7 Days North Annapurna Base Camp Trek (Alternative route) : Short History of the Annapurna North Base Camp On June 3, 1950, an expedition team led by Maurice Herzog became the first climbers to reach the top of Mount Annapurna. It was also the first time...
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7 Days North Annapurna Base Camp Trek (Alternative route) : Short History of the Annapurna North Base Camp On June 3, 1950, an expedition team led by Maurice Herzog became the first climbers to reach the top of Mount Annapurna. It was also the first time that climbers had reached the top of an 8000-meter peak. As a result of this history, the trail to Annapurna North Base Camp is also known as the Maurice Herzog trail. Alternatively, it is also called the French North Face route. after the french group conquered the summit of Mount Annapurna I for the first time in the world where they also explored the North Face of Annapurna. The trail remains one of the least crowded trails, owing to its difficult path. Also, there are no tea houses in this area and because of that there are no facilities for accommodation in many areas of the trail and so trekkers have to camp on the way for overnight stays. Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Narchyang village Drive: 5 hours Altitude: 1530 m Overnight: H
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