Annapurna Region

A Himalayan trekking destination north of Pokhara: Annapurna Base Camp, Poon Hill, the Annapurna Circuit and Mustang.

The Annapurna region lies in central Nepal, centered on the Annapurna massif (highest peak 8,091 m) and Machapuchare. Most of it falls within the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP), and it is one of the most popular trekking regions in the world. The gateway city, Pokhara, offers trekking gear, guides and transport. The most classic routes are: the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, about 7–10 days to a glacial basin at 4,130 m; the short Poon Hill trek, about 3–5 days, ideal for beginners who want a sunrise panorama of the snow peaks; the Annapurna Circuit, about 12–18 days, crossing the Thorong La pass at 5,416 m and passing through the Kali Gandaki gorge; and the drier north, with Jomsom, Muktinath and Lower Mustang, which you can reach from Pokhara by flight to Jomsom or by road. Accommodation along the way is mainly in teahouses, so no camping is needed. Trekking requires an ACAP permit and a TIMS card, and regulations require foreigners to be accompanied by a licensed guide. Watch for altitude sickness, schedule acclimatization days, and buy insurance that covers high-altitude rescue.

Destinations

• Pokhara
• Jomsom & Lower Mustang
• Manang
• Upper Mustang

Itineraries

• Annapurna Circuit Trek: Crossing Thorong La – Follow the Marshyangdi River valley up to Manang, cross Thorong La to Muktinath, and descend along the Kali Gandaki bac…
• Upper Mustang Lo Manthang Jeep Tour – Charter a jeep from Pokhara to traverse the Kali Gandaki Gorge, delve into the ancient city of Lo Manthang and its cave…
• Classic Nepal: Ancient Cities, Snow Mountains & Jungle – From Kathmandu Valley, Bandipur, and Pokhara to Chitwan, connecting ancient cities, snow-capped mountains, and jungles.
• Poon Hill Sunrise & Ghandruk Gurung Village – A short teahouse trek starting from Pokhara, climbing Poon Hill for sunrise, and descending to the Gurung village of Gh…