Annapurna region of the Himalayas is declared as Annapurna National Park by the Government of Nepal. The entire region is administered by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (A.C.A.P.) which is working to conserve the natural and cultural resources of the area. The trekking in Annapurna region is one of the best example of Eco Tourism in the trekking in Nepal. Annapurna is very popular for short and long treks. The reasons for popularity is numerous. Pokhara is the starting point of all popular trekking and it is a finishing point for some of the best trekking in Nepal. The most popular trek in the country is the Annapurna Circuit trekking. Access to Pokhara is very convenient. It is 25 minute fly distance from Kathmandu or 5-6 hour drive away from Kathmandu. You can choose mode of transport from the wide range from a luxury car to tourist coach. Unlike Everest reason Pokhara is very close to the Annapurna reason. Hence you will be in the mountains in no time from Pokhara. The trek in this part of the country offer a great deal of cultural and geographic diversity; indeed the Jomsom and Annapurna Circuit treks both go to the north of the Himalayan watershed, into the dry desert area which is properly part of the Tibetan plateau. The Annapurna Circuit trekking and Jomsom and Muktinath trekking are Trans Himalayan Treks.

In and around Pokhara valley also offers a number of one-day treks or short three or four-day treks. The most popular among short treks is trekking up to Poonhill. The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek takes you right in among the mountains of the Annapurna Range and the base camp of Mt. Machhapuchhre. The Jomsom Trek is essentially the final third of the Annapurna Circuit. It follows the Kali Gandaki valley between the soaring peaks of Annapurna and Dhoulagiri and finally emerges to the north of the main Himalayan range, on the dry, desert - like Tibetan plateau. The final destination is the holy temple of Muktinath, a farther day's walk beyond Jomsom. The return to Pokhara can either be made by retracing your steps down the Kali Gandaki valley or by flying from Jomsom to Pokhara. Annapurna Circuit trekking is a great Trans-Himalayan trekking among most spectacular treks in Annapurna region. It is very popular and is World class Trekking. You may click here for Trekking Itineraries.