Annapurna Region

Annapurna Region

The Annapurna region in Central Nepal is the most geographically and culturally diverse region for trekking and appears at its finest throughout the year.  Stretched over 2, 6000 sq.km the area with deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Mt. Annapurna embrace a wide range of people and terrain from subtropical jungle to a high, dry landscape resembling the Tibetan plateau.

The vast amphitheatre of the Annapurna Sanctuary is encircled by the famous Himalayan peaks – the 'fishtail' spire of Machapuchare (6997m), Gangapurna (7454m), Annapurna 1 (8091m), the unclimbed Fang (7647m) and Annapurna South (7273m). The approach follows the Modi Khola Valley through forests of oak, rhododendron and bamboo, passing through local Gurung villages to a world of soaring peaks.

The region of Annapurna is a series of peaks in the Himalayas, a 55 km (34 mi)-long massif of which the highest point, Annapurna I, stands at 8091m, making it the 10th-highest summit in the world and one of the 14 "eight-thousanders". It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya Mountains by the Kali Gandaki River, which separates it from the Dhaulagiri massif – laying 34 km west of Annapurna I.

The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629 km2 Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal, established in 1986 by the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including the Annapurna Circuit.

There are three major trekking routes in this region: to Muktinath, to Annapurna Conservation Area Project, and a circuit of the Annapurna Himal itself.  The region in fact is so beautiful; it’s long been the ultimate trekking dreams for all hikers and provides an ideal introduction to trekking in the Nepal Himalayas.

  • Around Dhaulagiri Trekking

    This is a long and strenuous trek but the crossing of high passes does not require much of mountaineering experience. It is, however, dependent on your physical condition, good overall health and of course good weather....
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  • Around Manaslu with Tilicho Pass

    This is probably one of the best of Nepal and Tibet- a trek of amazing ethnic and scenic diversity, still relatively un-trekked; the lush rice paddies and traditional villages of Nepal's 'Middle Hills' lead to high Hi...
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  • Damodar Kunda Trekking

    Situated in the rain shadow region, along the Upper Mustang trekking regions of Nepal, Damodar Kund (pond) is a famous pilgrimage site for attracting thousands of devotees, mainly of Hindu faith as well as Buddhist durin...
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  • Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek

    A challenging trek around Dhaulagiri the world’s ninth highest mountain involves the crossing of two Himalayan passes.This is classic trekking in Nepal starting at a low altitude walking through traditional village...
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  • Ghandruk Trek

    This is an ideal trip for those who do not wish to gain much height and still would like to experience Adventure in the Himalayas and feel the hospitality of Nepal’s rural communities....
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  • Jomsom - Muktinath (fly in Trek out) (16 days)

    During this trip, the grandeur of Dhaulagiri glacier is prominently featured as the hike progresses along the way to the holy Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath situated at an altitude of 3800 meters. This unique te...
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  • Jomsom - Muktinath (Trek in fly out) (13 days)

    The grandeur of Dhaulagiri glacier is prominently featured as the hike progresses along the way to the holy Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath situated at an altitude of 3800 meters. This unique temple features 108 water...
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  • Khayar Lake Trek

    Though the trek can be done throughout the year, the spring season specially brings an unusual aroma of freshness when the valley flowers are at their full bloom....
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  • Manaslu and Tsum Valley with Larkya La (Pass)

    The diversity of the trek, from the Hindu middle hills to the Tibetan high-country dwellers, and the awesome mountain scenery of the Manaslu Himal and surrounding peaks combine to make this circuit one of the most intere...
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  • Manaslu High Circuit

    This is probably one of the best of Nepal and Tibet- a trek of amazing ethnic and scenic diversity, still relatively un-trekked; the lush rice paddies and traditional villages of Nepal's 'Middle Hills' lead to high Hi...
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  • Manaslu, Tilicho Pass & Upper Mustang

    This is a part of the  Great Himalaya Trail - GHT - a new route linking the high, Himalayan trails from the Far East to the far west of Nepal (and soon including Bhutan, Tibet and Pakistan). You can now join us for ...
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  • Annapurna Base Camp Trek

    The Annapurna Base Camp- also often referred to as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a hike into the dazzling natural amphitheatre encircled by the famous Himalayan peaks – the 'fishtail' spire of Machapuchare (699...
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  • The Annapurna Circuit Trek

    The Annapurna circuit is a classic trek in central Nepal that stretches for 300km (186 miles) around the Annapurna Mountains in the Himalaya. The trek begins at low elevation and climbs up to 5,416 meter (17,769ft) ...
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  • Annapurna Panorama / Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

    In particular the dawn views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare and Annapurna South, from Poon Hill, the vantage spot for viewing, are the highlights of this trek. Short and fairly easy, this trek is a perfect starter for thos...
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  • Nar and Phu Valley Trekking

    In the early 1980, sociologist Christph von Furer Haimendorf and a team of researchers who visited the region later wrote that “ the decision of the Government of Nepal to not expose such regions to the increasingl...
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  • Nepal Rhododendron Trek

    The Annapurna Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek or the Annapurna Sunrise Trek is also known as the Rhododendron Trek if done during the spring time when the whole rhododendron forest is in full bloom. ...
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  • Royal Trek

    Beginning from the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara the trek then passes through beautiful Gurung hamlets with stunning views of hillside rice terraces as well as the majestic Mt. Annapurna, Machapuchhre (fishtail) and...
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  • Saribung Trek and Expedition

    Though not necessarily a technical climbing, it is however a very challenging undertaking due to the altitude variation and remoteness of the area and at some point demands fixed lines requiring the use of Jumar....
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  • Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

    Easily accessible from Pokhara, the hidden stronghold of the Annapurna Sanctuary is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. From the terraced farmland above Pokhara, we trek on good trails through scatter...
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  • The Annapurna Sunrise Trek

    In particular the dawn views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare and Annapurna South, from Poon Hill, the vantage spot for viewing, are the highlights of this trek. Short and fairly easy, this trek is a perfect starter for thos...
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  • Upper Mustang Trek

    Aptly called the ‘Last Forbidden Kingdom” the region of Mustang (meaning fertile plain) was virtually closed to the foreigners until the 1990 and was opened to trekking only the following year by the Nepal go...
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