Annapurna trek 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.

The Annapurna trek is one the easiest and popular treks in Nepal. On the Annapurna trek you will be viewing a great many Himalayan peaks including 3 eight thousanders. You will be going through rhododendron, oak and pine forests along with impressive and friendly Gorkha villagers. The Annapurna trek is a great introduction to the Nepalese culture and landscapes.

The Annapurna trek lies towards the north of central Nepal. The trek has been recognized as one of the world’s best trek destinations that offer extremely diverse terrain, different cultural groups and high breathing views of the mountain ranges. The combination of easy walking and majestic scenery makes the region a trekker’s paradise. Subtropical to alpine vegetation and climates are found changing with the elevations.

Getting There:

Annapurna Trek can be reached by air or overland. The most convenient option for Annapurna Region trek is by land transportation up to Pokhara and Besisahar both the places are connected by road from Kathmandu.

Permit and fees:

Special trekking permits are not required to visit this region. National Park Conservation fee is to be paid.