Widely recognized as a naturalist’s paradise, Annapurna is a series of peaks in the Himalayas of Nepal. This mountain is situated to the east of a large gorge cut through the Himalayas by the Kali Gandaki river. The beautiful mountain has large snow-covered glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes that flow into this gorge.

The entire Annapurna massif and its surrounding area (7,629 square kilometres) is included in the Annapurna Conservation Project Area, which was established by the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation in the year 1986. This Conservation Project Area Annapurna is home to six world famous peaks of which Annapurna I has the maximum height of 8091 m.

This region also boasts three major trekking routes in Nepal, namely the Jomson Trek to Jomsom and Muktinath (increasingly disturbed by a road construction project); the route from the Annapurna Sanctuary to the Annapurna Base Camp; and the Annapurna circuit.

All thanks to these exciting trekking routes, every year almost 64% of the trekkers from all over the world throng the Annapurna region of Nepal. The city of Pokhara, basically known as ‘the land of dreams or the land of fairies’, serves as the starting point for treks to these world-famous treks. This town is also a good starting point for short walks like Ghorepani or Ghandruk.

These Annapurna region trekking routes have an added advantage over other treks in Nepal as they provide a lot of diverse landscapes including high mountains and lowland villages. Furthermore, trekking in this region is a once-in-a-lifetime experience as trekkers get the chance to delve into the world of colorful Nepali culture. Even to make trekking a memorable experience for trekkers, the Nepalese government has built some good roads and guesthouses in the middle of the hills.

So immediately plan a trip to Nepal and explore the hidden beauty of the Annapurna region.