Annapurna Circuit Trekking

In the Annapurna Mountain region, Annapurna circuit is quite famous for 300km trek. You will feel relaxed as you reach at an altitude of 5416m on the Thorung La pass. You will experience completely different feeling as you touch the edge of the Tibetan plateau.

Annapurna circuit trekking is really an excellent idea as it covers two different river valleys. While crossing Thorung La, the highest pass on the trek, you will be encircling the Annapurna massif.

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You will find a smile on your face as you see the wonderful scenes of the beautiful mountains. When you will observe Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna and Tilicho peak from the very close quarters, you will pat on your back for choosing Nepal as the trek destination. Ten peaks of the height between 6000 to 8000m lie in this Annapurna region. The view of Macchapuchhre from this point is amazing and breathtaking. The south face of Annapurna looks equally fabulous from this place.

Annapurna circuit trek commences from Besi Sahar and ends at Kaligandaki river valley. We reach Besi Sahar after seven hours continuous drive from Kathmandu . Besi Sahar is in Marsyangdi Valley River . Annapurna circuit passes along the paddy fields and forest during the trek in that route. At the mean time, you will also notice beautiful scenes of the mountains, many waterfalls and cliffs of course. You will also come to observe the simple yet fascinating village life. The whole trek is so thrilling that you will never forget this moment through out your life.

Trekking Styles in Annapurna Circuit

Most of the trekking routes in the Annapurna region are well serviced by Teahouse for most of their length. This is particularly true for the most popular treks the Jomsom trek, the Annapurna circuit , Annapurna circuit Jomsom Trek, the Annapurna sanctuary and Ghorepani, the short trek Ghorepani throughout Ghandruk and Annapurna Base camp Trek.
The treks in less developed areas, particularly the Dhaulagiri circuit and the treks start of Lamjung, definitely require trekkers to be self sufficient in food and shelter.

Major Attractions of Annapurna Circuit trek

The most prominent ethic in the groups in the Annapurna region is the Gurungs, Thakali, and Mangngba. The Gurungs are the most widely distributed being found from the hills of Gorkha district to as Far West as Palpa. The Thakali come from the upper Kali Gandaki Valley around Jomsom where their traditional forming has been supplement by trade and, in particular, hotel and restaurant business.

When we go to Annapurna Circuit?

The best times for trekking in Annapurna region are the main seasons of spring (February to late April ) and autumn (late September to late November) winter is possible, especially in Ghorepani Trek, Annapurna base camp Trek, Kali Gandki Trek, during this time, there are very few tourist on route, higher passes may have too much snow Annapurna circuit and Dhaulagiri are likely to be closed by snow at this time.