Annapurna region, one of the most popular trekking regions in Nepal has been and always will be destined for many trekking enthusiasts from all around the world. The region is blessed with everything that any trekker from any corner of the world seeks for. When trekkers explore this amazing region, they come to feel that the popularity of Annapurna region is well deserved. Widely recognized as a naturalist’s paradise, the region has to offer much more than what trekkers actually expect. Nepal Government did a right job to inscribe this region as a Conservation Area in 1986. Famous for its incredible diverse scenery and cultural variety, the region is the most visited trekking destination in Nepal in terms of actual visitors.
Trekking in Annapurna region offers you breathtaking views of many snow capped peaks, including Annapurna I (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,163m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Machhapuchhre (6,998m), Nilgiri (6,940m) and several others. Most of the trekking trails in this region are through beautiful landscapes, green foothills, picturesque ethnic villages and lush forest adorned with rhododendrons. The trekking trails also take you through barren of the world’s deepest Kaligandaki gorge. This region is also home to the highest lake in the world i.e. Tilicho lake which is one of the major attractions for tourists. There is also Ice Lake which is a new founded lake. The region is adorned with terraced farmlands, lush forest, hot springs as well as glaciers.
Annapurna Conservation Area which covers an area of 7,629 sq km is the largest protected area of Nepal. The protected area is rich in flora and fauna. The region is inhabited by diverse communities, including Brahmin, Chhetri, Sherpa, Thakali, Magar, Gurung and Tamang. Trekking in this region gives trekkers an opportunity to know about culture .
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