Annapurna Trekking is another most popular trekking region for Nepal travelers. Trekking in Annapurna offers good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages. Annapurna trekking has also been recognized as one of the world’s best trekking trails according to survey by Modern Maturity (USA). As the name suggests, the centre piece of this place is the range of mountains that includes Annapurna I, the first of the 8000m peaks to be climbed. Also included in this region is another 8000m giant, Dhaulagiri, which is located west of mt, Annapurna I. Between these two mountains lies the valley of the Kali-Gandaki River, the deepest gorge in the world. Views of lush, fertile farmland and stands of undisturbed natural forest, snow covered mountains and encounters with a mixture of many ethnic communities all add up to a diverse range of experiences that makes Annapurna one of the most satisfying trekking destinations in Nepal. The popular trekking routes of Annapurna are Annapurna Circuit trekking, Jomsom trekking, Ghorepani  Poon Hill  trek, Annapurna Base Camp trekking, Sikles trekking, Lamjung Himal trekking, Dhaulagiri trekking, Upper Mustang trekking and Annapurna Royal trekking. The best time to visit is during spring and autumn.