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The Annapurna region lies toward the north of Central Nepal. The
region is well known for the most dramatic natural scenery, deep
valleys, gorge, high mountain passes, sub-tropical to alpine
vegetation, Buddhist monasteries, Muktinath Temple, ancient
villages, ethnic people, their culture and their lifestyle. The
region consists of Annapurna peaks, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt.
Annapurnas I,II, III & IV, Kali Gandaki River and several
climbing peaks. The most prominent
ethnic groups of people are Gurung, Thakali and Managhis.
Animals found here are Pika, blue sheep and Himalayan Tahr and
vegetation ranges from tropical species to temperate forest of
oak, beech and rhododendron. Mustang or Lo Manthang, the desert
plateau located in the upper valley of the river Kali Gandaki,
and to the north of the main Himalayan range also falls in this
region. The popular trekking routes of this region are Jomsom,
Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp , Annapurna foothills,
Sikles, Lamjung, Dhaulagiri, Upper Mustang and around Pokhara.
The best time to visit is to this region for trekking and
mountaineering is during spring and autumn. |
