A guidebook to 4 treks in Nepal’s Annapurna region, including Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary, plus 10 other routes covering the Machhapuchhre region, Parbat Myagdi, northeast Pokhara, the foothills of Lamjung Himal, and the restricted areas of Mustang, Damodar and Nar-Phu.Routes range from 4 to 23 days and are graded by difficulty, from easy-moderate to moderate-strenuous. Most involve altitudes of over 3000m, with the Annapurna Circuit ascending to over 5400m.Route description illustrated with sketch mapping and elevation profilesNotes on both organised and independent trekking, and accommodation options (lodges, camping and homestay)Advice on preparation and planning, including recommended kitlistHealthy and safetyA wealth of cultural information, plus history, plants and wildlife
