Take a classic teahouse trek around Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit - Lonely Planet
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is demanding even for a seasoned trekker, but it is an exceptional introduction to walking in Nepal for those who are physically fit. This teahouse - based trek offers you magnificent vistas of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges and the opportunity to observe at close quarters the lifestyle and cultures of the different tribes of Nepal.
Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List has listed Annapurna Circuit Trek as one of the Top 10 places in the planet you should experience in 2021; there are sights that will humble you, amaze you and surprise you.
The Annapurna Circuit is a trek within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal. The total length of the route varies between 160–230 km (100-145 mi), depending on where motor transportation is used and where the trek is ended.
This trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna massif. The path reaches its highest point at Thorong La pass (5416m/17769 ft), touching the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Practically all trekkers hike the route anticlockwise, as this way the daily altitude gain is slower, and crossing the high Thorong La pass is easier and safer.
The mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes the Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV), Dhaulagiri, Machapuchhre, Manasulu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak and Paungda Danda. Numerous other peaks of 6000-8000m in elevation rise from the Annapurna range. The trek begins at Besisahar , Bhulbhule or Chamje in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki George. Besisahar can be reached after a seven-hour drive from Kathmandu. The trail passes along paddy fields and into subtropical forests, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs, and various villages.
Annapurna Circuit has often been voted as the best long distance trek in the world, as it combined, in its old full form, a wide variety of climate zones from tropics at 600 m asl to the arctic at 5416 m asl at the Thorong La pass and cultural variety with various ethnic groups from Hindu villages at the low foothills to the Tibetan culture of Manang Valley and lower Mustang. Continuing construction of a road has shortened the trail and changed the villages .With construction of the road, mountain biking is becoming popular, with Mustang in particular becoming one of the world's most popular mountain biking destinations.
Adventure Pilgrims Trekking Offers 2 variants of Annapurna Circuit Trekking: 18 days full Annapurna Circuit Trekking and 10 days Express Annapurna Trekking.You can also contact us to customise any trip with us !
COVID-19 has resulted in travel restrictions that may have clipped your wings through 2020, but now is the perfect time to plan ahead so you’re ready for your next adventure when it’s safe to hit the road again. Adventure Pilgrims Trekking is taking utmost precautions and safety as announced by WHO and Nepal Government . Also Checkout Covid-19 Protocols for Trekking in Nepal.
