Western Nepal is significantly different than the rest of the country, partly due to its remoteness and that it is the least know area. The landscape is well forested with long ridges, dry, yet extremely poor - that is until you reach Pokhara Valley and tranquil Pokhara Lake. Historically, this region of Nepal has served as a Himalayan crossroads, merging various religions and cultures together, and for trekkers today offers some of the best experiences that one should not miss - but only with a seasonally guide and plenty of provisions. if you are looking for a little more adventure, then Nepal's "Wild West" may be just the area.

The Annapurna Range consists of the massifs of Annapurna I, II, III, IV and the Annapurna South peaks. The range also includes the famous Macchapuchhre, the "Fish-Tail" Mountain - the mascot of Pokhara. The trek's major highlights are the settlement of Manang, Thorong-La (Pass) which was the ancient mid-western salt route between Nepal and Tibet, the temple of Muktinath, and the Kali Gandaki gorge - the deepest in the world. On crossing the Throng-La pass, one can see the Tibetan plateau to the north, Annapurna Range to the south, and the "forbidden Kingdom" of Mustang to the west.