The name 'Annapurna' came after Mount Annapurna, the 10th-highest mountain in the world. Annapurna is a series of peaks in the Greater Himalaya, a 55-km-long Massif whose highest point, Annapurna I, stands at 8,091 m (26,538 ft). It is located east of the deepest gorge (Kali Gandaki). Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which is translated as Goddess of the Harvests. In Hinduism, Annapurna is a goddess of fertility and agriculture. The Region Annapurna is surrounded by many Himalayan ranges, which include the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). 

Mt. Fishtail dominates the skyline above Pokhara. In addition to these attractions, the area possesses Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge in the middle of two high mountains, Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri.

The Annapurna region is one of the famous destinations for trekkers who are willing to spend their holidays in heaven-like places surrounded by high snow-capped mountains. In this Region, there are three major trekking routes: Jomsom Muktinath, Annapurna Sanctuary, also called Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit.

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 high mountains and lowland villages. 

In this region, one project is known as ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project). ACAP was established in 1986 under the guidance of the Late King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation. The project covers the whole Annapurna range, more than 7600 sq km. In an inventive advance to environmental protection, it was declared a 'conservation area' instead of a national park. A large number of people live within the protected Region. Annapurna Conservation Area offers varieties of flora and fauna from subtropical to pine, and you will be graced by the heart-touching blossoming rhododendron on your way. This Region is also home to copious wildlife like blue sheep, koalas, snow leopards, tigers and Himalayan Thar. The diversity of birds, including multicoloured Impheyan and blood pheasants, offers you their natural beauty. 

In this region, you will encounter the Gurungs and Thakali people, whose unique culture and religion will surprise you. You will experience how friendly and open-hearted these people are, and you can get a taste of their lifestyle by staying in their house and knowing their way of living, culture, and tradition.