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This trek completely around the famed Annapurna
Massif offers the most diversity of any trek in
Nepal: fascinating ethnic groups each with their
own language, incredible views of many of the
Himalaya's most famous high peaks, and
constantly changing panoramas - from lush,
tropical rice paddies and moss-laden
There are Rhododendron forests to Tibetan
fortresses clinging to rocky cliffs which will
definitely stun you. Starting with a drive to
Besisahar you ascend along the Marsyangdi river
valley. You pass beneath snowcapped Annapurnas
II, III and IV and a range of 6,000m. peaks
stretching north to Tibet. You cross Thoroung La
pass (5418m.) to reach the holy shrine of
Muktinath. You then descend into the mighty Kali
Ghandaki Valley - the deepest river valley on
the face of the earth - 7000m deep between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. At the end you trek
through a wonderful rhododendron forest on the
Gorepani Ridge and the picturesque Gurung
villages before finishing back in the Pokhara
Valley.
As this is one of the most popular trekking
routes in Nepal many lodges catering to the
needs of the trekkers have sprung up all along
this trail and you will be staying in one of
these lodges every night. Apart from being able
to enjoy homely comforts you will have the added
advantage of being guests to families of
different ethnic people typical of this area.
The Manang and the Kali Gandaki valleys lie
along an ancient trade route between India and
China, and a variety of ethnic peoples have
settled here: Newars, Chettris, Gurungs,
Manangeys and Thakalis.
Facts of the Trek
Name of the trekking :
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Type of trekking :
Camping Tea house trek
Maximum elevation : 5416 m
Trek duration : 17 days
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