Annapurna Circuit is one of the most popular treks in the world lying in the
Annapurna region or Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
The adventure offers abundant opportunities ranging from
taking you through lush forests, beautiful villages, gorges and rivers and letting
you experience snow-capped peaks, natural beauty and cultural experiences.
The routes are lined with teahouses, and go through Tibetan temples, lowlands and
mountains.
Along the way, you’ll come across friendly locals from diverse ethnic backgrounds
going through Thorong La Pass. The Annapurna Circuit presents a lifetime
experience journey filled with awe-inspiring moments.
Machhapuchhare
Immerse yourself in the majestic beauty of the Annapurna region on the captivating Machhapuchhre Base Camp Trek. Often referred to as “Fishtail Mountain” for its distinctive peak resembling a fish’s tail, Machhapuchhre (6,993m) is a sight to behold. This moderately challenging trek offers panoramic vistas not just of Machhapuchhre, but also of the awe-inspiring Annapurna massif, including Gangapurna and Himal Chuli.The region has over 1226 plant species, 474 bird
species and over 100 mammals, according to available data
Royal Trek
Royal Trek is a short trek in the Annapurna region. The trek is called Royal Trek
A quick walk in the Annapurna region is called the Royal Trek. Because Prince Charles of the United Kingdom explored the walk in the early 1980s, it is known as the Royal walk. The walk provides a chance to learn about the variety of ethnic cultures present in the surrounding areas.
Pokhara Valley
Located in the Annapurna region, Pokhara Valley is a beautiful place and is known
as the capital of tourism of Nepal. Many things like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot, Devi’s
Fall, Shree Bindhyabasini Temple, Begnas Lake, International Mountain
Museum, Barahi Temple, Sarangkot,  Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, MahendraCave, Gurkha Memorial Museum are some of the major attractions of the tourist city.
Pokhara is an ideal place for tourists offering many things ranging from hills to
waterfalls to pristine lakes, to markets and shrines.
If you are a spiritual person then you can visit Shri Bindhyabasini Temple. Pokhara
also serves as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas.
There are Tal Barahi Temple, a 2-story pagoda, yoga centers and restaurants etc.
that can allure you. You can also enjoy watching the sunset and sunrise from
Sarangkot.
Poon Hill
Located 270 km west of Kathmandu, the federal capital of Nepal, Poon Hill is a
special place in the Annapurna region. It is a hill station having a view of the
Annapurna Massif range and Dhaulagiri mountain.
One of the major attractions of the place is Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. One can view sunrise and sunset from here. Mountains such as Annapurna, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare,
Dhampus Peak, Dhaulagiri, Hinchuli, and Annapurna III can be seen from here.
Poon Hill Trek is a perfect fit for all types of trekkers from experienced to
beginners. April is considered the excellent month for this trek when the
rhododendrons are fully blooming. Along the way, you’ll see colourful
rhododendron forests.
Tilicho Lake
Tilicho Lake is an incredible place you should not miss when you visit the
Annapurna region. The lake is famous for its dazzling turquoise waters.
To reach the lake, you should have to trek through beautiful landscapes, and
challenging Thorong La Pass. The journey is tough, but rewarding, especially
when you see the pristine beauty of Tilicho Lake. The lake presents lifetime
Ghandruk
Located 32 km north-west to Pokhara, Ghandruk is a common and easiest place for
treks in the Annapurna region. The village is the gateway to the Poon Hill, and one
can enjoy the peaks of Mt Annapurna, Mt Gangapurna, Mt Machhapurchhare, and
Mt Hiunchuli from here.
Predominated by ethnic Gurung communities, the ancient
village is readily accessible by public buses and private vehicles from theheadquarters of Gandaki province. Gurung Cultural Museum and Meshram Baraha
Temple are major attractions of the village. You can also enjoy the lifestyle,
culture, festivals, cloth and dishes of ethnic Gurung communities.
Thorong La
Thorong La is one of the most challenging trekking routes in the Annapurna
region. At a height of 5416m above sea level, it is one of the most popular
destinations in the Annapurna region. The trek takes you through lush forests,
waterfalls, breathtaking views of mountains, including the Annapurna Massif,
Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Tilicho peak.
Jomsom
it’s a major attraction of the Annapurna region. Jomsom offers beautiful
views, and is a gateway to the Upper Mustang region.
Muktinath
Muktinath Temple is major attraction of the Annapurna region. People from
around the globe, including Nepal and neighbouring India in particular, throng the
temple for worship. The temple is believed to grant salvation to visiting people.
Annapurna Dhaulagiri Panorama Trek
Lying in the Annapurna region, Annapurna Dhaulagiri Panorama Trek is one of the
popular treks in Nepal offering stunning views of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
The trek goes through beautiful views of mountains, villages of ethnic people, lush
forests, and landscapes. Along the way, you will be greeted with local dishes,
traditions of local communities. Sunrise and sunset are amazing views you can get.
Annapurna Conservation Area
Established in 1992, the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) is one of the best
visiting places in the Annapurna region. The area spans 7629 sq. km. The largest
conservation area of Nepal is surrounded by the Annapurna himalayan range and
also the world’s deepest valley Kali Gandaki River Valley.
It is surrounded by thedry alpine deserts of Mustang and Tibet (China) to the north, by the Kali Gandaki
River to the west, by Marsyandi Valley to east and by valleys and foothills of
northern of Pokhara valley to the south border.
ACA is rich in biodiversity and is home to over 1,226 species of flowering plants,
105 mammals, 518 birds, 23 amphibians, and 40 reptiles.
Manang
Manang is a small town of Manang offering an experience of the lifestyles of local
ethnic people. It lies in the Annapurna region. The exquisite food, rich culture,
language and ethnicity are something that adds beauty to the town.
If you are fond of exploring local culture, clothes, language, dishes and festivals, Manang is the
perfect place for you to visit. Manang also serves as a rest stop for trekkers providing stunning views of
mountain ranges, semi-deserted lands, and beautiful forests. It can be considered as
the gateway to the Annapurna region.
Nar-Phu Valley
Nar-Phu Valley is one of the must-visit places in the Annapurna region. The Valley
offers the rich ancient Tibetan culture. Travellers can enjoy the villagers’ nomadic
yak-herding lifestyle, rich culture, cloth, language and festivals of the local ethnic
communities. Vast pasture lands, shining glaciers, white rocks, Annapurna
mountain, and Nar-Phu River are among the major attractions of the Valley.
Lo-Manthang
Lo-Manthang, the capital of the ancient city of Upper Mustang, is at an altitude of
3800m above sea level. It is located in the Annapurna region. Constructed in the
15th century, the place is believed the capital of the former Kingdom of Lo. Located
on the ancient trade route that runs along the Kali Gandaki River through the
Himalayas, it encompasses a compact settlement of earthen structures and
preserves ancient Tibetan culture and lifestyle.
The palace and monasteries of Jampa Lakhang and Thupchen Lakhang from the
15th Century and the monastery of Choede Lakhang from the 18th Century,
several rows of chhortens and mane walls within the settlement are major
attractions of the place. Ancient caves in the surrounding villages are other alluring things that attract
travellers. These caves are said to be filled with old Buddhist paintings made of
gold and silver, comprising Tibetan scripts dating back to the 13th century
