Annapurna region


Annapurna region of the Himalaya is declared as Annapurna National Park by the Government of Nepal. The entire region is administered by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (A.C.A.P.) which is working to conserve the natural and cultural resources of the area. The Annapurna region has two major rivers Marsyangdi and Kaligandaki. These two rivers of Gandaki system surround the Himalayan region of Annapurna from east and west respectively. Situated between these two big Himalayan Rivers the region presents itself as a unique collection of picturesque diversities of nature and its beauty on the one hand and of ethnicity, cultures, religions and many other social characteristics on the other. The trek in this part of the country offer a great deal of cultural and geographic diversity; indeed the Jomsom and Annapurna Circuit treks both go to the north of the Himalayan watershed, into the dry desert area which is properly part of the Tibetan plateau. The Annapurna Circuit trekking and Jomsom and Muktinath trekking are Trans Himalayan Treks. The trekking in Annapurna region is one of the best example of Eco Tourism in Nepal. Annapurna is very popular for short and long treks.

Pokhara is the starting point of all Annapurna trekking and it is a finishing point for some of the best trekking in Nepal. Access to Pokhara is very convenient. It is 25 minute flight distance from Kathmandu or 5-6 hour drive away from Kathmandu. You can choose mode of transport from the wide range from a luxury car to tourist coach. Unlike Everest reason Pokhara is very close to the Annapurna reason. Hence you will be in the mountains in no time from Pokhara. Moreover the region has twelve different Himalayan peaks of higher than 7000 m and many other peaks higher than 6000 m. In and around Pokhara valley also offers a number of one-day treks or short three or four-day treks. The most popular among short treks is trekking up to Poonhill. The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek takes you right in among the mountains of the Annapurna Range and the base camp of Mt. Machhapuchhre. The Jomsom Trek is essentially the final third of the Annapurna Circuit. It follows the Kali Gandaki valley between the soaring peaks of Annapurna and Dhoulagiri and finally emerges to the north of the main Himalayan range, on the dry, desert - like Tibetan plateau. The final destination is the holy temple of Muktinath, a farther day's walk beyond Jomsom. The return to Pokhara can either be made by retracing your steps down the Kali Gandaki valley or by flying from Jomsom to Pokhara. Annapurna Circuit trekking is a great Trans-Himalayan trekking among most spectacular treks in Annapurna region. It is very popular and is World class Trekking. So this region offers the mountain adventure possibilities for all types of mountain lovers. You may click here for Trekking Trekking Itineraries. However please find the recommended Annapurna Trekking:

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