Annapurna Base Camp & Circuit Trek is the longest possible itinerary which covers almost entire Annapurna region many of which falls in ACAP(Annapurna Conservation Area Prjoect). You will have to trek for about 25 days which would exhaust you physically but will inspire you mentally. As you walk along the trails the diversified culture of the ethnic people living in this region and their friendly nature will make you feel like you are one of them. The beauty of the nature and mountains standing tall above all will mesmerize you.
If you are looking for a difficult and vigorous trekking trail then Annapurna Base Camp & Circuit Trek is the perfect match for those who push themselves to their limit. Almost all of the trails which fall in Annapurna region are profoundly life changing experience with this one not being an exception. Annapurna region has always enchanted the people who actually enjoy hiking and trekking and wants get involved with nature in a way that will give them privilege of being cut off from the mechanical world they belonged to. This region and especially ABC(Annapurna Base Camp) and circuit in particular was once rated as the top ten holiday destination in the world by Lonely Planet.
ABC and Circuit trail is one of the highest receivers of trekkers from around the globe in Nepal and definitely rates among top ten in all Asia and Indian Sub continent. As Nepal is sandwich between two giant Nations with India bordering in east west and south and Tibet (now occupied by China) in the north. This trail was not developed in short period of time in fact it goes way back in time. Historically this trial used to be the official trading route between Tibet and India via Nepal back in those days. Even today you can see people using these routes for travelling and trading purposes. It has a great historical and cultural significance.
Beside historical part you will also come face to face with culture that seems alien to western and European culture. As you know that Nepal is ethnically and culturally diverse country. The diversity with high density in such a small area is itself unbelievable. Even such a diverse culture concentrated in such a small area and still living harmoniously speaks of one single thing Unity in diversity. As you walk through the trails you will see such numerous examples when you learn and experience it by yourself.
This is the unique and one of the longest trail you will ever find in this region because it covers both ABC(Annapurna Base Camp) and Annapurna Circuit via Thorong la Pass. This trail gives you some extra thrill as you go through some of the iconic places of the trail such as Ghandruk, Ghorepani, Thorang phedi etc. In the mean the beauty of the majestic Himalayas such Annapurna I-IV, NIlgiri, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre will for sure take your breath away.
Annapurna Base Camp and Circuit trekking is ranked as one of the best trekking route in the world. For any hikers and trekkers this is the most sought trekking. It gives a very unique trekking experience that can’t be obtained from other normal trekking. This is an extensive trekking journey which revolves around Annapurna region and reaches to the maximum of height of nearly 5500 meter, Annapurna Base Camp. Since it’s inception before 45 years its popularity is growing every day.
This trekcircumambulates around the entire Annapurna massif reaching the highest point at Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft). Experience the thrill of walking through world's deepest river valley Kali Gandaki Gorge, with Annapurna I rising to 8091m to the east and Dhaulagiri standing at 8167m to the west. Traverse the highest pass, Thorong La on the way from Manang to Muktinath,savor the fabulous mountain views from the summit of Poon Hill at 3,210m (10,531ft). Get in mix with more than ten different culturally rich ethnic groups that reside in different climate zones of Annapurna Circuit. We travel from a height of 800 meters to the high altitude of 5, 416 meters passing through a diverse geographical and cultural variation with an amazing range of flora and fauna in between.
This trek start from Besishahar6 hours’drive by bus from Kathmandu.The trek follows the route of Kathmandu- Synge- Dharapani- Chame- Pisang- Manang- Yak Kharka- TorangPhedi- Muktinath and jomsom. Along the way, you get to see the crimson red rhododendron forest, majestic high mountains Annapurna, Machhapuchre and Dhaulagiri, chilling waterfalls, diverse culture and people, wide variety of flora and fauna.
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