Annapurna Region
The Annapurna Conservation Area has been claimed as one of the best trekking areas in the world. It is also the most visited trekking area in the country. The area spreads around Kaski, Mustang, Manang and Lamjung district of Central Nepal. Beginning 790 meters, the area reaches as high as 8091 meters of Mt. Annapurna. Ghandruk is the first experience and further down is Ghorepani that provides fantastic panoramic view of the Annapurna ranges. Equally eye catching are hills of rhododendron that blossom every spring. The turning point of the Annapurna Circuit is Jomsom. The trek south-east from Jomsom, leads to the scenic Tilicho Lake area at an altitude of 4919 metres. In the circuit route, is the famous Hindu religious sites Muktinath Temple. The trade route of Kali Gandaki in between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri is the deepest gorge in the world. Cultural variety from Hindu communities to Buddhist, Aryans to Mongols, famous Gurkha soldiers, fortresses, villages, valleys, most rainy areas to the rain shadow areas of Nepal – all with extreme contrasts from each other make each day’s walk a different experience. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna (8091m), Manaslu (8156m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Machhapuchree (6993m), Tukuche Peak (6902m), Tilicho Peak (7134m), Nilgiri (6940m) are some of the most popular mountains of the region. The vegetation in this region includes various species of orchids and rhododendron. Wildlife includes around 100 different kinds of mammals including rare snow leopards and blue sheep. The region also boasts of around 478 species of bird including multi-coloured impheyan, koklas and blood pheasant. In addition, the region is also home to 39 species of reptile and 22 species of amphibians.
The starting/finishing point to the region is Pokhara city “The lake town” in Kaski district of Mid-West Nepal. Pokhara is easily accessible by air or by land from Kathmandu. For those trekking in the Annapurna circuit trail most likely Bulbule is the starting point however, in season daily regular jeeps are also operated to move up till Syange. This is the only area which can be visited throughout the year
Other Trekking Regions of Nepal
The starting/finishing point to the region is Pokhara city “The lake town” in Kaski district of Mid-West Nepal. Pokhara is easily accessible by air or by land from Kathmandu. For those trekking in the Annapurna circuit trail most likely Bulbule is the starting point however, in season daily regular jeeps are also operated to move up till Syange. This is the only area which can be visited throughout the year
Trekking Programs of Annapurna Region
| Annapurna Base Camp Trek | Ghorepani Poon-Hill Trek | Jomsom Muktinath Trek |
| Around Annapurna Trek | Annapurna Circuit Trek | Tilicho Lake Trek |
| Mesokanta-La Pass Trek |
| Annapurna Base Camp Trek | Ghorepani Poon-Hill Trek | Jomsom Muktinath Trek |
| Around Annapurna Trek | Annapurna Circuit Trek | Tilicho Lake Trek |
| Mesokanta-La Pass Trek |
Other Trekking Regions of Nepal