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Annapurna region

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Annapurna region

Map of the Annapurna Region. Credit: Scott Yost Map of the Annapurna Region

Credit: Scott Yost

Machhapuchhare, the Fish Tail peak. Climbing has been banned on this peak for religious reasons.

Credit: Stan Armington

Annapurna Base Camp at dusk. The sacred Machhapuchhare peak stands to the right in the background. Credit: Scott Yost Annapurna Base Camp at dusk. The sacred Machhapuchhare peak stands to the right in the background.

Credit: Scott Yost