As a beautiful tourist hub in the central part of Nepal, Pokhara is considered the main gateway to the famous Annapurna region. Mainly, there are three trekking routes leading to Jomsom, Annapurna sanctuary and the circuit of entire Mt. Annapurna. With many trekking areas in and around Pokhara, the city is also a good starting place for short treks from three to seven days. Although Mustang is a part of the Annapurna Region, the region is still restricted. Special permit has to be taken to visit Mustang.
An estimated two thirds of the total trekkers visiting Nepal go to the Annapurna Region. Being an easily accessible area, hotels are available here the trek to the region offers good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages
Royal Trek is named after Prince Charles. Prince Charles came in Nepal with other ninety tourists to view the panoramic view of the beautiful mountain ranges. On this occasion, they had visited this stunning mountain.
Grade: A
Duration: 05 Days
Highest Altitude: 1730 m
Best Seasons: Sep-Nov, Mar-May
This is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. Hundreds and thousands of visitors pay their visit in this trek.One can enjoy the typical Nepali culture and life style in this trek. Basically, this trek is dominated by Gurung culture.
Grade: A
Duration: 04-05 Days
Highest Altitude: 1600 m
Best Seasons: Sep-Nov, Mar-May
Situated in the north west of the Pokhara, it is a non-technical trekking. It is an easy trekking suit for anyone who is moderately fit and has a sense of adventure. In this trek, one need not have to be worried about altitude sickness.
Grade: A
Duration: 05-08 Days
Highest Altitude: 2600 m
Best Seasons: Sep-Nov, Mar-May
Ghorepani is one of the scenic places in the popular Annapurna Region. The entire region is suitable for having magnificent Himalayan view. The top of Poon Hill is one of the best points to have the mountain view. The spectacular view...
Grade: B
Duration: 04-09 Days
Highest Altitude: 3200 m
Best Seasons: Sep-Nov, Mar-May
Jomsom - Muktinath is situated to the north of Pokhara. This trek is popular from the religious point of view as well as from nature perspective."Gorepani,"a typical Gurung Village offers community based tourism practice...
Grade: B
Duration: 07-10 Days
Highest Altitude: 3750 m
Best Seasons: Sep-Nov, Mar-May
It needs no mention that the Annapurna Circuit is the most famous trekking destination of the world. As a trekker, one can have a unique experience by visiting the Annapurna region. The Annapurna sanctuary, is often visited...
Grade: C
Duration: 09-14 Days
Highest Altitude: 4100 m
Best Seasons: Sep-Nov, Mar-May
Considered as one of the world's most popular trekking area, the Annapurna Circuit has remained open with the opening of the Manang Valley in the late 1970s. The are had been closed previously because of its proximity...
Grade: C
Duration: 14-22 Days
Highest Altitude: 5416 m
Best Seasons: Sep-Nov, Mar-May
With the magnificent mountain scenery of Mt. Annapurna ( 8,091m.), the scenic ice pyramid of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,767m.) and the view of Mt. Macchapuchhre (6,993m.), the Annapurna Circuit is an attractive destination to visit.
Grade: C
Duration: 14-22 Days
Highest Altitude: 5416 m
Best Seasons: Sep-Nov, Mar-May
