| Annapurna
Region Trekking in Nepal
North
of Pokhara, the Annapurna region is the major commercial
and most popular trekking destination in the world.
Every trekker enjoys the magnificent scenery and its
unspoiled bio-diversity. The surrounding peaks include
Fishtail, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Gangapurna and Lamjung
Himal. About 101 mammals, 39 reptiles, 22 amphibians,
478 species of birds, 9 types of rhododendrons, 38 orchids
and 1226 varieties of wild plants are well protected.
The region is a popular cultural heritage site and is
inhabited by various ethnic groups. The assorted trekking
routes offer different experiences; the trek around
Annapurna leads you throughout the region, the Annapurna
Sanctuary trek heads toward the heart of the Annapurnas,
and the short trip to Poon Hill offers the best panoramic
views in the region.
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