The Annapurna region lies toward the north of Central Nepal. The region has been recognized as one of the world's best trekking trails according to the recent survey by Modern Maturity (USA) . The highlights of this regions are Annapurna peaks, Mt. Dhaulagiri, River Kali Gandaki and several other peaks.
The Gateway of this region is famous city Pokhara. The most prominent ethnic groups of Annapurna region are Gurung, Thakali and Manamgba. Animals found here are Pika, Blue Sheep and Himalayan Tahr and vegetation ranges from Tropical species to temperate forests of Oak, beeck and Rhodendron.
