Annapurna Trek in Nepal is one of the most popular and visited trekking destinations. This region offers the opportunity to explore low-land settlement villages and high, snow-capped mountains. The Annapurna region is a home of extreme beauty. It is the most widely visited trekking region in Nepal. There are many treks to choose from for all levels of fitness. Some of these treks follow the ancient salt trade route between Nepal and Tibet that cuts through the Kali Gandaki Gorge (the deepest gorge in the world).
Annapurna Trek
The region has well-established trading and trekking lodges and tea houses. It has good road and air links to Kathmandu. The region is located north of the beautiful lake town of Pokhara, which is 200 km to the west of Kathmandu. Pokhara is reached by either six to seven hours by road or by flight from Kathmandu, which takes around 25 minutes.
The region has many spectacular mountains and extreme landscape diversity. Many different plants and animals live in the region, including oak, bamboo, and rhododendron forests. High alpine meadows and windswept plateaus dominate in the northern regions that border Tibet.
The Grey Languor monkey and rodents are found at lower levels. The elusive Snow Leopard and the Himalayan Black Bear inhabit the higher altitudes (4500 m and above). Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in the region.
The Annapurna region offers various trekking routes, such as ABC Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, and Around Annapurna Trek. The region offers short and easy treks in Nepal as well as challenging treks in Annapurna. Annapurna region is very popular for families and children who want to have the best time in Nepal while doing a trek in Annapurna.