Annapurna

Annapurna region is a photographer’s dream… you will be entertained with some of the most vibrant and awe-inspiring images that you will ever see in your life. You will have the chance to get up-close with magical blue-walled glaciers, sample the intense colours of the rhododendron forests contrasted with the bright greens of terraced rice fields and bamboo jungles as well as soaking up the spectacular jade coloured lakes and rushing mountain streams and rivers cutting through arguably the world’s deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki… With so many colours and varieties of plants on offer you can be assured that there are an equally immense number of animal species to match. Indeed, there are over 200 species of birds alone!

Besides natural beauty, Annapurna region offers the visitor a window into the lives of a number of unique, well-preserved, traditional communities. In fact, there are seven distinct ethnic groups found living and working in this area, from Hindu farmers to Tibetan Lamas. The most prominent ethnic groups are the Gurungs, Thakalis and Manangbas. Let Down to Earth Adventure connects you with amazing people who make up the tapestry of life in Annapurna.