Photography Guide for Annapurna: Capturing the Himalaya
The Annapurnas are a photographer's dream. Here's how to shoot them.
Gear
- Mirrorless/DSLR + wide + telephoto
- Light travel tripod
- Spare batteries (cold drains them)
- Microfibre cloth for lens dust
Shots
- Sunrise from Poon Hill or ABC
- Star trails at high camps (dark skies!)
- Portraits of villages (ask first)
Respect monasteries — no photos inside shrines. More travel context in our Ultimate Annapurna Trek Guide.
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