Annapurna Region
The Annapurna region lies toward the north of Central Nepal. The region is well known for the most dramatic natural scenery, deep valleys, gorge, high mountain passes, and sub-tropical to alpine vegetation, Buddhist monasteries, Muktinath Temple, villages, ethnic people, their culture and lifestyle. The region consists of Annapurna peaks, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurnas I, II, III & IV, Kali Gandaki River and several climbing peaks.
The most prominent ethnic groups of people are Gurung, Thakali and Managhis. Animals found here are Pika, blue sheep and Himalayan Thar and vegetation ranges from tropical species to temperate forest of oak, beech and rhododendron. Mustang or Lo Manthang, the desert plateau located in the upper valley of the river Kali Gandaki, and to the north of the main Himalayan range also falls in this region. The popular trekking routes of this region are Jomsom, Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp , Annapurna foothills, Siklis, Lamjung, Dhaulagiri, Upper Mustang and around Pokhara. The best time to visit this region for trekking and mountaineering is during spring and autumn.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
This is a moderate trek. The combination of easy walking and majestic scenery makes the trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4200m), commonly known as Annapurna Sanctuary, one of the most popular treks in Nepal.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
This circuit of Annapurna - rightly known as Nepal's classic trek - offers more variety than any other walks of equivalent length and takes you through virtually every type of scenery that Nepal has to offer. There are superb views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, and the constant variety of landscapes ranges from sub-tropical through alpine to an arid semi-desert similar to Tibet;
Annapurna Mini Trek
Dhampus-Sarankot is the one of best views of Annapurna Himilayan range, Nilgiri , Dhaulagiri , Tukuche peak , Dhampus peak , Hiunchuli ,Machhapuchhre , Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal other many more greatest views of mountains you never seen before.
Annapurna Royal Trek
This trek has been named as Royal Trek (1800 m) after Prince Charles of Wales visited this small hill in the early eighties along with 90 entourage. The Royal Trek is highly recommended for those trekkers who have never experienced trekking before and equally suitable for those who want to trek with his/her family.
Annapurna Siklis Trekking
Rough and wild, this trek cuts through a less traveled countryside south of Annapurna II, and Lamjung Himal massif. It offers good mountain views and rough terrains and the local people are unaccustomed to trekkers.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Ghorepani Poonhill trek is a colorful short foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool yourself.
Jomsom Muktinath Trek
This trek is a part of Annapurna trek. In comparison to others, it is an easier trek. One of the most significant features of this trek is that it can be done throughout the year as it falls under rain shadow area. The route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for some magnificent views of the northern flanks
Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal is the name given to the feature of the long rising ridge and its summit that from the southwesterly lower slope of Mount Machapuchere, the famous triangular skyline that is seen from the Phewa Lake at Pokhara.
Panchase Poonhill Trek
Panchase is the highest hill of this region and lies on the south-west side of Pokhara bordering Kaski to the east, Parbat to the west and Syangja to the south. It is also a religious site and in many occasions Hindu Pilgrimages visit Panchase. Recently,
