About Annapurna Region
Annapurna region is considered one of the most fabulous trekking destinations in Nepal offering a variety of trekking routes of all grades and styles. The region introduces us the country’s spectacular diversity at its finest-various ethnic tribes and castes, a wide range of terrain from lush green rural farmland in the south to the high-altitude desert plateau in the north with Himalayan peaks of over 8000 m, wooded alpine pastures, hidden valleys, the deepest gorge of the world. The highest point of the trek is Thorong La pass (5416 m) at the top of the Kaligandaki valley that offers superb views of the Mt. Annapurna range, Mt.Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machha puchhre (fishtail) looming overhead. Most of the trekking routes lie within the Annapurna Conservation area.