Fun facts about Annapurna I
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Annapurna is named after the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment.
Annapurna I
Nepal
Annapurna is a mountain situated in the Annapurna mountain range of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal. It is the 10th highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level and is well known for the difficulty and danger involved in its ascent.
From the “Etymology” section
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The summit of Annapurna consists of the Nilgiri Formation.
Annapurna I
Nepal
Annapurna is a mountain situated in the Annapurna mountain range of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal. It is the 10th highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level and is well known for the difficulty and danger involved in its ascent.
From the “Geology” section
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Annapurna I was the first 8,000-metre peak to be climbed.
Annapurna I
Nepal
Annapurna is a mountain situated in the Annapurna mountain range of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal. It is the 10th highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level and is well known for the difficulty and danger involved in its ascent.
From the “Climbing history” section
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The first winter ascent of Annapurna I was made on 3 February 1987.
Annapurna I
Nepal
Annapurna is a mountain situated in the Annapurna mountain range of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal. It is the 10th highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level and is well known for the difficulty and danger involved in its ascent.
From the “Climbing history” section
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Several airlines offer sightseeing flights over Annapurna.
Annapurna I
Nepal
Annapurna is a mountain situated in the Annapurna mountain range of Gandaki Province, north-central Nepal. It is the 10th highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level and is well known for the difficulty and danger involved in its ascent.
From the “Flights” section
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