Annapurna Himal
Annapurna Himal
A long, dramatic wall of snow peaks above Pokhara, holding Annapurna I and the fishtail of Machhapuchhre, ringing the Annapurna Sanctuary like an amphitheatre.
Annapurna Himal · 3,210 m
Poon Hill, Annapurna · APR 2025
“dawn panorama”
Annapurna Himal · 1,600 m
Sarangkot, Pokhara · NOV 2025
“last light, 17:20”
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Around here
A few of the things you might meet here. Krishna will tell you which ones to look for, and when.
Birds
Lammergeier
Gypaetus barbatus
Himalayan Griffon
Gyps himalayensis
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Alpine Accentor
Prunella collaris
Mammals
Blue Sheep
Pseudois nayaur
Himalayan Tahr
Hemitragus jemlahicus
Trips nearby
Annapurna Sanctuary Birding Trek
Twelve days from warm river valleys to the foot of Annapurna, listening for every voice in the forest.
12 days · 4,130 m · 112 birds
Mardi Himal Birdwatching Trek
Up a rhododendron ridge to the foot of Machhapuchhre, with time for every flock in the forest.
9 days · 4,500 m · 88 birds
Want to see it for yourself?
Tell Krishna when you are coming and what you hope to see. He will plan the days around Annapurna Himal.