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Annapurna Region Trekking

Annapurna region is the most popular trekking trail in Nepal. The diverse terrain and variety of cultures of the region north of Pokhara panorama makes each day's walk a delightful experience. Annapurna region is that enchanting region for trekking that offers splendid varieties of natural as well as cultural diversity with spectacular Himalayan views of white peaks like those of Mt. Annapurna, Annapurna south, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu and mount Machhapuchre among others.
Annapurna region has diverse forms of trekking destination such as Annapurna circuit trekking (around Annapurna trekking), Annapurna base camp trekking, Jomsom Muktinath trekking, Kali Gandaki valley trekking, Ghorepani trekking, Annapurna sunrise trekking, Ghandrung and many others. Among them Jomsom Muktinath trekking and Annapurna base camp trekking is most popular trekking trail for Himalayan views.
What are the major highlights of Annapurna Region Trekking?
The choices are diverse in nature. First, Annapurna trekking encloses beautiful landscapes. The desert plateau located in the upper valley of the River Kaligandaki, for example, takes its visitor to distinct land topographic feature. Moreover, Annapurna region unfolds a combination of long arrangement of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear blue lakes and chaotic rivers with deep gorges that together forms enchanting panorama. Several natural spices among others like natural hot spring, world deepest gorge known as kali Gandaki gorge, world highest lake (Tilicho Lake) among others are popular.
Likewise, the region is equally popular for its cultural heritages. Sacred Hindu temples along with Buddhist monasteries and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly diverse ethnic groups like Gurung, Thakali, Magars, Tamang, etc with their distinct cultural practices makes this area significant from cultural point of view. Moreover, the ancient mid-western salt-route, Thorongla pass between Nepal and Tibet, Muktinath temple and Upper Mustang of Lomanthang are other major cultural highlights.
How can we reach Annapurna region?
The route is easy. It reached via- Pokhara, which is 200km from Kathmandu. It is 5 to 6 hours travel through road way and 30 minutes by air from Kathmandu. One can ride a bus or hire a cab from Pokhara to reach the trek head. Food and accommodation is easily available for most of part of Annapurna region trek.
In short, Annapurna Region is the major trekking destination in Nepal that offers wide Varity of choices that depends on personal interest of the visitors.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
For those who would like to enjoy a short trek, the Annapurna Base Camp trek is the best and wise choice. It is equally the best recreation destination for those who have altitude problem. The natural scenic beauty and mountain views delight you. In addition to the spectacular views, the Annapurna Base Camp trek is a famous trail which takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, bewitching forests and tiny local villages with distinct culture. ...........
Round Annapurna Trek
There are few places in the world that comes with a splendid variety of natural beauty as that of Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long array of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, hot springs and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly local people of distinct culture. This three-week trek approaches your life with real experience, a mystic union ..........
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Annapurna sanctuary trek provides you with unparallel access to the spectacular where you will find yourself looking twice before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the views for which the Annapurna sanctuary trek is famous. The sanctuary trail takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny villages. The trek starts from Pokhara ..........
Annapurna Ghandruk Loop Trek
Ghandruk loop trekking is a perfect trekking spot in Nepal, takes its visitors through the Spectacular foothills of the Annapurna range that passes through charming villages, terraced rice paddies and rhododendron forests. The walk starts from Birethanti and end at Phedi. Trekking to Ghandruk, of course, is one of the most popular and classic, shortest trek in Nepal. ..........
Annapurna Poon Hill Hot Spring Trek
Ghorepani Poonhill Hot Spring trekking is an easy walking through the diverse terrain and meandering in a local village. This short trek reveals some of the best Mountain View and easily reachable from Kathmandu and Pokhara. This trek is suitable for everybody with reaching maximum height of 3210m. Visiting Poonhill is the main goal of the trek from where you will be rewarded by the spectacular view of Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) Fishtail (6997m) Annapurna South, Himchuli ..........
Annapurna Siklis Trek
Siklis trekking is an easy and short walk start near Pokhara and offers best mountain views. The trek is less developed route with very few lodges and guest houses. The beautiful and extremely well kept village of Siklis is perched on a hillock at an altitude of 2000m height. the trail emerge through the charming villages, intriguing patterns of terraces fields, rhododendron forests, alpine meadows with visiting traditional village of Gurung community who upholding their age old customs and traditions. ..........
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
For those with only a few days to spare, the Ghorepani trek is a colorful destination that takes you to the Annapurna region. This trek, popularly known as the small Annapurna Circuit, is classic trekking spot in Nepal.
The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and icy waterfalls. Early morning pilgrimage to Poon Hill and a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas are some of its highlights among others. ..........
Jomsom Trek
Trekking in Jomsom Valley, a beautiful landscape of Nepal Himalayas, offers you both nature and cultural insight. Jomsom is the gateway of the Nepal's hidden treasure "Mustang". The trekker can see the landscape of mustang and reach to the Hindu's and Buddhist's sacred pilgrimage Muktinath. ..........
Jomsom Muktinath Trek
This Jomsom Muktinath Trekking is start from Pokhara and leads you through the valley of the Kali Gandaki River to the pilgrim site of Muktinath. The physical beauty along the Jomsom Muktinath trek is breathtaking. The mountain viewing is brilliant in this trek and various ethnic groups of Nepal can be encountered along the way. The diverse landscapes and cultures to be found along this trekking ..........
Dhaulagiri Round Trek
Dhaulagiri (White Mountain), separated from the Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest in the world) includes some fifteen peaks above 7000mt. The trekking in this area is relatively strenuous and needs some high altitude trekking experiences; this region is new territory for trekkers. Trekking off the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding,..........
The Royal Trek
As Prince Charles and his 90 person entourage had explored this route in the early eighties, the trek is popularly named as Annapurna Royal trek. Starting from Kalikastan ridge, about 25 km from scenic Pokhara, the trek passes through beautiful Gurung hamlets. The range of mountains you can view on these treks is superb. ..........
Panchase Trek
Panchase trek is short and easy walking suitable for all level of hikers who have limited time and looking for some trekking experiences. The trail will lead variety of terrain ranging from lowland village up to 3000m. We walk through the west of Fewa Lake to the Gurung village. The terrain varies from subtropical valleys of banana trees and rice paddies to high ridges covered in rhododendron forest ...........
Tilicho Lake Trek
Tilicho Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world lies in Annapurna Himalayas range of Manang district at the height of s 4,949 m. It is not a prohibited area but virtue of its remoteness and altitude and only travel by few trekkers. The rugged and picturesque trails show you crystal clear lake Tilicho, dotted wild flowers, close and superb giant Himalayan panorama. The treks to Tilicho follows the world best Annapurna ..........
Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal trekking is one of the exotic and interesting Eco-tourism based trekking destination in Annapurna Himalaya region. This trek offers an opportunity to explore traditional villages, incredible scenery enchanting mountains and tempting views of River. We ascend through Hindu villages among pristine oak and rhododendron forest to alpine campsite that enables us to have ...........
Annapurna Base Camp 07 Days Trek
Annapurna base camp 7 days trekking is moderate trekking from North of Pokhara tucked beneath the southern slopes of Annapurna massif. This short trek to Annapurna base camp is suitable for any nature lovers looking for some more challenging and energetic trek reaching the very close to the mountain in a short time frame. People who don’t have previous trekking or mountaineering experience also can do this trek. .........