Annapurna
Located in central Nepal, Annapurna is part of the Himalayan mountain range. The peak of Annapurna, which is 8,091 meters or 26,545 feet tall, is the tenth tallest in the world.
Fast Facts
- Location: Central Nepal
- Elevation: 8,091 meters (26,545 feet)1
- Part of the Himalayan mountain range
- First summited: 19501
- Trek season: April to October2
- Name means "Goddess of the Harvests" or "The Provider" in Sanskrit
- Country code: 977
- Time zone: UTC/GMT + 5¾ hours
- Official Currency: Nepalese Rupee
- Climate
History
The summit of Annapurna was first conquered in 1950 by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal. That expedition made Annapurna the first mountain over 8,000 meters to ever have been climbed. The next successful summit occurred in 1970 by Chris Bonington and his team. The first American climbers reached the peak in October of 1978.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project
Since 1986, the Annapurna Conservation Area Project has been protecting the Annapurna region. It controls a 7,629 square kilometer area and is the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. The Annapurna Conservation Area Project requires trekkers to purchase permits to climb the mountain, as well as charging fees for entering the region.
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