The Annapurna Region lies in western Nepal where a number of the foremost popular treks are located. The region is mostly taken to incorporate areas around the Annapurna Range (Annapurna Himal), the Dhaulagiri Range and therefore the Kaligandaki River valley. Annapurna I (8091 m), Nilgiri (7061 m) and Machhapuchchhre (6993 m) are the major attraction of this trekking region. Dhaulagiri I (8167 m) is essentially toward the west of the Annapurnas, Most of those pinnacles are noticeable all through the district on sunny mornings.
The Annapurna Conservation Area is additionally located within the region. Among the famous treks inside the locale is the Annapurna Circuit trek which circles the Annapurna Range, the Kaligandaki River Valley trek which brings you up the world’s most profound valley and therefore the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek up to the Annapurna Base Camp(4130m). There are more trails for shorter treks. The region includes the Trans-Himalayan areas north of the most Himalayan Ranges, where the land is arid and therefore the culture more Tibetan than Hindu. The Annapurna region, as travelers comprehend it, isn’t an administrative region. The realm is found in two zones – Gandaki and Dhaulagiri. The regions inside the Annapurna area are Baglung, Kaski, Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, and Myagdi.
Mustang is found within the western part of Nepal and is officially the name of the district having a Tibet like region. This mustang is split into two parts Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang. Upper Mustang is occupied by the Thakali and Tibetan people and goes up to the traditional capital of Lo Manthang.
While Lower Mustang covers the piece of the lower valley along the Kali Gandaki waterway. Mustang used to be the only district in Nepal with its King. The citizens of Mustang call themselves Lobas.
Upper Mustang was opened just for selected organized groups since 1992 AD. It offers an outstanding opportunity to travel around a region rich in ancient tradition and mythology. An almost treeless, barren landscape with countryside just like Tibetan plateau. In lower Mustang the slopes will, in general, be incredible, red fluted precipices, while upper Mustang offers an unending region of yellow and dim moving slopes, dissolved by the breeze, which is pervasive during this territory. The trek takes you to the walled town of Lo-Manthang, an outwardly remarkable spot, home of the present Mustang’s King and loaded up with excellent sanctuaries and Gompa.
