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Annapurna Region

Gandaki

Annapurna Region

Rhododendron forests, Gurung villages and treks for every level.

Region
Gandaki
Best time to visit
October to November and March to April.
How long to stay
4–18 days depending on the trek
Experiences
2 nearby
Treks
3 from here

Overview

The Annapurna Conservation Area offers Nepal’s widest range of trekking: short lodge walks to Ghandruk and Poon Hill, the balcony ridge of Mardi Himal, the amphitheatre of Annapurna Base Camp and the classic Annapurna Circuit over the Thorong La pass.

Trails are well marked and lodges are comfortable, which makes this the best region for first-time Himalayan trekkers and families.

Where is Annapurna Region?
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  1. Annapurna Region
  2. Pokhara
  3. Pokhara
  4. Mustang
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Why visit Annapurna Region

  • Comfortable teahouse lodges and well-marked trails
  • Beginner-friendly routes with big mountain views
  • Easy access from Pokhara, no domestic flight required

What to see

  • Ghandruk

    A large Gurung village with slate-roofed houses and a straight-on view of Annapurna South.

  • Poon Hill

    The classic sunrise panorama from Dhaulagiri to Annapurna, reached in two easy days from Nayapul.

  • Thorong La

    The 5,416 m pass that crowns the Annapurna Circuit.

  • Annapurna Base Camp

  • Mardi Himal

  • Annapurna Circuit

Good to know

  • Spring brings rhododendron blossom; autumn brings the clearest skies.
  • Jeeps now reach far up many valleys; decide in advance how much you want to walk.

Frequently asked questions

Things to do

Experiences in Annapurna Region

Foggy mountain landscape with a rocky trail in Annapurna, Nepal.

Easy

Day Hiking

Short walks to viewpoints, villages and monasteries, no permits or porters needed.

Typical duration
2–6 hours
Backpacks rest at Annapurna's base under the snowy peaks, capturing trekking adventure in Nepal.

Moderate

Trekking

Multi-day walks between mountain lodges, from gentle ridges to high passes.

Typical duration
4–18 days

Plan

Suggested itineraries with Annapurna Region

Day-by-day trips by our team. Ask local agencies for a quote on any of them.

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10 days

Suggested itinerary

10 days: Kathmandu, Pokhara and the Poon Hill trek

A gentle introduction to Himalayan trekking: four days on the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek with its famous sunrise viewpoint, plus Kathmandu’s heritage and time by the lake in Pokhara.

Places
Kathmandu · Pokhara · Annapurna Region
Trekking
Easy

Trekking

Treks from Annapurna Region

A serene landscape of lush green hills enveloped in mist and clouds, creating a tranquil scene.
Easy

Annapurna Conservation Area

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

The classic short trek: rhododendron forest and a sunrise panorama.

Duration
4 days
Max altitude
3,210 m
A woman enjoys a swing with a stunning view of the Annapurna mountain range in Pokhara, Nepal.
Moderate

Annapurna Conservation Area

Mardi Himal Trek

A quiet ridge walk to a high viewpoint beneath Machhapuchhre.

Duration
5 days
Max altitude
4,500 m

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Permits

Travel guide

Nepal Trekking Permits Explained

TIMS cards, conservation area permits, national park fees and restricted area permits: which ones you need and where to get them.

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Checked Jun 2026

Nearby

Often combined with

Peaceful scene of blue rowboats on a calm lake at sunset with mountain backdrop.
City

Gandaki

Pokhara

Lakeside calm beneath the Annapurna skyline.

Peaceful scene of blue rowboats on a calm lake at sunset with mountain backdrop.
City

Gandaki

Pokhara

Lakeside calm beneath the Annapurna skyline.

A mother and child walk across a rocky landscape in Upper Mustang, Nepal with a steep cliff backdrop.
Region

Gandaki

Mustang

A walled kingdom on the Tibetan plateau, in the Himalaya’s rain shadow.

A mother and child walk across a rocky landscape in Upper Mustang, Nepal with a steep cliff backdrop.
Region

Gandaki

Mustang

A walled kingdom on the Tibetan plateau, in the Himalaya’s rain shadow.