Nepal Trek Annapurna

                       Nepal Trek Annapurna

Medieval town Kagbeni by the bank of  Kaligandaki river 

Annapurna which literally means the god of the grain which was derived from Shanskrit word. Annapurna region is the most diversified region in Nepal which stretches from the western part of Manaslu in the east and in the west it borders with the eastern part of Dhaulagiri whereas it stretches from upper mustang to lush green valley of Seti river. There are several High Mountain and towering peaks in Annapurna region which feeds several rivers like Kaligandaki, Marsyangdhi, Madi & Seti which are the life line for the people who are living nearby. Countless numbers of flora-fauna, Hidden Shangri-La and high dessert, smiling and welcoming ethnic people, ancient and medieval culture heritage had made this journey unique and special. 

Mt Dhaulagiri view from Poonhill

Annapurna region could be one of the best place in Nepal to explore because it’s totally diversified and colorful.  Whether its rushing river flowing through the tropical gorge or the towering peak or the pine forest in the dessert or the blooming buckwheat and barely. The best way of exploring this beautiful region is trekking but if you are not physically fit for several weeks hike you can visit by jeep and flight also.

Mountain Boy with his dog

River marsyangdhi orignates from the end of the Highest lake Tilicho 4900M which is located behind Himalaya. The landscape used to be dry and barren behind the Himalaya because it used to be locate in the rain shadow area thus this place doesn’t get rain it only gets snowfall in winter and spring time.

There are dozens of different ethnic group found in Annapurna region which you can see during your trekking and journey. These ethnic people have their own language, culture, custom, ritual, religion and way of living. The major ethnic group found in Annapurna region is Gurung, Magar, Thakali, Tibetean Bhotia as well as some other ethnic people can be found in the region.

Mt Annapurna view from Annapurna Base Camp

There are several treks that we can do in the Annapurna region which are mention below :-

01)   Annapurna Circuit trek

02)   Annapurna Base camp trek

03)   Mardi Himal Trek

04)   Ghorepani Poonhill trek

05)   Jomshom Muktinath trek

06)   Nar Phu trek

07)   Ghalegaon Ghanpokhara trek

08)   Panchase trek

09)   Khopra Danda trek

10)   Royal Trekking