An overview of Annapurna Base Camp The Annapurna massif, a 55-kilometer-long compact group of mountains in Nepal's north-central region, is well-known around the world. The Annapurna Conservation Area, the country's largest conservation area, protects this massif (7,629km2). The Annapurna Base Camp, also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, allows trekkers to experience the most spectacular section of the massif, including views of the world's 10th highest mountain, Annapurna I. Located north of Pokhara, east of Poon Hill and Ghorepani, and west of the Mardi Himal, the Annapurna Base Camp is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. Every year, two-thirds of the world's population visits ABC. Permits and costs for Annapurna base Camp Due to the location of the Annapurna Base Camp within the Annapurna Conservation Area, solo and group trekkers must obtain an individual ACAP entry permit. With two passport-size photos, hikers may apply for a permit. The permit fee for SAARC nationals is NPR 200/- (two hundred rupees), while it is NPR 3,000/- for nationals from other SAARC countries (Three Thousand only). Children under the age of ten, on the other hand, are not required to pay an admission fee. This permit is only good for...