Mt. Machhapuchchre (Fishtail) is at the end of a spur ridge, coming south of the main backbone of the Annapurna Himal, that forms the eastern boundary of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a favorite trekking destination, and the site of the base camps for the South Face of Annapurna and for numerous smaller objectives. The peak is about 25 km north of Pokhra.
