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The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular and famous trekking routes in Nepal. It offers a diverse range of landscapes and breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The trek usually takes around 10 to 20 days to complete, depending on the specific route taken and the pace of the trekker.
Here are some key information about the Annapurna Circuit Trek:
1. Location: The Annapurna Circuit is located in the Annapurna region of Nepal, in the central part of the country.
2. Scenery: The trek takes you through a variety of landscapes, including lush green forests, terraced fields, rocky terrain, and high mountain passes. Along the way, you'll encounter beautiful waterfalls, rivers, and picturesque villages.
3. High passes: One of the highlights of the trek is crossing the Thorong La Pass, which stands at an altitude of about 5,416 meters (17,769 feet). It's a challenging but rewarding experience with stunning panoramic views.
4. Culture: The Annapurna region is home to various ethnic groups like Gurung, Thakali, and Manangba, each with its own distinct culture, traditions, and architecture. You'll have the opportunity to experience their hospitality and immerse yourself in their unique way of life.
5. Tea houses: The trail is well-established, and there are numerous teahouses and lodges along the way. These provide trekkers with basic accommodation, meals, and a chance to rest and interact with fellow trekkers.
6. Accessibility: The trek generally starts from Besisahar and can end in various places, with Jomsom and Nayapul being common finishing points. The trail can be approached from different routes, making it a flexible choice for trekkers.
7. Best time to trek: The main trekking seasons are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These months generally offer stable weather conditions, clear skies, and moderate temperatures, making for a more enjoyable trekking experience.
8. Permits: As with most trekking routes in Nepal, you will need to obtain certain permits to trek in the Annapurna region. This includes the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card.
9. Altitude considerations: The trek involves significant altitude gain, so proper acclimatization is crucial. It's essential to trek at a steady pace and allow enough time for your body to adjust to the increasing elevation.
10. Physical fitness: The Annapurna Circuit Trek is considered moderately challenging. While it doesn't require technical climbing skills, a good level of physical fitness and some prior trekking experience is beneficial.
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The journey starts from Kathmandu, and you'll head westward towards Besisahar. This part of the trip can take around 5 hours, 180 km depending on traffic and road conditions. From Besisahar, you'll continue 50 km offroad driving along the Annapurna Circuit, which is a popular trekking trail as well.
The next significant stop is Dharapani village, a picturesque valley in the Manang district. The drive from Besisahar to Dharapani usually takes around 5 hours. Overnight Stay at Dharapani Village.
We depart from Dharapani and go down the Marsyangdi River on trails through woods of pine, fir, oak, and maple trees until we arrive in Chame, the administrative center for the Manang district. Green trees will surround you, and when you glance up, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV will be seen in stunning detail (7,525m). We'll also take a quick break at a little hot spring. Overnight Stay at Chame.
After breakfast today, we take a short hike down a small, steep valley to our first glimpse of the Paungda Danda Rock, which the locals hold in high regard. A curving rock face rising 1500 meters from the Marshyandi River is known as the Paungda Danda Rock.
We can see Pisang Peak in the northeast and Annapurna II in the south from the routes. After that, our route declines, bringing us to the Pisang settlement at the bottom of the Manang Valley for an overnight Stay at Upper Pisang.
The north faces of Annapurna II, III, and IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho, and Pisang Peak can be seen in stunning detail from Upper Pisang through Geru, where we will be trekking on our sixth day. You'll notice that the air becomes chilly, dry, and harsher as the trail climbs. Along this trail, which passes through Tibetan settlements, we can learn more about Buddhist culture.
The largest monastery in Manang, Barge Monastery, will be on our itinerary. As we continue past additional monasteries and eventually arrive at Manang Bazaar, a tourist-oriented area, you'll notice that the trail is studded with Buddhist shrines. Overnight Stay at Manang Village.
On this day, we will be acclimatizing. We will, however, be exploring Manang village all day long. We will go to Gangapurna & Ice Lakes in the morning, and the rest of the day will be spent admiring the breathtaking views of Annapurna III, Tilicho, Pisang, and Chulu Peaks.
