Annapurna Massif

South face of Annapurna South

Annapurna(Sanskrit,Nepali,Newar: अन्नपूर्ण) is amassif in theHimalayas in north-centralNepal that includes one peak over 8,000 metres (26,000 ft), thirteen peaks over 7,000 metres (23,000 ft), and sixteen more over 6,000 metres (20,000 ft). The massif is 55 kilometres (34 mi) long, and is bounded by the Kali Gandaki Gorge on the west, theMarshyangdi River on the north and east, and byPokhara Valley on the south. At the western end the massif encloses a high basin called theAnnapurna Sanctuary. Annapurna I Main is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level.

The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629 square kilometres (2,946 sq mi) Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including theAnnapurna Circuit. Historically, the Annapurna peaks are among the world's most dangerous mountains to climb, although in more recent history, using only figures from 1990 and after,Kangchenjunga has a higher fatality rate. Source: Wikipedia 

The Annapurna massif, view from aircraft

The Annapurna massif, seen from Poon Hill

The south face of Annapurna I

South face of Annapurna South

Annapurna South from Annapurna base camp (4,130 m) before sunrise

South face of Annapurna South

South face of Annapurna South

South face of Annapurna South

South face of Annapurna South

Bragha, Annapurna2