Annapurna Travel Guide

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It is in western part of Nepal. The Annapurna Conservation Area Project, Nepal's largest conservation covering over 7600sq. km protects this area. Annapurna is the world's most popular region for unique scenes and a meditative glimpse of SHANGRI-LA.

The Annapurna is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly local people.

The famous places such as Manang, Muktinath, Marphaa and Ghaundrung, villages offer an immense contrast and a variety of different ethnic groups, who represent a spectacular mix up of lifestyle, culture and tradition as well.


Annapurna Himalayan is a marvellouus place for trekking. Astonishing altitude variations and ecological diversity make this area flow over with natural beauty.


To start Gazing on an endless expanse of yellow and gray rolling hills eroded by wind and time. Two fascinating geological specimens are the Muktinath fossils (small black stones commonly known as saligram) which are about 100 millions years old and the eternal lamp of natural gas in Muktinath. Muktinath meant for "God of Nirvana". It is popular for this place that you will get salvation once you visit this temple and many artful monasteries.


In Annapurna you may trek up to 2 days to 27 days. The elevation of the trails rises from 850m( 2788ft) to 5416m( 17,764ft).

You can reach Annapurna by following possible ways:-

1. Kathmandu to Besishar or Pokhara by overland.
2. Pokhara to Beni or Nayapul by overland.
3. Pokhara to Jomsom or Hungde by air.

Optional treks;
Annapurna Circuit 14- 21 days.
Jomsom Muktinath trek 6 - 12 days.
Annapurna base camp trek 10 - 14 days.
Ghorepani Ghaundrung trek 4 - 8 days.
Sarang kot Dhampus trek 2 - 4 days.

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