Annapurna Trekking

Annapurna trekking has been wildly recognized as a naturalist's paradise. The upper sub-alpine steppe environment harbors some of the rare snow leopards and blue sheep. Other areas of the region protect bird species such as the multi-coloured Impeyan, kokla, blood pheasant amongst a multitude of other birds, butterflies and insects. Many plants native to Nepal are found in this forest. The conservation area has 100 varieties of orchids and some of the richest temperate rhododendron forest in the world.

For thousands of years people of diverse ethnic backgrounds have scratched a livelihood out of its steep hillsides. The advent of tourism and the phenomenal rise in human population has triggered a process of environmental deterioration. In 1968 Nepal's King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation launched the Annapurna Conservation Area Project.

With international help, the project aims to integrate environmental conservation with development that can sustain the area's reserve base. The project aspires to improve local living standards, protect the environment and develop a more "sensitive" form of tourism. One of its most important function has been to develop and teach courses on environmental education in local schools.

 

Annapurna Circle Trek

This "classic" journey around the massif of the Annapurna Himal starts with a drive to Beshishahar - in the lowland paddy fields steadily gaining altitude leading up the Marsyangdi River Valley passing through oak and pine forests and eventually emerging into high desert country at Manang (3597 m.) through the villages of Chamje, Bagarchap, Pisang to cross the Thorung La Pass (5416 m). The descent is equally amazing and varied. The trail then switches over to the Kali Gandaki River valley and descends through the villages of Muktinath, Jomsom and Ghorepani to terminate in Pokhara
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Jomsom Muktinath Trek

Central Nepal abounds with several fantastic trails to explore the deepest gorge in the world and the hospitality of friendly Thakali people. The trek leads to Muktinath (3800 m) a major pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus as well as an opportunity to relish the great mountain views. This trek begins and ends in Pokhara. You can choose to fly straight to Jomsom (2713 m) and walk to Muktinath and then down or you can start your walk from Pokhara, then fly back.
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Annapurna Sanctuary-

The most popular trekking area in Nepal, located immediately north of Pokhara. This trek offers some of the most dramatic close-up views of the tallest mountain peaks. The abrupt variations in altitude provide an astonishing experience. The summit of Machhapuchhre (6997m) is less than 30 kilometers from the airstrip in Pokhara (850m). In less than a week we move from the sub-tropical areas around Pokhara to high tundra and the glaciers of the Annapurna sanctuary. Inhabited by the Gurung and Magar people - the friendly smiling people from the famous Gorkha regiment of the British and Indian armies.
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The Annapurna Sunrise Trek

The Annapurna Sunrise Trek is also call Poon Hill trek is a relatively easy walk meandering through villages and rhododendron forests. This invigorating trek reveals some of the best views of the Himalayas and is considered by many as the best viewpoint in the Annapurna region. Reaching a maximum altitude of 3210m, the completion of this trek will be comfortable for anybody of a reasonable level of fitness. This trek, like others in the Annapurna region, takes off from the serene lakeside city of Pokhara.
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The Royal Trek

This trek is known as "The Royal Trek" because it is the route used by Prince Charles of England and luminaries like Mick Jagger. This trek starts from Pokhara with a drive to Bijaypur Khola. The trek takes you on a four days loop through the Himalayan foothills and end up in Begnas village with a boat and drive back to Pokhara. This is a short enjoyable trek, ideal for those who don't have time for a longer Himalayan Expedition.
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