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Situated in the Western Development Region of Nepal, the Annapurna region is considered one of the best trekking destinations in the world, visited by more than 40,000 tourists (about 66% of the total trekkers) entering Nepal annually. The underlying reasons are straightforward - the region covers about 55 kms of the Himalayan range, is fairly accessible and showcases an incomparable diversity of terrain, landscape, culture and flora and fauna.
The trails in the Annapurna Region will take you through lush green foothills, alpine meadows, barren lands, windswept desert-like plateaus, deep gorges, natural hot springs, glaciers, rivers, rapids, ancient trade routes, villages with some very old settlements, temples, lamaseries, etc., giving you ample grounds to understand the Himalayan natives and their way of life.
Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Annapurna South and Mt. Dhaulagiri are some of the major peaks you can view very closely during your trek in the Annapurna Region. Moreover, places like Manang, Ghorepani, Poonhill, Mustang, Jomsom, Thorong -La pass, Kali Gandaki gorge and many more are there for you to discover. Almost all treks to the Annapurna Region originate from the valley of Pokhara, famous not only for its serene lakes but also for broad choice of accommodations, interesting places to visit and activities to take part in. |
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Ghorepani - Poonhill Trek
Of the numerous trekking options available in the Annapurna Region, Ghorepani - Poonhill Trek is undoubtedly the best if you are really concerned about the duration, cost, difficulty level and overall experience. Spectacular mountain scenery, charming and welcoming local people and the pristine environment are the best features of this weeklong trip which you can complete easily at your own pace.
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek
This is an amazing trek that begins from Nayapul, a location just outside of Pokhara Valley, passes through dense rhododendron forests with snow-capped peaks in the background, enters several villages, follows a fairly easy trail with some steep climbs and takes you into the serene Annapurna Sanctuary and finally up to Annapurna Base Camp.
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Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit stands for a circular loop around the Annapurna Region and the trek along this circuit is very popular among foreign as well as Nepalese trekkers. The circuit can normally be covered on foot in 18 days, or if you wish to shorten it, you can do it in 14 days by flying to and back from Pokhara before and after the trek. Besides, many side-trips can be formed using only a part of the circuit and then heading to different fascinating destinations like Ghorepani, Jomsom, Annapurna Base Camp, etc.
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A Journey to Jomsom & Muktinath
Jomsom and Muktinath are two major destinations within the Annapurna Region, situated North of Pokhara and popular because of their eminent beauty, biodiversity, cultural diversity, religious value and historical connections. It is no wonder that thousands of tourists and pilgrims are desperate to visit these areas every year, following Trans-Himalayan route that was used in ancient times for trading of salt and other commodities between Nepal and Tibet.
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