The Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers distinct variety in climate, vegetation, people and lifestyle than most countries the size of Nepal can boast in their entire length and breadth. From lush green rains forests, terraced rice fields to alpine pastures, the land and its people change daily giving the trekkers a tantalising introduction to Nepal's cultural and natural beauty. Tiny thatched roofed villages set among the terraced fields make an attractive picture with the backdrop of the magnificent and colossal Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri peaks. The jewel in the crown is the beautiful Machapuchere popularly known as the Fish Tail. Annapurna area was first explored by the British Adventurer Col. James O.M. 'Jimmy' Roberts in 1956 and introduced to the world as the 'Sanctuary of Gods'. The area has since been christened as “Annapurna Sanctuary".