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Annapurna Region |
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 Central Nepal is dominated by Annapurna Himal and the town of Pokhara. There are three major trekking routes in this region; to Jomsom, to Annapurna sanctuary and a circuit of the entire Annapurna massif. Pokhara is also a good starting place for number of shorter treks around Annapurna region.
The ancient kingdom of Lo ( Mustang) is also geographically a part of the Annapurna region, but because treks to Mustang are subject to especial restriction.
About two-third of the 100,000 trekkers who visited Nepal in 2003/2004 trekked in the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, hotels in hills are plentiful and treks here offer good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages.
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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (13 Days) |
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 Easily accessible from Pokhara, the hidden stronghold of the Annapurna Sanctuary is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. It's a deep glacier-covered amphitheater surrounded by a ring of impressive high peaks including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare. |
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Annapurna Circuite is probably one of world's most beautiful treks. It will take you through a wonderful variety of landscape and culture, from the subtropical lower Marsyangdi valley where Gurung and Thakali dominate to the northern arid Buddhist areas. Along the Marsyangdi river, on easy trails and suspension bridges, through rice terraces and forests, we will slowly gain altitude and acclimatize well. 
This low-altitude trek enables you to enjoy the breath-taking scenery of some of the highest Himalayan peaks. From the terraced rice-fields above Pokhara, we walk on good trails through picturesque Gurung villages and the world’s biggest rhododendron forest which, in spring, bursts with color.
Along the Marsyangdi river, on easy trails and suspension bridges, through rice terraces and forests, we will follow the famous Annapurna Circuit and slowly gain altitude and acclimatize. After Pisang there are stunning up-close views of snowy and glaciated high peaks including Annapurnas II, III and IV. This remote area lies in a rain shadow formed by the Annapurnas, and the landscape supports little in the way of forest apart from pine, juniper and scrub rhododendron. 
