Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
The Annapurna Region is the most popular trekking and mountaineering destination in Nepal. It is loved by mountaineers and trekkers as it comprises the world’s best trekking routes and astonishing Himalayan panorama. The highest numbers of the tourists visit this region every year. It receives more tourists than even the Everest Region. The Annapurna region is a rare combination of amazingly contrasting locations (driest to wettest, tallest and deepest). Annapurna itself is 10th tallest peak (8,091 m) in the world where as the deepest gorge in the world also fall in the same region. This trekking route overlooks Thorang-La Pass, Manaslu, Langtang, 3 Annapurna Mountains and Dhaulagiri mountain panorama. It is home of 2 highest peaks in the world and also of world's deepest Kali Gandaki gorge. Beginning from tourist city Pokhara Annapurna circuit includes the ancient temple of Muktinath (Mustang) mentioned in the Hindu saga the Mahabharata and, Annapurna Base Camp, Manang and the surrounding that is amazing in every other step.