Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek

This is the most popular trek in all of Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit has been the favorite destination of trekkers for decades. People arrive from all over the world to experience jaw dropping scenery of the snowy Himalaya and a wide range of landscapes and cultural attractions along the whole route. This journey around the Annapurna mountain range starts in fertile lowlands with terraced fields and eventually crosses the Thorung La (5,416 m / 17,769ft) in the barren highlands. The ascent is gradual and allows adjustment to elevation along the way to a major mountain pass. The diversity of spectacular scenery is a highlight and includes unforgettable mountain panoramas. Many people believe that the Annapurna Circuit is the best and most complete experience of all the treks in the Himalaya. You will certainly enjoy wonderful scenery and a wider range of biodiversity and landscape than most any other trek in the Himalaya. Along the way we will have memorable views of lofty peaks that soar into the skies. The Annapurna Circuit Trek includes two major river valleys connected by the Thorung La pass. The Marsyangdi River is on the east side of the pass and the Kali Gandaki is on the west side. The treks starts at a meeting point along the Marsyangdi and follows a counter-clockwise direction, the best direction for acclimatization. We begin with a charming drive through rural farmland with occasional glimpses of the snowy peaks. After a half day drive, we begin trekking. The Annapurna Circuit journey then follows up the Marsyangdi River valley and passes terraced fields and visits wonderful villages in rural settings. We take the chance to refresh at a riverside hot springs and continue the climb to the unforgettable villages of Braga and Manang with majestic monasteries, too. We follow a timetable designed by experts that provides sufficient rest to acclimatize to the increasing elevation. We have rest and acclimatization days that include exploring attractions around Manang and Braga. From here, the journey becomes more strenuous as we climb higher into more remote landscape. The scenery is wonderful all the way as we ascend to the challenging Thorung La (5,416m , 17,769ft). At the highpoint we celebrate our accomplishment and then descend into equally majestic landscape. We visit ancient Muktinath Temple and enter the Kali Gandaki River Valley. The experience will be completely different on this side of the pass with unique cultures and traditions and astonishing scenery. We visit the majestic village of Kagbeni and then Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang as we follow the Kali Gandaki Valley. The Kali Gandaki River passes through the deepest gorge in the world between the Himalayan peaks of Annapurna I (8,091 m / 26,545 ft) tenth highest mountain in the world and the first over 8,000 m (26,250 ft) to have ever been climbed and Dhaulagiri (8,167 m , 26,7795 ft), the world’s seventh tallest mountain. The Annapurna Circuit Trek includes many inviting attractions such as sacred caves, mountain lakes, glaciers, Buddhist monasteries. Please Note: Our Annapurna Circuit Trek has fixed dates of departure from Kathmandu and Pokhara. We can also arrange this trek to fit your specific desires and schedule. There are many choices for trekking and adventure in the Annapurna region. If you are interested and have time then let us know and we will design options that combine this exciting journey with other adventures and exciting fun. Leave the details to us and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.