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  • Annapurna I (26,545 feet / 8091 meters elevation) is the world’s 10th highest peak. Prayer flags express compassion at this monument to fallen climbers, at Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation) a sacred peak, illegal to climb, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, in the Himalaya mountains. This view is from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Sanctuary.
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  • Prayer flags express compassion at this monument to fallen climbers, at Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. Annapurna I (center right; 26,545 feet elevation) is the world’s 10th highest peak. On the left, Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse; 23,684 feet / 7219 meters) misleadingly appears higher due to proximity. Annapurna South was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga. The panorama was stitched from three images. Published in Wilderness Travel 2010 Catalog of Adventures. Published in "Light Travel: Photography on the Go" book by Tom Dempsey 2009, 2010.
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  • Moonlight strikes Annapurna I (on the right, 26,545 feet), the world’s 10th highest peak, seen from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. On the left is Annapurna South, which appears higher in this perspective because it is closer.  Stars streak the sky, and the headlamps of motel residents make wavy lines of light as they pass by in the 3+minute time exposure. Panorama stitched from 2 images captured at 6:50pm October 27, 2007. Published in 2009 on Swedish trekking company site www.adventurelovers.se. Published in "Light Travel: Photography on the Go" book by Tom Dempsey 2009, 2010.
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  • Moon set over Annapurna South at sunrise, seen from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation), in the Himalaya of Nepal. Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse; 23,684 feet / 7219 meters). Annapurna South was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • The full Moon sets at dawn over Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse; 23,684 feet / 7219 meters), as seen from Hotel Paradise Garden & Restaurant, at Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation), in the Himalaya of Nepal. On the right is Annapurna I (26,545 feet / 8091 meters elevation), the world’s 10th ..highest peak. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga. (Panorama stitched from 3 images.)
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  • The moon sets at sunrise over Annapurna South, seen from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation), in the Himalaya mountain range of Nepal. Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse; 23,684 feet / 7219 meters) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition. Annapurna is Sanskrit for “Goddess of the Harvests.” In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • Annapurna I (on the right; 26,545 feet / 8091 meters elevation) is the world’s 10th highest peak. The lower jagged peak at center left is Fang (or Baraha Shikhar 25,088 feet / 7647 meters). On the left, the full moon sets over Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse; 23,684 feet / 7219 meters), which is shorter and closer than both other peaks, but looks taller from this perspective. This dawn view is from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC; at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags fly from a monument which honors fallen climbers. (Panorama stitched from 4 images.)
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  • Moon set over Annapurna South at sunrise, seen from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation), in the Himalaya of Nepal. Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse; 23,684 feet / 7219 meters). Annapurna South was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • The moon sets at sunrise over Annapurna South, seen from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC, at 13,550 feet elevation), in the Himalaya mountain range of Nepal. Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse; 23,684 feet / 7219 meters) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition. Annapurna is Sanskrit for “Goddess of the Harvests.” In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga. Published in "Light Travel: Photography on the Go" book by Tom Dempsey 2009, 2010.
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  • Annapurna I (26,545 feet / 8091 meters elevation) is the world’s 10th highest peak. On the left is Fang (or Baraha Shikhar 25,088 feet / 7647 meters). This sunrise view is from Annapurna South Base Camp (ABC; at 13,550 feet elevation) in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags honor a monument to fallen climbers. Annapurna I was the first ever 8,000 meter peak to be climbed. Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached the summit on 3 June 1950, in  a French expedition. (Panorama stitched from 4 images.)
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  • The east face of Annapurna South (23,684 feet /  7219 meters), in Nepal.  Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. Annapurna is Sanskrit for "Goddess of the Harvests." In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture and an avatar of Durga.
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  • The silhouettes of trekkers stand against the impressive mountain face of Fang (or Baraha Shikhar 25,088 feet / 7647 meters), in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. Published on the front cover of "Light Travel: Photography on the Go" by Tom Dempsey 2009, 2010. Published September 29, 2016 in Amateur Photographer magazine, London, UK, "Expert guide to silhouette photography": http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/technique/camera_skills/silhouette-photography-taking-shape-96009
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  • Sunrise on the east face of Annapurna South (23,684 feet / 7219 meters), in Nepal.  Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. On the far right, further away, is the impressive mountain face of Fang (or Baraha Shikhar 25,088 feet / 7647 meters), with foreground silhouettes of trekkers, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal. Published in Wilderness Travel 2011 Catalog of Adventures.
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  • The peak of Annapurna III (24,786 feet / 7555 meters; the world's 42nd highest mountain), as seen from the Annapurna Sanctuary, in Nepal.
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  • A waterfall, and yellow fall leaf colors after the end of the monsoon, in a forest between Bamboo and Deurali, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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  • A woven bamboo basket (dhoko) at the village of Bamboo, at 7580 feet elevation, in Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal.
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  • A porter wove this bamboo basket (dhoko) at the village of Bamboo, at 7580 feet elevation, in Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal.
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  • The Modi Khola river cuts through a pattern of oceanic sedimentary rock layers in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, Asia. Over 50 million years, global tectonic forces drove India against Asia, lifting former sea bed layers to the top of the world. The Himalaya are still rising 2 inches per year.
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  • Machhapuchhre (or Machhapuchhare), the Fish Tail Mountain (22,943 feet / 6997 meters elevation) a sacred peak, illegal to climb, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal, rises high above the Modi Khola river valley, here about 8000 feet elevation.
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  • A lush green forest between Bamboo and Deurali, in the Annapurna Range of Nepal.
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