Annapurna Region is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. It is situated in the North of the country where some of the most popular treks are located. The region includes the Annapurna Range, the Dhaulagiri Range and the kali-Gandaki River valley.The impressive peaks include Annapurna 1 (8091m) Nilgiri (7061m) Machapuchare (6993m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m). The popularity of the region is well deserved. Nowhere else are you likely to get such a varied feast of scenery and mountain culture, PLUS, the logistics are relatively simple. Treks can all start and finish at Pokhara. Pokhara is a wonderful and relaxing place to commence and finish a trek. Impressive guest houses, equipment rental shops, restaurants plus easy transportation to trailheads make it ideal. Just two days up the trail there are great views, so short treks in the Annapurna area are particularly feasible. Good communications help to make the region fairly safe from the point of view of medical emergencies
Annapurna Region is protected by the Annapurna Conservation Area which covers approx. 7,629 sq.lm. It is the first and largest conservation area in Nepal and the home of various wild animals, birds, flora and fauna. There are other attractions; apart from the mountains and natural landscapes.Tilicho Lake at 4950m and situated near the highest place in the world is certainly worth visiting. Also there is the Kali-Gandaki gorge the world’s deepest gorge at 5571m; if measured from Annapurna1 towering above at one point. All these features ensure the Annapurna region has some of the most rewarding, special and demanding trekking trails in Nepal. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Mardi Himal Trek is most trekking trails in Annapurna Region.