This area which lies in the north of Pokhara in the Annapurne region offers beautiful views of some of the most majestic mountains in Nepal. The wide range of climate and unusual geographic features of this area make it a naturalist's paradise. The trail frequently breaks from the"beaten path", allowing you to come in contact with people that still have relatively minimal contact with the outside world, and eventually winds into the Kali Gandaki Valley, one of the world's deepest gorges. Trekking in this area is relatively easy and it allows you to witness the grandeur of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains along with scenic Gurung villages and beautifully terraced rice fields. The most popular Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is covered with an alpine flora and fauna. The major inhabitants are Mongolian peoples in the nord about Manang and Jomson. The maximum elevation of this trek will be the Annapurna base camp (3,900 m.). In addition, this trek offers a chance to view a panoramic scene of Annapurna ranges, Mt. Machhapuchhre, Himchuli and so on. No doubt it could be a life time experience for those who trek into this region. Central Nepal is dominated by the Annapurna Himal and the village of Pokhara. There are three major trekking routes in central Nepal: to Jomsom, to Annapurna Sanctuary, and a circuit of the Annapurna Himal itself. Pokhara is also a good starting place for short treks of one to four days, including the "Royal" trek, which is described here. Mustang is also geographically a part of the Annapurna region, but because treks to Mustang are subject to special restrictions, this is described it in the separate page on restricted area treks. About two-thirds of the trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, hotels in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages.

The project of "Annapurna Conservation" encompasses the entire Annapurna range, more than 7600 sq km. In an innovative approach to environmental protection, it was declared a "conservation area" instead of a national park. A large number of people live within the protected region, but traditional national park practices dictate that few, if any, people reside within park boundaries. In an effort to avoid any conflicts of interest. ACAP has sought the involvement of local people and has emphasized environmental education and it is supported by a "conservation fee" that is collected from all trekkers who obtain trekking permits for the Annapurna Region.

Annapurna Region offers the lollowing Trekking Area for Trekkers: