Records & People
Annapurna I kills more of its climbers, proportionally, than any other peak over 8,000 metres on Earth. Here is the real math behind that record —…
By Laxman Rawal · Jul 20, 2026
Annapurna I holds a record no mountain wants: according to Guinness World Records, it is the deadliest peak over 8,000 metres on the planet. Not K2. Not Everest. A 26,545-foot summit in central Nepal that shares its name with one of the most popular treks in…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
What this means for you Seeing 'world's deadliest mountain' and 'Annapurna' in the same sentence can spook first-time trekkers into assuming they'd be taking on the same risk. They would not be. Tens of thousands of trekkers reach Annapurna Base Camp safely…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
Plan your trek
NMA-certified guides · permits sorted · 5,000+ treks since 1998.
From $1190
Free guide
Permits, costs, seasons and routes — the essentials we send every traveller, plus a free, no-obligation trip quote.
↑ Swipe up
Read the full report and grab the free Nepal Trek Insider Guide — or ask our Pokhara team for a tailored, no-obligation quote.
Read more & get the free guide Plan my trip — free quote Browse Annapurna Base Camp Trek — 9 Days