![]() ![]() |
» Birth
of Himalayas
» Himalayan Mountains » Himalaya Mountain Ranges » Himalaya Map » Explore Himalayas more Himalayas... more Himalaya
Tourism...
more Himalaya
Trekking...
more Himalayan
Wildlife...
more Himalayan
Pilgrimage...
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
Annapurna
|
Annapurna is a Sanskrit name, that
means "Goddess of the Harvests" or "The Provider"
and it is the10th highest mountain in the world. The Annapurna range is
situated in central Nepal, which is placed just north of Pokhara range,
from west to east. It consists of Annapurna, facing south (7,219m), Gang
(7,647m), Gangapurna (7,455m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV
(7,525m) and Annapurna II (7,925m). |
|
Anapurna is an enormous Himalayan
massif and the tenth highest mountain in the world. In 1950, it became
the first 8,000 meter mountain to be successfully climbed. Located to
the east of a great gorge that cuts through the Himalayas by the Kali
Gandaki river, this mountain range has glaciers on its western and
northwestern slopes, which drain into this gorge.
Major Peaks of The Annapurna Range
|
![]() |
|
| Home |
Feedback | About Us
| Contact Us | Book a Tour Copyright © Himalaya |