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The Annapurna Himal dominates the town of Pokhara and Central Nepal, rising to the summit of Annapurna itself at 8091m. In the west of the area is the spectacular Kali Gandaki valley, one of the deepest in the world. To the north is the Tibetan like country and the town of Muktinath, a popular destination for pilgrims. In the middle of all this is the Annapurna Sanctuary, a valley completely surrounded by the peaks of the high Himalaya. The whole area is within the ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) conservation park, which is a unique approach to allow the many local Nepalese people to manage the area with a view of conservation for development, promoting the local culture and working towards a sustainable environment.
Photographs from one visit.
In November 2007 we walked completely around the Annapurna massif, staying at the trekking lodges along the way. The trek involved crossing the Thorung La at over 5400m before heading out down the Kali Gandaki.
Annapurna |
Royal Chitwan