Himalayas Regions Guide - attractions

Annapurna region
The most popular trekking region in Nepal, the Annapurna region passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, with deep valleys and close up views of mountains over 22,966ft (7,000m) tall, ancient stone settlements, Tibetan culture, and Buddhist temples and monasteries. Excellent lodges line the main routes of the Annapurna Circuit, the Annapurna Sanctuary, and the Jomson trek to Muktinath. The Circuit is one of the most walked treks in the country and is one of the most exceptional trekking routes on earth, crossing Thorong-La pass at 17,769ft (5,416m) and requiring about three weeks. The Sanctuary requires about 10 days and is a direct route straight to the heart of the Himalayas, where tremendous sheer-walled peaks of 19,685ft to 26,247ft (6,000 to 8,000m) encircle the reverent trekker at the Annapurna Base Camp. Easily accessible via a short flight from Pokhara or Kathmandu, Jomson is a town situated between two gigantic mountains in the Kali Gandaki Valley, at the bottom of the world's deepest gorge. From Jomson there are options to walk in either direction along the Circuit - the trek to the holy shrine at Muktinath is very popular and follows the ancient trade and pilgrimage route across the Himalayas.
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Everest region
Many trekkers and adventurous mountaineers are drawn to the sight and challenge of the highest mountain in the world within the Sagarmatha National Park. Most fly to the airstrip at Lukla at an altitude of 9,350ft (2,850m) from where the trek begins to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the ice-covered giant. Highlights en route include the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar and the Tengboche Monastery. By flying in and out, the trek requires about two weeks; it is also possible to walk in, but this requires more time.
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