This is popular with stunning views of Himalayas , different cultural peoples, pilgrimage sites, field terraces, gorges and with different types of flora and faunas. Trek in this region starts either form Besishahar or from Pokhara. This region offers moderate to rigorous treks depending upon the adventurous desire of the trekkers. Here anyone can make trekking as per their time frame.
This trekking area is covered and handled with assistance of the King Mahendra Trust for Nature conservation and the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Total area of ACAP is 7629 sq km that encompasses forested middle mountains, high Himalayas and trans-Himalayan desert plateau ecosystems. In this region lies the deepest gorge in the world. The area is dominated by Annapurna I 8091 m the 10th highest in the world, Schima and chestnut trees are found in the subtropical forest between 1000-2000 m which give way to rhododendron, oak, hemlock and silver fir as you ascend to the temperate zone (1700 – 3000 m). Rhesus monkeys, yellow-throated martens & Himalayan weasels are some of the wildlife commonly encountered. Among the birds found in this region are the Himalayan griffons, Lammergeier, forktail, redstart, thrush and kingfisher to name a few. Gurung, Magar, Thakali & Brahmin villages dot the lower elevations. The Tibetan cultural influence becomes stronger as you go north
Around Annapurna-21 days |
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Starting from: |
Bensisahar ( it's about 8 hours drive from Kathmandu by bus) |
Ending at: |
Pokhara (bus ride back from Birethanti or taxi ride back from Phedi) |
Grade: |
Strenuous and alpine. |
Highest access of the trek: |
5416 meters on Thorung Pass. |
Culture: |
Mixed culture with majority of Gurungs and Magars inhibitants. Muktinath is Holy place for pilgrim. |
Mode of trekking tour: |
Lodge (Tea-house) Trek - recommended one or camping trek. |
Himalayan sights: |
Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himal family (I,II,III,IV), Machhapuchhre Himal, Manaslu Himal, Dhawalagiri range, Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges etc. |
Most Attraction of the trek: |
High mountain pass, Spectacular Himalayan view, popular hot Spring along the route, etc. |
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Annapurna Sanctuary trek 12/14 Days |
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Starting from: |
Pokhara riding a bus to Birethanti or taxi to Phedi |
Ending at: |
Pokhara after a bus ride back from Birethanti or taxi from Phedi. |
Grade: |
Moderate to Strenuous. |
Highest access of the trek: |
Annapurna Base Camp (4200meters) |
Culture: |
mixed culture of major Gurungs and Magars. |
Mode of trekking tour: |
LodgeTea-house trek-recommended one and camping trek |
Himalayan sights: |
Machhapuchhre Himal, Annapurna (I,III,IV), Gangapurna, Dhawalagiri etc. |
Most Attraction of the trek: |
touching the Mountain Annapurna and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail mountain). |
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Jomsom/Muktinath-8/12 days |
Starting from: |
Pokhara or Jomsom |
Ending at: |
Pokhara (walk back or fly back) |
Grade: |
Moderate to Strenuous. |
Highest access of the trek: |
Muktinath (3802 meters) |
Culture: |
mixed culture with majority of Gurungs, Magars and Thakalis |
Mode of trekking tour: |
Lodge (Tea-house) trek - recommended or camping trek |
Himalayan sights: |
Dhawalagir, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak , Annapurna , Mustang |
Most Attraction of the trek: |
high placed Hindu's pilgrim and the land escape of Nepal 's hidden treasure Mustang |
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Ghorepani/Ghandruk, 5/ 9 days |
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Starting from: |
Birethanti after riding a bus or Phedi after riding a taxi from Pokhara |
Ending at: |
Pokhara after bus ride from Birathanti or after taxi ride from Phedi |
Grade: |
Easy and Moderate |
Highest access of the trek: |
Poon Hill (3190 m) |
Culture: |
mixed but majority of Gurungs. |
Mode of trekking tour: |
lodge (Tea-house) Trek-recommended or camping |
Himalayan sights: |
Machhapuchhre, Annapurna (south, I,II,III,IV), Gangapurna, Hiunchuli, Dhawalagiri, Nilgiri. |
Most Attraction of the trek: |
very short but really cultural Ulleri and Ghandruk village Visit. |
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Mardi Himal 6/8 days |
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Starting from: |
Pokhara |
Ending at: |
Pokhara |
Grade: |
Moderate to Strenuous. |
Highest access of the trek: |
5000meters in the high camp in Mardi Himal Base |
Culture: |
Mixed |
Mode of trekking tour: |
Camping trek only |
Himalayan sights: |
Annapurna , Machhapuchhre and many more |
Most Attraction of the trek: |
Special camping route in Annapurna area trekking |
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ROYAL TREK ( ANNAPURNA SKYLINE) – 4/6days |
Starting from: |
Pokhara 7 hours drive by tourist bus from Kathmandu . |
Ending at: |
Pokhara and return back to Kathmandu . |
Grade: |
Easy |
Highest access of the trek: |
Kalikastan (1500 meters) |
Culture: |
mixed culture with majority of Gurungs, Magars and Thakalis |
Mode of trekking tour: |
camping treks only. |
Himalayan sights: |
Dhawalagir, Nilgiri, Annapurna range. |
Most Attraction of the trek: |
cultural areas with magnificent view of Himalayas . |
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in Nepal . Annapurna Range and the town of Pokhara are dominated in central Nepal . There are three major trekking routes in this region: To Jomsom, to the Annapurna sanctuary and the circuit of entire Annapurna massif. Pokhara is also a good starting place for number of short treks of 3 to 7 days duration. Mustang is also geographically a part of the Annapurna Region, but because treks to mustang are subject to special restrictions. 
a region. The area is easily accessible, hotels in the hills are plentiful and treks here offer good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages. No matter where you trek in the Annapurna region, you will eventually pass through Pokhara. The trek to Jomsom begins a short journey by bus from Pokhara and around the Annapurna trek ends at the same point. A spectacular panorama of Nepal 's central Himalaya , The Annapurnas, Machhapuchhre and Manaslu, doninates the skyline. 