New on 500px : Machhapuchhre 6.993m by transcending-travel by transcending-travel

also known as “Fish Tail” mountain. One of the dominants in Annapurna Sanctuary. The sacred mountain, that has been prohibited from climbing for its holiness.
The last (and the only) attempt to climb this mountain was by a British expedition led by Jimmy Roberts in 1957. This attempt failed 50m below the summit.

Western Region, Nepal

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Modi Khola is a roaring companion to those who stroll their way up and down the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The photograph was captured on the way back from ABC near Deurali. The mountain at the backdrop is Gangapurna (7.454m)…

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