The flight offers exciting views in all directions in front lies glories Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare and Himchuli and below, a magnificent view of 30 species of rhododendrons blooming in different hues. The Annapurna Sanctuary is a high glacial basin laying north of Pokhara. It is surrounded by a ring of eleven of Nepal's major peaks. This magnificent amphitheater is called a 'sanctuary' because of its natural serenity, beauty and the divine present of Hindu goddesses Annapurna and Gangapurna. In Annapurna Tour II the helicopter will land at Annapurna base camp.