We might go to the Himalayan Rescue Society in Vraja village in the afternoon for a briefing on acute mountain sickness, its signs and symptoms, and how to avoid it. Overnight Stay at Manang Village
We move Yak Kharka after spending a day in and around Manang to allow our body to adjust to the high elevation and get some rest. To get to Tenki village, we first cross a creek and ascend. After that, we leave Marshyangdi Valley and travel to Jar Sang Khola Valley in the northwest. The trail gradually climbs as we move north.
A number of pastures and juniper woodlands will be encountered along the way. We will travel through the small village of Gunsan on our way farther in the trip, where the homes have flat mud roofs. Yak and horse pastures will also be seen. On a wooden bridge, we cross a little river and go up the breathtaking valley to Yak Meadow, an open, tranquil meadow. Overnight Stay at Yak Kharka.
Today, we travel to Thorong Phedi, the base of the Thorong La pass. We will ascend to a peak from Yak Kharka, descend, and then use a wooden bridge to cross the Marsyangdi river. We ascend the mountain, take a winding path over a cliff, and then drop to Thorung Phedi. In contrast to the lush lowlands, we passed on the way up during the first part of the hike, the desolate, craggy terrain seems unearthly and quite different. Overnight stay at Thorong La Phedi.
The walk from Thorong Phedi (4,525m/14,525ft) to Muktinath Temple (3,760m/12,623ft) across the Thorung La high pass (5,416m/17,756ft) will be spectacular on this day. The highest point of the walk and one of the highest passes in the world, Thorong La Pass, is also one of the most difficult sections of the trail.
The vistas from the pass are absolutely worth the early start and exertion in the chilly air and high altitude. We will view a panorama of magnificent Himalayan peaks to the north, toward Tibet, and to the rear, the Annapurna range.
We then make our way down to Muktinath, a Buddhist and Hindu holy site. Muktinath is known by the Buddhists as Chumig. Overnight Stay at Muktinath Village.
After seeing Muktinath Temple in the morning, we continue on to Tatopani by taking a local bus. The route travels through some of the world's deepest canyons, making it a challenging drive. The dry highlands will give way to lush, verdant woods. Tatopani is well-known for its natural hot springs, and it is a location where we may unwind by soaking in them. According to legend, Tatopani's waters can treat ailments of the skin. Overnight Stay at Tatopani.
After leaving the hot springs, we go to the east bank of the Kali Gandaki River and climb to Ghorepani past the Sikha and Chitre Thakali villages. Our journey passes through verdant forests with rhododendron, birch, and magnolia trees as well as terraced farmlands with mountains all around. We'll spend the night at the lovely village of Ghorepani, which is perched on a ridge. Overnight stay at Ghorepani.
Our time on the trail will come to an end today. Early in the morning, we go up to Poon Hill (3,210 meters) to see the sunrise over the entire Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif, which includes Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
Because of the breathtaking vistas it provides, Poon Hill is one of the most popular locations for photography. We'll take as many photos as we want and then head back to our Ghorepani lodge for breakfast.
Almost 2 hours descending trek through the rainforest to the Banthati Village. We will enjoy our last meal with our trekking staff and exchange love, care, and experience about trekking. Till Pokhara, you will drive together with our Sherpas who will help you by carrying your load. So you will say Thank you with big hands.
They will appreciate and say buy buy. From this evening you will be free like a bird can fly anywhere you want. If you need help in Pokhara to book accommodation, Transportation, and activities we can help as your local agency.
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Janneke
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Trekking Annapurna circuit with Dil
9th September, 2022
Dil is the best guide ever! We did the Annapurna circuit in 16 days and Dil arranged everything (permits, sleeping, eating, transportation etc.).
He was careful with us when we were at high altitudes (taking time for acclimatization and asking multiple times about our well being).
He explained a lot about Nepali culture, religion, and the area we were in, answered all our questions.
When I had a hard time right before the pass, he told me to take it slower and even carried some of my stuff until I felt strong enough again to carry it myself.
Dil was very patient with us when we would occasionally whine ;).
We stayed in great tea house that looked really nice.
In the end, Dil even assembled his phone-made videos into one video with the walking firiri song as a soundtrack! Very cool!
Thank you for this great experience Dil :)