Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal
Annapurna Conservation Area
The notebook of Annapurna Conservation Area
Walk between shadows and ridges.
From Gurung villages to glacial amphitheatres, Annapurna offers several distinct treks. Choose a route suited to your experience and acclimatisation time.
At your own pace
Identity summary
7 to 14 days
Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
Mountain · Nature · Heritage
Limited accessibility
Rhythm supported
General presentation
Annapurna Conservation Area
From Gurung villages to glacial amphitheatres, Annapurna offers several distinct treks. Choose a route suited to your experience and acclimatisation time.
Check access, bookings and permissions with the site before visiting.
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Check park alerts before setting out: weather and closures may change your route.
In temples and monasteries, respect services, entry restrictions and photography rules.
Poon Hill lies at the southwestern edge of the displayed map outline. The three suggested stops do not form a day trip.
High-altitude sites require a multi-day trek, acclimatisation and weather flexibility. Have your route, permits and required guiding arrangements checked before departure.
Spring and autumn are the preferred seasons; monsoon rain can disrupt roads and trails. Conditions vary considerably with altitude.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Poon Hill
- Ghandruk village
- Annapurna Base Camp
Before you choose
- Check access, bookings and permissions with the site before visiting.
- Check park alerts before setting out: weather and closures may change your route.
- In temples and monasteries, respect services, entry restrictions and photography rules.
- Poon Hill lies at the southwestern edge of the displayed map outline. The three suggested stops do not form a day trip.
- High-altitude sites require a multi-day trek, acclimatisation and weather flexibility. Have your route, permits and required guiding arrangements checked before departure.
- Spring and autumn are the preferred seasons; monsoon rain can disrupt roads and trails. Conditions vary considerably with altitude.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Viewpoint
Poon Hill
Above Ghorepani, this viewpoint reveals the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. It is part of a trek: allow for approach stages, cold and weather.
Walk
Ghandruk village
Stone houses and lanes in this Gurung village terrace the hillside facing the mountains. Explore the village in its own right while respecting residents and private spaces.
Walk
Annapurna Base Camp
The glacial sanctuary is reached on a multi-day trek, not a day trip from Pokhara. Plan acclimatisation, professional support and checks of snow conditions.
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