Historic Annapurna I trail finds new footsteps

Local efforts have revived the trail to the world’s first climbed 8,000er, 75 years after Herzog’s ascent of the mountain.

A newly promoted trekking route leading to Annapurna I, the first mountain above 8,000 metres to be summited, has recently gained popularity among domestic tourists after local authorities developed it with basic infrastructure and clearer access.