The short answer
Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (about 7,219), Hiunchuli (about 6,441), Gangapurna (about 7,455), Annapurna III and IV, Machhapuchhre (about 6,993, never officially climbed to the summit), Tilicho Peak (about 7,134) and Dhaulagiri (8,167) to the west.
Key facts
- Highest
- Annapurna I, 8,091 m
- Fishtail
- Machhapuchhre, 6,993 m
- Next door
- Dhaulagiri, 8,167 m
- Lake
- Tilicho
How it works
- Start from PokharaSarangkot shows Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South.
- Continue to Poon HillSee Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I.
- Go to the sanctuaryStand under Annapurna South.
- Visit ManangSee Gangapurna and Tilicho.
- Cross to MustangLook back at Nilgiri.
Insider tip
Machhapuchhre is protected and climbing is not allowed.
Avoid this
Do not call every white peak "Annapurna"; there are many.
Related questions
Has Machhapuchhre been climbed?
The summit has not been officially reached; Nepal has barred climbing there.
Is Annapurna dangerous?
Annapurna I has historically one of the highest fatality rates among 8,000 m peaks.
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