Annapurna Region

Annapurna region is one of the best areas for trekking in Nepal- offering a variety of excellent treks of all grades and styles. According to a recent survey by Modern Maturity (USA) Annapurna region has been recognized as one of the world's best trekking trails. More than 50,000 tourists annually visit this area. The region introduces us Nepal\'s spectacular diversity at its finest: various tribes and castes, a wide range of terrain, wooded alpine pastures from sub-tropical rainforest to hidden valleys, the deepest gorge of the world and windswept desert plateaus. The trails are good, the walking is relaxed and the spectacular 8000-m mountains are breathtaking! Our trek takes us along river valleys, up stone staircases, through rice paddies and rhododendron forests. On the way we cross the Thorong La pass (5416m), a challenging ascent and encounter numerous monkeys, birds and flowers. The popular trekking routes of this region are Jomsom, Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp, Sikles, Lamjung, Dhaulagiri, Upper Mustang and around Pokhara. The best time to visit this region is during spring and autumn. Unlike other parts of Nepal, even the monsoon months are ideal to visit to Upper Mustang that falls in the rain shadow area. Most trekking routes in the Annapurna region are well organized in lodge based style. Regardless of the trek chosen, it is most likely that Pokhara would be either the starting or ending point of most of the treks in the Annapurna region.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The Annapurna Sanctuary is the perfect introduction to Himalayan trekking. A classic trek into the heart of the mighty Himal with unsurpassed views - an unbeatable medium length trek.

Ghorepani Trek

It is another popular short trek designed up to Poon Hill which lies into the foothill of the Annapurna massif. Poon Hill is located just 400m above Ghorepani and offers such a brilliant view of the Himalayan giants such as the many peaks of Annapurna, the holy Machhapuchhre {Mt. fish tail} and Dhaulagiri (18167m).

Annapurna Circuit Trek

This trekking trip is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The trail goes on a circuitous route around the entire Annapurna massifs, visitng the Tibet like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge.

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

This is probably the most ideal trek: lovely, short and intense, a direct route into the heart of the Himalaya. Spectacular mountain vistas and easy access make it among the most popular treks, with more than 10,000 visitors per year.

Royal Trek

This is an easy, short trek that starts near Pokhara and offers good mountains views. It gained its name because Prince Charles and an entourage of 90 guests here. The route is not a frequented one with few other trekkers. It is however a lovely walk and not strenuous with some lovely vistas of the Annapurna range.

Siklis Eco Trek

This fabulous trek takes you off the beaten path experience and through the Gurung Villages of Ghale Gaun and Parche, giving cultural experience. The ridge above the village of Siklis affords marvelous views of the Eastern Annapurnas.

Round Annapurna Trek

Panchase Trek

It is a short classic trek. It traverses a variety of terrain ranging from lowland villages and rice terraces up to 3,000m where one finds the biggest Gurung village and the forests of rhododendron best seen in the spring. The highest point of this trek is the Panchase hill.

Annapurna Skyline Trek

The Annapurna skyline trek is one of the most picturesque treks in Nepal. This trek leads through countryside inhabited by a wide diversity of people following different religions and culture. It offers spectacular mountain scenery on the ancient Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route to the north.