Nepal is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, especially trekkers or hikers. The place has an abundance of hiking or trekking routes that encompasses diverse natural and cultural aspects. Moreover, the country is blessed by Mother Nature and nurtured by multi – ethnic people. Among many trekking regions of Nepal, the Annapurna Region is probably the most diverse in terms of flora, fauna, and people. In this blog let’s find out more about the best Top 5 Best Treks in Annapurna Region!
Do you know that about 60 % to tourists coming to Nepal visit the Annapurna region of Nepal? The presence of touring and trekking destinations with different attractions make this region the best in every aspect
The Annapurna region is not only famous for trekking but also famous for varieties of holiday activities. There are many ethnic villages inside the region where travelers can enjoy the great rural environment by using the home stay facilities. Tourists can get the first hand experiences of Nepalese rural life by spending time with the Nepalese families. They can indulge themselves in farming or rearing animals.
By doing this people can understand the pure nature of Nepalese people along with their traditions. It is believed across the globe that Nepalese people are the most friendliest people. Even a single female traveler can feel at home while traveling in Nepal. Leisure family tour in Pokhara is one of the most popular tour activity for both foreigners and domestic tourists. Honeymoon tour is the momentous when you start your conjugal life from the Annapurna region of Nepal. Imagine a romantic evening on the bank of a lake mirroring snowy mountain and a delicious meal! It is truly magnificent!
The region is equally popular for many adventure sports activities. The presence of mountains, hills, glacial rivers, forests, waterfalls, and lakes help travel operators to knit an adventurous travel packages. Rafting in Seti, Kaligandaki, and Marshyangdi River is very famous among adventure seekers. Annapurna expedition, Tharpu Chuli, Chulu West, Pisang, Tent, and Mardi Himal Peaks are famous for peak climbing. There are two bungee spots in the region. They are Kusma Bungee and Pokhara bungee. You can do hot air baloon adventure too in the Pokhara Valley.
The most adventurous and unique travel package is the honey hunting tour. Nepal’s wild honey is popular across the globe. It is believed that the mad honey provides the kick of lifetime. However, if you take more than the limit then it can be life threatening too. Lots of mainstream social media influencers across the globe have already documented about mad honey hunting in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
If you want to observe the great religious harmony then Nepal can be the perfect place. In the Annapurna region only you will find people following Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Bon Po, and Christianity living harmoniously together. The major pilgrimage sites of the region are Tal Barahi temple, Bindabasini Temple, Shiva Temple of Pumdikot, Muktinath, Peace Pagoda, Siddha Gufa, Gupteshwor Gufa, etc.
Now, let’s know in brief about the Top 5 Best Treks in Annapurna Region of Nepal:
The journey to the foothill of the world’s 10th tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna is called as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Some travelers know this trekking route as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek too. Normally, it is possible to do this in about 12 to 14 days but nowadays you can easily get itinerary that has 6 to 7 days itinerary. If you choose to do Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek then you may have to omit some of the famous places and you need to walk longer walking hours per day. Consult with the trekking agency for more or surf through our site to know better about the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It is undoubtedly the most famous trekking route out of top 5 best treks in Annapurna region.
The oldest trekking route of Nepal is the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The trek is also known as the Annapurna Round Trek and it is the most popular detour trekking trail of Nepal. Trekkers can explore the majestic and enchanting Manang district as well as the Mustang district of Nepal. The trip starts from Lamjung district and ends in the famous Lake City Pokhara. The Annapurna Circuit Trail is an iconic that highly offer to explore the hidden gems multi culture and nature beauties. The major highlight of this trekking route is the chance to cross the most famous high-altitude pass the Thorong La Pass (5416 m). It is possible to do cycling in this trekking route. Get the best itineraries for this trek on our website and don’t forget to contact our travel planners to plan a trek!
Among all the trekking routes of the Annapurna region, the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route is the shortest yet the most famous. If you are on a week’s holiday in Nepal then do this trek. Due to the construction of road network it is possible to do this trek from Pokhara to Pokhara in just 3 days. The route is possible for all age group of trekkers. If you are just starting the trekking journey then the trail is an ideal choice to begin. You can get the vista of more than a dozen mountains during this trekking trip including Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna! the Poon Hill Trekking trails link to the popular trek to Annapurna Base Camp, Jomsom Muktinath, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Sikless and Khopra Lake Trek.
The Mardi Himal trek route is a newly opened trekking route situated nearby Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek trail. It is an ideal alternative of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. However, the trek requires more trekking days than the Poon Hill trek. The trail passes through dense forests and offers breathtaking view of mountains especially Mt. Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchhre. Surprisingly, you can get the view of Annapurna Base Camp from above. The cascading hills under the clouds and the authentic tranquil forest environment make this trail the most serene out of all trekking routes of the region.
The Annapurna Region of Nepal is gateway to the Upper Mustang Trekking region too. Besides this, you can do restricted trekking experience by exploring the mystical valleys of Nar and Phu villages. These two villages are located in the vicinity of the Annapurna Circuit Trek route. In the same route, you can extend the trek towards the highest situated fresh water glacial lake the Tilicho Lake too. Mohare Danda Trek, Khopra Ridge Trek, Mulde View Trek, Dhampus Sarangkot Trek, Sikles Trek, and Annapurna Royal Trek are few optional trekking routes available for trekkers to trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
These are the top 5 best treks in Annapurna region of Nepal. Please make sure to contact our travel planners and discuss about various cultural and natural attractions of the region. You can also follow our blog to learn more about Annapurna region.