Annapurna is the first conservation area in Nepal. Many features make the Annapurna region is being a popular destination. It consists of several trekking itineraries, either easy or demanding. The Annapurna Circuit Trek allows you to discover from tropical to an aerial climatic area with challenging Thorong-La Pass. Before entering the Kali Gandaki Valley, it offers a fantastic view of the Himalayas and alpine meadows. The grade is moderate to strenuous.
The Annapurna base camp trek is another popular destination in the Annapurna region. It passes through beautiful landscapes, forests, and villages. A short and easy Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek allows one to approach the Annapurna massif and its neighborhood mountains. It’s mainly for a family holiday. It goes through the several Magar villages and their vibrant culture. Additionally, rhododendron forests and beautifully cultivated fields are rewarding.
The Annapurna region & its features.
The people dominate with most ethnic groups, such as Gurung, Magar, Thakali, and Manangba. The trekkers enjoy their vibrant cultures and traditions. The Thakali habitat is the upper Kali Gandaki valley surrounding the Jomsom. The Gurungs are spreadly distributed in the region, especially on the hills and valleys between the Marsyandi River.
The wide range of geographical features has led to diverse flora and fauna. The area below 1000 meters is considered tropical, so that the landscape will be greenery. As the altitude and alpine climate cool, the natural plants change the tropical species. You will encounter vegetation like rhododendron, oak, orchid, and pine. In the barren Himalayas, the tundra climates are only stunted bushes and some medical shrubs. You will see various wildlife, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and other species.
