Why is Annapurna so Deadly?

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular trek in the Annapurna region. Annapurna Base Camp trekking covers an extensive variety of social and geological assortments, each and every parts of its regular and social flourishing. This is the direct trekking which requires no age restriction yet great soundness of the trekkers to finish the trek. Annapurna Base Camp trek shows you the gorgeous mountain ranges that are magnificent and snow-capped. There are few treks that combine so many different landscape and bring you so close to the base of 7000 and 8000 meter peak in such a short period of time as Annapurna base camp trek.

Now, let us come to the main theme of the post:

WHY IS ANNAPURNA SO DEADLY?

All the while being an amazaing trekking route which offers beautiful scenery and adventure, Annapurna is also quite dangerours in its own rights. Annapurna is a mountain with hundreds of avalanches and also called most dangerous trip in Nepal.

1. Unpredictable climatic circumstance

2. Frequent avalanche

3. Challenging terrain

4. Insufficient local support

5. Inaccessibility

The main reason why Annapurna is consider the most dangerous mountain because it is considered to be one of the most sensitive avalanche-prone areas. The weather in Annapurna is quite unstable with possibilities with extreme cold and regular snowfall throughout the years. The terrain of the mountain is quite rough and unstable. It has steeper slope due to which it is difficult for a climber to move forward. There are only few guides and Sherpas with good knowledge of Annapurna route, only limited people support has added a challenge to this expedition. There are no nearby hospital even if one manages to bring sick or injured climbers down from the mountain, so things get rather difficult with the inaccessibility of area.

All the while, this trek is suitable for those adventure seekers and the feeling when you stand at the Annapurna Base Camp is heavenly. Moreover, the safety of the trekkers is paramount for any Travel Agency, therefore, safety of the trekkers is fully considered.

There are many other treks in Nepal that are fun and adventurous which offer less difficulty and more security than Annapurna Base Camp trek. One of the finest is Manaslu Round Trek where you can enjoy beautiful villages, fields, forests and alpine zone.

If you are looking for a shorter trekking route, your should try Bhairav Kunda trek, at the end of which you will reach the Hindu holy lake “Bhairav Kunda”.