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South Face of Annapurna I

Annapurna (Sanskrit, Nepali:अन्नपूर्णा) is a group of mountains in Nepal. The range lies in Gandaki Province of Nepal, in the district of Myagdi and Kaski districts.[1] It has one peak over 8,000 metres (26,000 ft), thirteen peaks over 7,000 metres (23,000 ft) and sixteen over 6,000 metres (20,000 ft).[2] The name Annapurna comes from the Nepali goodness named Annapurna who is regarded as the provider of food and nourishment through it's everyflowing river.[3] Annapurna I is the Highest Mountain Peak of the Annapurna Range at a height of 8,091 m, making it the 10th tallest mountain in the world. Annapurna I is located at the 26,545 ft above the sea level. Annapurna Circuit is the gateway to Tilicho Lake which is the highest lake in the world.[4] Annapurna Mountain [5]The whole area comes under Annapurna Conservation Area. Annapurna I Main, the tenth tallest mountain in the world is a mountain of this group.

References

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  1. ↑ Alpine, Ramble. "Annapurna".
  2. ↑ H. Adams Carter (1985). "Classification of the Himalaya" (PDF). American Alpine Journal. 27 (59): 127–9. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
  3. ↑ Hillary, Step Treks. "Annapurna". Hillary Step Treks.
  4. ↑ ML, Makalu Adventure. "Annapurna".
  5. ↑ Hiking, Adventure Treks. "Annapurna".



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