The Annapurna Conservation Area (7,629km²) is Nepal's most visited trekking region and its most ecologically diverse. The region encompasses one 8,000m peak (Annapurna I, 8,091m), thirteen peaks above 7,000m and the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge – among the deepest river gorges on earth. Communities range from Gurung villages in the subtropical southern hills to Thakali trading families in the Kali Gandaki valley and Tibetan-influenced communities north of the Himalayan watershed in Mustang.
The Annapurna region's gateway city is Pokhara, connected to Kathmandu by 25-minute domestic flight or 6–7 hour scenic road. The most popular trekking destinations include the Ghorepani Poon Hill route (5–8 days, suitable for first-timers), Annapurna Base Camp (11–14 days into the dramatic Sanctuary), the full Annapurna Circuit (16–18 days crossing the Thorong La Pass at 5,416m) and the Mardi Himal route. Best season: October–November and March–May. Our full Annapurna trekking programme is available for all levels.
The legendary Annapurna region is the most diverse and popular trekking area in Nepal. From the full three-week Annapurna Circuit, which stretches into the historic Mustang region to short three-day treks, there's a trek suitable for everyone here.
Comparable to the Everest region, another very popular trekking destination is the area around the Annapurna massif. Commonly heard names are the "Around Annapurna Trek" or the "Annapurna Circuit" and based on sheer numbers of trekkers visiting the region, this is certainly the most popular. As the name suggests, the centre piece of this part of Nepal is the range of mountains that includes Annapurna I, the first of the 8,000 m peaks to be climbed.
Also included in this region is another 8,000 m giant, Dhaulagiri, which is located west of Annapurna I. Between these two mountains lies the valley of the Kali-Gandaki River, the deepest gorge in the world. Views of lush, fertile farmland and stands of undisturbed natural forest, snow covered mountains and encounters with a mixture of many ethnic communities all add up to a diverse range of experiences that makes this area one of the most satisfying trekking destinations in Nepal.
The fact that the Annapurna chain of mountains lies inland causes a large chunk of land to fall in the rain shadow area. Hence these parts are considerably drier than the southern slopes of the mountains. This leads to unusually diverse landscapes and the possibility of trekking during the monsoon.
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