Annapurna-Dhaulagiri region dominated by the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal and the village of Pokhara. There are five major trekking routes in this region Jomsom, Annapurna Sanctuary, circuit of the Annapurna Himal, Round Dhaulagiri and Tilicho lake area. Pokhara is also a good starting place for short treks of one to four days, including the "Royal" trek, which is described here. Mustang is also geographically a part of the Annapurna region, but because treks to Mustang are subject to special restrictions, this is described it in the separate page on restricted area treks. About two-thirds of the trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, hotels in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages.
