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Annapurna Region |
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Annapurna
region lies towards the north of central Nepal.
The region has been recognized as one of the
world's best trails according to a survey by
Modern Maturity (USA). The highlights of this
Part of Nepal is Annapurna peaks, Mt. Dhaulagiri,
river Kali Gandaki and several peaks.Gateway to
Annapurna trekking region is the famous city
Pokhara. The most prominent ethnic groups are
Gurungs and Thakalis. Animals found here are
pika, blue sheep and Himalayan Thar and
vegetation ranges from tropical species to
temperate forests of oak, beech and
rhododendron. The popular trekking routes of
this region are Jomsom/Muktinath, Annapurna
circuit, Annapurna Base Camp and Grorepani/Poon
Hill. Regardless of the trek chosen ,it is most
likely that Pokhara would be either the starting
or ending point of your trek in the Annapurna
region. Pokhara is located 200 kilometers west
of Kathmandu and can be reached by road in about
six hours and by air in thirty minutes from the
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Trekking
in Annapurna Region |
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Annapurna
Sanctuary Trek
A trek to Annapurna Base Camp in the
heart of Annapurnas starting from
Pokhara is a hidden alpine amphitheatre,
overshadowed by surroundings ice-bound
giants of 20,000ft and more. Actually
this trek is with few altitude
problems,…………………
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Annapurna
Circuit Trek
This is considered to be the traditional
trek in the Annapurna region. And it is
supposed to be one of the best trails
for the trekkers. Few places in the
worlds have such a splendid variety of
natural beauty as the Annapurna region.
It is a rare combination of long arrays
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Jomsom/Muktinath
Trek A
trek to Annapurna Base Camp in the heart
of Annapurnas starting from Pokhara is
a hidden alpine amphitheatre,
overshadowed by surroundings ice-bound
giants of 20,000ft and more. Actually
this trek is with few altitude problems
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Ghorepani/Poon Hill
Trek
This area, north of Pokhara, called "Ghorepani"
offers some of the most dramatic
close-up views of the highest and most
beautiful mountains in the world. As the
sun touches the snowcapped summits the
Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri...........
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